Family hikes in South Tyrol

The Latemar World Heritage Site promises unforgettable adventures and a one-of-a-kind nature experience. In summer 2023, Obereggen's new adventure programme will feature along three different paths the Magical Tales of the Dolomites, the Storm Vaia and thrilling poacher legends. Various installations, booklets, maps, audio games and an app will help children aged 6 to 14 solve difficult puzzles and tasks in analog and digital formats. The entire family can actively participate in the adventures and earn valuable points that will help with specific reforestation of the woods. The Secret of the Venetian - Audio game hike: 2 hours, 1.4 km (trail nr. 22, LATEMAR.PANORAMA). Toni and Klara, the Jörglhof siblings, are once again on the road with you, entertaining you with a legend from their homeland, the Latemar puppets. Fascinated, you are looking at the mountain peaks of the Latemar, to recognize in them the puppets of the Venetian, when you hear a voice "I, too, am looking for my knife! Help me and I will reward you richly!". Startled, you whirl around, between the bushes there is an old man who seems to have sprung from the legend you just heard. In search of the lost knife, you land in the middle of the legendary world of the Latemar. There are tricky puzzles to be solve, the evil witch Langwerda to be escaped and many dangers to be overcome.

The Latemar World Heritage Site promises unforgettable adventures and a one-of-a-kind nature experience. In summer 2023, Obereggen's new adventure programme will feature along three different paths the Magical Tales of the Dolomites, the Storm Vaia and thrilling poacher legends. Various installations, booklets, maps, audio games and an app will help children aged 6 to 14 solve difficult puzzles and tasks in analog and digital formats. The entire family can actively participate in the adventures and earn valuable points that will help with specific reforestation of the woods. Vaia’s Wrath - Audio game hike: about 2 hours, 2.5 km (trail nr. 9, LATEMAR.ALP). Last night, hurricane Vaia roared through the Latemar region, leaving behind a landscape of devastation. Pale and sleepy, Toni turns off the radio. Your family is currently spending the fall vacations on Toni’s parents’ farm, the Jörgelhof. You are just sitting with a cup of tea when Toni’s sister Klara storms into the parlor - her beloved calf Peppi is gone! You quickly gather the most important equipment and set off in search for the lost animal – through the completely devastated forest landscape. Fallen trees, raging streams – many dangerous and tricky situation are awaiting you and you must master them.

Once upon a time, in the woods above the Tuff Alm, there lived a rather unusual man: Franz Mich, “Migg,” to all those who knew him was a hermit who lived alone in his cave. The cave is still there to this day, and has been preserved together with all of his belongings. This tour leads you to the world of Migg…

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This adventure-hiking trail directly beneath the walls of the Latemar will guide you to the region's most-spectacular outlook points, with lots of educational and informative fables of these places.
The Oberholz hut at the mountain station of the chairlift "Oberholz" can act as starting- or endpoint of a hike. With its modern architecture, the unique location and the 360° panoramic terrace, the Oberholz hut is a true highlight.

Take your time and relax while you enjoy this nunique trail with the breathtaking panorama and verdant fields full of rare herbs.

Moderate hike from St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo to the Ochsenalm on the Plose with views overlooking the Brixen/Bressanone basin.

On this segment, you will proceed through the Truden Horn Nature Park from the picturesque little village of Altrei to the multi-faceted alpine village of Truden. You will begin on an old cobblestone trail to the high-altitude bog of "Langes Moos." The trail continues upwards via the forest trail until you come to the Krabes-Alm at an elevation of 1,540 meters above sea-level. This is a good opportunity to stop for a rest. The trail continues through the Truden Horn Nature Park and then downhill to the village of Truden.

This route will lead you through the Truden Horn Nature Park from the multi-faceted alpine village of Truden all the way to the charming little village of Altrei. The trail is first uphill to the Krabes-Alm, at an elevation of 1,540 meters above sea-level; this is a good place to stop for a short rest. You will then proceed along a forest trail until you come to the high-altitude bog of "Langes Moos." Then you can return to Altrei via an old cobblestone path.

The Aldein village tour will take you first to the valley and the Mill Museum and to the Maria Schnee Chapel. You can then stroll through a well-groomed cultural landscape over the porphyry plateau to Lake Göller. This is a great opportunity to stop for a pause before continuing the roundtrip tour via the Burgstallegg and then back to the village square. This charming landscape presents an inviting opportunity to relax and linger.

The Altrei tour will take you through extensive larch meadows - the result of clearing land of all the other species of trees while still preserving the larches, thus leading to a low-density population of trees which are then tended and cared for. You continue along the Legend and Breathing Trail to the Fraul-Alm and then to the "Kugelets Mösl." The tour then continues through the Guggal neighborhood and back to the starting-point in the village square. There are several convenient rest-stops with refreshment options along the way – plus the magnificent scenery always at your side.

From the village center, proceed to the sculpture garden where you can view various fascinating sculptures made of different materials. You can then continue through the splendid natural landscape until you come to the Niedere-Höfe Trail. You will pass by the Perkeo Restaurant and then through the village back to the starting-point. This is an easy stroll through the romantic natural surroundings and culture of Buchholz.

From the Jochgrimm parking lot, you proceed through the idyllic natural landscape of Jochgrimm. During this roundtrip tour, you will pass by several hosted alpine inns where you obtain refreshments and rest before continuing your hike.

The origins and myths, customs and history, cultivation, combating of pests, harvesting, beliefs and superstitions: since just recently, everything that there is to know about apples can be discovered on this circular trail through Schenna’s sun-kissed landscape with its magnificent views. Through informative texts and interactive displays the Apple Trail gives hikers a closer insight into Schenna's fruit-growing area and its history. Covering a distance of 3.7 km and with a manageable elevation gain of 180 m, the Apple Trail is suitable as an entertaining hike for young and old alike, on which not only beehives and apple wind chimes can be found, but also farm shops where you can try home-made products.

The Wine Trail ties in with Schenna’s centuries-old tradition of winegrowing. More than 20 stations along the way tell of the work in the vineyard, share knowledge, report on historic events and reveal curious facts about the noble grape juice. Over a distance of 5.3 km, the trail leads, sometimes steeply, sometimes in leisurely fashion, through the sun-kissed terroir and in the process provides fabulous views of Schenna Castle and the spa town of Merano. The Wine Trail can be completed in a good hour and a half. However, the many attractions along the way – such as a flavour station – encourage walkers to take a little more time. Not least so that they can pay a visit to the wine cellars and farm shops, which are practically right by the trail.

Bacchus, the god of wine, and Pomona, the goddess of tree fruit, were the inspiration for the new Wine and Apple Trail, which provides a glimpse of Schenna’s unique cultural landscape high above Merano. With a walking time of a good hour to an hour and a half, both trails promise hikes with plenty of insights and views amongst the vines and orchards.

A relaxing stroll to the lake “Mesner Låcke” which is surrounded by a circular path with information boards about geology of the area. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies!

The Pichl is the starting-point for the Gfrill Village Route. From here, you continue to Unterstein and then along the cableway trail until you come to the remains of an abandoned cableway. From here, the Berger Trail will take you to the Old Gfrill Road. Continue along it until your get back to your starting-point at the Pichl.

The path is peppered with various adventure stations using natural products. Ideal entertainment for childeren and parents alike. The unique backdrop sets the tone for the whole walk and guarantees a fun time surrounded by nature for all the family.

You find more information about the adventurehike Pana Raida on the following link:

https://www.valgardena.it/en/families/playgrounds/panaraida/

New: Long tree slide.

From the family hotel Feuerstein walk right over a bridge. A narrow forest path leads slightly ascending to the farm houses of Außerstein. Follow the signposts from there along the street, before you turn right into the forest. Reached the highest point of the hiking tour, cross three waterfalls of an impressing height (up to 81m). on the good marked path above the Steinhöfe you reach the parking area “Hölle/Inferno”. A short detour to the observation desk above “Hölle/Inferno”, the most famous waterfall in the valley is definitely worth it! Descent towards St. Anton/S. Antonio via the path no. 6 to the parking area.

This trail will take you along alpine meadows to interactive stations and inform you about alpine pasture farming and the Dolomites World Heritage Site. Toni and Klara must find their small calf Peppi in this interactive audio game.

From the hamlet of Ellen, a hike leads to the traditional alpine tavern Walderalm, surrounded by flowering meadows, which invites you to take an enjoyable break with a view on the Bruneck valley basin.

Easy circular trail around the Kronplatz plateau, with wonderful view on the surrounding Dolomites.

Spectacular, breathtaking views over endless alpine peaks. Four panoramic plattforms at over 2000 metres to give you an uniquely thrilling experience.
One of the platforms, the sunny terrace of Oberholz alpine hut, offers an unbelievable 360° panoramic view and fits seamlessly into the natural mountain landscape.

The LATEMAR.NATURA trail was made for families and nature-lovers and leads through alpine landscapes and altitude zones to discover natural habitats of the alpine region. Interactive stations make the hikers aware of the nature around and acquaint them with the local flora and fauna.
The Oberholz hut at the mountain station acts as starting point of a hike underneath the rocks of Latemar. With its modern architecture, the unique location and the 360° panoramic terrace, the Oberholz hut is a true highlight.

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a rough and untouched nature bring you to the new opened baita Kaseralm hut. Starting point: Pragser Wildsee/Lago di Braies (1.494 m) Highest point: Kaseralm hut(1.937 m)

By the parking lot in St. Jakob in Pfitsch Valley near Sterzing / Vipiteno over the bridge and on the left side along trail 9 to the Moaßl waterfall. Suitable for strollers.

This exciting hike in the heart of the Puez-Odle Nature Park leads to the recently built Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage -Viewpoint Mastlé-S. Cristina/Val Gardena. The path winds its way below the imposing vertical Fermeda towers, to the Pieralongia and then to the Seceda mountain located at a higher altitude.