Alta Via Günther Messner

Günther Messner Trail: ridge, via ferratas and panoramic views between Val di Funes and Val di Eores. Geographical location The Günther Messner via ferrata trail, also known as Alta Via Günther Messner or Günther-Messner-Steig in German (abbreviation GM), is a mountaineering route with some protected sections that winds around the Odle di Eores, between Val di Funes and Val di Eores, near Bressanone. The trail lies entirely within the Puez-Odle Nature Park in South Tyrol. Hike The Alta Via Günther Messner ascends the western ridge of the Odle di Eores and offers a long high-altitude itinerary, suitable for hikers already accustomed to via ferrata routes. The trail touches Monte Tullen and opens up wide panoramas over the Odle, the Puez Group, the Conturines and the Sass de Putia, extending the view as far as Monte Pelmo and the Civetta. Technical difficulties remain moderate: the via ferrata sections, rated A/B, are not numerous. A couple of unprotected sections deserve attention instead: the final stretch before the summit of Tullen and a short chimney requiring some climbing. The hike covers about 16 km with an elevation gain of 1300 m; the length of the route calls for careful planning, especially with regard to weather conditions. History and interesting facts The trail is named after Günther Messner, a mountaineer from Val di Funes, who died on 29 June 1970 during the famous expedition on Nanga Parbat undertaken together with his brother Reinhold Messner. It was Reinhold Messner himself who laid out the route in memory of his late brother. The Odle di Eores form a small Dolomite group, less famous than the celebrated Odle di Funes visible opposite, but able to offer a remote environment and far-reaching views. Monte Tullen, at 2654 m, represents its highest peak. ITINERARY From the parking area (1736 m) proceed along the asphalt road towards Chiusa for about 500 metres, then take the Günther Messner Trail. Upon reaching the Selletta di Col Magrei (2145 m), a short detour leads to the summit of Col Magrei (2165 m). Return to the main trail and continue, always following the GM signs, passing below Cima Lavina Bianca until reaching the foot of Monte Tullen. At the junction, turn left onto trail 25 and, after a short via ferrata section, reach the summit of Monte Tullen (2654 m). Return to the junction and resume the GM trail. Here begins the via ferrata section: a short gully, a ridge passage and finally a 10-metre ladder conclude the protected part. Then descend to Forcella di Putia (2357 m) and from there return to the starting point, skirting the northern side of the Odle di Eores along a mid-slope trail, with continuous ups and downs across scree and pastures. PARKING AREA GPS coordinates: 46.660362, 11.752308 EXCURSION DETAILS WITH GPS TRACK https://bit.ly/452o4cs EXCURSION DATE 10 July 2026 MUSIC Gardens Against Time by Marco Martini (License Artlist) Roses created by Maya Isacowitz (License Artlist) The Fault in Our Stars by Marco Martini (License Artlist) Time to Part by Marco Martini (License Artlist) WEBSITE http://www.doveandiamodomani.it TO FOLLOW US   / doveandiamodomani     / canaledoveandiamodomani   http://www.outdooractive.com/it/autor... COMMERCIAL Email: [email protected]