Hiking in South Tyrol

Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.

Family hike to pre-Christian settlement and cult sites in Partschins/Parcines. Scarf stones, witches' cave, devil's plate - on the way on the Partschins/Parcines Legend Trail.

Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.

The many farm animals and a great playground make the hike an unforgettable event, especially for the children! But the leisurely family hike to the Stadl Alm hut, at the foot of the two mountain giants Rosengarten and Latemar is also an absolute must because of the fabulous view of the Dolomite mountains!
For refreshment, you can expect seasonal and farm products, hearty game dishes and traditional dishes from the South Tyrolean cuisine.

This route leads across forests and meadows to different huts, which invite to relax. While doing so, typical south tyrolean food can be tasted.

Extraordinary art objects have been incorporated into the picturesque backdrop of the Reischach hiking trails, which sometimes only the attentive hiker can discover.

Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary, also known as Sissi, stayed in August 1897 for a long relaxing holiday at the Grand Hotel Carezza. She undertook extensive excursions through the surrounding area. This walk was one of her favorites. In her honor, this walk today is called "Elisabethpromenade". 

Ski racers and mountaineers Hans and Paola Steger made their mark on the Seiser Alm like no other, before or since. Pioneers of mountaineering in the Dolomites, they made an immense contribution to the development of skiing on the Seiser Alm: The Hans & Paola Steger trail pays homage to their achievements. Info boards lining the route provide a host of information on the nature and culture of the Seiser Alm. A magnificent Dolomite panorama accompanies hikers along this leisurely yet fascinating trail. 

The Lazinser Alm is located at the end of the Pfelderertal valley at the foot of the Hohe Wilde mountain. The Lazinser Alm is a favourite hiking goal for young and old, with a wonderful location that has been left natural but is still easy to reach. The Lazinser Alm is more of a stately house than a mountain hut, where one can enjoy the summer days outdoors on their large veranda. Like at the Timmelsalm mountain hut, numerous cattle graze the pastures of the Lazinser Alm.
Difficulty: a problem-free hike in every aspect, suitable even for weaker hikers or children. Walking time from Pfelders/Plan, approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Source: Alpine farm hikes in Passeiertal valley.

The South Tyrol’s Jakobsweg is a pilgrimage route that leads to the Spanish pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela. The starting point can be varied, as it leads through the whole of Europe on various routes to Spain. One of the routes also leads through South Tyrol, more precisely through the Vinschgau/Val Venosta Valley.
The 12th stage of the Jakobsweg takes hikers from Algund/Lagundo to Töll/Tel and Rabland/Rablà along the Sonnenberg/Monte Sole to Naturns/Naturno and Kastelbell/Castelbello.

Stage 3 of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II leads from the Karer Pass/Passo Costalunga through the heart of the Rosengarten mountain range, past the reef of the Schlern and on to the Tierser Alpl Mountain Refuge. The hiker will cross different environments of the Triassic atoll: the deep sea (Karerpass/Passo di Costalunga), the underwater escarpment (Rosengarten Massif) and the inner lagoon (Torri del Vajolet).

The Partschins/Parcines chestnut trail leads through colorful forests, meadows and chestnut groves, past historical sights and traditional farms! A special family hike especially in autumn when the chestnuts are ripe!
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

This is an easy and esthetically very rewarding walking trail offering impressive landscape views that will take you to the little church of St. Helena, a sacred alpine structure with gothic frescos dating back to the 15th Century.

The Carezza lake, considered one of the most magnificent Alpine lakes, is especially known for its deep green water and the beautiful mountain scenery in the background.

A unique snowshoe hike along snow-covered meadows and forests at the foot of the Sassolungo Group.

Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.

Starting from the inn Alpenrose the path leads to the church. Before reaching the church, turn left at a little supermarket and continue walking through meadows till you nearly reach the housing area “Sagstatt”. At the little chapel turn right and take the way uphill. You’ll pass the “Auerhof” and then continue walking to the “Wanserhof”. From there the path leads through meadows and forest and back to the inn “Innerwalten”. Follow the pavement for about 200 m till you reach the inn “Jägerhof”, then turn left and follow the signposts. After about 30 min. the path leads alongside the so-called “Römerweg” (path of the Romans), which leads to the Jaufen Pass. After about 200 m follow the signposts to the left and follow the meadow path uphill about 100 m and then take the forest path to the “Santlhof”. From there, you walk downhill to the inn “Alpenrose”, the starting point.

The circular hike Martinsweg is an easily walkable circular trail named after the little church of St. Martin, near the Eggerhöfe farm houses. The Martinsweg is signposted as saasy family hiking tour with spectacular mountain views!

Easy family hike from Töll to Partschins and its district Vertigen and back to the starting point.
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

This hike offers a breathtaking 360° view of the surrounding mountains. Highlights of this circular hike are the legendary witches' benches, the Filln cross and the observation platform Engelsrast.

The fourth stage of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II descends from Tierser Alpl Mountain Refuge to Seiser Alm (Europes largest Alpine pasture), past volcanic rocks, verdant meadows, and inviting mountain huts, until it reaches Ortisei/St. Ulrich in Val Gardena.

Tourism in Renon/Ritten can look back on a long tradition rooted in the desire of the town dwellers of Bolzano/Bozen to escape to their summer retreats. The Renon Themed Trail tells the stories of the Rittnerbahn narrow gauge railway, the tracks of the emperor, the earth pyramids, water and stone, Saint George and Jacob, as well as summer retreats in Santa Maria Assunta/Maria Himmelfahrt.