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Family hiking between Swiss stone pines, a child on the shoulders, the Ortler massif behind

Summer below the Ortler

Hikingin Sulden

Alpine pastures, huts, glaciers and two via ferratas: the trail starts at the hotel door.

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01 · Hiking from the door

To pasturesand huts.

From Hotel Cornelia at 1,900 m, you set off on foot straight to alpine pastures and mountain huts in the Stelvio National Park.

The choice ranges from easy walks through alpine rose woods to rock and ice tours. Along the way, plenty of mountain huts invite you to stop for a break. The hiking map shows every trail in the Ortler area.

Ortler area hiking map (PDF)
Red and white trail marker with the number 5 on a boulder
Wooden bridge over a mountain stream between larches, snow-capped peaks behind

02 · Every week

Guidedhikes.

Once a week Hotel Cornelia organises a guided hike, either to a mountain hut above the glaciers or along old wartime trails.

  • Summer and autumn weeksThe guided hike to a hut in the National Park is included, along with discounted lift passes.
See the summer weeks
Couple studying a hiking map in the high mountains

03 · Peaks

14 peaksover 3,000 m.

Fourteen peaks over 3,000 m surround the Sulden valley. The highest is the Ortler at 3,905 m, the highest mountain in South Tyrol. Beside it rise the Königsspitze and the Cevedale.

Every route up the Ortler is a demanding high-alpine tour. The normal route starts in Sulden or Trafoi, is partly secured as a via ferrata and crosses steep firn and ice. For climbs like these, it is best to go with a mountain guide.

Ortler and Königsspitze
Cable car gondola in front of the glacier and the Königsspitze, a flower meadow in front
Summit cross silhouetted against the setting sun

04 · Via ferratas

Two routesfor the experienced.

Sulden has two via ferratas. Both are tough and a real challenge for experienced climbers.

  • Tschengelser HochwandThis via ferrata leads all the way to the summit.
  • Payerhütte – TabarettahütteStraight down the fall line from the Payerhütte to the Tabarettahütte below.
Climber with helmet on the rock of a via ferrata, glacier in the background

05 · For quieter days

Kneippand balance.

In the forest at the head of the Sulden valley lies a small Kneipp water-therapy area. Along the Sulden culture trail, the EVOPÄD course awaits with seven stations.

  • Kneipp areaCold water for tired legs after a long hike.
  • EVOPÄD courseSeven stations to train your balance in a playful way, from schoolchildren to grandparents.
Summer in Sulden
Bare feet in the Kneipp pool among meadow flowers

Frequently asked questions

Abouthiking.

Hikers on an alpine path between Swiss stone pines, glaciated peaks behind

Question not listed? The Knoll family will answer personally: +39 0473 613 032 · [email protected]

Can I start hiking straight from Hotel Cornelia?
Yes. From Hotel Cornelia at 1,900 m, trails lead directly to alpine pastures and mountain huts in the Stelvio National Park, from easy walks to rock and ice tours.
Are there guided hikes?
Yes, once a week Hotel Cornelia organises a guided hike: either to a mountain hut above the glaciers or along old wartime trails. It is included in the summer weeks.
Which via ferratas are there in Sulden?
Two: one leads to the summit of the Tschengelser Hochwand, the other runs straight down the fall line from the Payerhütte to the Tabarettahütte. Both are demanding and intended for experienced climbers.
Is there a hiking map for Sulden?
Yes. You can view and download the Ortler area hiking map (PDF) here.
What is there for families besides hiking?
In the forest at the head of the valley there is a Kneipp water-therapy area. Along the Sulden culture trail, the EVOPÄD course with seven stations trains balance in a playful way, for young and old. More ideas: excursions around Sulden.

Enquire about a hiking holiday

The trail startsat the door.

The Knoll family will reply personally: +39 0473 613 032 · [email protected]

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