From the car park at the end of the settlement of Siegreith, the path first leads to the beginnings of the Padastertal. Due to the current landfill construction site of the Brenner base tunnel company, two beautifully designed paths are currently available, each leading north and south of the valley floor towards "Kiatot". In addition to spectacularly designed sections with tunnels and bridges, these paths also contain information panels about the billion-euro Brenner base tunnel project, and invite you to marvel and observe. Once you have finally left the construction site, the most strenuous part of the tour, the so-called "Kiatot", follows. Here, one goes through rather narrow and sloping terrain over steps along a narrow path steeply uphill to the first mountain mowers at a good 1500 hm. From the beautifully hand-maintained areas it is not far to the Seaperalm, whose traditional huts are enthroned gracefully above the valley. A bit wistful and with longing looks you pass the comfortable benches, but the thought that a cool drink is already waiting in the well during the descent gives new strength for the further ascent. This path now winds its way up in the light forest until the terrain finally becomes treeless and one gets to the ridge. After an enjoyable view over the Wipptal valley, the path continues along the ridge towards Sumpfkopf, whose summit is reached a little later. There, besides the distant walls of the Olpere and Fussstein, a gentle summit plateau awaits us, which invites us to take a relaxed rest before descending again.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
From the car park, the Padastertal dump of the Brenner base tunnel company must first be bypassed. There are two newly created paths available for this purpose, which run along the southern and northern sides of the valley slightly above the valley floor (Padastertal Panorama Path). After a good half hour the dump is bypassed and you reach the so-called "Kiatot", the steepest section of the tour. Here, a narrow path winds its way up in steep terrain in steps. Half an hour later, this part is done again and you reach the Seaperalm. From here, in the light forest, you take a beautifully laid out path no. 39 up the right side of the valley to the ridge that forms the border to the Schmirntal. Once there, a signpost points out the many other possibilities and paths. Here you have to choose the slightly ascending path with nr. 73 in eastern direction along the ridge, which leads directly to the destination of the tour, the Sumpfschartl.
TIP OF THE AUTHOR
The rustic Seaperalm with its friendly hosts, its uncomplicated handling and the beautiful location invites you to stop for a quick break on your way down. Even the one or other mushroom can be picked up with a little attention in the light forest.
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