Curated by Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns

Chiusa/Klausen

A medieval market town in the Isarco gorge below Sabiona abbey, at the mouth of the Val di Funes.

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Highlights

11 from neighbouring places

Mountain hut

Rifugio Chiusa al Campaccio
A refuge on the wooded slopes above Chiusa, on the long climb from the Val Isarco towards the Latzfonser Kreuz.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld ↗
Mountain hut

Rifugio Latzfonser Kreuz
A refuge below the Cima di Ega in the Alpi Sarentine, reached from Latzfons above Chiusa and long visited as a pilgrimage site.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Stöfflhütte
A hut on the pastures above Chiusa, on the Sarentine slopes east of the Val Isarco.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Gasser Hütte
3.8 km away, in Villandro/Villanders
A hut on the Alpe di Villandro above Villandro, one of the wide grazing plateaux of the Alpi Sarentine.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld ↗
Mountain hut

Malga Mair in Plun
3.8 km away, in Villandro/Villanders
A dairy hut on the Alpe di Villandro, on the pastures above Villandro in the Val Isarco.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Malga Pfroder
5.9 km away, in Villandro/Villanders
A dairy hut on the open ground of the Alpe di Villandro above Villandro, reached by the track from the valley.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Unterpulghütte
9.6 km away, in Laion/Lajen
A hut on the slopes above Laion, at the mouth of the Val Gardena in the Val Isarco.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Zirmaitalm
11.1 km away, in Varna/Vahrn
A dairy hut on the pastures above Varna, north of Bressanone in the Val Isarco.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Genterer Alm
11.3 km away, in Sarentino/Sarntal
A dairy hut on the Genter pastures of the Sarntal, above Sarentino, reached by the path that climbs through larch woods from the valley road.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Schutzhaus Rittner Horn
7.5 km away, in Barbiano/Barbian
A refuge just below the summit of the Corno di Renon above Barbiano, reached from the Pemmern chairlift or on foot from Renon.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Baita Feltuner
8.6 km away, in Barbiano/Barbian
A baita on the slopes above Barbiano, on the way up from the Val Isarco towards the Corno di Renon.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld ↗
Mountain hut

Feltuner Hütte
8.6 km away, in Barbiano/Barbian
A hut on the pastures above Barbiano, below the long ridge of the Corno di Renon in the Alpi Sarentine.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Malga Schafstall
13.3 km away, in Castelrotto/Kastelruth
A hut at 1,500 m above Castelrotto, 15 minutes on path 9 from the Marinzen gondola top station, or on path 8 up from the village.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain hut

Rifugio Arnika
14.2 km away, in Castelrotto/Kastelruth
A hut at 2,059 m on the Bullaccia above Castelrotto, with a sun terrace and a children's playground, and in winter a ski taxi back to the Hexe piste.
Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld

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Routes

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Hiking route Easy
Sulle Alpe di Lazfons fino alla Stöfflhütte
Summer
A short, easy walk across the Latzfons pastures to the Stöfflhütte, where they meet the Villandro alp; gentle enough for families.
6.9 km
Distance
200 m
Ascent
2 h 6 min
Duration
18
Check-ins
Open route Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Hiking route Moderate
Resciesa to Fraina
A traverse of the Resciesa plateau above Ortisei, descending to Fraina, with the Dolomites in view for most of the way.
12.4 km
Distance
206 m
Ascent
4 h 19 min
Duration
138
Check-ins
Open route Lajen
Hiking route Difficult
Saltnerstein (Gasser Hut) – Cross "Latzfonser Kreuz" – Saltnerstein
A long day from the Gasser hut by the Stöffl hut to the Latzfonser Kreuz pilgrimage church, finishing up the Kassianspitze in the Sarentino Alps.
21.8 km
Distance
1 035 m
Ascent
7 h 34 min
Duration
101
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Ski tour Difficult
Cima S. Cassiano
Winter
A ski tour above Latzfons through larch and pine to the Kassianspitze, passing the pilgrimage site of the Latzfonser Kreuz on the way.
15.0 km
Distance
1 010 m
Ascent
1 007 m
Descent
4 h 60 min
Duration
61
Check-ins
Open route Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Mountain bike route Difficult
457 Dalle alture pittoresche al fascino delle città medievali: Da Castelrotto a Vipiteno
Summer
An e-bike traverse dropping from Castelrotto into the Eisacktal, then following the valley north to Vipiteno largely on surfaced roads.
65.4 km
Distance
762 m
Ascent
6 h 33 min
Duration
80
Check-ins
Open route Seis am Schlern
Cycling route Difficult
Eisacktal Valley Bike Route: Brenner - Bozen
A long, almost entirely downhill valley ride from the Brenner border to Bozen, following the Eisack river the whole way.
96.5 km
Distance
313 m
Ascent
9 h 14 min
Duration
185
Check-ins
Open route Gitschberg - Jochtal
Hiking route Easy
Weinwanderweg in Klausen
A short wine trail at Chiusa through the vineyards above the town, taking in the grape varieties and cellars of the Isarco valley.
5.5 km
Distance
317 m
Ascent
2 h 12 min
Duration
12
Check-ins
Open route GPX Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns & Villanders
Hiking route Moderate
To the Stöffelhütte in the Alps of Villanders
A walk over the flat moorland of the Villandro alp to the Stöffl hut, open the whole way towards the line of the Dolomites.
13.6 km
Distance
463 m
Ascent
4 h 12 min
Duration
69
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Difficult
From the kühhof farm to kassianspitze peak
A summit walk from the Kühhof by way of the Klausner Hütte and the Latzfonser Kreuz, whose church is the highest pilgrimage site in the Alps.
15.1 km
Distance
1 013 m
Ascent
6 h 49 min
Duration
61
Check-ins
Open route Brixen
Mountain bike route Difficult
Bike - Tour Laion
A varied circuit above Lajen through woods and meadows, with repeated ups and downs and an optional extra climb to the Unterpulghütte.
15.9 km
Distance
903 m
Ascent
2 h 25 min
Duration
24
Check-ins
- Unterpulghütte 1 555 m
- Gnollhof 1 164 m
- Tourismusverein Lajen - Associazione Turistica di Laion 1 095 m
- Punholzweiher 1 352 m
- Bonichhof 1 143 m
- Tourist Info 1 102 m
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Open route Lajen
Cycling route Difficult
Castelfeder – Bolzano – Valle Isarco
The Adige cycle path from the Bolzano basin up the Isarco valley by Chiusa toward Bressanone.
76.1 km
Distance
617 m
Ascent
7 h 12 min
Duration
183
Check-ins
Open route Südtirols Süden
Hiking route Easy
Circular walk from Klausen to Säben
A short, steep circuit from Chiusa up the Sabiona hill to the monastery that stands over the Isarco valley.
2.8 km
Distance
207 m
Ascent
1 h 21 min
Duration
12
Check-ins
- Säbener Berg 735 m
- Klausen Informationsbüro - Chiusa 533 m
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal
Hiking route Moderate
To the Stöfflhütte on the Villanderer Alm
A steady route across the Villandro alp to the Stöffl hut, one of the dairies that serve walkers on the plateau.
14.3 km
Distance
421 m
Ascent
4 h 23 min
Duration
69
Check-ins
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal
Hiking route Difficult
Kühhof - Latzfons Cross - Kassian peak
A hard summit climb from the Kühhof to the Kassianspitze, with the Klausner Hütte and the Latzfonser Kreuz for refreshment on the way.
7.4 km
Distance
1 008 m
Ascent
4 h
Duration
61
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Cycling route Difficult
Villanders Alpine Pasture Tour
A hard climb onto the Villanderer Alm and up to the Schutzhaus Latzfonser Kreuz at 2,305 m, past the Klausner and Stöffl huts.
37.8 km
Distance
2 090 m
Ascent
5 h 37 min
Duration
138
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
Laitach wine hiking trail in Klausen
An easy circuit through the Leitach vineyards on the slope north of Chiusa, high above the Isarco valley floor.
4.1 km
Distance
216 m
Ascent
1 h 34 min
Duration
11
Check-ins
- Senfter 532 m
- Hieng 668 m
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal
Hiking route Moderate
Kassiansee lake
A high walk from Kaseregg above Latzfons by the Latzfonser Kreuz to the Kassiansee, a small lake under the Kassianspitze.
14.2 km
Distance
707 m
Ascent
5 h 11 min
Duration
41
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Difficult
To the Kassianspitze in Latzfons
A long climb from Latzfons to the Kassianspitze, the summit standing above the Latzfonser Kreuz in the Sarentino Alps.
14.7 km
Distance
1 002 m
Ascent
6 h 42 min
Duration
61
Check-ins
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal
Cycling route Difficult
457 From picturesque heights to medieval town flair - from Kastelruth to Sterzing
A long valley ride from the terrace above the Eisack down to the river, then north past Paterbichl to Sterzing, mostly on paved paths.
65.0 km
Distance
758 m
Ascent
6 h 31 min
Duration
76
Check-ins
Open route Sterzing
Hiking route Easy
Leitacher Weinwanderweg wine route in Klausen
An easy route through the steep Leitach vineyards north of Chiusa, with boards on the grapes and wines the town has long produced.
4.5 km
Distance
254 m
Ascent
1 h 47 min
Duration
11
Check-ins
- Senfter 532 m
- Hieng 668 m
Open route Brixen
Hiking route Moderate
Circular hike from Klausen via Albions to Gufidaun
A circuit from Chiusa up to Albions and across to the village of Gudon, returning down the terraced slopes above the Isarco.
11.9 km
Distance
518 m
Ascent
4 h 5 min
Duration
24
Check-ins
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal
Hiking route Difficult
Garn - Königanger peak - Radlsee lake
A climb from Garn past the Stoanernes Mandl cairn to the Königsanger in the Sarntal Alps, returning by the Radlsee hut and its lake.
13.6 km
Distance
1 064 m
Ascent
6 h 53 min
Duration
35
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Cycling route Difficult
Tour in bicicletta da Vipiteno a Chiusa
Summer
A ride down the valley from Vipiteno to Chiusa, passing the Habsburg fortress at Fortezza and the old town centres on the way.
48.6 km
Distance
137 m
Ascent
4 h 35 min
Duration
41
Check-ins
Open route Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Hiking route Easy
Medieval Sightseeing Walk in Klausen/Chiusa
A short walk through the medieval centre of Chiusa in the Isarco valley, past the old town hall, the parish church and the crypt chapel.
1.4 km
Distance
0 m
Ascent
19 min
Duration
6
Check-ins
- Paterbichl 559 m
- Klausen Informationsbüro - Chiusa 533 m
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Klausen - Albions - Fonteklaus - Gufidaun - Klausen
A circuit from the parish church in Chiusa past the Dürer stone up to Albions, then down into the Löchl valley by Fonteklaus to Gudon.
12.0 km
Distance
500 m
Ascent
4 h 3 min
Duration
24
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Difficult
The Keschtnweg Chestnut Trail form Brixen to Klausen
A section of the chestnut trail from Brixen to Klausen, through sweet chestnut groves and the worked terraces of the Eisack valley.
15.6 km
Distance
685 m
Ascent
5 h 23 min
Duration
21
Check-ins
Open route Brixen
Cycling route Difficult
From Klausen to Brixen
An almost level family ride along the Isarco from Chiusa up to Bressanone, whose old centre and Hofburg sit at the far end.
25.3 km
Distance
41 m
Ascent
2 h 17 min
Duration
31
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
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A short guided walk through the old centre of Chiusa, run in German and Italian on set days between July and September.
474 m
Distance
0 m
Ascent
7 min
Duration
4
Check-ins
- Klausen Informationsbüro - Chiusa 533 m
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Latzfons High Altitude Trail
A high traverse in the Sarentino Alps from the Klausner Hütte to the Radlsee, over alpine meadow and through stone pine forest facing the Dolomites.
10.6 km
Distance
559 m
Ascent
4 h 1 min
Duration
24
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Difficult
The Keschtnweg chestnut trail from Brixen to Klausen
The Keschtnweg from Brixen down the Eisack valley to the artists' town of Klausen, through old sweet chestnut groves and cultivated hillside.
15.7 km
Distance
688 m
Ascent
5 h 25 min
Duration
21
Check-ins
Open route Brixen
Cycling route Difficult
Cycle tour from Sterzing to Klausen
A long valley run from the medieval centre of Sterzing past the fortress of Franzensfeste down to Klausen, dropping over 400 m overall.
48.5 km
Distance
128 m
Ascent
4 h 34 min
Duration
28
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
Birmehlweg
A short themed trail at Verdings following the local pears and the flour that was once milled from them.
3.1 km
Distance
176 m
Ascent
1 h 15 min
Duration
1
Check-ins
- Buschenschank Moar Zur Viersch 869 m
Open route GPX Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns & Villanders
Hiking route Moderate
Törggele hike Klausen - Gufidaun
An autumn walk from Chiusa up to Gudon, calling at the farm inns that serve new wine and chestnuts in the Törggelen season.
10.3 km
Distance
456 m
Ascent
3 h 33 min
Duration
24
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Difficult
Feldthurns/Velturno - Garn/Caerna - Klausner Hütte/Rifugio Chiusa
A long day from Velturno by way of Garn to the Klausner hut in the Sarntal Alps, returning past the Garn wayside cross.
19.6 km
Distance
1 109 m
Ascent
7 h 49 min
Duration
20
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Cycling route Difficult
St. Anne´s Miners´ Chapel
A climb above Villanders past Gravetsch Castle to the old miners' chapel, returning through the Tinne valley and Klausen.
16.5 km
Distance
691 m
Ascent
2 h 7 min
Duration
15
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
Chestnut Trail from Feldthurns to Klausen
A section of the chestnut route from Velturno down to Chiusa, through mixed woods, meadows and chestnut groves above the Isarco.
6.0 km
Distance
106 m
Ascent
1 h 58 min
Duration
1
Check-ins
- Buschenschank Moar Zur Viersch 869 m
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Hiking Circuit from Klausen to Gufidaun via Albions and back
A loop above Chiusa by Albions to the village of Gudon and back, passing the stone that marks Albrecht Dürer's journey through the valley.
11.8 km
Distance
517 m
Ascent
4 h 2 min
Duration
20
Check-ins
- Gufidaunerhof 685 m
- Ansitz Fonteklaus 899 m
Open route Brixen
Hiking route Easy
Da Velturno a Verdignes
Summer
The Chestnut Trail leg between Velturno and Verdignes, running almost level across meadows and chestnut woods with places to eat on the way.
5.7 km
Distance
182 m
Ascent
1 h 48 min
Duration
1
Check-ins
- Buschenschank Moar Zur Viersch 869 m
Open route Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Hiking route Moderate
Kaseregg-Rifugio S. Croce di Lazfons
A climb from Kaseregg across the Latzfons alp past the Jochalm to the Latzfonser Kreuz at 2,311 m, returning by way of Kesslbild.
7.4 km
Distance
476 m
Ascent
3 h 14 min
Duration
20
Check-ins
- Schutzhaus Latzfonser Kreuz - Rifugio Santa Croce di Lazfons 2 305 m
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
The Birmehl Trail
A circuit from the square at Verdings over dry grassland to the hamlet of Pardell and the Moar zu Viersch farm, back on an old paved path.
3.1 km
Distance
174 m
Ascent
1 h 14 min
Duration
1
Check-ins
- Buschenschank Moar Zur Viersch 869 m
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
From Kaseregg near Latzfons to the Stöfflhütte mountain hut
A short walk over the Latzfons and Villandro pastures from Kaseregg to the Stöfflhütte, with dairies for a stop along the way.
7.2 km
Distance
194 m
Ascent
2 h 9 min
Duration
18
Check-ins
Open route Brixen
Hiking route Easy
Gufi Walk in Gufidaun
A family trail through the old village of Gudon, led by the owl Gufi, with a playground, benches and viewpoints along the way.
2.3 km
Distance
86 m
Ascent
44 min
Duration
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Kaseregg - Saltner Hütte – Stöfflhütte – Kaseregg
A circuit from the Kaseregg car park across the Latzfons and Villandro pastures, calling at the Saltner and Stöffl huts and the Jochalm dairy.
9.6 km
Distance
355 m
Ascent
3 h 7 min
Duration
18
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Easy
Overlook “Gamp”
A short family walk from the Kaseregg car park across meadows and dwarf pine to the weather cross at the Gamp lookout.
1.2 km
Distance
80 m
Ascent
27 min
Duration
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Törggele Hike Klausen - Pardell
An autumn walk from Chiusa up to Pardell, in sight of the Sabiona monastery, stopping at farms that serve new wine and local dishes.
8.4 km
Distance
368 m
Ascent
2 h 53 min
Duration
17
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Feldthurns - Säben - Hieng - Feldthurns
A loop on the Velturno terrace above the Isarco, through chestnut groves, meadows and old farms below the Sabiona monastery.
10.5 km
Distance
449 m
Ascent
3 h 35 min
Duration
12
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Villanders - Klausen - Villanders
A link between Villandro and Chiusa on the chestnut trail, returning up through the village vineyards from the medieval town.
6.7 km
Distance
395 m
Ascent
2 h 45 min
Duration
10
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
Alla miniera di Villandro
Summer
A walk up to the old workings of the Villandro mine, in use since the twelfth century, high on the slope above the Isarco valley.
8.0 km
Distance
803 m
Ascent
4 h 19 min
Duration
6
Check-ins
- Paterbichl 559 m
- Tourism Office 867 m
Open route Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld
Hiking route Moderate
Chestnut Trail: Chiusa-Villandro-Barbiano
The third stage of the Keschtnweg from Chiusa by Villandro to Barbiano, past chestnut groves, farms and village centres above the Isarco valley.
6.0 km
Distance
443 m
Ascent
2 h 26 min
Duration
5
Check-ins
Open route Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns
Hiking route Moderate
From Feldthurns to Pardell
A section of the Chestnut Trail from Velturno to Pardell, on the terraced slopes high above the Isarco valley.
7.9 km
Distance
283 m
Ascent
2 h 33 min
Duration
1
Check-ins
- Buschenschank Moar Zur Viersch 869 m
Open route Valle Isarco - Eisacktal

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via Resciesa to Fraina

Sulle Alpe di Lazfons fino alla Stöfflhütte

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Sulle Alpe di Lazfons fino alla Stöfflhütte

Hiking route · Easy · ↔ 6.9 km · ↑ 200 m · ◷ 2 h 6 min

A short, easy walk across the Latzfons pastures to the Stöfflhütte, where they meet the Villandro alp; gentle enough for families.

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Routes and highlights: Klausen, Barbian, Villanders, Feldthurns, Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld, Brixen, Valle Isarco - Eisacktal, Lajen, Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns & Villanders, Seis am Schlern, Gitschberg - Jochtal, Südtirols Süden, Sterzing
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