Family hikes in South Tyrol

By using the scale of 1:1 billion to represent the solar system, in the ‘star village’ of San Valentino in Campo it is possible to hike from Mercury to Pluto in just a few hours. 

Growing in the Karerwald forest, the hazel tree is used especially for the production of string instruments. For this reason, the wood has also been called ‘tonewood’. You start from the Karerwald forest to walk to the popular boulder labyrinth which acquired its name from the house-sized boulders that fell during a massive landslide from the Latemar mountain long ago.

Mountain panorama, adventure and turquoise water - this adventurous hike in the middle of the legendary mountain world of King Laurin is an absolute highlight for the whole family. The metres in altitude are comfortably conquered with the mountain railways, so that you can enjoy the panorama from above without too much effort. Huts with panoramic terraces invite you to linger, while Lake Carezza enchants young and old with its rainbow colours.

This high trail on the Rosengarten | Catinaccio leads to a bronze eagle, the Christomannos Monument, which commemorates Theodor Christomannos. His life's work was the extension of the famous Dolomite road from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Cortina.

Varied and easy Trail throw the vineyards till Caldaro lake. Suitable for the whole family. (only one way 5,4km)

From Niederrasen to Oberrasen > along the river > Bad Salomonsbrunn (5 km).

Beautiful circular route with views of Rosengarten and Schlern. 

From the bus stop Hinteraue in Niederrasen up towards Hotel Frida am Wald and continue through the water adventure park "Wasserwaldile". Always follow the prepared path to Oberrasen. Along the road back to the church (bus stop Oberrasen church).

In a short time you can reach the wonderful Latemar meadows and the Eggental | Val d'Ega mountain cinema. Hikers can enjoy the tranquillity and the magnificent view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio on this route, at the foot of the Latemar with its bizarre rock formations.

An archway decorated with a large Christogram marks the start of this pathway, which has been very carefully laid out. Each of the 15 stations is dedicated to an episode in the life of Jesus, and the surrounding landscape plays its own part in the Christian message. Also suitable for children. At every station you will find messages and thoughts on which to meditate during your walk.
A short description of the individual stations can be obtained from the tourist office, the rectory or at the entrance to the Jesus Way of Reflection. (in german or italian language)

 

Via Vinum Venostis in Naturno
Circular route with 6,7 km with start in the centre of Naturno

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.

 

From the end of the lake > turn right > follow mark n. 7 > Steinzgeralm.

Tip: From the Steinzgeralm you can walk on for 30 minutes reaching the "Obere Steinzgeralm" at 2,079 m > path n. 7 > Staller Saddle.

The exciting circular hike on the Vigiljoch takes you with the Vigiljoch cable car to a hiking paradise with magnificent 360° panoramic views. 
You can find current timetables at: www.suedtirolmobil.info

Family hike featuring beautiful views of the Lake Kaltern.
The many display boards inform interested hikers about the diverse flora and fauna and the geological discoveries of the region, making the Nature Experience Trail in Tramin a special experience for young and old.

From the Rathausplatz (town hall square), head along Hans-Feur-Staße street, the town’s main road, till you come to the fairground where you turn left into the Mühlgasse alley. Follow thus until turning right at a junction. After crossing over a bridge, you will see the Hotel Winzerhof.
On the curve after the Hotel Winzerhof just follow the path 11 and walk straight ahead. The trail first leads through vineyards, then heads gently upwards through mediterranean mixed forest to the restaurant Plattenhof (closed on Monday) in Sella/Söll. On the way there are some small views on the Caldaro lake. At the Hotel Plattenhof, direction Caldaro lake, turn to the left and follow path 11A for approx 20 minutes and then leave the trail and turn to the right. After 50 minutes you will be back at Tramin.

Family hike starting at the Vigiljoch mountain station, from where numerous hiking trails lead to unique places such as the St. Vigilius church. This hike is particularly beautiful in autumn, when larches and blueberry bushes glow brightly.

Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station on the right side along mark 19 to the biotope.

From Antholz Niedertal (towards the fishpond or starting from Walderhöfe) follow the mark n. 31b > Hofstatt Alm.

These wetlands, known as Schludernser Au or Schludernser Erlenwaldbiotop alder biotope became a protected site in 1976 and cover an area of about 140 hectares. These meadowlands are the biologically most productive habitats with the greatest biodiversity. The education trail through alder woods, ponds, natural streams and rough gravel with 12 information boards in the Natura 2000 region, a veritable treasure trove of life and a refuge for endangered animals and plants.

This panoramic trail leads to the Christomannos monument, a bronze eagle directly in front of the mighty walls of the Catinaccio/Rosengarten massif in remembrance of Theodor Christomannos. His life’s work was the construction of the famed Dolomitenstraße road from Nova Levante/Welschnofen to Cortina.

Through the vineyards to Kurtatsch

We hike to the wine road - junction Neumarkt/Kurtatsch and after 30 m turn left into the Brenntalweg. Follow this asphalted road for about 3 km. Continue straight on and you will see signs for the "Millastiege". We follow these and climb up through the rocks to the wine road before the village of Kurtatsch.

For the way back we take the hiking trail Kastelaz or the less frequented panoramic road via Rungg. You will find the corresponding signs in the village of Kurtatsch.

The eight stations designed of Oswald Kröss will accompany you and will touch important values of your life.

The route takes hikers mainly along wide paths through forests but also makes a stop at the idyllic Bruggen Weiher Pond, which has a very unique fauna.

Circular hike recommended all year round. Please note: Please note the opening times and closing days of the huts.

The wine teaching trail Cortaccia/Kurtatsch | On the 1.6 km path through the vineyards of Cortaccia, hikers can trace all of the important things that happen over the course of the wine-growing year. You’ll learn about wine cultivation, landscape, and history at a number of different information stations along the way. You can also smell different aromas found in wine. | The wine teaching trail Cortaccia/Kurtatsch | Starting point: The main square of Cortaccia/Kurtatsch | Highest point: 400

A nice trail also with families is the Three-Passture-Trail. From Ladurns to the Toffring pasture and then to the Alriss pasture. Afterwards on the 'Sogeweg' trail back to the Ladurns cableway.

From Antholz Mittertal > Riederhof > mark n. 1 > Burgegger Mühle > Nösslerhof > Berghotel Johanneshof > back to Antholz Mittertal.
This hike can also be started from Antholz Niedertal!

Off we go to the special forest animals on the Ritten...
From the Oberbozen train station we follow the small signs with the Pyramix. This awaits us at the start of the children's trail at the edge of the forest above Oberbozen and will tell us a lot about the wild animals. We can already see the first colored spots shining through the trees. I wonder what that could be? ...It's Fiona, the clever fox. She has found a great place for her den here in the forest.

The path leads us on to Ivo, a prickly companion who is mainly found foraging at night. Well, which animal is that?

Again and again we pass various forest and meadow dwellers. Whether it's Walter the hard-working great spotted woodpecker, who hammers a cave into the tree for his chicks with his pointed beak, or Sissi, the busy squirrel, who gathers her supplies for the winter in summer.

At each of these stations, children will find great play opportunities that teach them about the characteristics of the animals in a playful way and, of course, there is also a description of the wild animal with its special characteristics.

Breathing in healthy forest air and fun for young and old are guaranteed.

The hike to the Laureiner Alm starts at the Hofmahd parking place. Trail no. 26 first leads to the alpine pasture and then on to the viewpoints "Auf der Höhe" and "Steinmandl" in the border area between South Tyrol and Trentino. For the way back from the Laureiner Alm to the parking place, you can use trail no. 28.

Family Hike along the Canal Trails in Schluderns/ Sluderno

From Pederoa, you'll immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the landscape. Your journey leads you towards Picedac, where you can behold La Val from an entirely new perspective – a sight that will leave you in awe.

But there's more: Your hike will take you through the charming hamlet of Grones to Costa. Once there, you'll follow the path along the river back to Pederoa, completing this enchanting circle.

The sense of tranquility and wonder will accompany you every step of the way, making this hike not just beautiful, but truly unforgettable.