Family hikes in Brixen/Bressanone and environs

This short family hike is educational, exciting and fun, with several outdoor recreational opportunities to offer. Accessible to prams and strollers, this hiking trail on the Plose has magnificent views of the western Dolomites, particularly the striking Peitlerkofel and rocky peaks of the Geisler Group.

The hike begins at the Fane Alm parking area, accessible via a narrow mountain road from the village of Vals. Initially, you follow trail no. 17 briefly in the direction of Fane Alm. Shortly after, you turn right onto the alpine road to Tschiffernaun Alm– a more relaxed alternative to the steep trail 15A. The road leads you up to Tschiffernaun Alm. At the beginning, you walk through dense forests, passing by small waterfalls. Later, near Stin Alm, the forest opens up to expansive alpine meadows.

From the Plansoler inn, the route descends along trail no. 6 down to the church and the lower road leading to Burgstall. To the right, forest road no. 12 leads to S. Andrea/St. Andrä. The way back follows along the Kreuzweg trail (signposted) northwards to Cornale/Karnol, from there ascending on trail no. 6 down a field path to Burgstall, and then back to S. Leonardo/St. Leonhard.

The Panoramaweg trail runs along the Höfeweg farms trail from St. Georg/S. Giorgio to the Antoniuskapelle chapel in Hinterafers/Eores di Dentro, across the sunny south-facing slopes of the Plose above the Afererer Tal Valley overlooking Brixen/Bressanone.

Start from the parking area in Margen and follow the path past the church of St. Margareth. Continue until you reach the turn-off to Talson. Take the Talsoner Road, which leads directly to the Lechnerhof Hut. The trail offers you a charming landscape and a cozy atmosphere.
Please note that the hut is open only in summer from Thursday to Sunday.

Following Lüsnerstraße road (via Guggenbergstraße street, trail no. 6), turn right on the path to Trunthof farm – past the bridge to the left – northwards on the Psalmenweg trail until you reach Lüsnerstraße. From here, the trail descends to Andreas-Hofer-Brücke bridge, before ascending again to Seeburg Castle and back to Bressanone/Brixen, via the Adlerbrücke bridge on trail no. 1.

Follow hiking trail no. 12 to Meluno/Mellaun, then take trail no. 7 up to Golleregg before path no. 8, which leads back to the starting point.

The village circular route of Aicha is an easy hike. From the starting point, the church of Aicha, simply follow the sign "Dorfrundweg".

The hike begins at the parking area in the Winnebachtal valley. Follow the stroller-friendly forest trail No. 23 up to the Astnerberg Alm. Along the way, you’ll pass by the Hexenstein (Witch’s Stone), a unique rock with basins. According to legend, witches once danced with the devil here, leaving their footprints – an exciting stop for both young and old!

Once you reach the Astnerberg Alm, you’ll find a sunny terrace, a children's playground, and a petting zoo. The Alm is accessible not only on foot but also with a stroller, mountain bike, or on horseback.

Start at the Jochtal valley station and follow the so-called "Dynafit" trail  (no. 10). This trail is well-marked and runs through the picturesque landscape of the Jochtal valley. As you progress, the view opens up, offering you breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountain peaks.

Take trail no. 6 uphill to the Ackerboden meadows (1,753m a.s.l.) and further to the Ochsenalm mountain hut (2,085m a.s.l.). Along the Bressanone High Mountain Trail to the south the route leads directly to the cableway mountain station in Valcroce/Kreuztal. Return by cable car. From S. Andrea/St. Andrä, follow trail no. 12 northwards to the sports grounds – once past the village of Burgstall, the way leads uphill to reach S. Leonardo/St. Leonhard.

Panoramic winter hike to the Lüsen Alps, possible stop on the Alpine Hut Kreuzwiesen Alm and slegde descent on the forest road.

Starting point of the hike is the Widmann bridge in Brixen. Shortly along the O. von Guggenberg Street, turn right and on the Plattenweg path (marking 6) uphill to Cornale. Continue along the Via Crucis to San Andrea at the parish church of the same name. On the San Andrea loop trail the hike leads in a southerly direction to Meluno di Sopra and Cleran. From here take trail no. 8 down to Millan. On the Karlspromenade promenade descend to the Karlsburg residence and through the Plose path back to the starting point.

The little church of St. John the Baptist is located in Cornale and stands on a charming rounded hill. The Martyrdom of St. Ursula, which dates back to the Renaissance (c. 1520), is of excellent artistic quality.

The parish church of S. Andrea was first mentioned in 1177. Its late Gothic renovation around 1485 with presbytery and bell tower is still characteristic.

In Cleran the little church of S. Nicolò impresses the visitor with its rich late Gothic ornamental frescoes. The cycle of the Passion of Christ is a pictorial jewel of excellent quality.

The pilgrimage church of "Maria am Sand" with its depiction of the Madonna is the old parish church of Millan and dates back to the 14th century.