Hike: The Smuggler Trail

Categories

Walk

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3 h 41 m

Distance

10.7 km

Height difference

1090 m

Lowest point

1341 m

Highest point

2431 m

Resort

3 Cime/3 Zinnen


Description

The tour starts at the valley station of the Helmjet Sexten. Take the cable car up to the mountain station, where the hiking experience begins. Behind the Helmrestaurant (2041 m), the "Hüttensteig" (path no. 20) leads left, initially through sparse forest and later along the edge of the woods – always accompanied by wonderful views. Soon, a narrow and scenic path leads to the Hasenköpfl (2226 m), offering a magnificent view of the East Tyrolean Alps to the north. The final section of the path becomes a bit steeper and rockier before you finally reach the Helmgipfel. Once at the top, hikers can expect a 360° panoramic view of the Sexten Dolomites – an unforgettable experience! There are different options for the way back; for the route described, the return follows Variant 1:     Variant 1: For those who want to enjoy nature even longer, you can descend on foot to Moos via the Lärchenhütte hut (1830 m), the Egge, and the Helmhanghütte hut (1605 m).
Variant 2: The return journey leads either steeply over the Helm ridge (no. 3A) or more leisurely via the ridge path no. 20, passing the Hahnspielhütte hut (2150 m), back to the mountain station.     Variant 3: From the peak, the tour can be extended to the Sillianerhütte hut (2447 m), with a descent via the Klammbachalm hut (1644 m) back to Moos – a somewhat more demanding but scenically outstanding circular route.

Details

This circular hike leads to the summit of Helm peak.

  • Narrow, varied trail  
  • Destination at the Helm summit, near the new "Helmhaus"    
  • Fantastic panoramic view

Rating

Stamina

Experience