Snowshoe Hiking in South Tyrol

Start: Bergstation Seilbahn Vigiljoch, 1.486 m
Gehzeit: ca. 1 Stunde 15 Minuten
Länge: 3.424 m, Aufstieg 322 m

At numerous stations, the Strawberry Trail in Val Martello demonstrates the production process of the high quality berries, leading past fields of strawberries and the farms of growers. Val Martello is not known as the “Valley of Berries” for nothing!

Feel the silence and discover the nature of the Ahrntal valley on puffy snow pillows.

Easy snowshoe hiking tour through the Alps of the Zillertal in South Tyrol: the tour from Steinhaus/Cadipietra to the Bizat hut is perfect for beginners.
Without many difference in altitude, you pass the winter landscape of the valley until the hut.Gehzeit bis zur Hütte ungefähr 2 Stunden und 15 Minuten.
Walking time to the hut approx. 1 1/4 hours. 

> Bizathütte hut

Snowshoe hiking with a view over the Mals Heath from Burgeis to the Faulen See Lake.

The hike starts at the Kühhof car park above Latzfons. Head northwest on forest trail over the open Alpine meadows passing through sparse larch and pine forests to the Klausner Hütte mountain hut (1923 m). Continue along the hiking trail passing the Rungger Hütten huts and Plankenbach brook. Also known as the Kreuzweg (Way of the Cross), the trail then crosses a pine forest before winding its way up a steep slope to the pilgrimage church and mountain shelter at Latzfonser Kreuz. Continue up trail no. 9. Finally, the route leads to the Kassiansee mountain lake and the Kassianspitze summit (2581 m) slightly beyond. The return is back the same way as the ascent.

From Aldein to Petersberg and from here to the most important pilgrimage site “MariaWeißenstein”

Start: Garner Wetterkreuz (1,430 m)
Destination: Königsanger (2,436 m)
Refreshment stop: Radlseehütte (2,284 m)
Trail no. 10 & trail no. 10A

Winter hike from the Watles valley station, via the Höferalm to the Plantapatschhütte.

A lovely winter hike that goes gently but steadily uphill. Almost the entire hike passes through snowy woodland and beautiful winter landscapes, making it wonderfully peaceful and relaxing.

The newly built Timmelsalm is located in the middle of a wide depression above the tree line, nestled between numerous three-thousand-metre peaks. The beautiful alpine pasture with its cozy terrace offers nature lovers a fantastic view of the Ötztal mountain giants. The ascents to the Hofmannspitze, Müllerhütte, Wilden Freiger and Becherhaus also lead directly past the alpine pasture. The Timmelsalm is one of the so-called "Gerichtsalmen" of the Passeier Valley. This is where the people of Passiria are allowed to bring their animals to spend the summer in the mountains. In early summer, sheep and goats are the first to arrive, followed by milking cows for the alpine pasture and galt cattle, i.e. young cows or those that do not produce milk.

Day trip over the gentleheights between the Meran hut and Vöran alp.

Beautiful circular snowshoe hike across the Eisa meadows to the Matscher Alm.

An easy winter hike to the Matscheralm on the groomed winter trail. Perfect for families.

This scenic snowshoe hike ascends up to the lofty heights of the quaint Lyfi Alpine farm.

 

Easy winter hiking trail for the whole Family in Wiesen newar Sterzing / Vipiteno with a wonderful panoramic view.

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.

An easy tour with a fantastic view over the Schlinig valley and the Sesvenna group.

Trail no.1- Suitable for pushchairs. Jenesien, departure from the sportsground on trail no. 33 or trail no.1. Walk along trail no. 1 or the E5 European long-distance walking trail trough the hilly landscape offered by the Salten, to then reach the little church of St. Jacob and Langfenn. Our Hikers' bus can drive xou back to Jenesien. Duration of the excursion: 2 hours and 30 minutes - Drop/rise: 440 m

Easy winter hiking tour in the Avinga valley near the border to Swiss.

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A short hike ideal for families alongside the stream Kaserillbach. At the end, you will be awarded with an amazing view and fresh cheese of own production.

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

This challenging hike on the sunny side of the valley leading from the base station 2-seater chairlift up to old farms and continue along a wide forest path to the Larcherberger Säge. In slight descent through woods and meadows of the trail on Steinrast leads down to the base station 2-seater chairlift.

You start directly from the top station of the Plose cable car. Right next to the sun terrace of the restaurant La Finestra, the path leads as a shared trail past the Gasthof Geisler to the crossroads with the ski slope. Immediately after crossing the ski slope, take the winter hiking trail that branches off to the right (lower trail). After about 500m you will come to the turnoff towards the ski hut (right). Follow the slightly sloping path into the forest and enjoy the silence of nature. After about 2 km you will reach the small village of Skihütte. Here you can stop off at the mountain hotel Schlemmer.
With snow shoes, take trail no. 17, without snow shoes trail no. 17C.

Exciting hike from San Felice/St. Felix across the "Tillwiesen" to the 1775 m high "Schönegg" with a wonderful view and further to the idyllic pond of San Felice/St. Felix.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy or covered with deep snow. Always make sure you have good shoes and appropriate equipment!

Itinerary from Schmiederalm to Schönrastalm, Neuhütt, Auerleger and Laneralm back to Schmiederalm.

From San Felice/St. Felix via the Lake of San Felice/St. Felix to the 1865 m high Macaion/Gantkofel, a first-class viewpoint.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy or covered with deep snow. Always make sure you have good shoes and appropriate equipment!

The small alpine hike of Aldein starts at the alpine hut Lahneralm. From there you will hike a small, shady track through the forest, on a slight incline, to the alpine hut Schmiederalm. Once arrived, you can enjoy the view of the mountains surrounding Meran, the Mendola Ridge and the Ortler and Brenta group in the background. From there you will move forward through a forest road, first through the thick, shady forest, then on a sunny alpine trail to the alpine hut Schoenrastalm. The cows that graze in the summer month complete the picture of the idyllic Alp, and the sunny spot is an invitation to linger. From the Schoenrastalm we will continue on to a shady path through the Koesertal and then downhill back to the alpine hut Lahneralm, where local farmers tend to the sheep in the summer.
You can stop for a bite at any of the Inns, which will invite you in with plenty of traditional South-tyroelan dishes to enjoy. The Kids can have fun in the playground while you enjoy a snack.
Not suitable for baby prams.

Discover the area of the Kondlwaal (wooden irrigation channel) and sunny Selva from Europe’s highest corn farm.

Enjoy the silence in the nature of the Ahrntal valley while snowshoe hiking on puffy snow pillows. 

The tour to the Moaralm hut (not hosted) lies on the sunny side of the Ahrntal valley. 

Walking time to the hut approx. 2 h.