A six-hour, high-altitude hike culminating in a visit to Lago di Cavoni/Tristensee Lake and a stop for something to eat at the Rifugio Porro/Chemnitzer Hütte mountain hut at Passo di Neves/Neveser Joch Pass
From the centre of the village, follow trail no. 33a until you reach the Locher restaurant. From here, walk on along trail nr. 2 until you come to your place of departure. Duration of the excursion: 1 hours and 50 minutes - Drop/rise: 330 m
Discover the area of the Kondlwaal (wooden irrigation channel) and sunny Selva from Europe’s highest corn farm.
Magnificent hiking tour with breathtaking views to the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar.
Beautiful, varied via ferrata in the southern Rosengarten massif with fantastic views of the Dolomites.
Attention: there are some snowfields. For accessibility, mountain experience and the appropriate equipment are required (good hiking boots, hiking poles and possibly crampons).
An easy summit tour at Weißenbach/Rio Bianco at an elevation of 2,474 metres.
Slope orientation: north-west
Highest point: 2,474 m
Altitude difference: 1,090 m
Approx. time for ascent: 4 hours
Avalanche danger: moderate
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The Neveser Höhenweg is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain trails in South Tyrol and it joins the Nevesjoch/Chemnitzer Hütte with the Eisbruggjoch/Edelraut Hütte. The starting place is the Neves lake (1865 m).
If you decide to go hiking in Val d'Ega, you can experience the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites with its striking mountains such as the Catinaccio and the Latemar in many different ways. Whether on leisurely walks along the alpine pastures, where the imposing mountain backdrop is visible on the horizon, or on challenging mountain tours, where you can experience the Dolomites up close and in the midst of it all.
If you want to explore the unique splendour of the region on your own, set out on the enchanting circular tour around the Rosengarten group. Following in the footsteps of the dwarf king Laurin, to whom, according to legend, the Dolomites owe their magical glow at dusk, the impressive high-altitude hike begins at the Kölner Hütte. Over a total distance of 12 kilometres, you will climb around 800 metres in altitude.
On the way, you cross the Tschagerjoch and the Cigoladepass as well as the Hirzelweg. On the way back to the starting point, there are always unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, showing the beauty of the landscape in all its splendour.
Attention: there are some snowfields. For accessibility, mountain experience and the appropriate equipment are required (good hiking boots, hiking poles and possibly crampons).
In a short time you can reach the wonderful Latemar meadows and the Eggental | Val d'Ega mountain cinema. Hikers can enjoy the tranquillity and the magnificent view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio on this route, at the foot of the Latemar with its bizarre rock formations.
This route can be hiked either on a one-day or a multi-day tour.
The Schlern: emblem mountain of South Tyrol, gentle giant and hiking paradise. This tour leads straight over the Seiser Alm, ascends all the way up to the Tierser Alpl, surrounded by its impressive rocky formations, and then crosses over the Schlern plateau to arrive at destination - the “Castle in the Dolomites”: The Refuge Schlernhaus mountain hut – or rather, mountain huts, given that there are 4 of them alongside each other, all built between 1885 and 1908 , in an architectural style which merges seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. The interior decor is, for the main part, in its original condition and wakens a sense of mountaineering nostalgia and an atmosphere of sociable companionship, rounded off to perfection with traditional South Tyrolean dishes.
What better way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites and the surrounding mountains than on a two-day hut hike to the highlights in the holiday region Seiser Alm? The first stage of our tour leads to the Schlern, whose unmistakeable form is the emblem of South Tyrol. The following day we make our way to the privately-owned Refuge Tierser Alpl hut with its distinctive red roof and on to the Seiser Alm.
High mountain trail to the Schwarzenstein - the striking summit on the main ridge of the Zillertal Alps.
This easy, family-friendly hike passes through the orchards of Dorf Tirol/Tirolo and is a real highlight during the apple blossom season!
The Tauferer Ahrntal (valley) is rich in legends. Some of these are presented on the Tauferer Valley Legend Trail. Children are drawn into an exciting world of magic, adults learn something about the mystics of Taufers. The legends are told on display boards. We hear about the little woman from Oberpurstein, about the Antrischen people, about the castle on Purstein, the treasure at Tobl and the doom of the Walburg Castle.
The tour “Mountain Adventure World” starts directly at the mountain station of the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen on a good, suitable for buggies, path. This tour can easily be covered at an altitude difference of 50 meters in about 45 minutes and is therefore ideal especially for families with children. The adventurous hiking trail surprises with numerous attractions, like the ant words, the marmot world, the petting zoo, funny water games, the penguin giant, surprising climbing scaffolds, viewing bridges and rest points in the mountain pastures. At many locations there are educational signposts, that inform about the local flora and fauna and satisfy the thirst of knowledge of nature lovers.
The Dolomieu Trail goes across six mountain pastures from the Rosskopf mountain in Sterzing / Vipiteno via Ladurns into the Pflerschtal valley. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Dolomites from Rosskopf and hike past the idyllic Alpine village of Valleming towards the Pflerschtal valley where Deodat de Dolomieu discovered the dolomite rock at the foot of the Tribulaun mountain.
„Nomen est omen“ - Schönberg is like a pulpit offering a great view in a low mountain range between the peaks of Turnerkamp and Schwarzenstein. Beautiful is the sight of these two higher mountains, beautiful is the path to the alpine pasture, beautiful is the summit and beautiful is the panoramic view of the Ahrntal valley reaching to the Dolomites in the distance. Schönberg is situated at the southernmost point of a lateral mountain range dividing the Schwarzbach and the Mitterbach valleys. Another mountain which is well seen from the peak and is situated a bit higher above in the north is called Schafbretter, a perfect name disclosing the true form of the mountain, which looks like boards descending down to the timber line. Because of the danger of avalanches, mighty barriers were installed above the Schönbergalm.
The cablecar takes you from Dorf Tirol/Tirolo (650 m) to Hochmuth (1400 m) within 5 minutes. You'll reach a wonderful mountain-scenery with a uniqe view above Merano and the so called "Etsch-Valley." There are various trekking possibilities: from an easy and delightful declimb to the funiculars base station to the wonderful round walk along the Spronser lakes and to the peaks of the Texel Group.
Journeys half-hourly. Continuous service at peak times (every 5 minutes).
The winter hike from the most famous place of pilgrimage to the Petersberger Leger hut offers an unforgettable experience through snowy forests and picturesque landscapes. The approximately 1,5-hour trail passes by the charming Maria Weißenstein church and provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains. This hike is ideal for families, winter walkers, and nature enthusiasts looking to enjoy a serene and captivating winter landscape. Suitable for all ages, the route includes cozy resting spots at the Petersberger Leger hut.
This average-level circular hike circles the Peitlerkofel mountain in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. It runs from the rolling meadows at Würzjoch up to the Peitlerscharte ridge and over the Peitlerwiesen pastures to the Gömajoch ridge on the north side of the mountain. Hikers have an astounding panorama of the Dolomites at this tour.
This panoramic trail leads to the Christomannos monument, a bronze eagle directly in front of the mighty walls of the Catinaccio/Rosengarten massif in remembrance of Theodor Christomannos. His life’s work was the construction of the famed Dolomitenstraße road from Nova Levante/Welschnofen to Cortina.
Short, very varied and completely secured with a view of Val di Fassa.
Easy ski tour at the end of the Ahrntal valley.
Highest point: 2,336 m
Altitude difference: 735 m
Approx. time for ascent: 2,5 hours
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The Val Gardena railway trail runs along the entire length of the valley and takes you past woods, meadows, hamlets and local sights on the sunny side of the valley. Choose between Selva, S. Cristina and Ortisei as your starting point. The walk follows the course of the former Val Gardena railway, which was built during the First World War – in the years 1915-1916.
On a section of the path you will find a number of bronze sculptures by local artists. These give walkers and hikers an insight into the fascinating history of art in the Gardena Valley.
Along the railway line trail from La Poza towards S. Cristina there is a snow gauge, which measures the amount of snowfall for the period from 1951 to the present day.
South Tyrol's highest refuge is located on the southern side of the Stubai Alps at an altitude of 3,195 meters. The Becherhaus was built in 1894 by the German and Austrian Alpine Club, but subsequently received several conversions and renovations. The latest renovation work on the highest building site in South Tyrol was completed in the summer of 2021 after about a year of work. The original construction period lasted from March to August 1894, for which 25 tons of material were brought from Maiern to the summit. In the same year, the hut was opened under the name "Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Schutzhaus". The name was then changed a few years later. The chapel "Maria im Schnee" was also built and can still be visited today.
Despite its impressive location, the refuge offers mountaineers running water, hot meals in the comfortable Stube dining room and space for 100 people; the fire safety equipment, technical facilities and energy-generation system are also up to date. The Becherhaus is open from the end of June to mid-September. Well-known peaks such as Wilder Freiger (3418 m), Zuckerhütl (3505 m), Sonklarspitze (3463 m) and Botzer (3250 m) round off the Becherhaus in the area of eternal snow.
Starting from the head of the Ridnauntal valley in the direction of the Aglsbodenalm, you reach the Becherhaus via the Grohmann and Teplitzer refuges. After the Teplitzerhütte, past the picturesque Vogelhüttensee lake, continue on trail no. 9 over boulders and well-secured passages with wire ropes and step bars, crossing a moraine to below the Becherfelsen rock. The last part of the hike is via serpentines up to the Becherhaus. Mountaineering experience, surefootedness and appropriate equipment are essential! The way back is via the ascent path.
Mountain panorama, adventure and turquoise water - this adventurous hike in the middle of the legendary mountain world of King Laurin is an absolute highlight for the whole family. The metres in altitude are comfortably conquered with the mountain railways, so that you can enjoy the panorama from above without too much effort. Huts with panoramic terraces invite you to linger, while Lake Carezza enchants young and old with its rainbow colours.
The 500 m long climb is perfectly secured with 1000 m of steel cable, is rated at medium difficulty (A - B – in some places B/C) and is suitable for the less strong alpinists or for families with enthusiastic young climbers (14 years and older). An early start, alpine experience and a good overall physical condition is a prerequisite for the ascent of the climbing route. Along the ascent, there is no water and no escape routes. A withdrawal is possible only by down-climbing. The via ferrata is fully secured with a steel cable and no passages have to be dealt with in unsecured terrain or by free climbing. Many steep and difficult sections have been mitigated with steel clamps, which function as steps. Nevertheless, the last part of the via ferrata, the so-called Angel’s edge, presents a very impressive rock passage. The orientation of the via ferrata to the southwest allows for an early ascent of the route, and the climbing season extends well into late autumn (total climbing time: 2-3 hours).
Due to a huge landslide from the Latemar a long time ago, a mysterious rock labyrinth has formed at the foot of the Latemar. This adventure hike starts at the Karer See lake and leads you via the Mitterleger into the rock labyrinth of the Latemar.
Attention: There are fallen trees along path [21].
Through mountain meadows from one alpine pasture to the other…
This tour along the sunny side of the Mühlwalder valley is ideal in early summer and in autumn; in the summer it can get very hot. The fascinating thing about this walk is to stroll across alpine meadows, with wonderful views of the mountains surrounding Mühlwald, of the Pfunderer crest and over the valley. It is ideal for a hiking tour without using your car as you can use the public bus transport instead.
