The sun is out, you’re fully packed – now where do you want to go? The peaks, pinnacles and towers of the Dolomites gleam invitingly in the morning light. Are they even more beautiful from the summit? The valleys are criss-crossed with trails through vineyards and apple orchards, past imposing castles, around enchanting lakes and along the Waalweg canal trails. South Tyrol has more than 16,000 km of signposted hiking trails that run through the ever-changing natural landscape, including themed trails, multi-day tours and high-Alpine trails.
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.
Rewarding summit tour at Val Venosta’s Sun Mountain. Take the San Martino in Monte cable car to reach lofty heights. This excursion to Cima Vermoi starts at the mountain station.
Cozy family hike from Laion through forests and meadows over Albions to Freins and back to Laion
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.
Family-friendly hike, suitable for buggies. In the village of St. Valentin/San Valentino, immediately after the “Camping zum See”, the path turns left before a wooden bridge. Continue straight on through the biotope and along the side of the lake towards the village of Fischerhäuser. Along the path there are numerous opportunities to rest. The path splits after the bridge, surrounded by reeds and sounds from the fauna. The upper asphalt path is for cyclists; the path below for walkers. The path undulates gently through an idyllic forest. On this side of the lake there are some cosy places to stay.
Note: Start the lake tour from a variety of points in either direction.
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.
Deny the same stage like the runners of the oldest still taking place mountain run to San Martino in Monte which yearly in October takes place.
From the valley to the mountain huts on foot. You will be rewarded by three mountain huts that spoil you with typical delicacies!
Starting Point: Top station of the San Vigilio Cable Car (1,486 m)
Walking Time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Distance: 8,737 m
Altitude Gain: 369 m
Route: 34 – 9 – 7 – 34
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.
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.
Circular hike in the rustic Matscher valley with the possibility to stop at the Matscheralm.
The trail starts at the parking lot under the Almhotel Glieshof and goes about 20 m out of the valley, then a forest road turns off to the right. After about half an hour of walking, you can already see the Matscheralm (2,045m) on the left. The last few hundred meters are a bit steep, but once you have reached the Matscheralm, you can enjoy the unique mountain panorama in the Matschertal valley and perhaps spot some game. The way back starts behind the alp, follow the signs, via the Vinschger Höhenweg to the "Eisawiesen". Continue to the Thaneihöfe farms and back down the valley to the starting point.
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
Start the trail at the church in Natz, then follow trail no. 4 to Raas and further to the Neustift Abbey.
On the way back follow the trail along the river Eisack for about 45 minutes to Brixen (trail no. 16 or 16a through the vineyards). Return back by public bus to Natz.
Walk from the center in the direction of Schabs and Viums. At the Viummer Kreuz cross chapel, turn left and follow the Stegerbühelrunde sign northwards and clockwise. Walking around the hill will take you along on mossy forest trails that offer great views of Rodenegg Castle and the Rienzschlucht gorge.
A little above the main village of St. Michael | Eppan, the little Gleif Church, which perches atop Kalvarienberg, immediately catches the eye. The view is surprisingly expansive and the church stands on one of the most beautiful glacially polished rocks in the Bozen area.
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.
Easy to moderately difficult hike along pleasant hiking trails, through brushwood and past vineyards to the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian.
One of the most beautiful high mountain tours in the heart of the Stelvio National Park.
Starting Point: Top station of San Vigilio Cable Car (1,486 m)
Walking Time: 2 hours
Distance: 5,815 m
Altitude Gain: 458 m
Route: 1 – 34A – 34B – 2 – 9 – 4
The Ratschill tour begins right at the San Martino mountain station and heads through the meadows of the Annenberg plain towards the picturesque Oberratschill farm, before continuing up the Lottersteig towards Coldrano.
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.
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..
Long, very worthwhile and panoramic circular hike in alpine terrain during which you round the Zwölferkreuz peak. And the variant directly takes you to the peak!
Beautiful hike in Matschertal valley to the idyllic mountain lake at the foot of the Saldurkamm ridge.
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