Alpine stage of the Via Alpina from the Gsies Valley via Grüblscharte into the Antholz Valley and up to Rieserferner Hut.
The Via Alpina is one of Europe’s most famous long-distance hiking trails, stretching for around 5,000 kilometres from Trieste on the Adriatic Sea to Monaco on the Mediterranean. Across five routes, it crosses eight Alpine countries, impressively combining nature, culture and alpine landscapes.
The Antholz Valley is also part of this international trail. This stage leads from the Gsiesertal Valley via forcella Grübl into the Antholz Valley and continues into high-alpine terrain up to Rieserferner Hut.
Along the way, hikers experience a fascinating transition from alpine pastures to remote high-mountain landscapes and impressive glacier regions. Particularly rewarding are the wide views of the Rieserferner group and the surrounding 3,000-metre peaks.
This stage combines scenic diversity with an alpine character and is intended for experienced mountain hikers with good physical fitness.
