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From St. Leonhard to Kreuztal along the Brixen High Alpine Trail

Brixen
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Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
4:03
in hours
Distance
10.7
in km
Status
closed
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  • Other hikes
  • Family hikings
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This hike from St. Leonhard to Kreuztal combines impressive mountain scenery with magnificent views of the Eisacktal valley and the Dolomites. The starting point is Brixen bus station. Bus line 322 conveniently connects Brixen with St. Leonhard above the town, where the tour begins.

From St. Leonhard, the trail first leads through peaceful forests and alpine pastures towards Ackerboden. The Ackerbodenalm mountain hut is the first opportunity for a relaxing refreshment stop. Following varied and scenic paths, hikers eventually reach the Ochsenalm, an ideal place to enjoy a break surrounded by alpine landscapes.

The hike then continues along the well-known Brixen High Alpine Trail to Kreuztal on Mount Plose. The trail impresses with its varied natural scenery, wide alpine meadows and stunning panoramic views of the Dolomites and the Sarntal Alps.

Once in Kreuztal, there is the option to return comfortably to the valley either by cable car or with the popular mountain carts down to the Plose valley station. From St. Andrä, bus line 321 provides the return journey to Brixen.

This tour is ideal for anyone wishing to actively experience the alpine mountain world around Brixen while combining nature, outdoor activity and breathtaking views.

Arrival by public transport
From Brixen bus station with bus line 322 to St. Leonhard.

Return by public transport
From St. Andrä / cable car station with bus line 321 to Brixen bus station.

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Categories
  • Other hikes
  • Family hikings
Route data
Difficult
Distance
10,7 km
Duration
4 h 03 min
Ascent
1.083 m
Decent
183 m
Technical skills
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
2.122 m
Lowest point
1.132 m
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