Experience South Tyrol - it's unforgettable!

From Maria Trens sul sentiero 2A to the Valgenäun hamlet, passing by the St. Valentines Church and further on trail 2A to the Niederflans hamlets. Turn right here in trail 3 and straight to the bunker with a beautiful panoramic view on the valley. Descent to the Mauls village on trail 3. Return to Maria Trens with the public bus (310). Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Jägerheim, Restaurant Romantik Hotel Stafler, Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

With its mountain forests, waterfalls and unspoilt alpine pastures, the lesser-known Flaggertal Valley is a hidden gem in South Tyrol.

A mountain tour that starts in La Villa and crosses the entire eastern end of the Nature Park Puez-Odle. The Puez plateau, likened by many to a lunar landscape, is also famed for the beauty and variety of its mountain flora.

Exciting hike from Lana to Tesimo/Tisens

Beautiful, not difficult mountain-hiking tour with gentle gradients. Starting point: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car/Mendel pass. Endpoint: peak Roen (2116 meters). Walking time: about 3.5 hours. Difference in altitude: about 750 meters.

From Maria Trens at Freienfeld / Campo di Trens follow trail 5 upwards to the farms in Partinges, further on trail 5 passing by the Plitschalm hut and the Trenser-Joch mountain hut (1995, both not serviced) and over the Jagerjöchl joke to the green crest to the Höllenkragen summit (2392m). It's possible to drive by car to Partinges (the walking time is less 1,5 h in this case). Lunch possibilities: Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

Follow the street in Mauls upwards passing by the small sports field and further on over the bridge and for just 1 km on the street, than take the trail 10 on the left side up to the Ritzail farms, passing the street sometimes. By Ritzail further on for about an hour to the Valler Jöchl (1933m) and on trail 9 to the mountain station Jochtal (2007m). Lunch possibility: Kaspererhof, Bergrestaurant Jochtal.

The Laugenspitze is with 2.434 meters the highest mountain of the Nonsberg group in South Tyrol. Its striking double peak consists of the big Laugen and the small Laugen. The peak is accessible by several marked hiking trails. The easiest of these paths leads over the gentle south ridge.

This variety-packed loop route takes you through the picturesque village centre of Völs am Schlern with a few challenging stretches and outstanding views over to the distance and down into the valley. The route loops around the church of St. Peter on a terrain which alternates between gravel, asphalt and wood and meadow trails.

The Foiana Panoramic Trail (partly also a narrow mountain path) offers a breathtaking view of the Merano basin. The route begins behind the old Nagelehof farm at the crossroads. Turning left, follow trail no. 4 past the Gruberhof and Tratterhof. At the first left-hand bend the panoramic trail forks right. The path then runs level through the trees to the first viewing point, known as Kitzerknott, and after a somewhat steep descent to the second point, Schöne Aussicht. The hike continues to trail no. 9 which leads steeply downhill. At the Steinweiherhof, turn right, and once past the sports ground you will return to your starting point.

The Völs am Schlern loop trail is a sunny, pleasant stroll with magnificent views over the Ritten plateau and Prösels Castle.  

Demanding hike from Laives/Leifers via the Via Crucis with its 14 stations to the pilgrimage site of Madonna di Pietralba in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen.

This trail leads around the village of Völs am Schlern and ends at the Peterbühl, a hill at the edge of the village, where you will also find a church of the same name. The Peterbühl is the oldest settlement in the area, and, as recent Bronze-Age findings have proven, has been inhabited since thousands of years before the birth of Christ.

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

The Ütia Gardenacia hut lies at the eastern end of the Nature Park Puez-Odle over the village of La Villa, in the middle of green meadows dotted with larches. It offers a spectacular view over the villages of Alta Badia and its mountains, such as the Sas dla Crusc, Lavarela and Conturines, while in the distance the Tofane, the Pelmo, the Civetta and the Marmolada can be discerned.

From hamlet of Garn above Feldthurns/Velturno hike to the summit of the Königsanger in the Sarntaler Alps.

This demanding mountain hike begins in the center of Niederolang. After passing the church, follow the road called “Feldweg.” At a nearby farm, the road turns into trail no. 2, which climbs steadily uphill with several switchbacks. Continue past the reservoir on the left, eventually reaching the Spitzhorn, a scenic peak with wonderful views. From there, follow the Corones circular trail all the way to the summit of Kronplatz. At the top, several mountain restaurants offer the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a meal with a view.

The return follows the same route back to Niederolang. Due to the length and elevation gain, this hike is considered challenging, but the stunning scenery and summit experience make it well worth the effort.

After parking on the forestal road after Niederflans following the trail upwards in direction Simile Mahd mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut take the trail 2 on the right and follow the Pfunderer Höhenweg over the forest limit, through the valley and on the Sengesjöchl (2618m). Continue on trail 2 along the stoney hillside to the Karjöchl joke (2919m) above the Wilder See lake. You will arrive to the Wilde Kreuzspitze summit (3133m) along the crest. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm.

The hiking tour starts after the Flanes di Sotto hamlet and follows the Senges creek upwards. The path separates from the creek by the timberline and goes along the green alpine meadows up to the Simile Mahd Alm hut (2011m), in the midst of Pfunderer mountains. Lunch possibilities: Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut.

There are various stations where visitors can learn lots about chestnuts. The Chestnut Experience Trail (Kastanienerlebnisweg) is especially recommended for families and those who like a gentle walk. Along the trail one can learn a lot about the tree's wood, its fruit and the various types of chestnut.

Parking is available next to the church in Foiana/Völlan or at the football ground. Follow the Propst-Wieser-Weg trail. After the sporting grounds a Keschtnigl, a spiky chestnut the size of a person, advertises the Chestnut Experience Trail.

Follow the signs past the Weinreichhof farm to the start of the Chestnut Experience Trail. The trail is designed to be easy and interesting for young and old. Ten stations, some of them interactive, await visitors on a hike through the chestnut trees where it is all about the precious fruit.

Adventure hike Naturnser and Partschinser Sonnenberg over the old mountain farms to the most impressive waterfall in South Tyrol in Partschins/Parcines.

Very worthwhile hike to the Monte Luco/Großer Laugen (2433m). Level of difficulty: moderate - fitness and sure-footedness necessary

This scenic summit hike begins at the parking lot of the Ruis cable car at Furkel Pass. Follow trail no. 1 from there. After two wide bends, turn left into the forest. The shaded path climbs steadily and leads all the way to the summit of Kronplatz.

At the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views and several dining options – perfect for a well-deserved break with a view.