Experience South Tyrol - it's unforgettable!

Beautiful mountain hike with a wonderful view of the Merano region and the surrounding mountain scenery. There are some alpine pastures along the way that invite you to stop and relax.

Starting point of this tour is the Restaurant Alpenfriede in Gschwell in the Langtaufers valley.  From there turn left across meadows onto a forest path. Follow this until you reach a mountain barn, then turn left and follow the old military track until you reach the edge of the forest. Caution is advised there. The terrain then becomes pleasant and flat. Over wide hollows to the right of the saddle, past the Wetterkreuz and up to the Wölfelesjoch. This is where the striking south ridge begins, which is partly done on skis and partly on foot.

“Exciting path to the discovery of the amazing life of the bees”. The Bee Trail, which clearly demonstrates the significance of the bee, can be hiked and explored in the middle of nature with a magnificent view of the Rosengarten and the Dolomites. Children and adults can experience the exciting life in the forest with lots of useful information about this exciting habitat. In the apiary and all the way will accompany our bee Sabine, the mascot.

CABLE CAR VERDINS-TALL

The Verdines-Talle cable car takes you from the picturesque village of Verdines (842m above sea level) to Talle which, at 1450m above sea level, is right in the heart of the Tall-Hirzer hiking area. 80km of the best marked hiking trails await you in the middle of this magnificent mountain world, where nobody goes wanting, whether you’re looking for easy routes to one of the nearby villages, Prenn, Oberkirn and Videgg, or you want more challenging hikes to the higher pastures and mountain inns of the Talle plateau. For circular walks, panoramic hikes, summit ascents, paragliding, mountain biking – even tours in bad weather – you’ll always find the ideal conditions for making your holiday a memorable one.

Discover and experience the sheer naturalness of this mountain world, where the seasons blend together fantastically… the lush green meadows in the spring, the fields of beautiful Alpine roses in the summer and the impressive colour displays in the autumn.

There’s even more in Talle… Authentic Tyrolean cuisine and warm hospitality are what you’ll experience as the many traditional farms, mountain inns and hunting shacks welcome you. Experience nature, agriculture and hospitality in complete harmony in the Talle-Hirzer hiking paradise.

HOW TO GET THERE

Accessibility - On the Bus

The Merano-Scena-Verdines bus (no. 231) offers a comfortable and environmentally friendly way of getting to the Verdines-Talle cable car. Every 30 minutes, this connection will take you directly to Verdines, only a short walk from our valley station. Moreover, the Schenna hiking Bus brings you directly to our valley station.

The San Giorgio-Scena and Pichler-Scena guest bus (changes necessary) makes it possible to reach the Verdines cable car very easily. It’s recommended that you change buses at the school in Scena.

Accessibility - By Car

Parking is freely available at the valley station for our guests.

There are so many highlights of the Star Village of Steinegg|Collepietra to discover on this varied & family-friendly hike, even in winter - you walk past the open-air exhibition at the Pstosser Bühl, at the Mountain Cinema near the Biohotel Steineggerhof there are great views of the mountains Schlern|Sciliar and Rosengarten|Catinaccio, the small chapel ‘Zum Weißen Bild’ is on the wayside, you can admire the earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra from afar and you also pass the Rocket Tree House for children in the forest adventure zone "Öl".

The Tschigat is a striking peak in the Texel Group. The pyramid formed from gneiss offers a magnificent view of many mountain peaks. The tour to the Tschigat is not just a hike, but a real mountain tour with easy climbing passages (grade 2) in exposed terrain. Experience, a good physical condition, sure-footedness, a head for heights and stable mountain weather are prerequisites (dangerous with ice and snow).

The Meran High Mountain Road is one of the most beautiful high-Alpine circular trails in Europe. At a length of 100 kilometres, it surrounds South Tyrol’s largest nature park, the Texel Group Nature Park, at an altitude of approx. 1,400 metres. There are altitude differences at around 100 metres along the way. The Texel Group is situated between the Italian-Austrian border, the Meran basin, the Passeier Valley and the Schnals Valley.

The Meran High Mountain Road is divided into a Northern and a Southern route. The northern part of the mountain road has its peak at the Eisjöchl, which is at an altitude of 2,895 metres. In the southern realm, you can reach an altitude of 1,839 metres at the Hochganghaus Hut.

Depending on your condition and the length of the stages you choose, it will take you between 3 and 8 days to cover the entire circular route. No fear! Along the way, there are numerous Alpine huts, offering South Tyrolean delicacies and protection from the rain and storms. Please check out the opening times of the individual huts.

Lagundo is situated at the southern side – also called the sunny side. The route leads you along the southern slopes of the Texel Group. Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of an impressive cultural landscape, particularly the Vinschgau region, as well as the Burgrave’s office and the Passeier Valley. In general, the southern part is recommended for trips from May to November. Some parts of the route are walkable all year round – depending on the weather conditions.

There are many places of natural beauty along the High Mountain Road waiting to be discovered and definitely worth seeing. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the impressive Tschigat peak (2,998 metres), the Mutspitze (2,294 metres), as well as the Matatzspitze (2,179 metres). Another highlight is the Partschins waterfalls, which roars down from a height of 97 metres and is therefore one of the highest South Tyrolean waterfalls. In addition, there are the Spronser Lakes, the highest located Alpine lake area in South Tyrol with 10 lakes at an altitude of 2,117 metres to 2,589 metres.

While walking, you will keep coming across mountain farmhouses, which are several hundred years old and have marked the Alpine landscape enormously. In the old days, farmhouses were built on higher ground due to insufficient space in the valley regions. You can imagine that cultivation at such an altitude was quite difficult – and still is today.

The Northern part of the High Mountain Road has a high-Alpine characteristic. It leads through the Pfossen and Pfelder Valleys. The Eisjöchl at an altitude of 2,895 metres is the highest point and divides the valleys from each other. Due to its high-Alpine character, the Northern part can only be accessed through the summer months, from June to September.

In just a few minutes the Taser cable car takes you comfortably from the valley station in Scena to 1.450 metres in altitude to the natural and excursionist paradise of Mount Scena. The Malga Taser situated close to the station at the top, offers culinary delights and relaxation in its purest form. Enjoy some time of tranquillity far away from the frenzy of daily life and take pleasure in the magnificent mountain scenery overlooking Merano. Some very special surprises await the younger guests: a large playground area, a games room for the colder days, an alpine zoo and our panoramic high ropes course are just some of the numerous highlights reserved for children.

From Malga Taser and the top cable car station it is possible to take part in the most beautiful excursions that the world of the Meranese mountains has to offer. From pleasant walks for all the family to relaxing excursions, or challenging tours at high altitude: there’s something for all tastes. Expert mountaineers, for example, can climb Mount Ivigna (2.581m) or Mount Hirzer (2.781m) whilst the Alta Via Taser is ideal for hiking lovers or for families.

Even mountain bike fans are welcome and can have fun on Mount Scena along some fantastic routes dedicated to mountain bikes and thrilling runs. From 1.30pm bikes can also be transported via the cable car.

Enjoy unforgettable experiences in the mountains, splendid excursions, mountain bike tours and breathtaking views over Merano and the surrounding area in a holiday paradise above Scena.

The cable car operates from 9th June to 1st September on Sundays and public holidays until 7 pm.

PRICES

Outward & return journey
with GuestCard        adults 12,00 €
                                 children 6,00 €*
without GuestCard   adults 13,50 €
                                 children 6,00 €*

One-way ticket
with GuestCard        adults 8,60 €
                                 children 4,30 €*
without GuestCard  adults 9,70 €
                                children 4,30 €*

*Children reduction from 6-15 years

Bicycles are transported from 1.30 p.m - 6 p.m

Worthwhile mountain tour with unforgettable views over the holiday regions in the region Passo Resia, Tiroler Oberland and Unterengadin. Starting point: Northern end of the village of Reschen Descent: Along the ascent route Difference in altitude: Sesslad 900m, Piz Lad 1300m (1973m). Ascent time: Sesslad approx. 3 hours, Piz Lad approx. 4 hours Slope direction: south-east Ski technique: summit slope medium, otherwise easy Alpine technique: easy Note: the very steep and long summit slope must be approached carefully Ascent: At the end of the Anchor lift, turn right and ascend over gentle terrain, past the Bergstadeln. At the end of the meadow, keep slightly to the right up to the Reschner Alm 2020m. From here, follow the summer path almost horizontally to the right edge of a steep upswing. Behind this, turn left (westwards) briefly steeply into a shallow hollow. After the tree line, keep left to the weather cross at Sesslad 2375m. If the snow conditions are uncertain, stop there and enjoy the view. From here, the rest of the ascent route over the very steep southern flank is quite clear. Climb very steeply between rock ribs from left to right up to the large slope area. Keep to the right as far as possible to the summit cross at 2808m.

Along the hiking path from Rio Molino to Valdaora di Sotto were positioned different blocks of stone from all the different regions of Alto Adige. On the information boards next to the blocks you can get all the information about them. The hiking path now is a place of experience, a place of communication, a place for learn & linger.

This is recommended during early Spring when the Alpine rose is blossoming and in Autumn when the bright yellow larch trees are reflecting in the lake.

Near the group of houses just above Grasstein (866 metres), there is an Alpine path (first # 15, then # 14) running through the steep woods up to the Puntleider Alm (1,777 metres, also Seealm, snack bar). From there, path # 14 leads you in a southerly direction to Lake Puntleiden (1,847 metres). Descend on the same route.

Especially on warm days, the Marling mountain road is an ideal hiking path particularly on warm days, along the North-Eastern slope of the Marling mountain.

Aschbach, a fraction of Algund, is a small mountain village at 1,360 meters. It is located southwest of Algund and can be reached by cable car in only 7 minutes. In a circular hike you will discover the Naturnser Alm (mountain hut) and its surroundings at 2.000 m, located below the Mount Guardia Alta at the eastern foothills of the Ortles-Cevedale Group.

Lots of highlights of the star village Steinegg/Collepietra can be discovered on this varied & family-friendly hike, such as an open-air exhibition at Pstosser Bühl, the Mountain Cinema near the Biohotel Steineggerhof, the small chapel "Weisses Bild", the earth pyramids of Steinegg/Collepietra and the rocket tree house for children in the forest experience zone Öl.
You can also make a detour to the ruin of Steinegg/Collepietra. You can reach it in 20 minutes from Steinegg centre (just follow the signs with the ruin symbol).

Friendly atmosphere, Tyrolean dishes, camp bed, board games - the "Hochganghaus" invites you to take a break. For families and hikers who enjoy the beauty of the mountains.

The sledding track Tristenbach in Weißenbach/Rio bianco is an adventure for everyone. With a length of 4,5 km and assured snow, the well prepared natural track serpentines its way through snowy forests to three sunny huts:

- Innerhofer Alm-hut (tel.+39 347 1392452)

- Marxegger Alm- hut (tel. 340 5246032)

- Pircher Alm- hut (tel. 349 8704902)

Rental sledge: right at the huts

Difficulty: medium

The Spronser lakes are located at the centre of the Texel Mountain Nature Park, one of the largest high mountain lake districts in the entire Alps. They are filled with melted snow water and are a real highlight of the Texel Group Nature Park. Their clear waters reflect the surrounding landscape, which makes them a popular place for walkers and hikers. The ten little lakes, which lie at an altitude of between 2,117 mt. and 2,589 mt., are the highest mountain lakes in South Tyrol.

The lakes include the Kasersee 2,117 mt., Pfitschersee 2,126 mt., Mückensee 2,330 mt., Grünsee 2.338 mt., Langsee 2,377 mt., Schiefersee 2,501 mt., Kesselsee 2,512 mt., Schwarzsee 2,589 mt. and the two Milchseen at 2,540 mt.

The Pyramid Path in Steinegg|Collepietra is a fascinating hiking trail that takes you into the heart of nature and to an impressive natural phenomenon. Along the way, you can marvel at the unique earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra - special geological formations that have been created by erosion over thousands of years.

The circular trail is classified as moderately difficult, as it not only leads through picturesque forests and meadows, but also through a gorge. Again and again you are offered breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains Schlern|Sciliar and Rosengarten|Catinaccio.