Cima Undici is one of the most scenic hiking destinations in the Upper Val Venosta: an elegant, easily recognizable peak offering sweeping views over the border mountains and Lake San Valentino alla Muta.
Starting Point
Malga di San Valentino – Haider Alm (2120 m), easily reached by chairlift from San Valentino alla Muta.
Ascent
From the mountain hut, follow trail no. 9, which heads northwest along the panoramic route connecting Haider Alm with Belpiano. The path climbs gently to the panoramic viewpoint of Roter Eck (2299 m), a natural terrace overlooking the entire valley.
Continue north to the signed junction for Cima Undici. The trail becomes steeper and crosses grassy slopes rich in alpine flowers, leading to the Hoaderschartl saddle (2743 m). Here begins the most exciting section: a slightly exposed rocky ridge, always manageable but requiring surefootedness and no fear of heights.
The summit at 2926 m rewards hikers with spectacular views of the Venosta Alps, the Ortles massif, and the lakes of Resia and San Valentino.
Alternative Ascent
From Belpiano (2100 m), a more direct route follows trail no. 9B, with an ascent time of about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Ideal for those seeking a shorter yet equally panoramic hike.
Descent
From the summit, descend along the same rocky ridge, paying attention to the short exposed sections. Once back at the Hoaderschartl saddle (2743 m), the trail drops down the southern grassy slopes, offering beautiful views of Lake San Valentino and the Ortles peaks.
The path returns to the junction encountered on the ascent, where you rejoin the panoramic trail no. 9. Continue south across pastures and viewpoints until reaching Roter Eck (2299 m) again. The final stretch, always comfortable and well marked, leads back to Malga di San Valentino – Haider Alm, the starting point of the hike.
For those wishing to extend the route, it is possible to continue towards Belpiano and return via a loop, using the network of panoramic trails in the area.
