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This mostly flat and sunny hike connects the districts of Oberplanitzing and Mitterdorf in Kaltern. Along the route, hikers can enjoy charming manor houses, wineries, churches, and castles, with panoramic views over the Überetsch region. The trail offers a pleasant mix of nature, culture, and South Tyrolean wine country scenery.

The Path connects the Lido at Lake Kaltern with St. Josef Church, stretching about 1.2 km. The walk takes approximately 20–25 minutes. The entire path is paved and nearly flat, making it suitable for people with limited mobility. Wheelchair users, people with walkers or canes, and families with strollers can easily navigate the route.

The hike starts at the Altenburg Church above Kaltern. From here, a narrow yet easy-to-walk forest trail with a gentle incline leads to a panoramic viewpoint offering stunning views over the Adige Valley. The path is varied, passing through shady mixed forest – for some sections, a good head for heights is recommended.

At the viewpoint, turn left onto the St. Peter Trail and follow waymark no. 2. The trail winds downhill in serpentine curves through a small gorge and across a suspension bridge. Soon you’ll reach the ruins of the three-nave Church of St. Peter, an important relic of early Christian architecture. It is considered possibly the oldest church in Tyrol, believed to have been founded in the 6th century by Saint Vigilius of Trento. Fragments of frescoes by Thomas Egnolt from around 1400 are still visible – well worth a short stop.

From the ruins, the route continues toward the Rastenbach Gorge – an exciting highlight of the hike with dramatic views into the canyon. The trail descends into the gorge, where you enter at a junction and then follow it uphill. Sturdy footwear is essential here, as the stairs can be damp and slippery.

At the upper end of the gorge, you arrive at “Müllereck,” cross the road, and follow the trail to the left, leading back toward Altenburg. The return path takes you leisurely through meadows and forest until you arrive once again at the Altenburg Church – the starting point of this circular hike.

Söll-Altenburg-Gummererhof-Tramin

Duration: approx. 3,5-4 hours, difference in altitude: 470m

Route: from the car park at Kalterer See lake, continue north to the Geier restaurant. Behind the restaurant, a narrow trail leads to the north into the orchards. Walk along these and turn off to the right in an easterly direction following the markers. At the slope on the eastern side of the valley, turn right, passing by the hotel on the left to the Klughammer road. First follow this road, then continue on a trail above the road.

This trail ends at the southern end of the lake. Cross the road to join the Nature Discovery Trail (Naturerlebnisweg). At the end of this nature trail, turn right onto the so-called Kuchlweg trail, hiking to the vineyards on the western side of the valley. Just before the wine road, turn right into the trail through the field, following it until you reach the point where the wine road curves to the right. Cross over and now follow a trail through the field once more. Then follow the footpath next to the wine road to the church of San Giuseppe al Lago/St. Josef am See (Kirche St. Josef). Take the farm track to the right back to the starting point of the hike.

Apple Trail Tramin/Cortaccia – Experience nature, discover the apple

The Apple Trail Tramin/Cortaccia is a family-friendly themed trail that brings South Tyrol’s apple cultivation to life in an engaging way. The easy 4–5 km route runs through orchards and vineyards between Tramin and Cortaccia, offering beautiful views over the Adige Valley.
Whether in spring during blossom or in autumn at harvest time – the trail is a unique experience in every season. At 16 stations (sponsored by the Association of South Tyrolean Fruit Cooperatives – VOG), trilingual info panels provide insights into apple varieties, growing methods, storage, and the farmers’ work throughout the year.
The trail is ideal for families, school groups and nature lovers. Benches, viewpoints and short distances make it especially enjoyable. The section between Tramin and Milastiege is suitable for strollers.

Note: The trail crosses private land. Please stay on the marked path, keep dogs on a leash and respect nature and agriculture.
Tip: Guided apple walks with tastings are offered in Tramin and Kurtatsch by trained apple ambassadors.

From the main square the roout starts on a paed road, then to the right on a path leading to „Wies“. At the fence, the path turns to the right - first route H, then route 2 - and proceeds steeply upward on a forest path to the Hirschbettweiher (840 m). On the same path marked 2 we descend to a fork in the path where we go straight ahead. When the path meets the paved Kauderleweg we go to the right, where, after about a 20 inute walk, we reach the Gasthaus An der Himmelspfort inn and continue to the right back to the main square.

The hike starts at the parking lot in St. Nikolaus, just below the inn "Gasthaus zur Linde". From the starting point, follow the symbol of the two towers, passing the Pfusser Weather Cross, along the Mendel Trail to the Zollwiese (border meadow). Continue along the forest road to the Booshütte hut and descend back to the starting point.

From Andrian walk through the gorge of river Gaido to the ruins of Festenstein - the trail is very steep and requires attention - continue to the hamlet of Gaido (Moarhof). a short distance along trail no. 8, continue along trail no. 6 to the viewpoint Burgstalleck and descend via the Sattelweg trail to the Bittnerhof farm and back to Andrian.

 

The hike offers some beautiful viewpoints: take some time to rest and enjoy the view: at the ruins of Castelforte (Festenstein), at Payer's Peak (Burgstalleck) and above Andriano at Schlosspichl.

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.

A comfortable walk through the middle of the fruit trees. Recommended in the heyday, when the orchards are blooming. Suitable walk for babies/kids and strollers. Also practical on bad weather days.

 

The Pinot Noir walkway leads through the Pinot Nor growing area along the Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park and the characteristic villages of Auer/Ora, Montan/Montagna and Neumarkt/Egna. The Pinot Noir growing area in Montan and Mazon/Mazzon is one of the most famous in Italy. Furthermore you walk through several monuments and historical places. The walkway is family-friendly and not dangerous.

The 3D trail Entiklar - Margreid -Kurtinig is an easy walk which can also be done with a baby carriage. The trail goes from Margreid to Kurtinig through fruit orchards and vineyards and past biotopes where you can observe various animals. Near the soccer fields you can also take a break with the kids at the playground.

Greifenstein castle is enthroned high above the village of Settequerce / Siebeneich.  It was first mentioned in 1159.  During the war between the Counts of Tyrol and the Bishop of Trient, in 1275 / 1276, the castle was destroyed.  Only in 1334, the small aristocrats, the Lords of Greifenstein decided to re-built it again.  On a few years later, in 1348, it was burnt down.  In later years (once more re-built in 1363), Greifenstein went into the hands of the Lords of Starkenberg.  In 1420, when a part of the Tyrolean aristocracy went into war against the sovereign Duke Frederick of Austria, the sovereign had the castle besieged and starved out.  Amongst the duke's enemies was also the minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein.  He wrote a poetic song about the duke's besieger and made fun of them.  The duke's army could not take Castle Greifenstein, but the fight of the aristocracy and the castle's owner, Wilhelm von Starkenberg, became meaningless and, therefore, the Lord of Starkenberg escaped probably through a crevice at the south-western part of the castle.  His 18 servants gave up their resistance once they were promised free withdrawal.  Today, Castle Greifenstein is merely a ruin.  In common language, it is also called the Sauschloss.  This name derived from a legend, which speaks about the time of the siege.  During this time, the people inside the castle had to face fact that they were left with no food.  There was only one well fattened big in the castle's cellar.  Suddenly, one of the servants had an idea: instead of slaughtering the animal, they threw it with much laughter over the castle walls and down the rock just in front of the besiegers.  When those realized what just had happened, they lost all courage as they believed that the castle's inhabitants still had lots of food available.  Therefore, they withdrew ..... and Greifenstein was saved.

Route: from the car park at Kalterer See lake, continue north to the Geier restaurant. Behind the restaurant, a narrow trail leads to the north into the orchards. Walk along these and turn off to the right in an easterly direction following the markers. At the slope on the eastern side of the valley, turn right, passing by the hotel on the left to the Klughammer road. First follow this road, then continue on a trail above the road.

This trail ends at the southern end of the lake. Cross the road to join the Nature Discovery Trail (Naturerlebnisweg). At the end of this nature trail, turn right onto the so-called Kuchlweg trail, hiking to the vineyards on the western side of the valley. Just before the wine road, turn right into the trail through the field, following it until you reach the point where the wine road curves to the right. Cross over and now follow a trail through the field once more. Then follow the footpath next to the wine road to the church of San Giuseppe al Lago/St. Josef am See (Kirche St. Josef). Take the farm track to the right back to the starting point of the hike.

Forest path with a steep but not difficult ascent. At the car park, follow the signpost marked no. 18.Leuchtenburg Castle, originally the seat of the Lords of Rottenburg, was first mentioned in a document in 1286. It was probably built around the year 1200 on the foundations of a prehistoric rampart castle. Sparse frescoes still exist. Beautiful views of Lake Kaltern, the South Tyrolean Wine Road and the Adige Valley.

The Apple Trail between Kurtatsch and Tramin is a lovingly designed thematic hiking trail that vividly showcases the importance of the apple in South Tyrol.
The Apple Trail can be explored from Kurtatsch to Tramin or vice versa, depending
on personal preference. On this scenic hike through the apple orchards, you will learn
many fascinating facts about the unique characteristics of the cultivation area and
the South Tyrolean apple.

Accessible from the village via the San Antonio sports area, the Bärental hiking trail is both a hiking option to Lake Kaltern and an access route to the lower part of the Rastenbach gorge. Not new, but with a new look and a new platform, this trail offers space for spending time in nature and spectacular views around the lake and the Rastenbach gorge itself. For the Bärental hiking trail, just follow the no. 13 signpost and discover the forest of Castelvecchio, the gorge, the steps and the newly constructed stairs. The new viewing platform offers an additional opportunity for a panoramic view. The only requirement for this hike is the ability to withstand heights.

From Andrian along the Gaider Gorge to the ruins of Festenstein Castle - the path is only recommended for experts - on to the hamlet of Gaid (Moarhof), then down the Larchsteig to the Bittnerhof and back to Andrian.

Beautiful, not difficult mountain hiking tour with some grades. Starting point: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car. Final Point: pic Roen, 2116 meters. Duration of walking: about 3.5 hours. Different of altitude: about 750 meters. 

To "Rungg" and St. Valentin, duration: approx. 45 minutes, asphalt

On the Fennberger Straße, just before the summit, there is a signpost on the right for ‘Fenner Joch’. We follow the path - marker 3 - which partly turns into a forest road, until we reach the Rotwandalm hollow. There we keep to the right and hike uphill on the Rätersteig to the Fenner Joch (1,608 m). We return to Oberfennberg along the same route.

Not difficult path with some grades. Due to the countless spring flowers this hiking tour is especially recommended in the period end of February - beginning of March. Start- and final point: historical centre of Caldaro/Kaltern. Duration of walking: about 3.5 hours. Different of altitude: about 170 meters.

Beautiful hike with a lot of views. The first and the last part of this hike is dominated by beech and mixed forest. Douring the middle part you will find various ditches.

The Corno di Tres offers a wonderful view over the Bassa Atesina holiday region and the remaining Adige valley. The tour begins on the Favogna road, right about 3 km after Fennhals along trail 3, Corno di Tres. For a round trip, a climb over the saddle (marking 7, Fennhals) is also possible (11km, 865hm, 4h40m). Once on top, pass the Rätersteig (always sign no. 3) on the right to Fenner Joch (1563 m). From there on, the somewhat steep Barbara path to the summit. In the same way back to Favogna.

The Kalterer Höhenweg runs almost constantly at about one third of the height of the Mendel slope and with only a few ascents from the Kalterer Höhe (northernmost point) to the Ziegelstadl above Altenburg and on to the Gummererhof above Tramin (southernmost point). Some of the access routes are difficult. Do not hike these in summer during the hot midday hours! The Kalterer Höhenwanderweg trail is connected to the Eppaner Höhenweg trail by the Matschatsch hiking trail (signpost no. 9). Shortly before the Gummererhof farm, the Traminer Höhenweg trail (marker no. 9) continues southwards.

Follow the forest path that begins at the starting point, which is also the high trail, in a southerly direction (signpost ‘Altenburg’) (marker no. 9). Cross the funicular railway and continue along the forest road to the Ziegelstadl. There, immediately after the bridge, turn left down to Altenburg (signpost no. 9F). Alternative: From the Ziegelstadl, continue along the high-level trail to the Gummererhof (marker no. 9 G). From there, take the dirt track downhill and soon follow the signpost ‘Marking 4B’. Continue along a forest path to Altenburg (walking time for this variant approx. 1 ½ hours).

Edith Stein was a German philosopher and women's rights activist of Jewish origin who was accepted into the Catholic Church through baptism in 1922 and became an Unshoed Carmelite in 1933. During the National Socialist era she became a victim of the Holocaust "as a Jew and Christian". She is considered a bridge builder between Christians and Jews. The hiking trail shows the life of Edith Stein in different stations.

From the main square of Kurtatsch we take the Obergasse, a street that starts steeply up to the small square, where we turn right. At the next intersection - near the fountain - we follow the Schiessstandweg, which continues as a narrow street through the woods (Trimm-Dich-Pfad). This road takes us past Kastelaz to the southern limits of Tramin. We return to Kurtatsch over the street to Rungg, to the right just before the Elena Walch winery.

From Aldein to Petersberg and from here to the most important pilgrimage site “MariaWeißenstein”

The Pinot Noir walkway leads through the Pinot Nor growing area along the Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park and the characteristic villages of Auer/Ora, Montan/Montagna and Neumarkt/Egna. The Pinot Noir growing area in Montan and Mazon/Mazzon is one of the most famous in Italy. Furthermore you walk through several monuments and historical places. The walkway is family-friendly and not dangerous.