Watles Summit – Great Pfaffensee loop from Schlinig - Slingia

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Watles Summit – Great Pfaffensee loop from Schlinig - Slingia

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Watles Summit – Great Pfaffensee loop from Schlinig - Slingia

03:42

9.27km

510m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 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.

After 965 m for 59 m

After 5.18 km for 1.94 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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959 m

Watles Summit (2558 m)

Highlight • Summit

1.68 km

View from Hiking Trail T3

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.51 km

Watles Summit

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent views of the surrounding alpine landscape in the Upper Vinschgau Valley can be enjoyed from the summit of the Watles, with its modern summit cross at 2,555 meters. There …

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7.07 km

Great Pfaffensee

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The Pfaffenseen Lakes in the Upper Vinschgau Valley are located at 2,240 meters above sea level and, weather permitting, offer beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape. A gravel path …

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7.17 km

Picnic area at Großer Pfaffensee

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Beautiful seating area at the Großer Pfaffensee with a view of the alpine waters.

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7.29 km

Drehbare Sitzbank

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Rotating seating with wonderful panoramic views near the Pfaffenseen.

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7.46 km

View of the Upper Vinschgau Valley and the Ortler

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Fantastic view from the path to the Pfaffenseen lakes of the mountain landscape in the Upper Vinschgau, including the Ortler.

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9.27 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

2.33 km

1.94 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

6.73 km

1.74 km

453 m

354 m

Elevation

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Friday 23 October

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Watles Summit – Great Pfaffensee loop from Schlinig - Slingia

Watles Summit (2558 m)

View from Hiking Trail T3

Watles Summit

Great Pfaffensee

Picnic area at Großer Pfaffensee

Drehbare Sitzbank

View of the Upper Vinschgau Valley and the Ortler

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