Adolf Munkel Trail in the Dolomites (Geisler Alm)
The Zanser Alm-Adolf Munkel Trail-Geisler Alm loop is an unmissable hike in Val di Funes, so you can’t miss it on your Dolomites Itinerary. Most people only take a quick visit to Val di Funes to capture the spectacular view of the church of St. Maddalena. But if you stay a little longer, you can do some fantastic hikes in the Puez-Odle Nature Park.
The Adolf Munkel Trail is simple and easy to complete for all ages. At the end of the hike, you can enjoy the breathtaking view from the Geisler Alm mountain hut.
This ultimate guide to the Adolf Munkel Weg includes the best time to visit, how to reach the iconic Geisler Alm photo spot, what to expect on the hike, and practical information.
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Adolf Munkel Hike Details
Hike Distance: 9 km
Duration: 3 hours
Hike Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Hiking Trail: Zanser Alm → Adolf Munkel Trail → Gschnagenhardt Alm → Geisler Alm
Where is the Adolf Munkel Trail Located?
The Adolf Munkel Trail is located in the Puez-Odle Nature Park in Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy. The Puez-Odle Nature Park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
When to Hike to Adolf Munkel Weg
The best time to visit Puez-Odle Nature Park is from early June to mid-October. August is usually the busiest month in the Dolomites. If you want to avoid crowds and high prices, you should visit during the low season.
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Before you visit, check the weather forecast.
How to Get to Val di Funes?
You can easily get to Val di Funes by car or public transport. Val di Funes is located a 30-minute drive from Bressanone/Brixen, 40 minutes from Bolzano, and 35 minutes from Ortisei. Alternatively, you can take the train from Bolzano to Bressanone and take the No. 330 bus to Val di Funes.
The Zanser Alm parking lot is a 15-minute drive from Val di Funes and a 5-minute drive from Santa Maddalena. You can also get to the parking lot by taking the No. 339 bus from Santa Maddalena.
There is a large car park in Zanser Alm, but during the peak season, places quickly run out, so arrive early. Parking rates in Zanser Alm: 8 EUR from 7 AM to 1 PM or 3 EUR from 1 PM.
Good to know
Most guesthouses, campsites, and hotels give you a guest pass. The Südtirol Guest Pass allows unlimited use of the public transport in South Tyrol.
Read our → Ultimate Dolomites Road Trip Itinerary
Adolf Munkel Hike to Geisler Alm
Many different hiking trails lead to the Geisler Alm. Before we began the hike, we had to decide whether to take the longer or shorter route. We chose the easier trail as the weather was terrible that day, but luckily, we had a few hours of sunshine.
Starting point: The parking lot of the Zanser Alm. From there, walk along hiking trail No. 6 towards Tschantschenon until you reach the bridge. Then, turn right and follow the Adolf Munkel Trail No. 35.
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Wear closed hiking shoes and lightweight, quick-dry clothes.
Keep reading → Best Hikes in the Dolomites
You can reach the Adolf Munkel Trail from the car park in about 1 hour. On the hike, you will see beautiful alpine pastures along the trail. You can stop at one of the mountain huts and sample local specialties or enjoy a refreshing drink.
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Then follow hiking trail No. 35 to the Gschnagenhardt Alm and the Geisler Alm/Rifugio delle Odle hut. Spend more time at the Geisler Alm mountain hut, sitting on the wooden deck chairs and taking fantastic photos, or just enjoying the breathtaking landscape.
Then continue trail No. 36 to the Dusler Alm hut and walk back to the parking lot of the Zanser Alm.
The hike is 9 km long and takes 3 hours. The trail was not difficult. This was one of the most beautiful and easiest hikes we did in the Dolomites. We saw many families and older people completing the hike without any effort.
See also → Seceda Ridgeline Hike
Adolf Munkel Trail Map
Where to Stay near Val di Funes?
Most people only take a half-day trip, but if you have enough time, we recommend staying in Val di Funes or Santa Maddalena. These are our recommendations.
Best hotels near Val di Funes
- Luxury: Forestis Dolomites
- Mid-Range: Viel Nois Guest House
- Budget: Raschötzhof
We hope you found our guide to the Adolf Munkel Trail useful and will inspire you to visit. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comment below.
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