Travel guide to Kuhleitenhütte
Italy, europe
6.8 km
2,360 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Italy? Check out the route up to Kuhleitenhütte, a mountain cabin perched way up in South Tyrol's Sarntal Alps at a lofty 2,360 meters (that's 7,742 feet!).
This isn't your typical Sunday drive. The "road" is actually a super steep, unpaved track mainly used to access the chairlift. You're definitely gonna need a 4x4 for this one. Keep in mind, it's really only doable in the summer months, usually from June to September.
Starting near Falzeben, it's a 6.8-kilometer (4.22-mile) climb to the top, and get ready for a serious workout! You'll gain a whopping 743 meters in elevation, making for an average gradient of almost 11%. Expect some stunning scenery – you're in the Italian Alps, after all! Just be prepared for a rugged ride.
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 6.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,360 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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