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the south on the eastern slope of the Bronsoi continue. The path
offers a wonderful view of the Geisler and Peitlerkofel summits.
The geology and flora of this area are fascinating.
Level with the Juac (2,421m) the path finally turns southwest
over the Munt de Medalges in the nature park Púez-Geisler and
reaches the Kreuzjoch (known as the “Fùrcia de Medalges” in the
local ‘Ladis’ dialect) at 2,293m. Path No. 3 initially leads towards
the southwest, then south and finally in an easterly direction to the
Campillerturms and the Wasserkofele (“Sass da l’Ega”). Hike along
the crest of Longiarù and, after climbing a steep slope, walk further
upwards to a junction at 2,389m.
From here, follow path No. 8, first towards the east, then straight
on in a southerly direction, then again towards the east until you
reach the junction at Kerer Kreuzl.
From the Kerer to the Schlüter mountain hut, follow the main
path described above.
5 hours from Kreuz valley
Third Stage
Geisler peaks
From the Schlüter mountain hut to Púez mountain hut
Altitude difference: ascent 850m; descent 670m
Length of the path: approx. 15 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Paths: Nos. 3 and 2
Grade:
EE, with partly secured terrain
From the Schlüter mountain hut (2,297m) continue along path
No. 3. The path leads first towards the east and then bends towards
Path No. 13 splits off to the west, crosses the Wasserscharte (Furcia
Mont da l’Ega) and leads further on to the Regensburg mountain
hut. Continue along path No. 3 (towards the south) until you reach
a gully with boulders. Above this gully the path leads steeply uphill
until you reach the Roascharte, (“Fùrcia dla Roa”) (col at 2,617m).
This mountain saddle is very important because it separates the
“Geisler” mountain group in the west from the “Peitler” group. One
must be particularly careful at the start of the season as it is still
possible to find frozen snow in the gully and therefore a pickaxe and
crampons could prove very useful.
From here, there is an interesting detour for experienced mountain
hikers, which is described in alternative route 3.
Those who prefer to stay on the initial route should walk downwards
(south) until you reach a junction at around 2,500m, next to a large
crater with some sizeable boulders. Leave path No. 3 here that leads
right down (direction southwest) and connects with path No. 2,
which comes from the Regensburg hut. One continues on almost
level ground towards the south and then downhill until you meet
path No. 2 which leads (towards the east) along the serpentines to the
Siellescharte (Fòrces de Siëles), col at 2,505m.
After crossing the col, you reach sparse alpine pastures at the foot
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