Impressions
Trip description
Parking lot Völser Weiher to Huber Weiher
From the parking lot Völser Weiher we start first straight ahead at the tennis courts of the Hotel Waldsee past in the direction of Völser Weiher. However, we leave this to the left at the next crossroads (or complete the tour with the Circular hike Völser Weiher) and continue straight on up the forest road in the direction of Huber Weiher. There is a barrier here, as the use of the forest road is only possible to a limited extent. With a traction motor or electric wheelchair, however, you can drive with a little momentum towards the barrier, which should then open automatically by the sensor in the ground. If this is not the case, there is a footpath with a gate that can also be used. Here it might be necessary to stop the gate by a second person. From here it goes straight on to the Huber pond.
From the Huber pond to the Tuffalm
Passing the Huber Weiher pond on the right, the forest road now climbs for approx. 500 m by 15% - 20%. Afterwards the path flattens out again and leads with approx. 10% to max. 13% up to the Tuffalm. Along the way we pass a water reservoir, behind which there is a cosy bench with a beautiful view. For the last part to the Tuffalm, after the end of the forest, you can either take a shortcut across the meadow or continue to follow the forest road and then turn right at the crossroads to the mountain pasture. As there are cows and horses on the meadow, pay attention to the exact route here. In summer, horse-drawn carriages also travel from the Völser Weiher car park to the Tuffalm, which can also cause a few obstacles.
The way back is the same as the way there.
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Trail conditions
Continuously wide, unpaved forest road with partly rough gravel from Huber Weiher.
Directions
Approach to the parking lot at the Völser Weiher via Blumau in the direction of Völs am Schlern. There, in the district of St. Anton, directly behind the bus stop, turn right in the direction of Völser Weiher.
Approach from Brixen via Waidbruck/Seis to Völs am Schlern. Here, in the outlying district of St. Anton, turn left at the Hotel St. Anton in the direction of the Völser Weiher lake.
Time requirement
There and back in total about 2 hours.
Difference in altitude
About 250 m.
Suitable wheelchair
- Manual wheelchair with a strong traction device
- off-road power wheelchairs
Accompanying person
An escort is not normally necessary as this is a well-maintained forestry track with no significant gradients. Reversing or push assistance is not normally necessary for wheelchairs with a good traction motor.
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Level of difficulty
Medium
Explanation
This is a good passable forest road that is usually busy with visitors. Nevertheless, there are gradients of up to 20% on the way to the Tuffalm, which can be ridden alone, but require that you are well versed in the use of a traction motor.
Resting facilities
Restaurant Völser Weiher, swimming hut/café Völser Weiher, Tuffalm
Tested:
- Tuffalm ( 1.270 m): The terrace is easily accessible, but sometimes a bit difficult to navigate, as it is filled with coarse gravel. As a wheelchair user you can sit at the head of the table, the benches are usually too heavy to move. The interior is reached via a back door next to the charging station for e-bikes. Here is a small step to overcome, but this should be possible with an escort.
- Swimming hut Völser Weiher ( 1.036 m): The swimming hut is easily accessible (best from the north side). There is a paved terrace where you can enjoy coffee as well as other food. There is a small step on the south side. You can also use the bathing jetty and the benches here.
Accessible toilet
In the Tuffalm you can reach the toilets via a rather steep "ramp" in the cellar. These are spacious, but not specially equipped for wheelchair users and therefore usable, but not completely barrier-free. We have not tested the toilets ourselves, but only briefly looked in.
A barrier-free WC is located in the swimming hut/café Völser Weiher at the public bathing jetty.