A magical Snowshoe Hike along the Hans and Paula Steger Trail
Image gallery: Winter walk on the Alpe di Siusi
The Alpe di Siusi is a veritable paradise for winter walking. Its gentle, sun-drenched plateau offers a wide array of trails, perfect for leisurely strolls or more challenging snowshoe hikes. Among the most popular are the hike to the Rifugio Molignon (2,054 m) and the walk along the Hans and Paula Steger Trail from Compaccio (1,850 m) to Saltria. This latter option boasts only a moderate change in altitude.
Ascending on the Alpe di Siusi cable car, the thickening snow cover becomes strikingly apparent as the shadow cast by the Sciliar massif finally gives way to the sunlit expanse of the Alpe di Siusi. Upon reaching the Compaccio mountain station, we proceed to the church, the starting point of our hike. As most ski slopes intersect our route via bridges, we need only be mindful of the occasional horse-drawn sleigh. The trail crosses the Compaccio-Saltria road just before the Hotel Steger-Dellai and leads through a forested area, ascending to a small rise with breathtaking views of the Sassolungo Group.
Where the Hans and Paula Steger Trail branches off southwards, we follow the signpost "Sentiero per Saltria" (Footpath to Saltria). This final section of our hike affords stunning vistas of Piz mountain and the Puez-Odle Group.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Compaccio on the Alpe di Siusi
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- Time required:
- 02:35 h
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- Track length:
- 10,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.674 m to 1.917 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +343 m | -343 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 30, Hans and Paula Steger Trail, "Fussweg nach Saltria"
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- Destination:
- Saltria
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Winter walk on the Alpe di Siusi
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
