Hike in the Schlinig valley
Schlinig alp from Schlinig
The trail to the Schlinig alp is the relaxed tour of the Schlinig valley: wide, almost flat and with broad views over meadows and larches. It starts in Schlinig, the village at 1,738 m in the Schlinig valley, and leads on trail no. 1 to the Schlinig alp, also called Alp Planbell.
There and back it is 5.2 kilometres with 130 metres of ascent; allow about two hours. Schlinig lies in the valley next to the hotel and can be reached by car or by bus no. 277. Here you can read how the trail runs, what to expect and how to extend the tour.
At a glance
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Descent
- 130 m
- Walking time
- about 2 hours there and back
- Difficulty
- easy
- Highest point
- 1,868 m
- Start
- Schlinig, at the edge of the village next to the cross-country centre (1,738 m)
- Trail numbers
- 1
- Refreshments
- Schlinig alp, inns in Schlinig
- Dog
- possible on the trail; livestock graze on the alps, please keep your dog on a lead
- Children
- very doable: wide, almost flat trail, suitable for the whole family according to the operator
- Season
- in summer as an alpine trail, in winter as a winter hiking trail; check snow and alp opening first
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Route description
Trail no. 1 begins at the edge of Schlinig, next to the cross-country centre. It is wide, asphalted at first and hardly climbs. You walk up the valley across meadows and pastures and reach the Schlinig alp at 1,868 m after about an hour. The way back follows the same route.
The alp is a publicly accessible alpine farm with regional cuisine. The holiday region describes the trail as easy and suitable for the whole family. The figures above, 5.2 kilometres and 130 metres of ascent, apply to the outward and return trip together.
If you want to go further, follow the forest road up the valley behind the alp; a hiking trail to the Sesvenna hut branches off to the right there. That continuation is much more strenuous: from Schlinig it is 5.3 kilometres and 547 metres of ascent, medium difficulty.
What you will see
The Schlinig valley is an open, quiet valley with alpine meadows, individual larches and the Schlinig stream. The rock face of the Schwarzwand shows in the background of the alp. In winter the trail serves as a winter hiking trail.
Schlinig itself is worth a short look back: the village lies below the Watles, whose heights you can also climb from Prämajur.
With children and a dog
The trail is wide and hardly climbs, which makes it a good introduction to hiking even with younger children. It is possible for dogs; however, livestock graze on the pastures, so keep your dog on a lead and close pasture gates behind you.
Practical tips and safety
Bus no. 277 runs to Schlinig; with the Reschensee Guest Pass, train and bus travel throughout South Tyrol is included in your stay, and current timetables are on suedtirolmobil.info. If you drive, park at the edge of the village.
The Schlinig alp is not open all year; check the opening times with the operator before you set off. Even on this short tour take rain protection and a warm layer, as the weather in the valley can change quickly.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the hike to the Schlinig alp?
- There and back it is 5.2 kilometres with 130 metres of ascent, about two hours. One way to the alp takes about an hour.
- Is the trail suitable for families?
- Yes. Trail no. 1 is wide, hardly climbs and, according to the operator, suitable for the whole family.
- Can I go with my dog?
- From the hotel's point of view, yes. Livestock graze on the alpine pastures, so keep your dog on a lead there.
- Can the trail be walked in winter?
- Yes, as a winter hiking trail; the holiday region describes it that way. Check snow conditions and alp opening first.
- How do I get to Schlinig without a car?
- By bus no. 277. With the Reschensee Guest Pass, train and bus travel throughout South Tyrol is included in your stay.
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Holiday region: winter hike to the Schlinig alpWatles: hiking tip Sesvenna hutSüdtirol Mobil: timetables