Hiking Trails in Bolzano/Bozen and environs

Walk across the Franzenberg mountain passing the chapel of St. Peter and across the Breitenberg mountain along the high-altitude trail of Laives/Leifers.
Change of paths along the hike: 1, 12B, 12, 11

5. stage of the European long distance hike E5 from Colle to Nova Ponente.

From Bauernkohlern walk along the hiking trail until Herrenkohlern and then continue in direction Titschen until Totes Moos. Walking through the woods you will reach maso Wölflhof and then Nova Ponente.

The Stone Men (Stoanernen Mandlen) - Moonlight and Satan’s milk - the true story of the Val Sarentino witch ‘Pachlerzottl’

Barb (Barbara) Stöckele married Kunz Pachler and moved to the Bachlerhof from her home on the opposite side of the valley. The cheerful young farmer’s wife brought new prosperity to the farmstead, though Katl Hiller, the former housekeeper at the Bachlerhof grew suspicious of her. Several years later, after no heir to the farm had been born, Katl took Kunz aside, asking if he hadn’t noticed that Barb was involved in black magic and saying that God would never entrust her with a child. Kunz became increasingly estranged from Barb, who grew lonely and depressed realising she had been abandoned. One day Katl observed her as she splashed around in a water trough, deep in thought. Straight afterwards a devastating thunder storm broke out over the Sarntal valley and all Windlahn blamed it on Barb, saying she had brought it about by magic. Barb soon realised that she had been branded a witch, and that every kind of misfortune was attributed to her: the death of a child, just as much as a cornfield flattened by hail. Barb became a recluse and hid at her mother’s for weeks on end. After her mother’s death she went to ruin, wandering from place to place, homeless, in rags, ‘zottelig’ (unkempt, with matted hair). The accusations of witchcraft accumulated and she, the ‘Pachlerzottl’ was imprisoned in Schloss Reineck castle. Under torture she admitted to making mice out of coal, to putting a spell on milk, to riding on a broomstick to the Steinernen Mandlen at Auen, to masticating children and to copulating with the devil. She was tried in the Kellerburg in 1540 and the trial records are still preserved complete. ‘Pachlerzottl’ was condemned to death for witchcraft and burnt alive at the ‘Galgenangerle’ (gallows corner) at the northern end of Sarnthein where the Öttenbach stream runs into the Talfer.

The Pachlerzottl tragedy is re-enacted as a play on the first three Thursday evenings in July, with the original Steinernen Mandeln as a backdrop.

This hike lies under the motto alpine pasture to alpine pasture and hut to hut.Right at the beginning of the tour we ascend to the idyllic Wurzeralm.We continue past the Moschwandalm and the Maiser Alm past the Kreuzjöchl to the Meran hut.Here we can enjoy the wonderful view with a long rest.As far as the eye can see, to the south, east and west we can enjoy the unique mountain landscape of South Tyrol. Meran 2000 is also a popular destination for excursions in summer.It is easy to reach and offers a varied alpine and mountain landscape.

It is a long mountain hike, where good condition is required.

 

Varied hike over the Montelargo/Breitenberg to Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen. 
Change of path along the hike: 11, 1, 5

 

 

Suitable for pushchairs Starting from the Locher or Wieser restaurant, follow trai no. 10 and go on along trail no. 8 until you reach the Tschaufenhaus mountain refuge. If you walk by the Tschaufer Weiher Lake and go on along trail no. 7 until you reach the crossing with trail no. 10 you can then come back to the Wieser restaurant. As an alternative you can walk on along trail no. 7 to come to the Salten and come back to the Locher restaurant on trail no. 5. Duration of the excursion 2 hours or 2 hours and 40 minutes - Drop/rise: 370 m

Circular hiking trail from Neumarkt up to the Kanzel viewpoint at about 1000 metres above sea level. The hike is pleasant and particularly suitable for families.

Bizarre natural landscape design on the sunny plateau of Renon

Europe’s tallest and most perfectly shaped earth pyramids are to be found on the Renon mountain in several locations: in the gorge of the Finsterbach creek between Longomoso and Monte di Mezzo, in the Katzenbach-creek gorge below Soprabolzano, and in the gorge of Gasters in Auna di Sotto. 

Tour points: earth pyramids, churches St. Georg & Jakob, summer resort in Maria Assunta.

From Klaushof follow the path nr. 3 first on an asphalted road and shortly afterwards on a footpath in the direction of La Costa/Seit, which leads to a wonderful viewpoint over Bolzano right below the Telecom antennas. Lunch possibility at Köhlhof (Saturday and Sunday). Cross the road and follow the stone path 3A up to Schneiderwiesen where you can stop for a break. From here, continue along trail no. 6 through the woodland until you reach trail no. E5. Take trail E5 towards Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern and return to the cable car.

Mölten is embedded in mountain meadows and oriented towards the sun and the mountain Tschögglberg. It is centrally located and only a short drive away from Meran and Bozen.

The hike from Mölten to the rist. Tschaufen is beautiful. There are a lot to found for everyone. The natural environment is change along the hike.

The ‘Castelronda’ path connects Bolzano, San Genesio and Terlano: it’s a beautiful scenic trail boasting castles and ruins, winding its way across the hilly slopes surrounding the South Tyrolean capital. The trail is a good 20 km long and is embellished by the historical–cultural heritage represented by Roncolo Castle, Rafenstein Castle, Greifenstein and Helfenberg ruins as well as Neuhaus Castle. The ‘Castelronda’ excursion is ideal for a spring and autumn walk, as these seasons allow tourists to revel in the truly beautiful colours of nature.
The entirety of the path features directions and signposts: indeed, plenty of information can be found from the starting points of the tour in Bolzano, Settequerce, Terlano and San Genesio. Moreover, trilingual boards containing practical tips and interesting information about the castles also abound. You don’t have to walk the full 20 km; some stretches are ideal for families with children, while others need a steady footing and are recommended for trained excursionists.

This route with its moderate rise is suitable for baby buggy. You will need just 45 minutes passing through the broad forest road. 

The Malga Giogo di San Genesio (Jenesier Jöchl-Alm) is a typical South Tyrolean Alpine hut  with grazing animals and snack bar, situated on one of the most beautiful high plateau between Salto/San Genesio, Merano2000 and Val Sarentino, tested and awarded from the influential restaurant guide Gault Millaut 2016. 

From the terrace of the hut you will have a beautiful view to the Dolomites and the Mendel Crest.

On weekly organized llama treks you have the chance to experience llamas close-up and live. On this exciting and fun family activity you take the llamas on a hike along the Educational Trail. At the Earth Pyramids the tour stops for a picnic with speck and snacks, and then returns back to Soprabolzano.
Reservation: Walter Mair, Zucht "deOro"Tel. +39 348 806 8655
Start: Linzbach in Oberbozen

 

Walk on the Renon/Ritten | An easy circuit trail that is also stroller-friendly. | Panoramic path on the Cima del Lago Nero/Schwarzseespitze Peak | Starting point: Cima del Lago Nero Peak summit station.

The sunny mountain slope from Bozen up to the Ritten is one of the finest wine-growing areas in South Tyrol. Along the wine steps, the 10 artistic installations offer a fascinating glimpse into the
culture of wine production. From Signat the trail leads downhill through the gently rolling vineyards to the viewing platform with its magnificent views of Bozen, then on to the Loosmannhof, to the settlement of St. Justina and down to Rentsch in the historic wine-growing estate of Ansitz Waldgries. The same route leads back uphill from Bozen to Signat.

Walk from Schermoos over the Möltner Joch to the Möltner Kaser. From here you can visit the famous Omini di Pietra, where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the surrounding mountains. Finally, you will continue and cross the Auenjoch via large meadows and finally reach the Kreuzjoch. The long path is rewarded here with an excellent panorama. An interesting panorama map tells you which mountains you are looking at.

A very beautiful, somewhat strenuous hike from Laives/Leifers, through the Brantental valley, to Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen.

Freud Promenade: named after its most famous guest, the founder of psychoanalysis Dr Sigmund Freud, the promenade is ideal for a leisurely walk from Oberbozen to Lichtenstern and Klobenstein.

While hiking, you are constantl surrounded by meadows and woods. The "Leadneralm" is a good place to take a brake. It offers  meadows to lay down and rest, as well as good typical south tyrolian dishes. The "Möltner Kaser" is too, sorrounded by fresh green meadows. The mountain hut is situated directly underneath the famous "Stoanerne Mandln".

The Lingeralm is situated above Mölten, in the middle of the sunny highplateau. The Lingeralm offers a beautiful panoramic view over the surrounding mountains and tipical south tyrolean dishes, cakes, as well as small plates. For little children there is a small playground with a swing. The bigger guests awaits a large sun terrace.

The Tomanegger restaurant is your starting point. Follow trail no. 30 on the Salten an walk on along trail no. 6/12B, until you reach the Gschnofer Stall restaurant. From here, follow trails no. 7a and 7, and then trail no. 10 to come back to Wirtshof and trail no. 30 to come back to your starting point. Duration of the excursion: 3 hours - Drop/rise 313 m

A line of chestnut groves extends from the abbey of Novacella/Neustift near Bressanone/Brixen all along the slopes of the Isarco Valley as far as the high plateau of the Rittner and down into the Bolzano/Bozen valley as far as Runkelstein castle with its fabled frescoes: the ideal route for the “Keschtnweg”. It should not only be thought of as an Autumn excursion though, because the landscape is extremely attractive all year round thanks to the diverse vegetation of the area.

First stage with starting point in Bolzano Bozen: from Roncolo castle to Auna di Sotto-Unterinn on the highplateau of Renon-Ritten

From the castle choose the way n. 2 and than follow the n. 2A until the cross path with the n. 6. Continue on the n. 6 until Signato-Signat and than proceed along the way n. 13 until the destination, Auna di Sotto-Unterinn.

Nice hike from Vadena/Pfatten, through the woods, to the Lakes of Monticolo and further to Firmiano/Sigmundskron.
Change of path along the hike: 5A, 1, 1B

A demanding hiking trail with a centuries-old history.
Change of path along the route: 6, 17B, 17

Jenesien, Jenesien/Nobls crossing: steps will lead you to trail no. 33a, which heads to the Locher restaurant. From here, walk along trail no. 2 until you reach the earth pyramids and the Wieser restaurant, continue until you reach the Tschaufenhaus mountain refuge. From here walk on along trail no. 7 through the Salten, to reach Saltner Edelweiss Hotel and come back to the point of departure going along trail no. 33a. Duration of the excursion: 4 hours - Drop/rise: 540 m

Mölten is embedded in mountain meadows and oriented towards the sun and the mountain Tschögglberg. It is centrally located and only a short drive away from Meran and Bozen.

The hike from Mölten to the rist. Tschaufen is beautiful. There are a lot to found for everyone. The natural environment is change along the hike.

The Kneipp trail extends along the trail 8 between Tann and Bad Siess.
Over 1.2 kilometres it will bring you closer to nature and to yourself. Give yourself a moment now to feel your surroundings, and to plunge in the age-old teachings of Father Sebastian Kneipp – a philosophy which today is more relevant than ever before. Along your way, you will be introduced to the five pillars of the Kneipp philosophy.

In the forest, aside from the beauty of nature, there are no distractions, and only the purest of regeneration: The perfect place to familiarise yourself with the teachings of Father Sebastian Kneipp, and to experience them with body, mind and soul. Kneipp’s philosophy is based on five pillars which converge in pursuit of one sole purpose: Health and wellbeing, on all levels. If you take your time and walk the route at a leisurely pace, you will meet with yourself along the way - and discover the lasting effect that Father Sebastian Kneipp’s teachings can bring to your everyday life.

The so called Knottnkino on the rock Rotsteinkogel is a special view point. Enjoy a wonderful panorama on the Rotsteinkogel. From here you have a view on the mountains Texel, Penegal and you can see even the Weißhorn. The Etsch-Valley spreads under the rock. There are 30 armchairs made of steel and chestnut wood. If you sit down, you can enjoy nature as a whole, as you where sitting in a cinema.

From Oberbozen/Soprabolzano to Riggermoos there is a wonderful hiking trail through the woods that will lead you to the parking "tann". From Tann you can continue your hike following the shepherds' path "Hirtensteig" until Saltnerhütte where the woods end and the mountain pastures begin. If you continue your hike direction Schwarzseespitze/Cima Lago Nero you will have a stunning view on the Dolomites.

Return possible by public transports: bus 166 from Pemmern to Klobenstein/Collalbo and bus 165 from Klobenstein to Bolzano/Bozen. Schedules: www.sii.bz.it.

Nice hiking to three fantastic viewpoints.
Change of path along the hike: 1, 5A, 5, 1