Upper Obisell Alm – Obisellsee / Lago di Saltusio loop from Vernuer - Vernurio

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South Tyrol

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Upper Obisell Alm – Obisellsee / Lago di Saltusio loop from Vernuer - Vernurio

Hard

4.8

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Upper Obisell Alm – Obisellsee / Lago di Saltusio loop from Vernuer - Vernurio

05:08

10.5km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.07 km for 1.69 km

After 5.43 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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116 m

Oberöberst Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bottom permanently closed. Too bad. However, Oberöberst has been open since March 2022. Definitely worth a visit. Everything as it should be in a hut.

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304 m

Bench With Panoramic View of Merano

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.99 km

Hahnenkamm Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Unmanaged, it coped with us when the weather changed

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3.33 km

Pfitschkopf Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

"Three crossbars like here on the Pfitschkopf are the typical feature of weather crosses. In earlier centuries they were set up by farmers who hoped for heavenly protection from lightning, …

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5.32 km

Upper Obisell Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful alpine pasture, homemade bread, cheese, and dairy products. Everything lovingly prepared.

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5.44 km

Obisellsee / Lago di Saltusio

Highlight • Lake

The climb is intense. The views are great.

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7.46 km

Small waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Here the Saltusio stream (Saltauerbach) flows rapidly, jumping between the rocks, even if perhaps the name "waterfall" in this case is a bit generous. :)

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8.34 km

Ruins

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

2.30 km

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

2.72 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,150 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

4°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2024,Obisellalm – Obisellsee Runde vom Parkplatz Öbersthöfe

Really nice tour from 🅿️ Öbersthöfe. Tip: early, i.e. before 10 a.m. There are only limited parking spaces. Sturdy shoes are a must. A visit to the Obisellalm is definitely recommended. Nice hut owners, a delicious Kaiserschmarren 😋 and their own cheese to buy there and take with you. So leave enough space in your backpack😎👍🏻

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July 26, 2021,Kameradensteig – Obisellalm ab den Öbersthöfen

Departure at 8:10 am in order to make it over the `` ridge to the protection of the same name '' in good time. Over the PitschKopf and the Kameradensteig, which constantly runs along the ridge, to the Obisellalm and the lake there. Quaint hut with just such hosts. DUMPLINGS in 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ variants. As is well known, the stomach has …

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September 7, 2023,Über den Hahnenkamm und Pfitschkopf zur wunderschönen Obisell Alm

If you're looking for a tour away from the hustle and bustle and want to visit a beautiful alpine pasture: Obisell Alm. Beautifully located, great food with products straight from the alpine pasture and super friendly, a young couple farms and alpine pastures here. The path is easy for those with mountain experience, you just walk through the steepest meadows, …

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September 6, 2022,Obere Obisellalm

Start and finish in Oberöberst
Beautiful hike with great views. A stop at the Obisellalm is always worthwhile.

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July 26, 2024,Unteröberst - Pfitschkopf Sonnenaufgang - Obisell Alm - retour

A beautiful path, a little demanding in terms of fitness, but technically without any hurdles. Obisell Alm is always worth a visit. Nice tenants, delicious food, great view.

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June 14, 2023,Genußwanderung von Oberöberst zur Hahnenkammhütte🐓⛰️😌

On the last day in South Tyrol there was a short leisurely hike. On the spur of the moment I just drove off in the car and chose the drive up into the mountains at Riffian. As far up as possible! The small narrow street ended after about 30 minutes in Oberöberst at 1400 m at a parking lot. There …

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