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 uncomplicated circuit hike on the high moors of the Villanderer Alm mountain pasture through pine forests, offers fantastic views of the Dolomites. Occupying about 20 km2, the Villanderer Alm is one of the largest Alpine pastures in Europe.
The shortened variant of the eighth stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley leads to the Tellajoch with a typical 360° panoramic view to the mountain peaks of the Ortler group and the Sesvenna group. The 360° viewing platform titles the mountainous panorama.
From there it continues with insights into the Upper Vinschgau Valleys alpine pasture to Schlinig/Slingia.
Winter hike along the well-prepared hiking trails of the Resciesa area.
Simple tour for the whole family to the Lake Tarres, which lies in the middle of the forest and invites you to dream and linger.
Moderately difficult hike to the Latzfons Cross, the highest pilgrimage church in Europe.
A hike through the wetlands of Schluderns/ Sluderno, also known as Schludernser Au or Schludernser Erlenwaldbiotop.
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.
From Feldthurns, take trail 18, which brings you to Schnauders. From there, follow trails no. 17 and 16 to Garn, where trail no. 10 leads on to Verdings and then no. 3 down to Moar zu Viersch. From there, the Chestnut Trail leads you back to Feldthurns.
This moderate hike to the summit leads from the Kühhof farm past the Klausner Hütte mountain hut and on to the shelter at the Latzfonser Kreuz summit cross with the highest pilgrimage church in the Alps. The ascent to the Kassianspitze is a thrilling experience for kids who love the mountains.
Idyllic rivers, towering mountains and velvety-soft meadows: South Tyrol has the lot, and in the Tschamin Valley you can find it all in one tour. The Tschaminbach river babbles happily alongside you, the Rosengarten mountain provides a monumental backdrop and an oasis of meadows beckon you to relax and have fun in the thick spruce forests. What more could you want?
This hiking tour is included in the family hiking book "Out and about with Nix the witch".
Especially in spring and autumn, Feldthurns and its surroundings are highly recommended as a hiking area. The widely known chestnut trail ("Keschtnweg") finds its origin in this picturesque village.
The hike leads from Terlan via Neuhaus Castle up to the hamlet of Montigl. From the “Moarhof” farm a very steep path leads up to the Helfenberg ruins. From here you go back to Terlan via the same route. Or as an alternative for sure-footed and experienced hikes: path 9 A and path 11 A down to Siebeneich. From there you can take the bus back to Terlan.
This pleasant walk leads from Compatsch towards Saltria, passing the Ritsch hut and the Monte Piz and over vast mountain meadows to the Sanon hut on a relaxing traverse of the Seiser Alm. The Alpine pastures and mountain huts along the route provide a welcome destination for a relaxing break.
This stage starts from Ortisei to the Brogles Alm, Focella Mesdì and the Mastlè Alp. After you reach the Forcella Forces de Sieles the trail runs on the Alta Via Dolomiti N° 2 until the Puez hut.http://www.sii.bz.it/
Multi-day trekking tour „Curona de Gherdëina” - On the crown of Val Gardena
“Curona de Gherdëina” is the unique trekking tour on the fascinating mountain crown of Val Gardena on over 2.000 height meters. The 60 kilometres long tour goes from the Natural Park Puez-Odle in the northeast (Unesco World Heritage), to the Sella plateau in the southeast and the Sassolungo mountain group in the south of the valley. The Dolomites show its particular beauty; on every part of the trekking the “pale mountains” seem to take different shapes. Relaxing opportunities are provided in the mountain huts in which you can enjoy typical dishes and live unforgettable sunrises and sunsets.
The snowshoe hike from Burgeis to the Watles family ski area valley
Station
The hike starts at the Fürstenburg Castle parking lot in Burgeis. The route
leads to the cultural center of Burgeis, past the parish church, along the
mountain lake back to the valley station. For those interested in culture, a
worthwhile stop is the Burgeis parish church, with its very unique
„Tatzelmännchen“ portal (pawed man).
Winter hike from the Watles valley station, via the Höferalm to the Plantapatschhütte.
Walking tour in the Valley of Planeil
From the mountain village of Planeil, trail No. 6 follows on the broad valley path through sloping meadows to the wall remains of the Petesetteshof farm. Continue on until the way forks left, from here go up to the Planol Alpine hut (2069 m).
Descent: from the hut downhill through Alpine pasture slopes, following trail No. 10 to above Planeil village and at the end take a steep right down to the starting point.
Attention: This snowshoe hike requires knowledge of avalanches and snow safety.
Snowshoe hike through the Resciesa forest within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The starting point is at Furnes, the middle station of the Seceda cable car. The hike reaches the top station of Resciesa and continues to the Holy Cross Chapel at 2.189m. Enjoy the 360-degree snowy landscapes and take time to recharge your energy.
The Watles Panorama Tour is, as the name suggests, a beautiful panoramic circular hike that gives you a special all-round view of the Watles adventure mountain, including breathtaking views.
The farmers trail is the former connecting route between Coll and the village centre of St. Peter and was used by the farmers to get to school and to church. The historic farms, the picturesque chapels and wayside shrines and the majestic pale mountains, the Odle, will enchant you.
This rewarding circular hike leads from the mountain hamlet of Spiluck in the Schalderer Tal Valley near Vahrn/Varna to the Scheibenberg (1,948 m) and back via the Zirmaitalm mountain pasture. The view from the Scheibenberg opens out on to the Pustertal Valley and the entire valley basin of Brixen/Bressanone as well as the mountains of the Puez-Geisler group.
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