Hiking trails in Brixen/Bressanone and environs

Hiking to the Alps of Villanders...Along the paths in the typical mountain huts you can enjoy the delicacies and specialties of theSouth Tyrolean cuisine.

Challenging hike along a remote track to the summits of the Schrotthorn, the Leierspitz and the Pfannscharte mountains in the latter Schalderertal Valley.

From hamlet of Garn above Feldthurns/Velturno hike to the summit of the Königsanger in the Sarntaler Alps.

This hiking circuit passes through all five nature reserves on the Natz-Schabs high plateau: Raiermoos in Raas/Rasa, Sommersürs, Zuzzis and Hairer in Viums/Fiumes and Laugen, south of Natz/Naz.

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.

The easy fun trail leads to the top of the Astjoch (also known as Burgstall) and to the eastern flank of the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm.

We start from the village place near the church. Then we go to the Raiffeisenkassa, in north direction. At this point it starts the hiking trail nr. 3 - 11. The first part of this trail is an asphaltic road. We go at the end of this road and there beginns an olt stone-flagged trail.
Then we continue on an old, paved path, cross the next asphalt road and walk into the forest. About the beautifully landscaped trail with Mark. 11 we get to the sports zone and finally to a forest path. Here begin a forest road that pass on the Dreikirchen/Trechiese. For the return we choose first the trail in the forest nr. 6. After we go ahead on the trail nr. 3 ("Feistegg") until the "Wieserhof". He is located on the street (nr.6a). We go ahead on the street until a branch. Here we have to change to the "Wasserfallweg", that lead us back to the village.

Starting at the Plose gondola lift mountain station, follow the Lorggenring trail along the WoodyWalk before it branches off at a wide viewing platform. Stop for a minute and enjoy the view of the Dolomites before continuing into a dense woodland. Along the way, hikers learn about the Lorggen, ancient guardians of the forest and its inhabitants. From the Pfannspitz gondola lift valley station, you can quickly arrive at an elevation of 2,545 m. The view of the spectacular Geißler peaks and the surrounding mountains is absolutely phenomenal! Follow the trail along the ridge to the Plosehütte shelter, from where you can return to Kreuztal at the Plose gondola lift mountain station along trails no. 7 and then no. 3. This part of the circuit offers a magnificent panorama of the Brixen basin. The Lorggenring Hiking Circuit is also accessible to families with children, offering hikers of all ages a unique hiking experience on the slopes of the Plose.

A short and easy hike on the Latzfonser-Villanderer Alm mountain pastures with fantastic views and convenient rest stops.

Moderate hike from St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo to the Ochsenalm on the Plose with views overlooking the Brixen/Bressanone basin.

The Gereuther Höfeweg farm trail offers insights into the different lifestyles of the Gereuth mountain farmers. Several drinking fountains and vantage points invite visitors to picnic and linger. The circular trail on the Pfeffersberg mountian side can be started from several points and is particularly recommended in spring and autumn.

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.

From the village place near the church we have to go to the end of the village, in direction to Saubach/St. Ingenuino. At the last house of the village (Haus Urban), on the right side, beginns the "Wasserfallweg". We contnue this trail until we cross a street. We go on this street until the next curve and branch off to the left and there is another trail, which pass on the lower waterfall (Duration ca. 1 hour). From the lower one we hike to the upper waterfall. For this trail good foodwear is necessery. At he way back we take the hike way nr. 6 and 6 A to the saw mill and hear we can go back from the "Wasserfallweg" to Barbian/Barbiano.

A rewarding hike on the Pfeffersberg mountain to the AVS (South Tyrolean Alpine Club) mountain shelter on the Radlsee lake with an easy climb up the peak.

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.

This is recommended during early Spring when the Alpine rose is blossoming and in Autumn when the bright yellow larch trees are reflecting in the lake.

Near the group of houses just above Grasstein (866 metres), there is an Alpine path (first # 15, then # 14) running through the steep woods up to the Puntleider Alm (1,777 metres, also Seealm, snack bar). From there, path # 14 leads you in a southerly direction to Lake Puntleiden (1,847 metres). Descend on the same route.

From St. Andrä/S. Andrea near Brixen/Bressanone to the Freienbühel Pilgrimage Church following the Kreuzweg (Way of the Cross). 

Hike from Schalders/Scaleres to the spectacular Karspitze peak, with magnificent views of the central Eisacktal Valley and Brixen/Bressanone.

With their crystal-clear waters, the Schrüttenseen lakes lie ensconced amidst Alpine roses, dark green Swiss stone pines and light-coloured boulders. This challenging hike starts at Schalderer Tal Valley, in the unspoilt high mountain valley above Vahrn/Varna.

From the village place of Barbian/Barbiano we go to the so called "Keschtnweg" in direction to Sauders/San Maurizio at Villanders/Villandro. First we have to cross a steep descent. After this first hard part of the hike we go comfortable to Sauders/San Maurizio (in this place you have also the possibility to eat and drink somewhere). On the return we have to go a little bit on the street in direction to Villanders/Villandro and then we follow the trail nr. 4 until the "Winterlehof". From that position we can go back to Barbian/Barbiano.

Your starting point is the Perlung parking lot (1,375 metres, get there by car). From there, path # 8 runs on a forest path in a south-westerly direction, ascending to the Bärengraben. From there, take the foot path to the mountain ridge and then forest paths to the Hochwald (valley station for the goods railway). This path leads you in a north-westerly direction to the end of the forest and the Radlseehaus (2,284 metres). Approach the summit (path # 7), ascending to the North-East crest and along to the Königsanger (2,436 metres, panoramic platform). Descend on the same route.

We start from Barbian/Barbiano and take the trail nr. 3 and then 11 to Dreikirchen/Trechiese. From there we follow the way nr. 4 until the parking place "Huber Kreuz". We take the forest road to the direction of "Pian" and follow the trail 3B and 3A to the "Unterhornhaus" and "Felturnerhütte". For the return we take the tail nr. 15 to the mountain pine distillery and than along the way nr. 3, by which we pass the "Unteraichnerhof", "Nixenteich", "Tröglerhof" and "Wieserhof". We follow this way until we arrive at Barbian/Barbiano.

A challenging hike to a picturesque mountain lake in the unspoilt landscape of the Sarntal Alps.

From the village place near the church we have to go to the end of the village, in direction to Saubach/St. Ingenuino. At the last house of the village (Haus Urban), on the right side, begins the "Wasserfallweg". We contnue this trail until we cross a street. We go on this street until the next curve and branch off to the left and there is another trail, which pass on the lower waterfall (duration ca. 1 hour).

The Dolomites High Route no. 2 was among the first of 10 “official” Dolomites High Routes to be described and signposted. The High Route is also known as the "way of the legends" as it passes through Dolomites mountains and valleys rich in myths and legends: for example the Odle group and the Sella group with the legends of the Ladin people or Feltre with the tales of ogres and witches. The multi-day excursion can be completed in several stages going from north to south. Starting point is Bressanone/Brixen, the quaint town of South Tyrol, rich in history. Arrival is the town of Feltre with the river Piave, witness of some of the tragic events of World War I. The route crosses three provinces, Bolzano, Trento and Belluno and 10 mountain groups (Plose, Pütia/Peitlerkofel, Odle/Geisler, Puez, Sella, Padon, Marmolada, Bocche, Pala, Feltre group), among which Plose, Padon and the Lusia-Bocche group are not part of the Dolomites. The Dolomites High Route no. 2 offers a nice variety of hiking and climbing and the chance to discover art and culture. So, for example, it is worth a visit the city of Bressanone with its museums and works of art and, not to forget, the many historical sites of World War I that you meet along the way.