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Algund - Lagundo

Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) – Mutspitze Summit loop from Vellau - Velloi

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South Tyrol
Algund - Lagundo

Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) – Mutspitze Summit loop from Vellau - Velloi

Hard

5.0

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178

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Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) – Mutspitze Summit loop from Vellau - Velloi

05:49

11.6km

1,060m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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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 806 m for 171 m

After 3.55 km for 1.12 km

After 10.6 km for 171 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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130 m

View of Oberplatzerhof (Vellau)

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oberplatzer.it/welcome.html
Alone in a quiet, sunny location, above Merano in the immediate vicinity of the Meraner Höhenweg, you will experience an unimaginable view. An ideal starting point for easy to …

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1.22 km

Leiteralm

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Who is used to climbing stairs, is well equipped for the beginning of this path.

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1.73 km

Mittlere Kuhalm

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4

3.41 km

Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass)

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Great view

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3.49 km

Taufenscharte–Mutspitze Trail

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It goes over block work, sometimes along the steep slope, for people with fear of heights and in wet weather rather unfavorable due to the risk of slipping.

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4.54 km

Mutspitze Summit

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A fantastic panorama. Pure enjoyment. The climb is always worthwhile.

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5.33 km

View to the Mutspitze Summit

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Medium difficult mountain tour ideal for a short trip

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5.39 km

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9.53 km

Hans Frieden Trail

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The Meraner Höhenweg is one of the most beautiful high alpine circular hikes in Europe. Over a length of 100 kilometers, the Meraner Höhenweg circles the South Tyrol's largest nature …

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11.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

4.97 km

385 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

3.53 km

2.67 km

745 m

425 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,220 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 16 July

31°C

19°C

79 %

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Comments

July 18, 2022,🇮🇹Vellau- Mutkopf⛰️ 1664m- Mutspitze⛰️ 2291m
Motto: Courage ⛰️ will be rewarded 🤣
Been a little braver today 🦵🤕, so up on the Mutkopf ⛰️ and Mutspitze ⛰️, but unfortunately didn't hit Ornella Muti 🤩💃 🤷 ♂️🤪🤣.


Rocked up from Vellau with a single chair and basket lift.

The tour starts from there and via the Meraner Höhenweg over to the 1st stop at the Gasthof …

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I did the same tour in 2020, only this time I started in the opposite direction.
Nice tour, nice view.

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It went up from Vellau with the stand lift ("Obstkiste") to the Leiteralm, from where the path started.

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So: After the weather didn't work out that much, we opened a bag of weather that we had brought with us. What can I say works ... if you don't do everything yourself ...
So with the weather today: put on your hiking boots and go up the mountain.
Nice but exhausting round. Lots of stairs - knee creakers 🦵 …

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