View of Merano and Dorf Tirol – Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) loop from Vellau - Velloi

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View of Merano and Dorf Tirol – Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) loop from Vellau - Velloi

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View of Merano and Dorf Tirol – Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass) loop from Vellau - Velloi

06:08

11.5km

1,080m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 5.45 km for 1.12 km

After 10.6 km for 929 m

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919 m

View of Merano and Dorf Tirol

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Beautiful view of Merano – especially enjoyable if you've hiked to it and aren't taking the cable car up. There are several other beautiful viewpoints in the area if it's still too crowded here.

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963 m

View from the Hochmuth Inn

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You can easily take the cable car up from Dorf Tirol.

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1.15 km

View of Merano and the Adige Valley from Hochmuth Panoramic Platform

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an amazing view 😍

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1.60 km

View from Hans Frieden Trail Towards Partschins

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Very nice view of the Passeier valley.

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3.24 km

Merano High Mountain Trail / Alta Via di Merano

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Apparently the Meraner Höhenweg was relocated here in 2 places. Since it's over slabs of rock there, I think it has to do with water when it rains. On the new path, there are always water barriers

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5.31 km

Taufenscharte (Taufen Pass)

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Great view

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6.44 km

Mutspitze Summit

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A fantastic panorama. Pure enjoyment. The climb is always worthwhile.

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9.02 km

View of Merano

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Pictures speak for themselves.

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11.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.39 km

4.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.72 km

2.95 km

776 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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Comments

October 20, 2022,Mutspitz / 2.291m und Taufenscharte (Rundweg ab Hochmuth-Bahn)

Important information for "after-hikers": Be sure to keep an eye on the weather, because this tour is only recommended in dry weather. When there is ice/snow, the ridge path from the Mutspitz to the Taufenscharte is not safe to walk on! In general, sure-footedness and a head for heights with good hiking condition are the requirements for this trip 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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May 21, 2023,Mutspitze-Runde über Taufenscharte von Bergstation Hochmuthbahn aus - 21.05.23

The way back via the Taufenscharte is currently (21.05.23) not recommended, as it is very slippery in places and there is still snow.

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May 22, 2022,Auf die Mutspitze-2295m, 22.05.2022 15:45

Komoot has a bit of a problem with calculating altitude meters 😉

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August 31, 2023,Mutkopf, Mutspitz und mutig über den Grat und den Höhenweg zurück

Very nice round, up and down to the Muthöfe with the cable car that runs until 7 p.m. The way to the Mutspitz is well done and the view at the top is fabulous. But then it really starts: The Gradweg is simply great, good footwear is a must, little fear of heights is helpful but not a requirement, it …

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June 11, 2025,Runde Vellauer Korbseilbahn über Mutkopf + Mutspitze

We made some real gains in altitude today. Great views and very good, partly stepped, paths. Several huts along the way. Another highlight was the Vellau cable car.

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June 5, 2024,Bergstation Hochmuth- Leiteralm - Tauferscharte - Mutspitze - Hochmuth Runde

Great tour, but be careful, we had to cross critical snow fields on June 6th! Safety ropes are definitely useful in that case.

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July 15, 2023,☺️Mutkopf - Mutspitze - Taufenscharte - Hans Frieden Weg (Teil von Meraner Höhen Weg) 🥾

We go up with the Hochmut cable car, from where we take trail no. 22 up to the Mutkopf. Past there up to the Mutspitz, where an impressive panorama can be enjoyed.😌continue to the Taufenscharte and Leiteralm and via the Hans-Friedensweg back to the Hochmut mountain station🥾

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August 27, 2024,Hochmuth- Taufenscharte - Mutspitze - Mutkopf

Today we went with the 🚍 to Dorf Tirol - with the Hochmuth Bahn 🚡 a little way up ..... over to the Leiter Alm and from there towards Mutspitze over the Taufenscharte 🏔 - a really challenging climb 🥵 ..but it's well worth it, you have wonderful views all around you on the way and at the top 🤩 …

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