Via Capricorn, Stage 1/3

Local route No. 693, Stage 1: Wergenstein – Glaspass

Description

Local route: No. 693 (Wergenstein – Wergenstein)
Length: 19 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 1450 m • ↓ 1100 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 1487 m • 2605 m
Hiking time: 7 h
Grade: medium
Fitness level: difficult

Local route No. 693: Via Capricorn: Stages; 3. Glaspass – Turrahus; 3. Wergenstein – Glaspass; 3. Turrahus – Wergenstein

From the mountain village of Wergenstein, the first stage leads over mountain pastures and alpine slopes to the Carnusa Pass. There are always ibexes to be seen along this stretch. After passing the turquoise Lai da Scotga, or Scottish Tarn, the trail continues to the Glas Pass.