Themed Hikes across South Tyrol

The riverside promenade along the river of Pflersch is a particularly popular walking path, valued for its pleasant, shady location by both hikers and families. The scenic route begins at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to the Maria-Hilf Chapel in Außerpflersch. This section is also ideal for strollers, allowing families with young children to enjoy nature’s beauty with ease. You can leisurely return on the same path. Along the way, you'll find several play stations from the "On the Trail of Water" educational trail and a Kneipp pool.

An alternative route takes you across the bridge over the river of Pflersch, then right onto the riverside promenade. Early on, a path branches left, leading to Redwitzplatz, the iron spring, and the barefoot path. From here, there are several options to continue your hike: you can follow the Gottschalkweg, head to Vallming Hut, or simply return to the original promenade. Each of these paths offers different views and experiences, making your walk varied and exciting.

Behold – be at one – be amazed

With these words, we welcome all visitors to the Creation Trail on the Rodengo and Luson Alps.

When the religious man turns his eyes to creation, he comes closer to the mysteries of God, of man and of nature, and senses intuitively that by living in communion with God, mankind and nature blossom.

The Creation Trail invites visitors from near and far to wonder at the magic of the surrounding landscape, moulded through mankind over the centuries to bestow upon it the form that we see today.

Among artists and art lovers, the perception of religious motif and the language they speak are perhaps their greatest source of inspiration. The highest form of artistic expression is giving voice to the unvoiced.

When following the trail, each visitor can behold, be at one and be amazed in their own personal way, and hear the message that unites us all.

Easy törggele hike to traditional taverns with view at the monastery Säben.

From Niederrasen to Oberrasen (culture house) > along the river > after approx. 1 km turn right on a country lane > further on northwards to the biotope (the moor area - an integral natural reserve with nature trail). This hike can also be started from Antholz Niedertal or Antholz Mittertal!

You walk past the stations of the Way of the Cross (each around 300 metres long) until you reach the end of the hike, a charming little church in the middle of a dense forest.

On this segment, you will proceed through the Truden Horn Nature Park from the picturesque little village of Altrei to the multi-faceted alpine village of Truden. You will begin on an old cobblestone trail to the high-altitude bog of "Langes Moos." The trail continues upwards via the forest trail until you come to the Krabes-Alm at an elevation of 1,540 meters above sea-level. This is a good opportunity to stop for a rest. The trail continues through the Truden Horn Nature Park and then downhill to the village of Truden.

Lake Antholz (1,650 m) > 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)

Diverse, shady forest path into Kirchbachtal Valley by the remnants of old mills (Stegmühle mill, Aichermühle mill, millstones at Linserhof farm) from distant times.

Setting off from Pieve Marebbe, you can enjoy a number of especially beautiful walks to the hamlets of Brach, Ciaseles, Frontü and Biëi. From each hamlet, the next one is visible and easily reached by connecting tracks and roads, leaving you free to choose the best route to explore the amazing beauty of these landscapes and the architectural singularity of the hamlets.

Easy and magnificent path from the mountain hut Vorderkas/ inn Jägerrast to the mountain pasture Eishof, also suitable for children and elderly people. In the further course more and more surefootedness is required. 
Tips: the informational boards along the Alpine Pasture Experience Trail (Almerlebnisweg) are interesting. Not far from mountain pasture Rableid, there is a lime kiln, in which the limestone from the Hohe Weiße mountain was fired to make building lime, which was also presumably used to construct the monastery in Certosa/Karthaus.

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.

At the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage GEOPARC Bletterbach you can find adventure parks, learning center, nature monuments and an impressive Canyon with its geological treasures and diverse landscapes. Discover the history of earth in one of the most beautiful areas in the south of South Tyrol.

This marked trail leads through colourful mixed woodland in South Tyrol, across lush green meadows and along magnificent avenues of trees - a truly special way to experience nature. A continuous band of chestnut trees stretches from Varna/Vahrn near Bressanone/Brixen along the slopes of the Eisacktal valley as far as the Renon/Ritten high plateau and down into the Bolzano/Bozen valley basin. The hiking trail should not only be thought of as a route for the autumn, as the varied vegetation makes it a delightful route for all seasons.

You can also buy regional produce directly from local producers along the Chestnut Trail (Keschtnweg). Natural and manmade features along the Chestnut Trail bear witness to a centuries-old culture, while local villages shrouded in myth are full of tales of witches, fairies and ghosts.

The third stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley trumps with unique views from the giant swing.

In Alta Badia you encounter the oldest culture in South Tyrol and during your excursions it is easy to meet traces of typical cultural assets such as the "viles", the ancient rural settlements with their classic Ladin architecture.

This leisurely circuit leads through meadows and forests slightly above the valley floor, along some of the typical Ladin farmsteads.

The height difference of this walk is small, so the route is recommended even for less experienced and trained hikers.

The impressively steep and rocky tooth of the Sassongher rises directly before us, while far to the south we see the imposing and majestic northwest wall of the Civetta. Merely crossing the plateau on which the Puez Hut is located represents a unique experience for mountaineers without vast geological knowledge, with bizarre rock formations that only a whim of nature could create. The Pralongiá plateau offers a breathtaking view of the largest glacier in the Dolomites, the north face of the Marmolada.

Discover more: https://www.dolomitiunesco.info/attivita/dolomites-world-heritage-geotrail/?lang=en 

Marvel at the spectacle of the thundering water at the Pojer waterfall near Luttach/Lutago. Feel the cooling drops of water on your skin, breathe in the soothing freshness and enjoy the special microclimate of the surroundings and the colourful light reflections in the sunshine.

The tour starts at the source of the Adige river, the hike leads along the Venosta Valley high trail, past the Altgraun church tower and on to St. Valentin.

This walking trail passes through sites of historical interest which narrate the story of Tiers am Rosengarten. In addition to the parish church, notable historic sites en-route include the schoolhouse, the ‘Galgenwiesl’ (Eng: “Gallows Meadows”) field and the St. Sebastian chapel, to name but three of the eleven stations. Each site is indicated by stone tablets and marker stones.

This route will lead you through the Truden Horn Nature Park from the multi-faceted alpine village of Truden all the way to the charming little village of Altrei. The trail is first uphill to the Krabes-Alm, at an elevation of 1,540 meters above sea-level; this is a good place to stop for a short rest. You will then proceed along a forest trail until you come to the high-altitude bog of "Langes Moos." Then you can return to Altrei via an old cobblestone path.

Hike & Bike Eggental – You can't decide whether you'd rather explore the Eggental on foot or by bike? Then it's best to do both! The Eggental E-Bike Sharing in combination with our countless hiking routes make it possible.

With the bus we reach Passo Costaluga where we take the path to a mysterious rock labyrinth which a huge landslide from the Latemar a long time ago has formed at the foot of the Latemar.where we follow the signposts no. 21 and 17, stretching underneath the Latemar. First we walk along a broad forested trail, until we reach the first signpost "Labyrinth". Immediately the forest ends and the mighty Latemar towers into the sky in front of our eyes.

Archaeological thematic hike in St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, around the hill "Sonnenburger Kopf". 

Discover the tranquility of nature with a walk along the edge of the forest in Ortisei. This route offers a pleasant experience immersed in natural beauty and is ideal for a relaxing stroll. The path is also suitable for strollers, allowing everyone to enjoy the serenity and freshness of the surrounding environment.

The cable car Ratschings-Jaufen takes you from Bichl/Colle to the mountain station. From there you can hike along the Ratschinger Almenweg to the mountain pasture Wasserfalleralm and further on to the mountain hut Saxnerhütte.

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.

In 15 interesting stations, many different games await the families. Together with the wood mouse Ferdinand, the parents and their kids search for animal tracks, listen to bird voices, lift up the horn of a deer, work themselves through a tunnel and climb up the pecker-hill.

The Ywein Trail is a family-friendly themed path in Rodeneck that takes young and old on a journey through the story of Knight Ywein. The trail is stroller-accessible and follows a gentle path through an enchanted forest directly to the impressive Rodenegg Castle. Along the way, you’ll encounter magic stones and story panels that bring Ywein’s adventures to life in a playful and engaging manner.

At Rodenegg Castle, you’ll discover a special highlight: the Ywein Frescoes. These remarkable Romanesque wall paintings are the oldest secular artworks in the German-speaking world, illustrating the dramatic tale of Knight Ywein in an artistic way. Check the castle's opening hours to ensure you can view the frescoes during your visit.

Walking time: approx. 30 minutes

Following the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938, the Saalen-Montal bunker was hastly designed to form part of the Vallo Alpino Littorio system of fortifications. It was constructed between 1939 an 1941.

The Keschtnweg Chestnut Trail from the Neustift Monastery (560 m) to Terlan/Terlano (250 m) runs along the right bank of the Eisacktal Valley. It is in autumn, at the time of the Törggelen, that the trail is at its most eye-catching and many taverns and inns along the way offer traditional Törggelen dishes. The lush, diverse vegetation and simple, rural way of life also attracts visitors in spring and early summer.

The Ultner Talweg leads from S. Pancrazio/St. Pankraz on the sunny side to S. Valburga/St. Walburg and back on the opposite side.