Pustertal – about the gentle winter and happiness in the huts

Good food needs to be digested. As already mentioned, the region of Val Casies, Monguelf-Tesido offers a wide range of winter sports activities. From classic alpine to winter hiking trails to the alpine pastures, everything is available. If you don’t like lazy winter days and prefer to race down the slopes at high speed, you will find yourself at the Tiefentalhof in the middle of the “Dolomiti Superski” ski region. 1 ski pass and 1,200 kilometres of slopes – that’s what makes the skier’s heart happy.

However, we didn’t take the skis with us. For us, peace and nature are in the foreground this weekend. We want to discover the area around the Tiefentalhof without a car and stress. During breakfast we discuss back and forth – cross-country skiing and winter hiking are available. The dumpling marathon is currently taking place in the Gsieser Valley. True to the motto “if you sweat conscientiously, you can also eat decently”, the innkeepers along the cross-country ski trail invite you to a dumpling feast. Oh, these South Tyroleans are just a nice people.

After asking our hostess for advice, we decide to go on a winter hike to the Taistner Alm. The view outside definitely makes you want more.

It starts right behind the farm. We trudge across the meadow and up the forest until we come across the marked hiking trail. The official route begins above the Mudlerhof, which is also the traditional toboggan run. A popular destination for families and guests of the region. Fortunately, however, you will actually find a natural winter landscape here. The path up to the Taistner Alm has to be mastered on foot.

The hike takes a leisurely 1.5 hours and 350 meters of altitude uphill. Since we don’t have a sledge with us, the effort is limited. However, most of the people we meet pull a sled up with us.

The trail is in good condition and it surprisingly has enough snow as well. However, the warm temperatures have the consequence that the snow masses have collapsed quite a bit and the fir trees have unfortunately shone completely green again. On the other hand, we catch a great view of the Dolomites between the fir trees again and again. This compensates for the lack of the perfect winter backdrop.

At the Taistner Alm we treat ourselves to a portion of Schlutzkrapfen for refreshment. The hut is full to bursting. Most of them are on their way back from a ski tour. After dinner, we rent two sleds from the hut keeper for three euros each for the return trip. This is totally uncomplicated up here and is also possible without pre-registration.

On the same way as we came, we go back to the parking lot. However, instead of 1.5 hours, we only need 15 minutes on the way back. Thanks to the sled! An absolutely worthwhile excursion where fun is not neglected.

You can find the detailed route description of this tour on sentres.com.

Note: My stay in Monguelf-Tesido was supported by the Red Rooster – thank you very much for this. As always, my readers can be sure that I always represent my views and enthusiasm here.