Coming from Sarentino (Sarnthein) at 961 m from the west, go up to the Gasthaus Sarner ski lodge (1,618 m; can be done in about 2 hours on foot; near the Auener Hof Hotel). From there, take the wide Trail No. 2 through the forest up to Auener Alm (1796 m; tavern) and continue on Trail No. 2 through alpine pasturelands, with a slight grade, up to Auener Joch (1,924 m). Follow signs for Stoanerne Mandln, and continue south along the signposted trail, across a broad ridge of pastureland. You’ll reach the highest point of Großen Reisch in just a half hour, where you’ll find a weather cross and the Stoanernen Mandln cairns (2,003 m); 1.5 hours from the Gasthaus Sarner ski lodge. The descent is the same as the route of ascent.

Ascent does not pose problems, even for the elderly and for children.

Parking area near Sarentino ski lodge

Through the Val Sarentino (Sarntal) Valley to Sarentino (Sarnthein) and then to the Sarentino ski lodge.