Walk beneath towering jagged peaks, through quiet forests and across alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers. The trail winds along the base of the Odle mountains, offering panoramic views of dramatic ridges, rolling hills, and the Geisler Alm hut. Along the way, the scenery changes constantly — shady woodland, open meadows, and sweeping mountain vistas — making every step a picture-perfect moment.

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Trail Overview

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Duration: Moderate hike, suitable for most walkers
• Best Season: Spring or summer for a dry trail; October icy conditions.
• Caution: Some sections, especially shaded parts in the woods, can be icy and slippery. Bring proper shoes and walk carefully. </aside>

Parking & Starting Point

• Zanser Alm Parkplatz – a large parking area split into 2–3 lots.
• We parked in Lot 2 and started the trail from there.
• If you don’t have a car, there are bus stops nearby, so the hike may be accessible via public transport.

Trail Conditions

• October: the initial path through the woods was icy due to limited sunlight

• Some sections further along also had icy patches

• Advantage of off-season: you’ll likely have the trail to yourself

  

  

Route

• The Adolf Munkel Trail can be done as a longer full loop or shortened at certain points, depending on your energy and time.
• Our route: started through the woods, passed Malga Dusler Alm, continued along the trail, and then turned toward Rifugio Geisler Alm.
• From Geisler Alm, we took the other path (turning right) and completed the loop back to the car park.
• Distance: ~12 km
• Elevation gain: ~582 m — moderate, easy to follow, suitable for most walkers
• Panoramic views of the Odle mountains are visible along nearly the entire route
• The trail is well-marked and changes from forests to alpine meadows, ending at Geisler Alm hut.

Highlights & Tips for the Adolf Munkel Trail