Pěší turistika a horolezectví ve Sterzingu/Vipitenu a okolí

The trail is a pleasant valley path with a panoramic view over the Wipptal basin and leads from Stilfes village to Reifenstein castle. The castle is always a visit worth and also the nearby St. Zeno church.

Short and easy family hike from Gossensass/Colle Isarco to ruins of Straßberg/Castel Strada near Ried/Novale. The castle is located on a hill on the ancient Brenner/Brennero road. At the beginning the castle was equipped with two drawbridges and a wall, but to date there are only some parts, such as sections of the walls, the battlements and the entrance tower preserved.
The ruin is privately owned and can only be visited from the outside.

This short and easy hike is perfect for families and takes you from Gossensass to the impressive ruins of Castel Straßberg. Built around 1200, the castle is located on a hill ridge at Ried, once touched by the Brenner Pass route. Today, the castle's gate tower, the surrounding walls, and the keep are still visible. Over the centuries, the castle was owned by several powerful noble families, including the Landsknecht leader Georg von Frundsberg.

The hike starts at the village square in Gossensass. From there, head north and turn right into the lane "Alte Postgasse". The path ascends gently eastwards, passing by the Hotel Gudrun. After the underpass beneath the highway, turn right at the Hubertushof (yellow building) and enter the forest. Follow the forest trail to reach the "Herrengarten," then the old mill, and finally the ruins of Castle Straßberg. Since the castle is privately owned, it can only be viewed from the outside.

For the return, retrace your steps to the mill and take a forest road that leads to the Brenner State Road, bringing you back to Gossensass. If you'd like, you can continue the hike all the way to Sterzing.

A wonderful, short hike with a touch of history, ideal for families and anyone looking for an easy yet rewarding walk.

Start by the Fußendraß hamlet along trail 17 through the Droßberg valley, passing by the Droßberg mountain hut and furtheron on the old militar road 17A to the Pfunderer Joch (2568m).

Start by the Ladurns mountain station and following the forestal road (mark 34) and further on the mule track to the valley bottom and on the promenade to the Colle Isarco/Gossensass center.

From the end of the valley Ratschings/Racines follow path no. 10, walk steeply at first through the mountain forest, then up through alpine meadows to the inner pasture of Wumblsalm. Following the mark you will reach the pass Schlotterjoch (2,283 m), left from here, on path no. 12 climb to the top of the mountain Saxner. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view, on a clear day as far as to the mountain Ortler-area! The decent follows the same route.

The hike starts at the fire station in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. Follow the comfortable path no. 5 for about one hour, evenly rising to the first mountain pasture, the Freundalm. Further on uphill on path no. 5 and no. 6, which lead to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm.
Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo

The trail starts by the mountain station and goes in direction Edelweißhütte mountain hut. Just before the hut tunr left on the steep trail (34) and along the scree upwards to the Lotterscharte joke (2258m). Afterwards on trail 24 to the Ochsenschatre joke and furtheron over the ridge to the Rosskopf summit (2189m). Descend to the Rosskopf mountain station. Return to Ladurns with pubblic bus (313).

The trail leads from the Val di Vizze high valley through the Droßberg-mountain valley along the old military road upwards in the Fundres mountains. By the Sandjoch jag is waiting a panoramic view on the surrounding summits like Wilde Kreuzspitze summit and Grabspitze summit. Route: Start by the Fußendraß hamlet in direction Droßbergalm on the trail 17, passing throug the Droßberg valley and after the mountain hut on trail 17 up to the Sandjoch joke (2651m) and through the pastures to the Brixnerhütte mountain hut (2282m). Lunch possibilities: Brixner Hütte.

The trail starts by the mountain station and goes in direction Edelweißhütte mountain hut. Just before the hut tunr left on the steep trail (34) and along the scree upwards to the Lotterscharte joke (2258m). Afterwards moderate descend to the Vallming alpine village. Return to the starting point along the Dolomieu trail.

The Alpine Pasture Hike starts at the club house (Vereinshaus) in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. On easy trails (marked no. 5) you climb gently for about an hour up to the first Alpine pasture, the Freundalm (refreshments available). The hike continues up on trail no. 5, and then no. 6, to the Ochsenalm (no refreshments available). From there, quite a flat trail leads eastwards and in a few minutes you reach the Kuhalm (refreshments available). Descend on trail no. 5B as far as just below the Freundalm where it meets the trail you climbed upon, which you now follow back to Obertelfes.

The Maria Trens circular hiking trail connects the sanctuary with the nearby Sprechenstein castle. The trail goes along the forest hillside to the Sprechenstein rock, where you will find a nice panoramic view over the valley bottom. The return to the Maria Trens sanctuary goes along the old pilgrimage trail.

Beautiful tour in the quiet Jaufental valley. From the village of Mittertal/ Val di mezzo on a small road towards "Hotel Jaufentalerhof" (signposted). Pass it and continue to Kaltenbrunn. From there turn right and follow the forest path back to Mittertal.

Start by the Ladurns mountain station on trail 34, 35A and later 27B in direction Allriss Alm mountain hut to the Fleres/Pflersch valley end. By the Allriss Alm mountain hut on trail 27 to S.Antonio/St.Anton in the valley bottom. Return to the Ladurns valley station with pubblic bus (313).

Hike along the educational trail in the wonderful Ridnauntal valley. Starting from the culture house in Ridnaun along a beautiful and wide forest path, which leads through the forest towards Maiern to the Mining World Museum. Then cross the main street and walk along the not marked path in direction to Gasse. There you can already see the miner’s chapel St. Magdalena, that is situated on a small hill above the path and can be visited. Continue on the same path, which leads you back to the starting point.

The hiking tour starts in Gasse in Ridnaun/Ridanna. You can also take the car and drive on for about 15 minutes. Turn left towards “Entholz” and at the sign to the Valtiglalm drive on about 2 kilometers until you reach a wooden bridge, where you can park your car. Then follow the path no. 26 upwards to the mountain pasture Valtiglalm.

Discover the Bee Trail in Trens, an enchanting journey into the world of bees. Starting at the cultural center in the heart of Trens, this delightful two-kilometer path winds through serene forests and meadows, leading south to Valgenäun. Along the way, informative boards provide fascinating insights into the life of bees and the creation of honey and other bee products. Learn the differences between a queen and a drone, understand why bees are essential to our cultural landscapes, and discover if it’s true that bees travel 150,000 km to produce 1 kg of honey. These and many other intriguing questions are answered along the trail.

In 2024, the Bee Trail was revamped with interactive stations and new content, making it even more engaging and family-friendly. Children and adults alike can enjoy playful exploration through activities like a memory game, a bee swing, a "hug-a-bee" station, and a relaxing area with wooden loungers. 

This project, brought to life by the Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld Tourism Cooperative, offers locals and visitors a captivating leisure activity, fosters collaboration between agriculture and tourism, and introduces a fresh, exciting recreational option in the Sterzing area.

The trail is also perfectly suitable for strollers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. For refreshments, you can stop by Gasthof Post or Moidls Lokäischn.

Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo (valley station near the north park in Sterzing / Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain staton. Leave the mountain station and follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl”. After about 20 minutes of walking time you reach the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Alternative: by foot to the leisure mountain: starting from the valley station of the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo on path no. 19 or no. 23, continue through a shady forest and along serpentines to a forest path until you reach the mountain station. From there follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl” to the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, sunbathing area, Indian dishes on reservation, children’s playground

The trailleads from the Mules valley over the Valler Jöchl jag to the Jochtal pastures. By the mountain huts are waiting a lot of local delicacies. And nearby you will finf also the so calles "Stoanernen Mandln". Right at the jag you will have also a wonderul view over the Isarco valley.

The winter hike begins at the "Dax" car park, which you reach via the Brenner state road. From the left-hand bend of the highway exit between Gossensass and the Brenner Pass, a small side road takes you to the car park (signposted ‘Hühnerspielhütte’). From there, a wide, well-maintained forest path leads you uphill in gentle hairpin curves through the forest and across clearings before the path finally climbs more steeply to the Hühnerspielhütte (1868 m). Note that the hut is closed in the 2024/25 winter season. Make sure you have enough to drink and provisions with you, as there is no refreshment stop.

The trail starts from the mine at the top of the Ridnauntal valley and then continues across the Mareiterbach stream and down the valley to below Ridnaun/Ridanna. Then the trail takes you for about 20 minutes along marked route 7A up to the chapel. This can be visited every Monday at 4 pm from May to the end of October, and in July and August also on Fridays at 10 am.

The hike starts at the picturesque pilgrimage town Maria Trens and goes along a partially exposed and rocky forest trail up to the panorama point Gschließegg, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view over the attractive Sterzing basin.

Take the Eisack boardwalk in Vipiteno/Sterzing and follow the trail in direction South with your view on Sprechenstein castle. By the river junction on the left along the boardwalk of the Pfitsch river to the Wiesen/Praticomunal park. Return to Vipiteno along the cycle path. Lunch possibilities: Parkbar Wiesen/Prati, Gasthaus Lex, Ristorante Hotel Wiesnerhof.

Ideal for those who do not like long hikes! Continue on the road Jaufenstraße with direction Jaufenpass by car or hiking shuttle. 2 km before the pass Jaufenpass a small road branches from the main road- well marked with "Kalcheralm". Right at the entrance is a large parking lot. From there it is only about 45 minutes to the pasture. 
Tip: On the occasion you can also drive up to the alpine pass Jaufenpass and enjoy the magnificent panorama over the Passeiertal!
Alternative: Take the mountain railway in Innerratschings, from there follow the sign Kalcheralm.

The path starts at the base of the castle hill opposite the parish church of Mareit/Mareta, leads north facing to untouched forest territories near the creek of Mareit and ends west of the castle at its pond. On this path have been set up different natural “stations”, where the visitors – especially interesting for children – can get in touch with nature. From the brookside to bar, forest and meadows, water and mossy soils, from the ant hill to small ponds, the forest telephone and a pavilion made of different wood types – various adventure-worlds are available. Get in contact with nature on soft mossy soil! Experience nature up close, with all your senses!

The circular hike runs along the sunny side of Freienfeld and connects the Trens and Mules villages. Highlights on the trail from Trens over Valgenauna and Flanes di Sotto to Mules are the churches of St. Valentine and St. Oswald. The first lies idillyc on a ridge over the Isarco valley, while the second one is the Mules village centre.

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.

The pleasant walk takes you around the Prati village. Start by the parking lot by the Comunal Park Wiesen, crossing the Pfitsch river and along the road to the first turn. Right on the "Prantlweg" trail to the valley end until the Pfitsch street. Crossing the "Millerbrücke" bridge you will arrive to the power station. Turn on left into the "Roanderweg" trail and follow the trail in western direction until "Schloss Moos" building. From there return on the side road to the Wiesen village and the starting point.

Experience an exciting hike from St. Anton in Innerpflersch (1215 m) up to the idyllic Allrisalm (1534 m). The trail first takes you southwards over a wide bridge in the direction of the hamlet of Stein and then branches off on a pleasant prepared winter path and historic footpaths through the idyllic forest slopes. After about an hour, you will reach the Allrisalm, where you can enjoy a warm drink and delicious food while enjoying the marvellous view. The descent takes you back the same way - either on foot in around 45 minutes or on a sledge for even more fun!
The hike is also ideal for families.

The hike along a via crucis connects the villages Stilves and Dosso. Enjoy a comfortable ascent through the forest along the various crucifixion stations. Itinerary: By the fire station of Stilves on the trail 15, passing by the upper sports field, over the stations of the “Via Crucis”, up to the Egg hamlet (1500m). Return on the same trail.

Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Egg, Gasthaus Schönblick, Walcher Bakery.