From Coldrano – Goldrain in the Val Venosta, drive along the Val Martello towards the village of Ganda – Gand. At the junction take the small road to Stallwies (1,931 m, restaurant and parking). Following route 5 take a left at the intersection (north-west), then up the steep slopes of meadows and rocks to cross a shoulder and a beautiful small lake. The hike along the route bordered by stone figures on rocky and snowy ground and then on a rocky but easy south-east ridge takes us to the cross on the summit (3,304 m, 4 hours from Stallwies). Return via the same route.

This long, steep, and strenuous ascent is suitable for hikers with experience of mountaineering and a good level of fitness.

Parking is available just before the Stallwies restaurant

Frequent services (line 262) with stop in the village of Martello. There are no public services to the starting point of this trail.

From Merano or Resia continue towards Coldrano - Goldrain, then turn off to Martello and continue to the end of the valley.