A panoramic mountain dairy along the Adolf Munkel trail, renowned for its traditional South Tyrolean cuisine.
Malga Glatsch (Glatsch Alm) sits at around 1,900 metres on the Adolf Munkel trail, the path that runs along under the walls of the Odle in Val di Funes. It is a short way from the better-known Geisleralm, also called Rifugio delle Odle. Together they are the classic stops on what locals call the "Odle cinema," a nod to the wall of spires that lines up around you. Meadows, larch and spruce woods, and the jagged outline of one of the most loved mountain groups in the Dolomites: it is about as pretty as a pasture gets.
You walk in along the Adolf Munkel, a scenic and fairly gentle trail across the northern side of the Odle, usually from the car park at Zannes. The malga is really about the food, the farmhouse South Tyrolean kind: home cooking, mountain cheeses, speck, and pastries that have become part of the day out. There are no beds. It was always meant as a place to stop, eat, and rest mid-walk. So plan it as a day among meadows and woods, roughly from early June until late autumn, snow permitting.
The starting point is Val di Funes, usually the Zannes car park at the head of the valley, where the Adolf Munkel trail sets off towards the foot of the Odle. You leave the car there and carry on by foot along the trail, scenic and fairly easy, up to the malga at around 1,900 metres. In high season the Zannes car park fills up early, and it is worth checking any valley access rules or fees for the current year. The good season runs roughly from early June until late autumn, snow permitting. There are no beds here, so plan it as a day out: set off in the morning and head back at an easy pace in the afternoon.
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Trails passing through Malga Glatsch (Geisleralm)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Malga Glatsch?
You walk in along the Adolf Munkel trail at the foot of the Odle, usually from the car park at Zannes in Val di Funes. The path is scenic and easy enough even if you are not an experienced hiker.
Can I stay overnight at Malga Glatsch?
No, there are no beds. It is a place to stop, rest, and eat during the walk, with farmhouse South Tyrolean food, mountain cheeses, and home-made pastries.
Is Malga Glatsch suitable for families?
Yes. The trail is easy and scenic and the farmhouse welcome is warm, so it works well for families with kids. It is open roughly from early June until autumn.
Where do I park for Malga Glatsch?
At the Zannes car park, at the head of Val di Funes, where the Adolf Munkel trail starts. From there you carry on on foot only. It fills up early in high season, so arrive first thing and check any valley access rules for the current year.
How far is the walk to Malga Glatsch?
From the Zannes car park it is a scenic, easy-going walk along the Adolf Munkel, fine even for less experienced hikers and families. Allow a few hours there and back, plus time to stop and eat at the malga. As there are no beds, it is a day trip.