a) From the Head of the Valley in St. Magdalena (1465 m) follow trail no. 12 across the new bridge, turn left, after the Schlosserhof left again, then shortly right onto the old cattle trail, bordered by fences and shrubs. Small clearings open repeatedly with fine views of the valley and the impressive Prags Dolomites to the southwest. After about 90 minutes you reach the fork to the Uwald Alm (1930 m, refreshment point), reached in about 30 minutes.

b) Shortcut: about 100 m before the Pfoi stream bridge, leave forest road no. 12, turn right past the notice board into the forest. Cross a narrow bridge (1522 m, with cross) and follow the old Pfoi trail, climbing steeply along the left side of the stream up to forest road no. 12 (1800 m) and on to the Uwald Alm (2042 m, refreshments). From there continue over the ridge to the “Platte”. The route now runs partly flat, partly over rocky terrain (possibly remove skis). At approx. 2500 m cross rightwards and rejoin the familiar path beneath the Pfoi lakes, continuing to the Hochkreuz. Those avoiding the traverse can stay on the ridge, reach the Mittleres Hochkreuz (2702 m) and shortly after the Hochkreuzspitze (2739 m). Best descent: through the Pfoital or along the ascent route.

The starting point of the tour is located in St. Magdalena in the Gsiesertal Valley.

By bus:
Bus stop: St. Magdalena, Head of the valley
Bus line 441 

By car:
Destination: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info

Bus line 441

Car park at the head of the valley in St. Magdalena.