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Ortler High Mountain Trail from Düsseldorfer Hütte to Kälblealm

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South Tyrol

Stilfs - Stelvio

Ortler High Mountain Trail from Düsseldorfer Hütte to Kälblealm

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Ortler High Mountain Trail from Düsseldorfer Hütte to Kälblealm

07:05

12.4km

1,180m

Hiking

High alpine trail through Ortler peaks with reflective lakes and five-generation family hut hospitality.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 244 m for 5.72 km

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Düsseldorfer Hut (Zaytal Hut)

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The Düsseldorfer Hütte offers an excellent view of the Ortler massif.
It is on the other side of the Suldental and can be reached either directly from Sulden or from the mountain station of the Kanzel lift.

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104 m

Zay Lakes

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Beautiful lake... you can rest on a jetty or paddle across the lake on a raft

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1.16 km

Loose Scree Field

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Attention, many loose stones and sandy ground. The path is blocked and it's really hard to get through.

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2.03 km

Dossobello di dentro

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2.19 km

Hinteres Schöneck

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From here you have a fantastic view of the Ortler. The ascent from the Düsseldorfer Hütte is easy to do. In some places there is rope insurance, a head for heights doesn't hurt.

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3.18 km

Dossobello di fuori

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5.87 km

Kälblealm - Stieralm - Waldruh I to Sulden

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12.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,070 m)

Lowest point (1,920 m)

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Comments

June 23, 2025,Sulden - Hinteres Schöneck - Düsseldorfer Hütte - Sulden

From Sulden, a climb of around 1,200 meters above sea level via the Kälberalm to Hinteres Schöneck, with magnificent views of the Ortler and Königsspitz.

A good hiking trail until just below the summit, then a somewhat more challenging climb through boulder-covered terrain. On the descent to the Düsseldorfer Hütte, you occasionally have to use your hands to cross a …

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August 15, 2022,Wanderung Sulden, Kälberalm, Hinteres Schöneck, Düsseldorfer Hütte, Sulden

For people who have been doing this for a long time, we don't make it so challenging. I suffered a lot as a beginner. Well, but when you've made it, everyone can be proud of themselves

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Ortler High Mountain Trail from Düsseldorfer Hütte to Kälblealm

Düsseldorfer Hut (Zaytal Hut)

Zay Lakes

Loose Scree Field

Dossobello di dentro

Hinteres Schöneck

Dossobello di fuori

Kälblealm - Stieralm - Waldruh I to Sulden

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