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.
The hiking trail at the cultural border between South Tyrol and the Province of Trento runs over mountain pastures, meadows and trough forests. The 14 adventure points along the way offer insight into the natural richness and originality of this landscape.
Short and attractive course suitable for baby carriages just above the tree line, with stunning panoramic views.
From the Pizzini hut to Sant’Antonio:
Difference in height: 898 hm
Descent: 2.304 hm
Length: 20,5 km
Duration: ca. 8,5h
Diverse, shady forest path into Kirchbachtal Valley by the remnants of old mills (Stegmühle mill, Aichermühle mill, millstones at Linserhof farm) from distant times.
On June 7, 1915, Monte Piana was taken by Austrian soldiers and fortified despite Italian resistance. A little later, the Italians managed to take its southern side. Since the border between Italy and the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria-Hungary ran right through Monte Piana, both sides wanted to hold onto this strategically important mountain. A bloody trench warfare lasting two years followed, which was ultimately not to bring about any decisive change.
Idyllic walk in the middle of the Kortsch chestnuts on the monte Sole mountain.
From the Zufall hut to the Pizzini hut:
Difference in height: 1.008 hm
Descent: 585 hm
Length: 11,5 km
Duration: ca. 6,5h
The Ultner Talweg leads from S. Pancrazio/St. Pankraz on the sunny side to S. Valburga/St. Walburg and back on the opposite side.
From Sant’Antonio to Lake Cancano:
Difference in height: 1.400 hm
Descent: 792 hm
Length: 16 km
Duration: ca. 8 h
The short, scenic hike is from St. Andrä/St. Andrea up the hill to the St. Johann in Karnol Church, to St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo and back to St. Andrä.
Family-friendly hike in the Novella Canyon between the villages of St. Felice and Tret in Val di Non on the border between South Tyrol and Trentino.
Between high walls of Dolomites the impressive waterfall of San Felice delights visitors. Beginning from the center of the village, by following the signs “Wasserfallweg” the tour leads across meadows, along farmer houses, walking down 170 steps in a pine forest to a panoramic pulpit on the bottom of the waterfall “Bus dal Pis”. Crossing the river and following the path on the opposite site of the canyon the tour brings back to San Felice. For those who cannot walk down the rough stairs in the forest there is a panoramic platform above the Waterfall directly accessible from the forest road.
The so called Knottnkino on the rock Rotsteinkogel is a special view point. Enjoy a wonderful panorama on the Rotsteinkogel. From here you have a view on the mountains Texel, Penegal and you can see even the Weißhorn. The Etsch-Valley spreads under the rock. There are 30 armchairs made of steel and chestnut wood. If you sit down, you can enjoy nature as a whole, as you where sitting in a cinema.
The walk begins in the WoodWonderWorld, a playground in the forest and an adventure world and leads along a gravel path to the source of the Drau, about halfway between Dobbiaco and San Candido. Due to its quiet location, the relatively short walking time and the low degree of difficulty, the walk is particularly recommended for families.
The WaldWunderWelt is a play, adventure and information facility on the subject of the forest.
Further information on the Toblacher water treasures: http://www.drei-zinnen.info/de/toblach/toblach/toblach-erleben/toblacher-see-duerrensee-toblacher-wasserschaetze.html
Suitable for pushchairs
The WoodWonderWorld is a playground, adventure- and information device on forest.
Further information to the water treasures of Dobbiaco: http://www.drei-zinnen.info/en/dobbiaco/dobbiaco/experiencing-dobbiaco/lago-di-dobbiaco-lago-di-landro-and-dobbiaco-water-treasures.html?_ga=1.243384837.1489106145.1483110301
suitable for baby stroller
A flat-surfaced, shaded, idyllic path along the lakeshore of the Zoggler reservoir with 6 stations with sculptures on the subject of Kneipp, a central water basin, loungers, tables, benches, a fountain, a mill by the stream...
From San Martino in Monte to Stava/Staben:
Difference in height: 290 hm
Descent: 1.400 hm
Length: 13 km
Duration: 4 - 4,5 h
From hamlet of Garn above Feldthurns/Velturno hike to the summit of the Königsanger in the Sarntaler Alps.
Passing Albrecht Dürer’s memorial stone in Klausen/Chiusa, this circuit trail crosses Albions, Gufidaun/Gudon and back again. The best time for this hike is in spring and in autumn during the Törggelen festivities.
The two small villages of Tisens and Tagusens can be reached from Kastelruth in a nice walk. Arrived in Tisens the path leads over green meadows to Tagusens. From there you have a nice view on the northeast hillside of the Val Gardena/Grödnertal with the villages Lajen and St. Peter. On the path you will walk by various quaint little farms and the picturesque churches in Tisens and Tagusens. Here you will find the school museum with the shoemaker museum and a wonderful painted parlour from the 19th century. The museum is open to the public free of charge.
Museum opening hours.
This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.
This family hike leads around the beautifully situated Toblacher See. A nature adventure trail with 11 stations around the lake provides valuable information about the flora, fauna and geomorphology of the area and, above all, explains the special features of Lake Dobbiaco. The viewing platform on the west bank offers a place to rest and a view of the flora and fauna and the silting zone. In addition, the special and very varied panorama of the circular route should be mentioned.
Suitable for pushchairs
Further information on the Toblacher water treasures:
https://www.drei-zinnen.info/de/toblach/toblach/toblach-erleben/toblacher-see-duerrensee-toblacher-wasserschaetze.html
The old Lasa Stinkabrunn Sulphur Spring was officially opened on 4th September 2011, after extensive renovations. The water is bacterially clean and rich in mineral content and is therefore well-suited to those with digestive, liver and skin-related ailments.
From Lake Cancano to the the Stelvio Pass:
Difference in height: 1.776 hm
Descent: 918 hm
Length: 22 km
Duration: ca. 8h
The Monte Sole Panorama trail n° 91 (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg) connects Rabland/Rablà with the neighboring village of Naturns/Naturno, and offers hikers breathtaking views of the valley and the surrounding mountains and villages.
Off we go to the special forest animals on the Ritten...
From the Oberbozen train station we follow the small signs with the Pyramix. This awaits us at the start of the children's trail at the edge of the forest above Oberbozen and will tell us a lot about the wild animals. We can already see the first colored spots shining through the trees. I wonder what that could be? ...It's Fiona, the clever fox. She has found a great place for her den here in the forest.
The path leads us on to Ivo, a prickly companion who is mainly found foraging at night. Well, which animal is that?
Again and again we pass various forest and meadow dwellers. Whether it's Walter the hard-working great spotted woodpecker, who hammers a cave into the tree for his chicks with his pointed beak, or Sissi, the busy squirrel, who gathers her supplies for the winter in summer.
At each of these stations, children will find great play opportunities that teach them about the characteristics of the animals in a playful way and, of course, there is also a description of the wild animal with its special characteristics.
Breathing in healthy forest air and fun for young and old are guaranteed.
Hiking across the broad mountain meadows with magnificent panoramas.
From the village square in Laas the promenade no. 16 westwards through the village, past the "Johannes Steinhäuser" school for stonecarving to the sports zone and the hill with the church - here offers a 360° panorama: Monte Sole mountain, Sesvenna group, Stelvio National Park, Lasa Valley with the Croda Jenne.
A challenging path, partially paved, partially steep, runs in the footsteps of historic bathhouses. Located 200 m above the Lotterbad oasis is a water intake with mineral-rich spring water.
The first leisure promenade in Lana was developed into an extended trail in 1888/89 by the then Teiss landlord, Alois Stauder. From the center of the village of Lana in just a few minutes you will find yourself suddenly surrounded by the "wild" nature of the enchanting Gaulschlucht gorge; splashing water, peace & quiet, steep rock faces and rope bridges.
Past apple orchards and through wonderfully refreshing forests, this hike is a cool and shady hiking alternative to the dry and hot Sonnenberg side. (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg hiking trail). The highlight of this hike is the romantic Dornsberg Castle near Naturns/Naturno.
A very exciting and romantic gorge trail along the Falschauer river, with information boards about timber rafting (timber transportation across the river).
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