View of Weißkugel – Melager Bach loop from Melag - Melago

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View of Weißkugel – Melager Bach loop from Melag - Melago

Hard

5.0

(2)

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View of Weißkugel – Melager Bach loop from Melag - Melago

08:17

16.1km

1,280m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: October 15, 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 5.78 km for 4.99 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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145 m

Gamsegghof Organic Farm Dairy

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Delicious cheese 🧀😋

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203 m

Melag Village

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The end of the road and the highest year-round inhabited place in the Langtauferertal. Nice view of the valley head to the Melager Alm and the Weißkugel (3,738 m).

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292 m

View of Weißkugel

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At 3738 m, the Weißkugel is the second highest mountain in the Ötztal Alps after the Wildspitze. It lies on the border between the Austrian state of Tyrol and the Italian province of South Tyrol.

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545 m

Melager Bach

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Wooden bridge over the Melager Bach stream with a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding mountain landscape.

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1.79 km

Steinmannhausen

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Here, an entire "village community" of stone men was built. With a little imagination, one can see the "mayor, the committee members," and "the population."

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8.10 km

Valdora Peak Summit Cross

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The two summit crosses with the summit book.

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13.3 km

Melager Alm

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Highly recommended! Especially the trio of dumplings (vegetarian option available). Tastefully and comfortably furnished. Super friendly staff.

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15.6 km

View of the Melag Valley

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Nice last section to get to Melag. Fantastic view of the valley.

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.53 km

573 m

380 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.42 km

2.21 km

473 m

253 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,150 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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View of Weißkugel – Melager Bach loop from Melag - Melago

Gamsegghof Organic Farm Dairy

Melag Village

View of Weißkugel

Melager Bach

Steinmannhausen

Valdora Peak Summit Cross

Melager Alm

View of the Melag Valley

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