Is the Kaproner Alm managed?

No, the Kaproner Alm is not managed. However, it is a stop on the Three Huts Tour, where the managed Maseben mountain hut and the Melager Alm serve as refreshment options.

What is the Three Huts Tour?

An approx. 32.5 km e-bike tour starting from Graun at Lake Reschen through the Langtaufers valley, passing three alpine huts: Kaproner Alm, Maseben and Melager Alm. Around 1,030 metres of elevation gain.

Kaproner Alm - Alpine Hut

The Kaproner Alm stands at nearly 1,960 metres in the Langtaufers valley, one of the most unspoilt high valleys in South Tyrol. The hut is unmanaged, yet its quiet setting among larch forests and alpine meadows offers a special place of rest away from the crowds.

The Kaproner Alm is known for its alpine dairy. Dairywoman Elisabeth Haid was awarded the highest score for her Vinschgau alpine cheese at the international Alpine Cheese Olympics in 2018. The hut is part of the popular Three Huts Tour, which leads from Graun at Lake Reschen across three alpine pastures to the head of the valley.

How to get to the Kaproner Alm - Alpine Hut by bike

Start in Graun at Lake Reschen. From there, the Langtaufers road leads into the valley. The forest path to the Kaproner Alm branches off after the hamlet of Kapron. Parking is available in Graun. Take the Vinschger Bahn train to Mals, then the bus to Graun at Lake Reschen.

Kaproner Alm - Alpine Hut throughout the year

The Three Huts Tour is rideable from June to October. In early summer, the alpine meadows in the Langtaufers valley are especially green and the streams carry meltwater. Autumn brings golden light and fewer people on the trails. The Kaproner Alm is a good resting spot, even though it is not managed.

Frequently asked questions about the Kaproner Alm - Alpine Hut

Is the Kaproner Alm managed?: No, the Kaproner Alm is not managed. However, it is a stop on the Three Huts Tour, where the managed Maseben mountain hut and the Melager Alm serve as refreshment options.
What is the Three Huts Tour?: An approx. 32.5 km e-bike tour starting from Graun at Lake Reschen through the Langtaufers valley, passing three alpine huts: Kaproner Alm, Maseben and Melager Alm. Around 1,030 metres of elevation gain.