Family hikes in South Tyrol

From the car park of the game animal enclosure above Stelvio/Stilfs, via an easy hiking trail to the Prader Alm Alpine pasture and to the Furkelhütte hut. 

The heart of the Texelgruppe Nature Park is the largest side valley of the Schnalstal Valley and can only be reached by a single, partly steep road, passing ancient farms. From the paid parking lot at the Vorderkaserhof Inn you continue on foot.

The Gitschberg Alpine Hut Circuit takes you to the most charming alpine huts in the region, from rustic cabins to cozy refreshment stops. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views over the Puster Valley and the Pfunderer mountains. The panoramic points at the Moser Hut and the Gampen rest area, with its unique wooden sculptures, are especially worth visiting.

Explore Matsch, the mountaineering village with its spectacular view of the grand Ortler and the Matsch mountains. Traversing the valley, Ackerwaal takes you high above fields and blooming meadows.

Water flow: from May 
Refreshment stop: In the inns in the village of Matsch and in the Glieshof restaurant 

Lake Antholz (1,650 m) > Almensteig (cabin trail) > Steinzger cabin (1,894 m) > trail no. 7 B > Obere Steinzger Alm (2,076 m; not managed) > trail no. 7a > at the highest point (2,260 m) amazing view of both lakes and the surrounding mountain scenery > Staller Saddle / Obersee (2,050 m) > trail no. 11 back to Lake Antholz.

The vineyards along the Algunder Waal and the Schlundensteinweg are a special example of a cultural landscape shaped by the diligence of farmers. On the Algund Wine Trail, the history of the cultural vineyard landscape comes to life and is tangible for hikers. The simple panels describe the Algunder Waal, the old grape varieties and the work of the vineyard watchman known as the Saltner. His job was to watch over the ripe harvest.

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.

From Altrei on Town Hall Square (1,212 m) above the paved trail no. 5 direction Long moss, we walk through meadows and woods to get to the Long Moss (1,452 m). Following the forestry trail No.9 we reach the service area "Krabesalm" (1,540 m). Then we continue over the forestry trail No.9 with the direction "Ziss-Sattel". From there back to Altrei along path no. 3

The Krabes hut is open from 1 May to 2 November.Day off Tuesday, July and August, no days off!

The Adolf Munkel Trail beneath the majestic Geisler mountain group is one of the most spectacular trails in the Dolomites.

Agumser Bergwaal is a trail for sun lovers taking you through forests, meadows, 
hamlets, and past a barbecue site with a panoramic swing set before reaching the 
hamlet of Stilfserbrücke.

No water flow
Possibility of stopping for refreshments: In the inns in Stilfs and Prad

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.

Easy hike from the Stiergarten summit station (2092 m). On the new wide hiking trail via the
Klammbachalm and Nemesalm and back to the starting point. Ideal for families and pushchair-friendly.

Easy hike from Tesimo to Prissiano with a wonderful view of the Tisner Mittelgebirge mountain range 

Since ancient times the population of Ahrntal was always closely related to its mountains. The south side of the Zillertal Alps, the Hohe Tauern and the Rieserferner mountains have left impressions on its surrounding life and people. Whereas years ago the high peaks were unaccessible and unclimbable, the situation changed with land surveying in the 19th century and the flourishing of tourism around the turn of the century. Alpinism can thus be seen as a foundation for tourism in Sand in Taufers. The valley became interesting as there was a lot of, until then unknown, new climbing territory which attracted climbers from England and Germany to conquer first ascents. Simultaneously, the need for mountain guides and the construction of shelters and paths emerged. The most famous local mountain guide around the previous turn of the century was Johann Niederwieser Stabeler, the most famous local climber of the modern era is Hans Kammerlander. The path gives us insight into the mountaineering of the valley from past to present times. Charts and symbols along the way. Trail conditions: forest road. Difficulty: easy, walkable from spring to late autumn.

The Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley has many beautiful alps, some of which also offer comfortable refreshment facilities. As the name "Almweg 2000" suggests, the route leads on average about 2,000 meters above sea level from the Hörneckele in S. Martino to the Tscharnietalm hut in S. Maddalena.

Total length: 26 km
Total hiking time: 10 hrs

It is recommended to divide your hike along the trail in several stages and not walk the whole trail in one day. There are several access and descent options for the Almweg 2000.

Hike on the Isarco Valley hills starting from Albions up to Gudon

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

A beautiful hiking trip near Luttach/Lutago and around the mysterious Schwarzbachklamm is the round trip to the waterfalls. Starting from the sculpture and water park, the route follows the 
easy hiking trail no. 23 signposted “Wasserfall-Runde” (circular route to the waterfalls), which inclines slightly uphill. The trail leads past a former Waal irrigation channel, which was once used for irrigation. At the next crossroads, the route crosses over a small bridge on the left and then continues through the Schwarzbach Gorge until the hikers finally find themselves standing in front of the magnificent Schwarzbach waterfall.

The return route first follows the same path until the first junction. The trail now climbs up to the left and leads to the intersection with the Brunnberg road. Here the route turns left again and then follows this road to the first bend where it continues straight ahead along the gravel path. Passing by the Schwarzbach stream, the trail now heads downhill, until, after a short time both the 2nd Schwarzbach waterfall and the 1st fall can be seen from only a short distance until finally the starting point is reached again.

This easy and tranquil hiking tour leads us to the so called "Rosssprung/ Salto del Cavallo" (Horse jump), passing by farms and an old church, built in 1600.

Circular hike from the village centre of Aldein to the Eggerhof with views over South Tyrol's south and the Fiemme Valley to the Burgstallegg to the Rotwand and the idyllic Göllersee.

Easy, family-friendly hike with many opportunities to rest. The hike begins with a gondola ride from the village of St. Valentin to the Haideralm. From the station at the top of the Haideralm/Malga S. Valentino, the path signposted no. 16A passes the lake Plandelinaira. Follow the path, at first relatively flat, then increasingly curvy and steep to the Brugger Alm alpine pasture. Take a short break to taste the delicious homemade cheese and butter. Follow the path signposted no. 8 along the Zerzerbach stream and after a short time stop to admire the Chapel Saint Martin, which can also be seen from the village. The trail continues to Fauler See Lake, ideal for barbecues in the summer. The path signposted no. 5A leads to the edge of the Haidersee lake. Follow this path until the ski-lift station of the Haideralm.
Alternative: Cross the floating bridge to the eastern side of the lake near the Fischerhäuser and return to the village.

Waalwege are paths along the ancient irrigation channels. The Algunder Waalweg Trail is split into two parts with a lenght of 5 to 6 km. The hike leads along an historical irrigation canal. The canal trail is almost flat. It is therefore ideal for older people or families with children. Hikers, young and old, will be rewarded with fantastic views of Lagundo/Algund as well as the entirety of Merano/Meran and the surrounding area.

The cycle of nature: following in the footsteps of the three goddesses of nature in pre-Christian Celtic mythology: Borbeth, Wilbeth and Ambeth. They accompany us throughout the day, the year, our lives. They are there at the start, at the zenith and in the end. They are the source of the farming calendar. Ancient knowledge preserved over millennia.

Altrei / Anterivo (1,216 m) – Langes Moos / Palù Longa (1,448 m) – Krabesalm / Malgehtte (1,539 m) – Zissattel / Passo Cisa (1,452 m) – Altrei / Anterivo (1,216 m)

The 360° Upper Vinschgau Panorama Trail is an adventure circular hiking trail that connects eleven villages in eleven stages. It offers some of the most beautiful views of the Upper Vinschgau around Lake Reschen. In addition to a variety of scenic and cultural highlights, hikers will be surprised by individual, interactive nature installations at each stage.

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.

Idyllic mountain villages with a unique charm is what the second stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley has to offer.

PIZ DE PLAIES ADVENTURE TRAIL (H 45 min.)
The Piz-de-Plaies adventure trail is very easy and adorned with various play areas. The route is especially suitable for families with small children, even with prams.
The trail starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on the Col dl'Ancona and passes by Alpinus Agriturism and ends at the summit of Piz de Plaies. Along the trail you will find various stations with games and seating as well as pic nic spots. On Piz de Plaies you will find the Labyrinth as well as the Panoramic Point by Swarovski Optik. You can return along the same path or via the Piz de Plaies circular route.

This scenically enchanting hike over the broad alpine pastures of the Hirzer region is especially recommended during the alpine rose flowering season from late June to early July when the pastures are resplendent in shimmering red. 

The special feature of this hike is the 360° panorama of the Rauhen Bühel and the Vigiljoch.