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On the Tracks of Wild Animals

Let the (treasure) hunt begin! A family-friendly trail where you’ll encounter many charming mountain animals, ready to share stories about their lives and habitats. At the end of the path, more surprises await you… or maybe even two: the emerald-green Lech Dlá Lé lake and a well-deserved reward for the young explorers who successfully complete the treasure hunt and collect all the stamps!

How does it work? After picking up the maps at Rifugio Lé hut, you can set off on the animal tracks – matching the stamps to each station – and, following the clues, collect the balls that lead to the treasure. Once both trails are completed, the young explorers can claim their well-earned prize at the starting hut.

This scenic route, known as the Sentiero di Sissi in Italian and the Sissiweg in German, leads to the areas of town most beloved by Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sissi. The charming Habsburg sovereign stayed in Merano several times in the second half of the nineteenth century, and was enchanted by its charm. This path dedicated to her connects the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle with the city centre; it passes through eleven stages along the way, each with a story to tell. From the castle that majestically dominates the botanical gardens, Sissi’s Path winds its way past Pienzenau and Rubein Castles, the Reichenbach Residence, Piazza Fontana (Brunnenplatz), Rottenstein Castle, and the Bavaria Hotel; it then continues down to the river, crosses the Roman Bridge, skirts the Wandelhalle and finally pays homage to the empress in the park dedicated to her. The park is on the edge of the Summer Promenade and there is a statue erected in Sissi’s honour. Obviously, the trail can be followed in either direction.

From the hiking starting point in Truden  (visit center Nature parc) you hike up through the village towards the village entrance. From there, follow trail no.5, then Sagenweg (no.8) to the picturesque Rungganöhof, continue there, always following trail 5. You will pass the Pinterschupfe, Peraschupf and Riegenschupfe (all not managed) to the Langes Moos biotope . From here via path No. 9 you arrive to the Krabes Alm (1,540 m, managed during summer). From there follow path no. 6 and then 5 directly to the hiking starting point in Altrei. It's possible return from this point to Truden with the pubblic transport.

Ascending the mountain, the hike leads you to the so-called Schlafhäuser (sleeping houses), which the farmers used as shelters and for cooking when the hay was harvested. The route continues high above the Reintal valley, crossing the southern slope of the Mosstock peak. Dwarf shrub heathland, marvellous pines and characteristic highland moors can be found along the way. Blooming alpine flowers invite you to take a rest and to marvel at the stunning views, reaching from the close glaciers of the Rieserferner mountain range to the Dolomites in the distance.

 

The Tobl canyon with its three impressive waterfalls, Taufers Castle which was built during the Middle Ages and is the landmark of the Taufers Ahrntal Valley.

Along the way there are 12 stations, which were designed by the pupils of the local primary school. There are lots of small master pieces which were smoothly integrated into the landscape of the Salten high plateau. Each station tells you about a local fairy tale from the area of San Genesio. The stories and fairy tales about witches and similar legendary creatures have always excited the fantasy of children and adults alike. Examples of the many exciting stories are the explanation why the Castle Greifenstein is always called ”Sauerschloss“, the fairy tale of the sunken city, the endless ball of threads, the butter witch of Afing, how the Castle of Greifenstein got its name, the captured mermaid, and many more. Duration: approx. 2 hours Length: 7 km Starting point: Parking space Schermoos Destination: bus stop Straße Jenesien - Mölten

From Feldthurns to the Schrambach waterfalls and back to the village of Feldthurns.

The Saurian Trail takes you on a journey to the Permian, about 260 million years ago, a time during which the rocks and fossils of the Bletterbach Gorge and the Dolomites were formed.
Families with children, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, people out for an easy stroll, and also more adventurous hikers are invited to explore these footprints from the dim recesses of time and learn more about the creatures which created them.
They can compare ancient plants with modern-day species, and even study micro-fossils.

The "Sunday Walk" is an inspirational journey from Feldthurns to Schnauders. It is an invitation to reflect on the offerings and occupations of Sunday.

Discover the Pertinger Alm and its legendary tales! This hike combines nature, folklore, and flavor: on the way through the forest, encounter the mysterious Devil’s Stone, and at the top, be rewarded with a magnificent view over Puster Valley and delicious South Tyrolean treats.

A legendary hike over the high plateau of the Lüsen Alps
Beatiful family hike from Lüsen Berg over the Lüsen Alps to the parking lot Schweiger Böden.
Countless legends about miraculous figures, which have been handed down for many generations, lie around the Lüsen Alps.
Here, some of them are prepared in a family-friendly way by means of billboards.

The possibility to start the journey to Herol and the return from Schweiger Böden by our hiking bus makes this hike an ideal family excursion.

Mölten is embedded in mountain meadows and oriented towards the sun and the mountain Tschögglberg. It is centrally located and only a short drive away from Meran and Bozen.

A beautiful trail leads through the various landscapes of Mölten .

Exciting family hike at Laces‘ Monte Tramontana. After the chairlift ride you can discover the Malga di Tarres family circular route characterized by meadows, forests, rustic trees and mystic mythical characters.

You can choose from three different variants to discover the Malga di Tarres circular route. Variant A (easy) starts at the mountain station of the chairlift and leads through the forest and over wooden footbridges until above the Malga di Tarres mountain hut where you can sit on a Hollywood swing and enjoy the view of the valley.

Setting off from Pieve Marebbe, you can enjoy a number of especially beautiful walks to the hamlets of Cianorè, Biëi, Fordora, Frena and La Costa. From each hamlet, the next one is visible and easily reached by connecting tracks and roads, leaving you free to choose the best route to explore the amazing beauty of these landscapes and the architectural singularity of the hamlets.

Enjoy a shady hike to the Paul Grohman Monument, the first climber of the Sassolungo. This route winds through a forest, providing shelter from the sun. Immerse yourself in nature and discover the monument dedicated to the pioneer Paul Grohman.

The hike along the Via Crucis leads along religious stations from Stilves villages through the shadows of the forest to Bad Moeders, an old mineral spring with an adjacent chapel. The tranquility of the forest along the trail leads to a profound contemplation.

When you take the so-called Solder Hiking Trail, you will start in the village center of Truden to the "Leger" outlook platform. You will pass by the Jäger Cross, and then proceed along the staircase. Suddenly, you will find yourself amidst spectacular alpine scenery where dwarf pines, alpine rhododendrons, the dryas, and other plant species dominate the landscape. From the "Hochwand," you can admire a vast and beautiful panorama. Continue on your way until you come to the Cisloner Alm (managed). From there, you proceed along the trail – similar to a balcony ("Solder" is Tyrolean for "balcony"). You will pass by several great outlook points as you return to the village center.

A hike with amazing views of probably the oldest meadows in South Tyrol

Section of the Archaeological Trail A 7 - The Archaeological Hiking Map with additional information is available free of charge at the archeoParc Schnalstal or at the Tourism Office Schnalstal Valley

Above Anterivo/Altrei, a small mountain town on South Tyrol’s language border, some mythical figures are making trouble for some time. Through oral transfer, people of Anterivo have succeeded in preserving their legends until the present day. The local library has collected and written down the legends with children of Anterivo. The primary school staff and pupils used this as a chance to develop the "Trail of Legends".

The hiking trail, which is about 2 km long, starts at the "Lärchenheim" and passes massive larch trees and a partly dense forest until it reaches the sports centre "Ebnerrast".

Starting at the village square in Platt, along the main street (direction Pfelders) until shortly after the fire brigade hall − here the path goes upwards through the forest and meadows. Follow the path no. 6 upwards to the farm Farmazon (about 45 min.). Then take the path 10B leading into the Farmazon valley. After only about 15 min. the Platter ancient larches are reached. Mighty larches with a huge extent and a history of thousand years. Short ascent, where a beautiful rest area with a stone table invites for a break. Follow the path no. 10 back in direction to Platt/Plata.

Walk in an unspoilt landscape, through thick woods and deep green meadows under the walls of the Gherdenacia plateau.

The trail brings you from Badia to the idyllic Lech Dlá Lunch and Lech da Sompunt lakes, shimmering emerald green.

From the town hall square to the fairground, Söllerstraße, after the Hotel Winzerhof turn right into a vineyard path and follow the nature trail (11+11 A) to Lake Kaltern. Turn left at the Hotel Seeleitenhof and follow the signs for "Rastenbachklamm". This is followed by a varied hike over paths, steps, platforms, bridges and past waterfalls and a stream, through the wild and romantic gorge up to Altenburg. Also worth seeing along the way are the ruins of St. Peter, just before Altenburg. Return via Altenburg, Panoramaweg and Römerweg (11) to the Söll fire station and at Hotel Plattenhof back down the nature trail to Tramin.

Duration: 4.5 - 5 h

Difference in altitude: 350 m (circular route)

Exciting family hike at Laces‘ Monte Tramontana. After the chairlift ride you can discover the Malga di Tarres family circular route characterized by meadows, forests, rustic trees and mystic mythical characters.

You can choose from three different variants to discover the Malga di Tarres circular route. Variant A (easy) starts at the mountain station of the chairlift and leads through the forest and over wooden footbridges until above the Malga di Tarres mountain hut where you can sit on a Hollywood swing and enjoy the view of the valley.

Variant B starts at the same starting point and takes you through the forest to a small idyllic riverbed. It's as if you walked through a fairyland in an almost untouched environment. From there follow the signs across steep meadows towards Malga di Tarres.

Variant C is the most demanding one and always starts at the same starting point. After the riverbed you climb the so-called “Zirmruan“. You are already above the timberline and the surrounding stone giants show you how small you are. Once at the top, you have an invaluable view of the holiday area and of Val Venosta. A path through a mystical forest takes you down to the starting point with refreshment places with typical specialities.

Route from Altrei to Truden: from the starting point of the hike at the Altrei town hall square, follow the marker no.5 and then path no.6 to the Krabes Alm (refreshment stops from May 1st to November 2nd, closed on Tuesdays, no days off in July and August),or directly via the "Langes Moos" biotope, past the Riegenschupf to the Peraschupf, over the Pinterschupfe to the Rungganöhof and from there via the legendary path no. 8 to the starting point in the center of Truden.
By public transport from the end point of the hike back to the starting point.

The trail passes through the varied natural and cultural landscape of the district Waldberg, courts and private land, where people get an insight into the work and the life of the inhabitants.

The walk starts at the "Niederhof", from there follow the forest road to the "Oberhof", where the path no.26 leads uphill through the forest. This path leads up to the crossing path no.24A, where the family hike continues left to the "Suachbichl". Now it goes on at the path no.15A back to the path no.15, this path leads to an unlabeled but highly visible way again down to the trail no.15.
You walk past the "Stallwies- and Greithof" and from there follow the marking 15A. Once the path leads out of the forest, the trek continues left and returns through the forest path no.8 back to "Niederhof".

Legends from Trodena/Truden include all sorts of mythical heroes whose stories have been passed down through generations, giving many people in Trodena the shivers. In order to give a brief insight of Trodena’s fabulous beings to interested parties, in 2009 the staff at the Trodena primary school decided to develop the "Trail of Legends". Pupils of the 4th and 5th grade worked on that, they recorded and treated all of the sagas.

The 2 km long circular trail along the Forchwaldegg (trail no. 8) in Trodena proved to be a perfect spot for the Trail of Legends. It is set amidst larch, pine and spruce trees and is very easy to hike.

There is a great treasure trove of legends in the village of St. Lorenzen. In order to bring it to the attention of the community, the 3 km long Legend Trail was established. It is based on the collection of legends by the old master of Tyrolean legend research Johann A. Hezl. Pupils from the primary school designed the picture boards for the ten stations.

Exciting family hike at Laces‘ Monte Tramontana. After the chairlift ride you can discover the Malga di Tarres family circular route characterized by meadows, forests, rustic trees and mystic mythical characters.

You can choose from three different variants to discover the Malga di Tarres circular route. Variant A (easy) starts at the mountain station of the chairlift and leads through the forest and over wooden footbridges until above the Malga di Tarres mountain hut where you can sit on a Hollywood swing and enjoy the view of the valley. Variant B starts at the same starting point and takes you through the forest to a small idyllic riverbed. It's as if you walked through a fairyland in an almost untouched environment. From there follow the signs across steep meadows towards Malga di Tarres

Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.

Val dl‘Ert (Art Valley), is a outdoor exhibition with the sculptures of the last editions of the SMACH art competition. Going up from the castle Museum Ladin after about 200 m take the path on the left that crosses the woods and that takes you to the Val dl‘Ert after about 1 km.