Maurerscharte

Maurerscharte (Sterzing)

The Maurerscharte is a crossing in Ridnaun near Sterzing and is characterized by the southern and northern area as a perfect trail descent for a day tour or as a crossing.

Description

The tour starts in Sterzing and winds its way along the Ridnaun stream via Ridnaun to the end of the valley to the Provincial Mining Museum. A short detour should be made here, as the whole area is characterized by the measures of this time. At the museum, take the 27a path and follow the gravel road on a medium gradient to the Prischeralm (2160 meters above sea level). From here, you have to push or carry your bike along the 27a trail to the Maurerscharte. The saddle at an altitude of 2511 meters above sea level offers views as far as the Pflerschertal to the Tribulaun and south to the Hohe Ferse in Ratschings. In good weather, this view is extreme and is more reminiscent of the Western Alps than South Tyrol.

The descent itself runs along the 27er trail again in the upper section, whereby this can be completed with a difficulty of S2 throughout. At the Prischeralm, the trail becomes a little tougher and winds its way down to Schneeberg at S3 level in places. At the end of the trail, you take the trail at the end of the valley again, with hardly any elevation gain, and then turn off at the Schneiderhof onto the 3er trail (Mareit circular trail), which rides along the Ridnaun stream to Sterzing. An eternally long trail adventure with a fairytale forest character brings a perfect day in South Tyrol to a close.

Tip: To shorten the tour, it is possible to take the public bus or a local bike shuttle from Sterzing to Maiern or to the mining museum.

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