Hiking in South Tyrol

The excursion is located very beautiful and you walk between green meadows and woods. It extends on a big part on the back of the altiplano "Tschöggelberg", from Avelengo to Lavenna, the highest point of the Salto.

The romanesque church St.Jakob on the Langfenn is positioned on the most visible and on the highest point of the Salto (1525m). The church stands on prehistoric ground and could tell us probabely many interesting and exciting historical things. On the altar we can see Saint Jakob, the protector of all hikers, and on his side the two Patrons of the pest, Rochus and Sebastian..

This alpine mountain hike in Eppan is an absolute must for vertigo- free hikers. A varied ascent through a narrow channel with a 25 metre-long (82 ft), newly installed ladder and a unique view from the summit cross.

From Barbian/Barbiano we go to Saubach/St. Ingenuino. At the Saubacherhof you can make a break and eat and drink something. We go to the Pennhof and there begins an old trail that follows us to Kollmann/Colma (way nr. 8). On the return we take the trail nr. 5 until "Heilig Kreuz". there we cross the street and on the trail nr. 5 we arrive Barbian/Barbiano.

At the traditional Albergo Kreuzweg relaxing and enjoyable hours are waiting for you. The arromatic mixture of spicy South Tyrolean food and of light mediterranean dishes is framed by cordial hospitality. From the traditional "Jausenbrettl" with Speck, over plates with Kanederli or asparagus dishes, to cakes made of buckwheat - the restaurant shows South Tyrol from a traditional side. Only fresh and regional products are used. The menu depends on the seasons.

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

Mölten is embedded in mountain meadows and oriented towards the sun and the mountain Tschögglberg. It is centrally located and only a short drive away from Merano and Bolzano.

Mölten is also called the quiet centre of the Tschögglberg. The mountain village is situated at an altitude of 1,140 m in the middle of one of the most beautiful regions in South Tyrol with its wide plateaus. The extraordinary landscape invites the visitor to a relaxing holiday.

The hike from Mölten to the Gschnofer Stall offers a varied experience for young and old. The vegetation changes along the trail.

The Gschnoferstall is very quiet and well situated. You can enjoy the sun on the forecourt of the hut and for children there is a small playground and some animals to discover. At the hut you are already awaited with delicious and typical South Tyrolean dishes, which invite you to taste.

From Barbian/Barbiano we drive by car on the street to the alps of Barbian/Barbiano. At the end of the street is the parking place "Huber Kreuz", where we leave our car. First we take the trail nr. 4 and then the trail nr. 15 to the mountain pine distillery (in german "Latschenbrennerei"). We follow the way nr. 3 and then 4 (there is also the "Platzeralm", a place where we can eat or drink something) to the "Obere Horn" ( possibility to eat and drink). At the return we go on the mark nr. 1 to the "Felturnerhütte" and "Unterhornhaus". From that point we can go on the trail nr. 3A and then 3 B to our initial point, the "Huber Kreuz".

This trail wanders through a well established path network through the meadows and forests above Prato. This hike offers an impressive view of the village of Prato as well as the of the whole upper and lower Venosta valley.

This sophisticated mountain tour brings us to the prehistoric cultural place "Omini di Pietra". Noone knows exactly for which reason these piles of stones have been built on this elevation and wherefore. In spring, the crocus blossoms on the meadows in this area are overwhelming, and in autumn the larch trees on the Salten show their most colorful side. Worth mentioning is as well the sanstone quarry of Meltina, which you will pass.

During this tour you will pass the following alpine huts, where you can stop and have a rest: Sattlerhütte, Möltner Kaser, Jenesinger-Jöchl-Alm and Lanzenschuster

After ariving at the parking place Schermoos you have two optiones: or you walk for 40 minutes to Meltina, your starting point, or you take the bus.

Starting from the church in Schabs, you head to the Viummer Kreuz cross on the road to Viums. There the trail branches off to the right, where the trail no. 2 leads to the Flötscher Weiher pond. Cross the main road and hike along trail no. 2 over the Mesnerbühel hill in direction Raas. At Moser, follow the trail no. 4 along the road through the orchards until you reach Natz and then continue towards Viums. Shortly after the village of Natz, on the right, a turn (signed as Dörferrunde) leads to Fruhn and the Waldertor gate (vantage point to Rodenegg Castle). After a slight descent through the forest on trail no. 3, you are back in the village of Schabs.

Interesting tour with a wonderful view. At Saugwies, you can enjoy incredible views of Val Venosta's mountain world. 

Mölten, a village above Bozen, is embedded in the mountain meadows of one of the most beautiful plateaus in South Tyrol. It's the quiet center of this plateau called Tschögglberg at an altitude of 1,140 m. This place is definitely one of the most beautiful regions of South Tyrol with its wide high-level surfaces and invites the visitor to a relaxing hike.

The hike through meadows and forests from Mölten to Hafling is wonderful. The panorama is a pleasure for every hiker.

This leisurely walk through the Laranz forest is pure idyllic perfection for hikers: fresh, woody air, a Dolomite panorama and a view fit for a king from the Königswarte (“King’s view“), far and wide over the Eisack Valley and the Ritten plateau. 

Varied hike along the "Mühlenweg" to Grissiano/Grissian

The Speikboden is more than just a favorite ski area. It is also an ideal hiking area. The mountain got its name from a little flower that grows in the high mountains – Alpine valerian, or “Speik” in German – and that is in fact because this lovely flower is often found in the hiking area.

With the cable cars you can reach the "Speikboden Alm" at 2000 metres of altitude or the Sonnklar mountain at 2400 metres above sea level. Both are starting points for fantastic walks and hikes along well maintained trails. Particularly popular are the sunrise walks - to spot the first sunrays while the valley still lies in darkness is a memorable experience.

Starting from the Salten parking lot at the sports fields/Valas Street, the hike follows trail no. 1/E5 past Edelweiss and Salto to the Wirtshof. From here, take trails 6 and 12B to the Gschnoferstall, continue on trail 12 past the ancient larch tree and take trail 7 back to the Edelweiss.
Walking time: 2:40 hrs.
Length: 9 km
Drop/rise: 275 m

Cozy family hike from Laion through forests and meadows over Albions to Freins and back to Laion

Belpiano/Schöneben – Rojen – Resia/Reschen A two-and-a-half-hour, easy winter hike around the Passo di Resia/Reschenpass Belpiano/Schöneben – Rojen – Resia/Reschen Starting point: Belpiano/Schöneben

The malga Sattlerhütte is a very beautifully situated, rustic pasture below the Möltner Kaser. They offer good and tipical tirolean food, a playground for children and a sun terrace.

The hike can be done at any time of the year: in winter as a snowshoe tour, in autumn - when the larches turn yellow-gold, in the summer because of the lush green meadow and especially in spring, when the alpine meadows turn into a flowering sea of crocuses and other spring flowers.

Hiking tour from the center of St. Michael | Eppan to the Montiggl lakes.

TIP: Go for a swim in one of the lakes and return to the starting point with the lake & hiking bus which runs from mid-June to early September.

This circuit walk leads from the vil lage of Fiumes through the Naz-Sciaves high plateau. The small and romantic St. Magdalena Kirche church on the mound in Fiumes is one of the most beautiful  places of worship in the region.

This walk trough interesting Landscapes at the entrance to the Pustertal valley leads trough the upper boundary of orchards and vineyards. There are cultivation trials of apple trees and grape varieties on the sunny slopes of the sunny slopes of Mühlbach. A gem worth seeing is the Stöcklvater chapel, a place of pilgrimage in Mühlbach, as well as the renowned Urlaubstöckl.

Climbing the Ochsentod Steig Trail to the Vigiljoch: demanding excursion with start in the center of Marling.

Not difficult path with some grades. Due to the countless spring flowers this hiking tour is especially recommended in the period end of February - beginning of March. Start- and final point: historical centre of Caldaro/Kaltern. Duration of walking: about 3.5 hours. Different of altitude: about 170 meters.

Easy but eventful hike with beatuiful views above Tesimo/Tisens.

Starting at the church in Natz follow the road „Schlossergasse“ through the village in direction nord, of „Viums“. After about 150 m turn right and follow the sign „Dörferrunde“ through settlements. This will lead you (mostly on an even paths) through fields and woods to the observation point „Waldertor“, where you can enjoy the amazing view oft he castel „Rodenegg“ on the oppsite side. Then continue walking towards west in direction of „Viums“, past the romantic chapel „St. Magdalena. At the village border follow trail no. 1 towards south through fields to the Somersürs biotope. Soon afterwards you will reach the main street Natz-Viums, leading to your starting point in Natz.

Circular hike to the idyllic hamlets of Grissiano/Grissian and Sirmiano di Sopra/Obersirmian with its Romanesque churches and beautiful viewpoints

From the end of the village near the St. Anna chapel right up to the forest, there turn left to "Salg", continue on the forest road to the hamlet of Klopair with descent to Resia or descent to Arlund and back across the sea to Graun.