Tematické procházky Jižním Tyrolskem

Hiking & "törggelen": This ancient South Tyrolean custom alone is worth a trip. From October to the beginning of the Advent season, you meet the "törggelen" in the Renon inns and taverns with young wine, sweet cider and hearty delicacies. When the chestnuts are roasted over the "Keschtnfeuer", you feel as if you have travelled back in time. One-time quaint!

The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.

The Peace Trail (Friedensweg) in Caldaro was created between 1995 and 2000 by an action group led by Georg Reider. It leads from the Sportzone St. Anton car park across the cultural and natural landscape through the Kardatschertal valley or the wild Rastenbachklamm gorge to St Peter’s Church in Castelvecchio/Altenburg.

Seven stations invite hikers and pilgrims to pause and reflect. Artists have interpreted the five themes of “Moderation, Wisdom, Justice, Belief and Hope,” artistically applying them to the environment. The sixth station (Courage) is the Rastenbachklamm gorge. The seventh, Love, is represented by the ruins of the early Christian St Peter’s Church in Castelvecchio, probably the oldest church ruins in Tyrol.

Sturdy footwear is recommended for the hike and sure-footedness is also essential in some places.

Of volcanic eruptions and ice ages in Siusi

In addition to the new geological trail in Bad Ratzes, which is recommended for experienced hikers, the history of the earth and the Dolomites can now also be explored by young and old in a leisurely village walk through Siusi. The approximately 1 km long Geomile, starting and ending at the village square in Siusi, leads through exciting events in the history of the earth, which have had a formative influence on our present landscape and life in the Dolomites.

The circular trail leads through the village in a 30-minute journey through time, allowing visitors to experience the million-year-old history of the formation of the Sciliar.

Barefoot walking at Prati di Tesido

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, parking lot in Prati
Distance: 1,6 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

The history: The mountains of Defreggen Tal Valley form a big border between Val Casies Valley (I) and Villgratental Valley (A). It has always been crossed by the residents of the two valleys to trade. During the years from 1810–1814 and after the 2nd world war different goods have been smuggled across the border. Because of this the three “The path across the cols” developed. Some informative signs were arranged along the paths to tell about the history and life in earlier times.

The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.

The Renon/Ritten earth pyramids are a phenomenon caused by erosion, appearing where ice age moraine loam from glaciers collected in the valleys. When dry, the material is as hard as rock but, combined with water, it becomes a clay-like mush which flows into the valley. It remains protected from the rain under large stones so that columns of earth are built up becoming taller after each rainstorm.

Route: the hike begins in Collalbo/Klobenstein, the main village on the Corno del Renon mountain. The trail leads through Collalbo to Longomoso/Lengmoos until to the hiking trail no 24 in the Erdpyramidental valley, which is so flat that it can be walked with any sort of shoe and with a buggy. View the earth pyramids against the backdrop of the imposing Dolomites from the viewing terraces. Return via the same route, through Longomoso to the beginning of trail no. 37, the von-Eyrl Promenade and the starting point at the railway station in Collalbo.

Tip: the easy way to get from Bolzano/Bozen to Collalbo is on the Rittner Seilbahn cable car and Rittner Bahn narrow-gauge railway.

The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.

Sonnensteig trail - the theme trail in Upper Vinschgau Valley

There are some interesting points of exploration along this themed route such as the Benedictine abbey, the paths along the irrigation canals (known locally as ‘Waale’) as well as the natural landscape and some of the legends of the Alta Vinschgau Valley. And if you prefer, you can select just specific sections of the themed trail of interest to you. 

Val Gardena Railway was constructed long time ago, when the region was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. In its 44 years during which it was operating, it strongly influenced the valley and brought many tourists to it, above all in the last years. The railway was running from 1916 to 1960 and was completed in record time. In fact, construction was started in September 1915 and in February 1916 the railway was officially inaugurated. 6.000 Russian soldiers who were prisoners during the World War did this great work.

On the comfortable way with panoramic view from S. Cristina to Roncadizza, you will find several information boards with historical pictures, which explain the Val Gardena Railway history.

 

Historical hike from Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – Colle to S. Maria near Dobbiaco.
2 route options: a) historical hike "Kirchsteig", b) historical hike "Kirchsteig" circular hike
a) historical hike "Kirchsteig"
Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – Colle, sports area
Distance: 6.7 km
Walking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty: moderate
Difference in altitude: 496 m ascent, 412 m descent
Information: Return to Dobbiaco possible by public transport, Line 441, www.suedtirolmobil.info

b) Historical hike "Kirchsteig Rundwanderung
Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – Colle, sports area
Distance: 9.6 km
Walking time: 3:15h
Difficulty: moderate
Difference in altitude: 496 m ascent, 510 m descent

The history: The mountains of Defreggen Tal Valley form a big border between Val Casies Valley (I) and Villgratental Valley (A). It has always been crossed by the residents of the two valleys to trade. During the years from 1810–1814 and after the 2nd world war different goods have been smuggled across the border. Because of this the three “The path across the cols” developed. Some informative signs were arranged along the paths to tell about the history and life in earlier times.

Off we go to the special forest animals on the Ritten...
From the Oberbozen train station we follow the small signs with the Pyramix. This awaits us at the start of the children's trail at the edge of the forest above Oberbozen and will tell us a lot about the wild animals. We can already see the first colored spots shining through the trees. I wonder what that could be? ...It's Fiona, the clever fox. She has found a great place for her den here in the forest.

The path leads us on to Ivo, a prickly companion who is mainly found foraging at night. Well, which animal is that?

Again and again we pass various forest and meadow dwellers. Whether it's Walter the hard-working great spotted woodpecker, who hammers a cave into the tree for his chicks with his pointed beak, or Sissi, the busy squirrel, who gathers her supplies for the winter in summer.

At each of these stations, children will find great play opportunities that teach them about the characteristics of the animals in a playful way and, of course, there is also a description of the wild animal with its special characteristics.

Breathing in healthy forest air and fun for young and old are guaranteed.

The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.

This adventurous family hike on the South Tyrolean side runs along the banks of the Pflerscherbach stream and features various play stations on the theme of ‘water’ and ‘climbing’. The educational hike with the two water drops Gossy and Gschnitzy starts at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to Innerpflersch to the viewing platform Hölle. To get back to the starting point, you can take the public bus number 313 every hour. On this easy yet long adventure trail, you have several opportunities to stop for refreshments or to enjoy a cosy picnic. 

On weekly organized llama treks you have the chance to experience llamas close-up and live. On this exciting and fun family activity you take the llamas on a hike along the Educational Trail. At the Earth Pyramids the tour stops for a picnic with speck and snacks, and then returns back to Soprabolzano.
Reservation: Walter Mair, Zucht "deOro"Tel. +39 348 806 8655
Start: Linzbach in Oberbozen

 

The climatic terrain cure is a special form of exercise therapy characterised by activity adapted to one’s fitness level, endurance training, and time spent in the outdoors experiencing the landscape, which is carried out through a personalised walking programme.

So-called terrain hiking improves endurance and agility, increases speed and flexibility, reinforces the cardiovascular system, stimulates breathing activity and strengthens muscles, ligaments and joints. It has a positive impact on the metabolism, activates the digestive system and noticeably increases the expenditure of calories.
The climatic terrain cure is recommended for functional cardiovascular disorders, respiratory and metabolic disorders, and above all is a tried and tested method of primary prevention and general health promotion.
The "Terrainkur" trails in Partschins/Parcines have been certified  by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.

The history: The mountains of Defreggen Tal Valley form a big border between Val Casies Valley (I) and Villgratental Valley (A). It has always been crossed by the residents of the two valleys to trade. During the years from 1810–1814 and after the 2nd world war different goods have been smuggled across the border. Because of this the three “The path across the cols” developed. Some informative signs were arranged along the paths to tell about the history and life in earlier times.

On the tracks of the of the Val Casies Valley oxen

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the valley (1460 m)
Distance: 6,4 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 01:30 h – 02:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Discover mysterious things at the Trail of Legends

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, parking lot at the Via Unterrainer, ca. 100 m above the parish church
Distance: 4,7 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 01:30 h – 02:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

The well-marked tour begins in the historic district of Stufles, the oldest quarter of Brixen. After a short while, you leave the bustling city center and enter quieter surroundings. The route passes the Knöspele distillery (tastings available by prior appointment) and continues along the northernmost vineyards of the region to Neustift. There, the renowned Augustinian Monastery of Neustift invites visitors to discover its cultural, religious, and oenological treasures. The return path to Brixen leads through the monastery’s own vineyards and past several excellent private wineries.

From the info office St. Martin in the direction of the village center to the savings bank. Turn left there and walk out of the village to the fire station. Ascend the Feldbauernweg to the right until you reach the last houses. There you will find the entrance to the Teufelsteinweg. From here follow the signs. At the end of the theme trail, descend the asphalt road for a few hundred meters and then hike back to the right along trail no. 4 through the forest to St. Martin. It gets its name from the Devil's Stone, which stands in the middle of the path. A boulder with the hoof print of the devil.

In winter you may encounter icy or snow-covered spots.

Trail not suitable for strollers.

Spanning Brixen/Bressanone to Franzensfeste/Fortezza, this exciting and instructive theme trail focusses on the history and cultural landscape of the Eisacktal Valley. On the 24 information boards found along the way, there is much to learn about the art and history of the oldest settlement in Tyrol, as well as its natural environment and geology.

Along the way you can find information panels about the history and culture of qine, as well as giant-size items used in winegrowing: a "Reber" (vine knife), a "Moster" (pounder) and a "Pazeide", an ancient wine and measuring vessel on the village square.

The traditional processing from grain to bread

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Monguelfo, tourist office (1087 m)
Length of the tour: 5,5 km
Duration: 02:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 202 m

The history: The mountains of Defreggen Tal Valley form a big border between Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley (I) and Villgratental Valley (A). It has always been crossed by the residents of the two valleys to trade. During the years from 1810–1814 and after the 2nd world war different goods have been smuggled across the border. Because of this the three “The path across the cols” developed. Some informative signs were arranged along the paths to tell about the history and life in earlier times.

From the church in Rasa/Raas, head east along the road following the signs for trail no. 4 to the Moser farm, then turn right following the symbol for the nature trail and walk round the Raier Moos biotope to the Moser and back on marked trail no. 4 to your starting point. The nature trail takes you round the Raier Moos biotope. With the help of information boards and observation points, visitors can learn about the habitats of all kinds of animal and plant species at first hand.

 

This trail runs along both banks from the Gilf Gorge down to the point where the river enters the city. On the right bank, it connects directly with the path that leads to the Powder Tower and the Tappeiner Promenade; on the left, it joins with the Summer Promenade. Gilf Promenade is particularly intriguing for its subtropical vegetation. Its Walk of Poets also makes it the most romantic of Merano’s promenades: modern and contemporary love poetry is engraved onto a series of benches here.

Finding your self through the power of light

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Martino, Parish Church
Distance: 7,1 km
Descent: through the Karbachtal Valley
Walking time: 02:10 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441