Experiences in Meran/Merano

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.

Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 6,0 km
Return: circular run
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 77 m
Track surface: 3,3 km asphalt, 2,5 km nature trail & dirt road

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 ancient paths

Starting point: Monguelfo / tourist information office (1087m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 01:45 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 130 m
Information: Castel Welsperg is open for visiting during the summer time |www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Above Monguelfo, in the middle of nature

Starting point: Tourist information office at Monguelfo (1087m)
Distance: 4,1 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 01:10 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 329 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Starting point:Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley 1465 m
Duration: 2 hours
Difference in altitude: 583 m
Length of the tour: 4.7km 
Descent: via the ascent route
Difficulty: medium

Start/arrival: Monguelfo Tourist Office
Total Length: 6.8 km
Return: Circular route
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Gain: 208 m
Surface: 3.2 km asphalt, 3.5 km gravel and natural trail

Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 6,2 km
Riturn: circular run
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 127 m
Track surface: 3,8 km asphalt, 2,4 km nature trail & dirt road

Panoramic hike in the Val Casies Valley mountains

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley
Distance: 16 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 06:30 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 1339 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Family friendly hike at Tesido

Starting point: Tesido / tourist information office (1206m)
Distance: 15 km*
Descent: along the same route or with public transportation
Walking time: 04:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 470 m
Information: * it is recommended to only hike parts of the trailwww.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Suitable for strollers at Tesido

Starting point: Tesido / Brückenwirt (1190m)
Distance: 1,5 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 00:45 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 15 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

This section starts from Monguelfo, about a ten-minute walk from the village centre. After a forested stretch, the trail steadily ascends to the Brückenwirt. At nearly 3 km in length, it is of medium difficulty – a scenic and varied connection into the Val Casies Valley.

On the tracks of the of the Val Casies Valley oxen

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley
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

A lonely hike from summit to summit in between the Antholzertal / Valle Anterselva and the Gsiesertal/Val Casies.

Oberrasen (1.070 m) - Mudlerhof (1.590 m)- Taistner Alm (2.012 m) - (1) Rudlhorn (2.448 m) - (02) Eisatz (2.493 m) - Ausserriedl/ Innerriedl - (03) Million (2.438 m) - (04) Frisiberg (2.569 m) - (05) Amperspitze (2.687 m) - (06) Karl (2.580 m) - (07) Ochsenfelder (2.609 m) - (08) Napfl (2.428 m) - (09) Knebelstein (2.494 m) - Grüblscharte - (10) Höllensteinspitze (2.755 m) - (11) Rotwand (2.818 m) - Staller Sattel (2.050 m) - Lake Anterselva (1.650 m)

Length 33,0 km D+ 2850 HM D- 2280 HM

On the shepherds’ track

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 4,6 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 666 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S.Maddalena, Head of the Valley 1465 m
Duration: 2 hours
Difference in altitude: 628 m
Length of the tour: 4.9km 
Descent: via the ascent route or as a circular hike on trail no. 47/48.
Difficulty: medium

The “Rotlahner” – an easy but famous ski mountain in the Gsieser Alps

Starting point:  Val di Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the valley 1465 m
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 3 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: medium to difficult; with the exception of two steep slopes (one just beneath the Kasermähder Alm and the other in the area of the Heimwaldjoch) there are no considerable technical difficulties concerning the route
Altitude difference: 1270 m
Slope exposure: mainly southwest slopes

Finding your self through the power of light

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Martino
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

Start/arrival: Tourist information office in Monguelfo
Total distance: 10,0 km
Return: along the same route
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 32 m
Track surface: 3,4 km asphalt, 6,6 km nature trail & dirt road

Barefoot walking at Prati di Tesido

Starting point: Tesido / parking lot at 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

A well-known alpine hut with beautiful views

Starting point: Tesido / Parking lot above the mountain restaurant Mudler (1478m)
Distance: 4,1 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 390 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441 / 438

The solitary hike through untspoilt nature

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 25 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 07:00 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 1279 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Start/arrival: Monguelfo tourist information office
Total Length: 9.6 km
Return: Circular route, partially along the same path
Difficulty: Medium
Elevation Gain: 108 m
Surface: 5.4 km asphalt, 4.2 km natural trail and dirt road

Altitude hike from Monguelfo to Dobbiaco

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, tourist information office (1087 m)
Distance: 16 km *
Descent: along the same route or by public transportation
Walking time: 04:50 hrs.
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 800 m
Information: * it is recommended to only hike parts of the www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Hike with view towards the Dolomites

The Val Casies Valley has exceptionally many beautiful alpine pastures; most of them offer refreshment opportunities. The Val Casies Valley Almweg 2000 path, as its name suggests, runs at an elevation of 2,000 metres- as is signposted. The pathway offers an expressive view of the entire Val Casies Valley.

From San Martino to Santa Maddalena along the Almweg 2000 path.

Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, Village center (1276 m)
Length: 17,3 km
Walking time: 05:30 hrs
Difficulty: media
Difference in altitude: 862 m

The traditional processing from grain to bread

Starting point: Monguelfo tourist office (1087m)
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 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.

SSeveral sections of the Pilgrim's Way cross South Tyrol and impress with the variety of scenic attractions, but also with the many well-preserved testimonies of the pilgrimage era. You start in Innichen and walk to Toblach, from there to Villabassa and finally to Monguelfo.
Height difference in ascent: 219 m
Height difference in descent: 302 m
Length of route: 17.9 km
Walking time: 04h 46min

A mountain hike through winter wonderland to the Stumpfalm 2001 m

Starting point: Head of the valley at St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Distance: 4,5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 2 hours
Level of difficulty: easy to moderate
Altitude difference: 503 m
Toboggan run: moderate to difficult

Historical hike from Val Casies 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 Valley / Colle sports zone
Distance: 6.7 km
Walking time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty: moderate
Difference in altitude: 496m ascent, 412m descent
Information: Return to Dobbiaco possible by public transport, Line 441, www.suedtirolmobil.info

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