Plima Waterfall – Vordere Rotspitze loop from Zufallhütte - Rifugio Nino Corsi

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Plima Waterfall – Vordere Rotspitze loop from Zufallhütte - Rifugio Nino Corsi

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Plima Waterfall – Vordere Rotspitze loop from Zufallhütte - Rifugio Nino Corsi

06:13

12.6km

970m

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: August 26, 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 4.35 km for 122 m

After 4.54 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.82 km

Plima Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Shortly before the Zufallhütte you will pass this huge yet picturesque waterfall, which you can admire from the suspension bridge in the Plimaschlucht.

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4.37 km

Vordere Rotspitze

Highlight • Summit

Great view. Relatively easy ascent.

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7.06 km

Glacier in Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Highlight • Natural

In the vicinity of the glacier gate one finds - if one looks well - the most beautiful and finely cut stones. The glacier gate has now become very shallow …

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8.07 km

Marteller Hut / Martello Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Martello refuge (or Marteller Hütte in German) is located at about 2,160 meters above sea level, at the top of the Val Martello and well inside the Stelvio National …

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9.17 km

Glacial Waterfall in Längental

Highlight • Waterfall

Glacier brook flowing on the high plateau, all-round views of the mountains and glaciers

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9.98 km

Old Dam Wall of the Plima River

Highlight • Monument

When the snow melted in spring, the residents of the Martell Valley had to expect that the meltwater would suddenly pour out beneath the glacier (today it is only a …

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10.3 km

Martell Valley

Highlight • Trail

Nature and pleasure come together in the Martell Valley. As a side valley of the Vinschgau, it is framed by the 3,000 meter high peaks of the Ortler group. In …

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11.5 km

Rio Madriccio Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Rio Madriccio is born on the slopes of the homonymous peak, has a short but impetuous course and at this very suggestive point, it can be crossed without difficulty.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

2.08 km

1.94 km

248 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

2.58 km

2.42 km

1.17 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

2°C

-2°C

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Comments

July 9, 2024,Südtirol 🏔️: Zur Vorderen Rotspitze ☘️

Martelltal : Tour through the Plimaschlucht up to the Vordere Rotspitze, then to the Marteller Hütte and down to the Zufallhütte 😁

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July 23, 2025,Zufallhütte - Vordere Rotspitze 23.07.2025

Start/Finish: Zufallhütte
Suspension bridge over the Plima Gorge, follow the path to the Vordere Rotspitze junction on trail 31. The trail leads up to the summit via steep switchbacks. Below the summit, there is another steep section with a rope. The rest of the ascent to the summit cross is pure enjoyment.
From the summit, descend the same route. Shortly …

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September 9, 2021,Nationalpark Stilfster Joch - Gipfelerlebnis Vordere Rotspitze

We have been to the Martell Valley several times. In this beautiful valley you have the great advantage that you can drive up to 2000 m by car. The remaining 1000 are easily feasible. At the Vorderen Rotspitze you will be rewarded with a magnificent view after a wonderful and strenuous climb. However, surefootedness and good weather are required. The …

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August 16, 2022,Auf die Vordere Rotspitze u über Marteller Hütte zurück

Wonderful hike to the Vordere Rotspitz (3,033 m above sea level) where the last 100 meters in altitude to the summit are secured with steel cables.
Then we went over the glacier educational trail to the Mateller Hütte (approx. 2,600 m above sea level). We deserved a break here. On the descent into the valley, you pass the Unfallhütte, but …

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October 18, 2025,Wanderung von Val Martello, 39020, Martell

A very nice hike😊, with perfect weather. The trail is doable for anyone in good shape, but the final stretch up to the Vorderer Rotspitze is a bit tricky, and you definitely need a head for heights.

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