Hiking in South Tyrol

This worthwhile forest hike provides countless panoramic views of the Alpine mountain chain.

This easy hike is recommended for all those who enjoy a pleasant walk in beautiful natural surroundings. The Verdins cable car makes the climb easier.

This pleasant roundtrip hike brings you to paces with stunning vistas of beautiful landscapes.

This hike will take you on narrow trails through a magnificent, lonely alpine forest at the foot of the Zanggen / Pala di Santa.

On top of Windspitz peak the gaze wanders over the mighty Ifinger/Mount Ivigna, whose silhouette seems tangible here.

From Mittager/Mount Cantino you get an awe-inspiring panoramic view which reach as far as the most dramatic summits in the Dolomites as well as the Ortler/Ortles and Texelgruppe/Tessa Group.

The hike requires a good physical condition.

This scenic trail with far-reaching views of the Dolomites is an easy yet spectacular hike that leads from the summit station of the Meran 2000 Cable Car to the high-elevation Mittager Hütte Mountain Hut. Even the area around the Dolomites and Mount Ortler and the Texel Mountains are visible from here.

The refuge Sesvennahütte can be reached by the village Schlinig/ Slingia.

A special adventure at Meran 2000 is the idyllic loop trail that runs from either Falzeben or Piffing to Kratzbergersee Lake. The small mountain lake, which is easily accessible to families with children, offers a magnificent view of the neighbouring Sarntal Valley. Hikers can cool tired feet in the cold water.
Please note: This is not a bathing lake.

A pleasant roundtrip hike through the forest and along meadows, surrounded by nature, leads you to the always opened huts Laab, Neuhütt and Petersberger Leger. The huts invite you to stop off and taste typical south tyrolean food.

Starting from the pilgrimage place Maria Weissenstein a pleasant trail leads across high forests and pastures, wonderful panorama included.

This tour through the heavily forested uplands of Deutschnofen/Nova Ponente offers a lot of different scenery and leads to the Wölflhof, where people can stop off.

A pleasant hike through high-altitude woods and alpine meadows with a beautiful panoramic view. Accompanied by typical mountain-meadows overgrown with special flowers and herbs, but also walking through woods, the hikers have the possibilities to stop off at one of the three huts to taste the typical south tyrolean food.

This hike leads through some fascinating, isolated Alpine terrain at unusually low altitude down in the valley. This is for those interested in seeing the renowned views of the Merano basin and willing to go on a longer excursion at high altitude. Starting at the unmanned Hahnenkamm refuge to the Pfitschkopf summit, take the Lustige Kameraden-Steig trail (5a) across the partly exposed ridge. Cross the very steep face that sometimes dips slightly downwards the exposed trail (5) northwest to the Obere Obisellalm hut and lake Obisellsee.

Starting point: Öberst-Vernuer/Vernurio

Endpoint: Öberst-Vernuer/Vernurio

Refreshment stop: Obere Obisellalm hut

Hiking to the mountain hut at 2,690 m in the mountaineering village Matsch/ Mazia.

Splendid forest tour above Morter
The hike begins in the idyllic village of Morter near Laces. On the alternating wide forest roads and narrow paths you will reach the so-called "Broatraschgl", a wonderful vantage point, where you have a view over the entire Val Venosta Valley. A highlight is the good view of the Castle Ruins Untermontani and the castle Obermontani.

This scenically enchanting hike over the broad alpine pastures of the Hirzer region is especially recommended during the alpine rose flowering season from late June to early July when the pastures are resplendent in shimmering red. 

The winter hike begins in Obereggen. From here you can either take the Ochsenweide cable car or the footpath (next to the sledging trail) up to the Epircher Laner Alm Alpine farm. Follow the meadow trail to the Mayrl Alm, Zischgalm and Ganischger Alm Alpine farms. Return via the same route.

The characteristic rural landscapes of the valley will envelop you during the entire route. You will be immersed in the tranquillity of the area: as you look around you will be able to observe some of the most characteristic "viles" of Val Badia. Viles are the typical widespread rural settlements, composed of several farmhouses.

Continuing along the path, you will reach the Corn plateau, one of the few panoramic points from where you can see the village of San Vigilio on one side, and San Martin with the Pütia mountain in the background, on the other one.

The Ütia Gardenacia hut above La Villa is an excellent starting point for a number of different walks in its vicinity, to absorb the peace and quiet that still reigns in this area.

If you're lucky, you may even see the chamoix goats and marmot squirrels which, in the company of the cows and horses, thanks to the abundant and nutritious grass in the high mountain pastures.

A short and pleasant hike from Brunico via Aufhofen/Villa S. Caterina to Amaten/Ameto and Dietenheim/Teodone.

This circular hike in Badia takes visitors into the very heart of the unique natural landscape of the Armentara meadows.
You cross snow-covered meadows in an incredible beauty. Above the tree line extend the alpine pastures, testimony to the work of man. Farmers here have shaped the landscape while still maintaining its equilibrium.

The winter hike from Obereggen to the Oberholz hut in the Eggental Valley offers an idyllic experience in the snow-covered mountain landscape. The approximately 1.5-hour route is well-maintained and suitable for hikers of all ages. The path traverses picturesque scenery with stunning views of the Dolomites and ends at the cozy Oberholz hut, where regional specialties provide a warm respite. Ideal for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing winter day in the Alps.

This easy hike through the wooded plateaum leads to two fantastic and very unique panoramic outlook-points with a beautiful view to the Adige Valley.

Medium-difficult hike with marvellous views from the peak out onto the surrounding mountains.

The “Birmehl” trail begins in the village centre of Verdings and leads through the arid meadows of the southern side of the church hill down to the hamlet of Pardell and from there up to the beautifully situated Moar zu Viersch farm. An old cobblestone path takes you back to your set-off point.

The easy hike next to alp-meadows leads to the Häusler Sam, where typical south tyrolean food can be tasted. The trail, which passses also woods, brings the hikers close to the alpine nature of the "Sam Hill". The Häusler Sam is an alpine rest-stop on a meadow surrounded by forest.

The easy hike through woods and meadows leads to the Häusler Sam hut, which is situated on a meadow surrounded by forest. The trail brings hikers close to the alpine nature of the "Sam Hill". A stop at the Häusler Sam hut is worthwhile to taste one of the many typical dishes of South Tyrolean cuisine, to rest on the lawn or to admire the many animals such as llamas, donkeys, cows or ponies.

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.

Impressive hike over the alpine pastures of the Hirzer region. This delightful hike including a cable car ride captivates with its splendid views and idyllic spots that encourage walkers to stop and linger for a while.