Hiking in South Tyrol

Difficult yet rewarding hike for experienced hikers with a head for heights along the Vellauer Felsenweg trail with fabulous views of the Etsch valley.

The path is peppered with various adventure stations using natural products. Ideal entertainment for childeren and parents alike. The unique backdrop sets the tone for the whole walk and guarantees a fun time surrounded by nature for all the family.

You find more information about the adventurehike Pana Raida on the following link:

https://www.valgardena.it/en/families/playgrounds/panaraida/

New: Long tree slide.

Extensive hike from the valley station to the top station of the Colle/Kohlern cable car. 
Change of path along the hike: 1, 7, E5, 1

Starting from a breathtaking landscape at the foot of the Sassolungo group, this relaxed winter trail leads through snow-covered forests to Monte Pana.

Circular walk, no fear of heights required

This circular walk allows you to look behind the largest waterfall in South Tyrol, leads to emerald green pools and small waterfalls. Breathtaking viewpoints and the sound of cascades invite you to linger and relax. If you want to get very close to the Partschins waterfall before you start your walk, you can make a short detour (5 minutes walk) to the viewing platform.

The Aschbach/Rio Lagundo cable car quickly ascends to 1,362 m, bringing visitors up to the attractive village of Aschbach/Rio Lagundo, one of the best hikes for exploring the Nörderberg mountain!

We take the path of the chestnuts (Keschtnweg) from the centre of Villanders to the medieval city of Klausen. After a short visit we leave the city to the western direction and follow the district of Frag. Then we take the way nr. 4, which leads through the best vineyard locations of Villanders, to return to the centre of Villanders.

Wonderful tour for sure-footed hikers and Those who are free from giddiness . The Vellau Rock Trail leads along steep, rocky slopes and scores with a breathtaking view of the Merano valley basin.

Tour Starting Point
Rabland/Rablà Saring bridge
Tour End
Rabland/Rablà Saring bridge

The starting point of this moderately difficult hike is the parking lot at the Saring Bridge in Rabland (Partschins) or the Rabland train station. Passing by the Aschbach cable car and the Laterne restaurant/pizzeria, follow trail No. 28, which leads through picturesque forests and numerous viewpoints.
One of the first highlights of the tour is the Biohof Niedereben. This organic farm is known for its farm sales, where visitors can buy fresh, organic products directly from the producer. This offers an excellent opportunity to discover regional specialties and support local agriculture.
Continuing on trail 28, you reach the well-known viewpoint and rest area "Roppnkoufl". From there, the path continues uphill until you finally reach the quaint and scenic mountain hamlet of Aschbach. Aschbach offers not only breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape but is also a testament to the traditional South Tyrolean construction and way of life. The peaceful atmosphere, the typical farms and mountain meadows, as well as the Church of Heiligen Herz Jesu and the famous Church of Maria Schnee, make this place a special experience of this hike.

The return to the starting point is comfortably made with the Aschbach cable car. This ride offers a unique perspective on the Vinschgau and the Merano basin from above and rounds off the hiking experience.

Overall, this tour offers an excellent mix of natural beauty, local culture, and sustainable tourism. It is perfectly suited for hikers who want to experience authentic South Tyrol.

From Garner Wetterkreuz follow the trail number 10 direction Kühberg. Through forests and mountain meadows it goes uphill to the tree line and the "Stoaneren Mandl". From there on path no. 10A up to Königanger. From Königanger can you  reach by trail number 7 the Radlsee. The return route is by route no. 10 and no. 14 to Bruggerschupfe  until Kühhof. From Kühhof you take the path  17.

Circular hike from La Costa/Seit to Colle/Kohlern and Schneiderwiesen.
Change of paths along the hike: 3, 1, 3A

During this winter excursion you may well just see modern farmsteads, but handy information boards showing pictures from the time reveal what the buildings really looked like in the past.

Circular hike to the Wölfl farm and the Enzbirch viewpoint.
Change of path along the hike: 11, 10

Nice hike from Vadena/Pfatten, through the woods, to the Lakes of Monticolo and further to Firmiano/Sigmundskron.
Change of path along the hike: 5A, 1, 1B

Surrounded by the highest mountains of South Tyrol and located directly next to the cable car Solda you will find the rif. Città di Milano/Schaubachhütte. With its cordial ambience and the wonderful cuisine, you can let yourself be pampered when you reach the top. Experience the mountains of Solda in its breathtaking totality.

Walk across the Franzenberg mountain passing the chapel of St. Peter and across the Breitenberg mountain along the high-altitude trail of Laives/Leifers.
Change of paths along the hike: 1, 12B, 12, 11

The historic Nörderberg (Monte Tramontana) - magnificent views included!

Varied hike over the Montelargo/Breitenberg to Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen. 
Change of path along the hike: 11, 1, 5

 

 

This high waterfall of almost 100 metres is the main landmark of Partschins/Parcines, a highlight for any visitor. It is a popular motif for photo-shoots, but also for cooling down hikers with its pleasantly soothing mist, as well as having a welcome therapeutic effect for the respiratory tract and lungs.

The alpenglow is a typical phenomenon of the Dolomites, in which the Dolomite peaks turn red, orange or pink during sunset.
This phenomenon is more likely to happen on clear autumn days.

Moderately difficult hike across the mountain pastures Latzfonser-Villanderer Alm.

Beautiful hiking tour from the mountain station of the Texel cable to the Alpine Trail Waterfall. Breathtaking panoramic views, dreamlike nature and crystal-clear water are just some of the highlights of this hike.   

The Merano High Mountain Trail n° 24 runs for almost 100 km around the Texel Group Nature Park, from farm to farm, from village to village, from valley to valley. On this stage you can get to know a short section of the Merano High Mountain Trail West! This very popular stage of the Merano High-Altitude Trail is spectacular and full of views. Legendary on the Merano High Mountain Trail is the 1000-step gorge (1000-Stufen Schlucht) with suspension bridge! The famous 1000-Stufen Schlucht: there are "only" 987 steps, but they are quite a challenge...your knees may shake a little afterwards)

If you are looking for solitude and want to enjoy nature and its sea of flowers to the full, the western circuit of the Gsell mountain is highly recommended. It can be walked either directly from the centre of Sexten or from the Innerfeldtal valley.

 

Thanks to its exposed and central position, the Pic mountain is a unique panoramic mountain that can be scaled without much effort. Also, the Sëurasas mountain is considered a real jewel among insider.

Varied hiking trail from the "St.Heinrich" church at La Costa/Seit to the Flavon Castle.

Wonderful four-hour difficult mountain hike to the lonely mountain farms of the Vertigner and Tablander hamlets.

Tabland and Vertigen are two small hamlets on the steep slopes of the Partschinser Sonnenberg. 
Here you can find the oldest and partly historical mountain farms (reclamation in the High Middle Ages) of the Partschins municipality. Approximately one thousand metres in altitude separate the farms from the village. 

The mountain hamlet Tabland (1,243 m) consists of the oldest Partschins mountain farms: Egger, Brunner, Oberlechen (1,350 m), Raweiner, Prünster (1,196 m). From the Prünster, which runs a restaurant in addition to the farmhouse, you have a wonderful view of the remaining farms Steiner (1,442 m), Fletscher (1,290 m), Rammwald and Dursterhof (1,057 m).

The Sasso Piatto il situated between Val Gardena and the Altopiano dello Sciliar in proximity of the Sassolungo.

Hike along the Monte di Mezzo, through the Spring Valley, around the Lakes of Monticolo and to the ruins of Castelchiaro.
Change of path along the hike: 13, 20, 16, 19, 13

From the parking Kasergg follow the trail No. 15,  after Jochalm take the right way and keep the marker 15B to the "Stange". Here you turn left and follow the marking 15A and then the trail No. 1 to Latzfonser Kreuz.