Cima Branca

Cima Branca is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch. It runs between about 9,330 ft and 10,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 780 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Santa Caterina Valfurva, about 4.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Pasquale, Palon de la Mare and Monte Rosole. Cascata Molinelli is within about 3 miles. There are 21 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.