The “giant” above Tesido
Starting point: Tesido / parking lot above the mountain restaurant Mudler
Distance: 5,8 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 826 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 438 / 441
From the parking lot (on payment) above the mountain restaurant Mudler (1622m, possibility of refreshment) in Tesido following trail marker No. 38 A slightly uphill through the forest to the Taistner Alm (2012m, possibility of refreshment), from there on the wide trail No. 38 uphill for a stretch then turn right on a marked trail along the ridge and grassy slopes and climb in an easterly direction to the rocky ridge of the summit and from there on a medium slope trail partially exposed but without significant difficulty to the summit.
Descent: from the Rudlhorn you can also descend down a steep, stony slope to the ridge depression between the Rudlhorn and the Eisatz (2388m) and follow the marked trail through grassy areas to the Taistner Alm (2012m, possibility of refreshments). Along trail No. 38 A you return to the starting point.
Coming from Innsbruck/Brennero (A): Drive on the Highway of Brennero (A22) until the exit Bressanone/Val Pusteria, then go on along the SS49-E66 for about 58kms until you arrive in Monguelfo. To get to Tesido, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo. Coming from Lienz (A): You can reach us also padding by Lienz in Westtyrol (A). You have to cross the Austrian-Italian border between Ahrnbach and Winnebach (B100-E66) and drive on the SS46-E66 until Monguelfo. To get to Tesido, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo.
