Bergstation Klammeben – Hirzer Summit / Punta Cervina loop from Alpingarten Hirzer - Giardino alpino Punta Cervina

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Bergstation Klammeben – Hirzer Summit / Punta Cervina loop from Alpingarten Hirzer - Giardino alpino Punta Cervina

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Bergstation Klammeben – Hirzer Summit / Punta Cervina loop from Alpingarten Hirzer - Giardino alpino Punta Cervina

04:17

7.65km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.15 km for 1.36 km

Waypoints

Start point

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12 m

Bergstation Klammeben

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From April to November, the Hirzer cable cars depart from the picturesque village of Saltusio at an altitude of 1,980 m. In just a few minutes, two cable cars cover 1,490 meters of altitude.

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53 m

View of Alpingarten

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The Alpine Garden opened its doors in June 2017 and presents a fascinating variety of alpine plants and vegetation, whose blossoms unfold differently depending on the season.

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1.03 km

Tallner Alm Kaser

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This Alm is a little away from the Hirzer Bahn and therefore less frequented. The quality of the food and drinks is impeccable, the fry soup is a must ... :-).

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1.76 km

Climbing Section

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A little problematic for inexperienced hikers, but doable. Surefootedness and sturdy shoes are essential here.

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3.72 km

Hirzer Summit / Punta Cervina

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The only summit on my Alpine crossing. Requires a little climbing and you should be free from giddiness.

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4.88 km

Ascent to Hirzer

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The path is poorly marked and quite steep. It is best to stay between the two streams

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6.79 km

Klammeben Mountain Huts

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Small high plateau in the Hirzer hiking area with several rustic refreshment stops, as well as a magnificent view of the mountain landscape.

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7.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

1.50 km

825 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.48 km

1.13 km

825 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,700 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

1°C

-3°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 22, 2021,Klammeben - Hirzer

Today's tour took us to the Hirzer, the highest mountain in the Sarntal Alps. The starting point was the Klammeben mountain station of the two-part Hirzer cable car. At the Hirzer Hut just above, we followed the E5 long-distance hiking trail uphill. The narrow path initially leads steeply through pastures and low bushes, later through scree terrain. Shortly before the …

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August 25, 2021,Vom Hirzer Lift auf den Hirzer und zurück

Very nice tour but a lot of rubble and some rope insurance. I recommend good shoes and being dry.

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September 17, 2023,Wanderung von Klammeben zur Hirzer Scharte

Attempted ascent to the Hirzer summit (2781m), aborted at 2,550m due to fog on the climbing section, a shame, but it didn't clear up at the summit all day. A nice tour of the alpine pastures was made for this.

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