Family hikes in South Tyrol

A pleasant hike along the idyllic Lake Gioveretto

This 7 km-long tour starts behind the Gasthaus zum See where you take the easy forest road along the Lake Gioveretto. This pleasant easy hike along the artificial lake invites you to dream and stop. Val Martello’s splendid panorama is a must if you spend your holiday in Val Venosta. Start at the lakeshore and go until the dam wall. You can return on the same way or choose path no. 17 at the dam wall to enjoy a small circular hike through the forest.

Moderate hike with beautiful views of Prissiano and its sights (for example Castel Katzenzungen, Wehrburg Castle).

This family hike leads from Niederdorf via Pian di Maia to Toblacher See Lake.Around the lake, a nature trail with 11 stations provides valuable information about the flora, fauna and geomorphology of the area.The viewing platform on the western bank offers a place to rest and a view of the flora and fauna and the silting zone.
The way back is via Toblach, Camping Olympia and back to Niederdorf.

Along the edge oft the woods, in direction to the Mooskirche you can always enjoy the view to the village and to the Pragser Dolomites. At the Gothic church „St. Magdalena im Moos“ or „Mooskirche“, benches invite you to stop for a rest. On the way back across paved road, sorrounded by fields.

An easy and interesting mountain hike which is not too strenuous, ideal for families. Starting at Schöneben/Belpiano mountain station, a gently rising hiking trail leads up to the edge of the forest with wonderful views of the mountain scenery, the imposing glacier giants of the Weißkugel and Ortler mountains and the turquoise Resia Lake. The descent to the Haideralm/Malga S. Valentino is easily manageable. From the Haideralm to the village of St. Valentin either hike or take the cable car. Use public transport to get from St. Valentin back to Reschen.
Note: It is also possible to start this hike from the Haideralm.

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.

Bizarre natural landscape design on the sunny plateau of Renon

Europe’s tallest and most perfectly shaped earth pyramids are to be found on the Renon mountain in several locations: in the gorge of the Finsterbach creek between Longomoso and Monte di Mezzo, in the Katzenbach-creek gorge below Soprabolzano, and in the gorge of Gasters in Auna di Sotto. 

Tour points: earth pyramids, churches St. Georg & Jakob, summer resort in Maria Assunta.

Easy hike above Tisens/Tesimo with beautiful viewpoints of the Tisner Mittelgebirge mountain range.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy in places. Always wear good shoes!

 

The cave dwelling "Mortner Gufl" is located on the old carriage road, which at that time connected Steinegg|Collepietra with Kardaun|Cardano and Bozen|Bolzano.  About 500 m from the farm Mortner in the direction of Kardaun|Cardano, there is an extensive, flat square with a thick stone slab hanging over it, as if it wanted to provide a protective roof for the little place. It is said that a hermit, the "Mortner Hias", lived here during the First World War. He even set up a farm oven in this natural dwelling and walled the place up. The hermit wove baskets here. During the Second World War, this place was used as an air-raid shelter for the inhabitants of the nearby farm Mortner. Some remains of the wall can still be discovered and admired today.
In 1951, there is also said to have been an apparition of the Virgin Mary at this special place.
A descriptive board on site tells of these extraordinary occurrences at the cave dwelling "Mortner Gufl".

Important note: There are no refreshment stops along the entire route. However, at the start and end point in Steinegg|Collepietra, you will find several restaurants, cafés, and two shops.

The Stelvia National Park is not only rich in larch stands, also swiss pine trees are common.

The porphyry hill of St. Hippolyt is situatet in the north of the low mountain range of Tesimo. The 758m high hill stands lonely, away from the noise of the world, and offers a unique panoramic view far over the Adige Valley. No fewer than 20 villages and 40 castles can be seen from up here. Its exposed location also made it one of the oldest prehistoric settlements in South Tyrol.
The Romanesque church of St. Hippolytus is enthroned on the hill.
A forest road leads to the church and the hill, but it is not cleared in winter. Attention: the path can be icy in places, good footwear required!

Easy to walk, almost flat and paved connection from Prissiano to Tesimo. Suitable for push chairs, illuminated at night.

The easy hike starts above St. Pankraz at the hikers' parking lot near St. Helena and leads along hiking trails no. 5 and no. 9 to the Mariolberger Alm. The alp can also be reached via the forest road (suitable for baby carriages). There visitors are spoiled with traditional alpine dishes and dairy products made on the alp, such as cheese and yogurt.
On request it is also possible to spend the night on the alp.

The Hintertalweg trail leads through the typical Pfitscher high valley. The pleasant walk with slight inclines circles the Pfitsch valley end and allows wonderful views on the peaks of the Zillertal alps. Suitable for strollers.

The porphyry hill of St. Hippolyt is situatet in the north of the low mountain range of Tesimo. The 758m high hill stands lonely, away from the noise of the world, and offers a unique panoramic view far over the Adige Valley. No fewer than 20 villages and 40 castles can be seen from up here. Its exposed location also made it one of the oldest prehistoric settlements in South Tyrol. The Romanesque church is only open on certain religious holidays.

Easy and eventful hike through orchards and forest, suitable for pushchairs.

Very sunny and well sheltered from the wind, the Winter Promenade runs along the river; it is the natural continuation of the Passer Promenade. Its most distinctive landmark is the Wandelhalle covered passageway, which provides shelter from inclement weather. The Wandelhalle also houses a gallery of paintings depicting landscapes of South Tyrol and busts of significant figures in the city’s history.

Start by the Rosskopf valley station and over the Isarco river to the Hotel Maibad. Passing the hotel on the left side you will arrive to a tunnel under the railwy line. Following mark 3A through the forest to the small village Oberried (1014m) and the Straßberg ruin. Furtheron to the great motor way viaduct and descent to Colle Isarco/Gossensass (1098m).

A varied and rewarding hike to our neighboring community "Völlan/Foiana".A visit to the farmers' museum located here is worthwhile!

You start your hike at the church in the center of Terlan. Via the Silberleitenweg you get to Oberkreuth, where you turn right at the fountain, walk 20 m further and then take the Vorbergweg/no°4A to the left up to the Tschirglhöfe. The first path is very steep. Further up the mountain you hike past "Mugger/Zilli" and "Bergrast". You will reach the Möltner road (please pay attention to the traffic), walk downwards for approx. 150 m and turn right onto hiking trail n°4. Where the hiking trail meets the road again, you walk downwards (attention to traffic) for a short while until you turn onto the hiking trail again. After the first 20 m descent, a detour to the left to the "Wetterkreuz" is worthwhile. It is a magnificent viewpoint with the ruins of the 14th-century St.Peter miners' chapel below. The path now leads steeply down to the "Klaus in der Mühl" farm and then leads into Kirchgasse, through which you return to the starting point.

There is no rest stop on this hike.

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 rewarding high-altitude trail leads from the mountain station of the Schwemmalm cable car high above the valley floor past the Innere Schwemmalm in the direction of Hasenohr and awaits you with magnificent panoramic and deep views at the vantage point. 
In an easy descent, the circular trail leads back to the Inner Schwemmalm and back to the mountain station.

Easy hike along the romantic Stream Path valley of Prissiano and on to the picturesque Wehrburg castle.

Easy and eventful hike through orchards and forest, largely suitable for prams in winter. The path is mostly cleared in winter.

Easy and interesting walk with many views from Tisens/Tesimo and Prissian/Prissiano. Suitable for push chairs, section illuminated at night.

Moderately difficult hike to the idyllic "Gfrillner Laugenalm" with wonderful views.

Starting point: Prati (948m). From the castle Moos (Trautson street) follow the signpost no. 24 and walk towards Flains. Before reaching the hamlet turn right across the marked forest path no. 25A uphill to the “Klauserhof”. Across another forest path you reach a road, which leads to the snack station Braunhof. Alternative: different possibilities, f.e. the marked trail no. 25 or 3
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, children’s playground, accessibly by car.

By car, it is best reached over Valgenäun to Niederflans (1.289m) and then forward on unpaved and not locked road to the Flaner Säge at the Senges valley; there you find a little natural park area (1.390m). From there continue on a forest path (no. 2A and 2) to the end of the valley and after a left bend upwards to the mountain pasture Simile-Mahd-Alm. Alternative: also reachable over the Pfunderer Höhenweg.
Tip: grey cheese and alpine butter

A very popular, easy hike with a rewarding goal. From the northwestern edge of the village Reschen, always following the signs for Rescher Alm alpine pasture and path no. 3. Along the bike path, passing the Mühlanderhof, across the meadows and later on the forest path passing the Tendershof. After a few hairpin bends following path no. 3B you reach the Rescher Alm alpine pasture. The alpine pasture is open in summer and winter and offers a unique view over the lake and the surrounding villages. The way back is along path no. 7, passing Vallierteck.
Alternative: For a leisurely hike to the Rescher Alm alpine pasture, you can drive through the Rojental valley to the Kopferbrücke, where the parking lot is located. The hike commences on the forest road with good access and suitable for buggies. After about an hour, following a slight ascent, passing idyllic alpine meadows, through forest clearings, you reach the Rescher Alm alpine pasture with its unique views.

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