Hiking in South Tyrol

Itinerary from Schmiederalm to Schönrastalm, Neuhütt further to Kösertal and Schmiederalm.

The tour to the Stegeralm hut (open also in winter) is a highlight for every snowshoe hiking fan. Enjoy the stunning view of the mountains of the Ahrntal valley!

Walking time to the hut approx. 2 h

> Stegeralm hut

From Passo delle Erbe, this hike runs along the forest road at the foot of Sasso Putia and back to the starting point. There are plenty of signs for orientation. Pedestrians: please keep off the cross-country skiing slope!

The snowshoe hike from the Angerer Alm to the Lanzwiesen Alm along trail No. 6 is a true winter adventure. The path leads you through snowy forests and gentle hills, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the winter landscape. Starting at the Angerer Alm, you follow the well-marked trail that takes you to the picturesque Lanzwiesen Alm in about 1.5 hours. Once there, you can take a well-deserved break and admire the pristine nature of the Dolomites. The hike is perfect for snowshoe hikers of all levels and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Magnificent hiking tour with breathtaking views to the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar.

This trail leads past the St. Valentin church, nestled in the middle of blossoming meadows above Seis, and boasts incredible views of the Schlern mountain. Hikers can walk all the way across the sunny Schererplatzl to Kastelruth.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

Directed to the mountain church of S. Vigilius, the faith trail consists of six stations where we can meditate on the values and issues of life. The faith trail is the bearer of a universal message and is an invitation to discover and strenghten our faith. We travel the paths of our lives searching and believing. May this trail sustain us in this journey of discovery and of belief. P. Peter Unterhofer.

The hiking trail to the rifugio Coston/Hintergrathütte is a beautiful circular trail of about 12 km in length, with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain world. The rif. Coston has three floors and is the starting point for the ascent of the Ortler. Next to the mountain hut there is also the so-called Hintergratsee at 2652 m altitude.

Lake Antholz (1,650 m) > Almensteig (cabin trail) > Steinzger cabin (1,894 m) > trail no. 7 B > Obere Steinzger Alm (2,076 m; not managed) > trail no. 7a > at the highest point (2,260 m) amazing view of both lakes and the surrounding mountain scenery > Staller Saddle / Obersee (2,050 m) > trail no. 11 back to Lake Antholz.

A relaxing and easy hike to the alpine hut Gampenalm with a breathtaking view of the Geisler Mountains.

The Merano High Mountain Trail, considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the entire Alpine region, is an approx. 100-km circular hike. It can be circumnavigated in both directions in five to eight daily stages.

The Merano High Mountain Trail is divided into a northern and a southern part. Extending along route 24 at a relatively constant altitude, the trail surrounds the Texelgruppe Nature Park. The northern part features the high mountain climate typical of the Texelgruppe range while the southern part boasts a sub-Mediterranean climate with characteristically lush flora. In particular, the southern part features fantastic views of the city of Meran and the Etschtal and Vinschgau valleys.

The lowest point of the trail is 839 m elevation while the highest section extends to nearly 3,000 m. Hikers along this route can ascend and descend to and from the Etschtal, Passeiertal and Schnalstal valleys. Additionally, there are numerous overnight accommodation options along the trail that make it possible to hike only individual stages or to tailor the route to personal preferences. The trail demands both sure-footedness and alpine experience and the exposed areas are always secured with chains or ropes.

Possible start and finish points: Katharinaberg, Unterstell, Hochmuth, Ulfas, Vellau, Giggelberg, Pfossental, Christl, Matatz

Duration: 5-8 days

Length: approx. 100 km

Total difference in altitude: 5,100 m

Lowest point: 839 m

Highest point: 2,895 m

Level of difficulty: for experienced mountain hikers

Best period: from July to September

Information about possible closed trails on maps.merano-suedtirol.it

General information: www.meranerhoehenweg.com

A mountain tour that starts in La Villa and crosses the entire eastern end of the Nature Park Puez-Odle. The Puez plateau, likened by many to a lunar landscape, is also famed for the beauty and variety of its mountain flora.

From the Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza alpine guesthouse to Dürrenteinhütte/Rifugio Vallandro hut and to the old Austrian Prato Piazza works. From there to Strudelkopf/Monte Specie ridge and on easy terrain to the summit. Sign-post: No. 37, from Dürrensteinhütte/Rifugio Vallandro hut No.34

This panoramic trail leads from the pasture Außere Schwemmalm around the ridge of Mutegg and opens the view of the glacier Hasenohr. The descent goes from pasture Innere Schwemmalm to the underlying mountain farms to S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus and down the path of farms up to Pracupola. Return from St. Nicholas also possible with the bus!

The moderately difficult hike from Spinges/Spinga along the Samweg Trail leads to the summit of the Stoanamandl, between the Eisacktal Valley and the Pustertal Valley. On a clear day the Sexten Dolomites, the Rieserferner group, the Geisler peaks, the Schlern-Rosengarten group and the Sarntal Alps can be seen from the top of the Stoanamandl. 

Breathtaking route for experienced walkers (and those with a head for heights!). Hike along the Vellauer Felsenweg and Hans Friedensweg trails, a hike on narrow pathways along steep, rocky slopes with magnificent views of the Etschtal / Val d’Adige.

The Malga Lingeralm is located above the village Meltina in the middst of the sunny high plateau Tschögglberg. From here you have an excellent panoramic-view. For small and large is provided with a sun terrace and a small children's playground with swing. Typical South Tyrolean dishes and cakes are offered.

Start by the Ladurns mountain station on trail 34, 35A and later 27B in direction Allriss Alm mountain hut to the Fleres/Pflersch valley end. By the Allriss Alm mountain hut on trail 27 to S.Antonio/St.Anton in the valley bottom. Return to the Ladurns valley station with pubblic bus (313).

Legends from Trodena/Truden include all sorts of mythical heroes whose stories have been passed down through generations, giving many people in Trodena the shivers. In order to give a brief insight of Trodena’s fabulous beings to interested parties, in 2009 the staff at the Trodena primary school decided to develop the "Trail of Legends". Pupils of the 4th and 5th grade worked on that, they recorded and treated all of the sagas.

The 2 km long circular trail along the Forchwaldegg (trail no. 8) in Trodena proved to be a perfect spot for the Trail of Legends. It is set amidst larch, pine and spruce trees and is very easy to hike.

Exciting hike from Lana to Tesimo/Tisens

A very nice and not to long hike trough absolutely quiet woods and marshy fields. Please keep on the path because this area is home to rare species like the capercaillie cock. Bring a good map because orientation is a little bit tricky and food and drinking. The first hut/restaurant is the Camping. Description of the way: From Moos/Moso we go right upwards to the Froneben Gasthaus (1540 m). Now we walk on way nr. 139 across the marshy fields "Obere Oltl" until the forest street nr. 13. This way takes us trough tight wood to a crossing (1.756 m - Saumahd) and a high cross. We go right (left you reach the Klammbach alp) and arrive again in the forest. We follow the forest street up and reach a big clearing. The path 132 on the left side brings us to the Monte Cavolo/Seikofel (1.908 m), passing wonderful marshy countries, rare flowers and animals. Some pools are remains from the bombs of the World War I. The Monte Cavolo was an ideal lookout in the war and an important point. Now we take the path nr. 131 down towards Passo Monte Croce/Kreuzbergpass. After a short way going up you reach a crossing, there we take the large forest street on the right side (nr. 130) which passes to the black lake (Schwarzsee) and another murshy field. We arrive at a sign towards Camping which takes us left down on the path nr. 13 passing the caravan park - Camping and reaching the way nr. 1. We follow this way and return back at Moos/Moso. Summary: a very nice panoramic tour who takes us in a little natural paradise - far away from noise and people.

The snowshoe walk to the Haniger Schwaige hut (closed in winter) takes you below the imposing face of the Rosengarten massif and under the Vajolettürme, giving you a truly unique experience of the countryside. Given that the trail leads over steep mountain meadows, you must take heed of weather conditions and avalanche warnings.

Lana does not own a museum for contemporary art but it has a unique Sculpture Walk Trail leading many kilometres along the whole beautiful Brandis Waalweg and the Ländpromenade to the biotope of the river Valsura and on through the Gola Canyon. This exceptional land art project features open air art works and is continually extended.

Hikers and art enthusiast that take the South Tyrolean Sculpture Walk Trail can experience how artists from all over the world reacted on the given landscape and the changing conditions along the track and how differently they interpreted the nature in their individual works. These art exhibition sites are perfect resting spots and at the same time provide a space for contemplation and self-discovery.

The Sculpture Walk Trail's true nature is best experienced as a journey at an easy stroll. Selected works were placed in key locations, such as crossroads and forks, as a way for walkers to navigate and be spurred on by the works of art. Those who take it slow will be rewarded as the trail reveals the interaction between nature and sculpture - a delight for the eyes, intellect and spirit.

Short hike on the sunny side of Colle in the Val Casies Valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / Colle parish church (1260m)
Distance: 9,6 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 02:40 h
Difficulty: facile
Difference in altitude: 139 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

This hike through the Meran 2000 ski area leads along leisurely trails.

The hike starts by the car park Kampidell. You pass the alpine hut Jenesier Jöchl and reach finally the Putzerkreuz. The Putzerkreuz is already located on the side of Val Sarentino. Here you have the possibility to stop, to have a meal and to visit the small chapel near the hut. The hike runs largely on a slightly wide path located between wide meadows, which are lined with larch trees