Goldseeweg WWI Trail from Stilfser Joch

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Goldseeweg WWI Trail from Stilfser Joch

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Goldseeweg WWI Trail from Stilfser Joch

06:52

16.4km

790m

Hiking

The Goldseeweg WWI Trail from Stilfser Joch is a difficult hike that takes you through a high-alpine rock desert, with the majestic Ortler peak often in sight. This challenging route covers 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and features a substantial elevation gain of 2604 feet (794 metres). You should set aside…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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 7.78 km for 207 m

After 8.47 km for 35 m

Waypoints

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1.55 km

Stelvio Pass

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A tour that I will never forget. You get so close to the Ortler and the glacier. Unbelievable what a power the mountains have.

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5.47 km

Goldsee Position

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Located directly on the Goldseeweg, just like at the Lempruch camp, you can see and read interesting facts about the Ortler front.

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7.06 km

Lempruch Camp Ruins

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Remains of an Austrian position from the time of the First World War

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7.31 km

World War I Memorial Cross – Stelvio National Park

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Memorial cross to the Tyrolean Standschützen of World War I.

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7.55 km

View of Ortler

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Most of the time you have a wonderful view of the Ortler summit with its glaciers from the hiking trail

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7.81 km

Dreisprachenspitze and Rifugio Garibaldi

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The Garibaldi Hut / Rifugio Garibaldi is located at the Dreisprachenspitze at 2,843 meters. From a distance it looks like a small fortress. Here you can stay overnight and be …

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7.98 km

View of the Ortler

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Strong outlook. Unbeatable when visibility is good.

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8.67 km

Three-Country Peak WWI Memorial

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This monument was built in 1918 with donations

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16.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

3°C

13 %

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Comments

September 17, 2023,Vom Stilfser Joch zur Furkelhütte - Goldseeweg (Nr 20)

Beautiful panoramic hike on partly historical traces. The upper part of the path is marked by clear traces of the First World War.
These are illustrated with display boards.
The right hand accompanies the mountain range around the Ortler and the Madatsch glacier.
The tour ends at the Furkelhütte, where a stop is rewarded with a fantastic view of the …

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August 14, 2022,Vom Stilfser Joch zur Furkelhütte (Trafoier Höhenweg) - auch Wormisionssteig genannt

In stable, sunny weather, a wonderful high-altitude trail with little incline, but due to the length and steeper, rocky descent at the end (allow time), fitness and sure-footedness are required. A path with a great panoramic view of the Ortler, Trafoier Eiswand and Madatschspitzen. The look accompanies you the whole time! It was wonderful! The path to the alpine pasture …

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July 30, 2022,Trekking da Trafoi a Rifugio Tibet/Rifugio Garibaldi

Excursion / Trekking that requires a firm step, you should not suffer from vertigo. In the period July and August 2022 there is no snow and it can be walked very well with only boots. Pay attention to some exposed passages in the middle of the path of the golden lake.

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