Goldseeweg/Lago d'Oro path
From the Stilfserjoch to the Furkelhütte/Alpine hut Furkel
From the Stilfserjoch to the Furkelhütte/Alpine hut Furkel
At a glance: A 1-day tour on a high mountain trail along the southern slopes of the Stilfs ridge, with wonderful views to the Ortles range and the Stilfserjoch. This is a circular walk using regular busses and a chair-lifts. Rest stop possible at the Stilfserjoch and the Furkelhütte/Alpine hut Furkel at the end of the walk.
Best time: summer and autumn, best months July to September
Joys: high mountain walk but basically downhill, wonderful motives for photographers at the Goldsee/Lago d’Oro and the Furkelhütte/Alpine hut Furkel.
Efforts: 700 m difference in altitude but gently downhill all the way to the Furkelhütte/Alpine hut Furkel, medium difficulty, high mountain equipment and sure-footedness required. Total walking time: 3 hours, bus trip from Trafoi to the Stilfserjoch: about 1 hour.
Starting point: Stilfserjoch (2720m), reachable from Trafoi or Prad using regular busses.