Walking is the best way to enjoy wonderful stretches of greenery. During your spring in South Tyrol, you can witness the awakening of nature in the valley and on the alpine meadows in bloom. Midsummer days are equally surprising: people are lured to mountain peaks, marvel at sweeping views and indulge in the traditional dishes served in quaint mountain huts. Go on a hike to watch the spectacle of autumn’s glorious colours and relax in nature.
From Camping Antholz > left opposite the main road following the signs > Antholz Obertal > at the underpass we cross the main road again > Sporthotel Wildgall > from there along the sidewald to Lake Antholz.
The hike to Brunst Alm is a true gem for nature and hiking enthusiasts. The starting point is the Kids World, an idyllic playground that’s perfect for recharging before the ascent. From here, follow trail No. 20B, which leads you along well-marked paths and through dense forests. The hike takes about 2.5 hours and is a sporty challenge, as you’ll be gaining around 800 meters in elevation. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys of the Dolomites. It's especially enjoyable to take in the clear streams and unspoiled nature that make this route so special. After a steady climb, you’ll finally reach Brunst Alm, located at an altitude that offers sweeping views of the stunning landscape. Here, you can take a well-deserved break in the cozy hut and fully enjoy the tranquility of the mountains before heading back down.
The hike to Brunst Alm is perfect for anyone looking for a challenging but rewarding trek in the heart of the Dolomites.
Culture and landscapes
Following the Rio Verde/Grünbach stream, this pleasant hike runs through a narrow gorge all the way up to Schöneck Castle, which towers proudly upon a rock protrusion. Not far from the castle, an extremely unusual columnar crown spruce "snakes" its way towards the skies – a tree so rare that this specimen has long been declared a natural monument. From the castle mound, an ancient pilgrims' trail takes the hiker to the small Gothic church of Hasenried, where a spring sanctuary is said to have once provided relief for pilgrims suffering from eye complaints. The route then continues on to Falzes/Pfalzen along the Pfaffensteig trail, passing through a rural landscape dotted with old stone walls, which offer a natural roadside barrier and a tempting spot for a quiet moment to catch your breath in a peaceful and utterly picturesque setting. They are a pretty reminder of the ancient skills and traditions formerly practiced in the many local stone masonry workshops, some of which can still be found in Falzes/Pfalzen, where granite is skillfully sculpted into works of art.
From the village center, hike past the sports grounds and follow the trail towards Irenberg and Lake Issengo/Issing. This small yet idyllic lake is a true paradise for nature lovers and an ideal place for a longer break. Just off the lake shores, the herb gardens of the Bergila Mountain Pine Oil Distillery are yet another natural gem, and the last leg of the route rewards its hikers with a scented spot in the shade, perfect for cooling down your weary feet in the Rio Verde/Grünbach stream.
Stop at for a break at Gasthof Schöneck, Seegasthaus Issinger Weiher, or Gasthof Irenberg.
A walk through history
More than 2000 years ago, the Puster Valley was under the administrative control of the Roman Empire. Today you can still discover evidence of the early history of the Noricum province, which was once part of the Great Celtic kingdom, in parts of Ehrenburg/Casteldare and the nearby settlement area of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo.
An attractive and leisurely circular walk between the southern center of Kiens/Chienes and the western landscape area of Ehrenburg/Casteldarne offers insights into the history of the Romans. The importance of travelling and the role of the rest stops around Kiens/Chienes are presented in an exciting way at various rest points, with information’s about the Romans, to bring the past to life.
One of the best-preserved milestones from Roman times is a two-meter-high column sculpted from quartz phyllite. The Roman stone was erected during the reign of the Roman Emperor Lucius Septinus Severus and shows the distance to the Roman town of Aguntum near Lienz in East Tyrol further to the east.
Also worth seeing (only from the outside) is the historic Ehrenburg castle, which was built in 1250, and the nearby baroque parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The beautiful wooden fences and the old dry-stone walls in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne are also particularly attractive. Refreshment stops to take a well-deserved break at: Bar Restaurant Obermair in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne and Riverhotel Post in Kiens/Chienes.
PÉ DE BÖRZ 1862 m – MONTEMURO 2332 m approx. 470 m | 2-2.5 hours Description: From the Pé de Börz car park on the road to Passo delle Erbe, take the forest trail to the Montemuro inn (closed in winter). From there, cross the ample ridge which leads to the peak. Easy hike to a safe peak with spectacular views.
Possibility to rental snowshoes in Antermoia and Picolin.
The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.
From Pederü, the road will take you up past the Fodara Vedla pastures. From there, the Sennes inn is only an hour’s walk away.
Traditions and a glimpse of times long gone
The mountain farmsteads on the southern hillside of the Pusteria/Pustertal valley are a remnant of the times when the Romans began to settle in the area. Only a little is left of the ancient baths of Ilistra/Ilstern, to which the locals once flocked in search of the soothing medicinal effect of their spa waters. Not far off, a small chapel has successfully defied the centuries and can easily be reached on a meditation trail. But hiking along Monghezzo/Getzenberg also offers plenty of impressions of the hard life and labor of mountain farmers, and the ancient farmhouses are often named after the dwellers' special dedication: The Vögler farmstead, for example, recalls the old Tyrolean tradition of fowling, or bird-catching.
Half-way up the route at 1112 m, the Jausenstation Hoferhof inn is a fine place for a break and some refreshments. A small, carefully restored chapel is all that is left of a hermitage, which is said to have been located not far from the Getzenbergerhof inn. The Kustoler-Hof farmstead was named after the Romance term for a fortified area, and the Roman milestone on the western edge of the hamlet Casteldarne/Ehrenburg is yet another witness of the ancient settlements in and around Chienes/Kiens.
From Antholz Niedertal > path n. 15 to the Dörfl > Nösslerhof > Berghotel Johanneshof > and back on the main road to the starting point.
San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund butterfly trail
Scattered throughout the sunny hillside between San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund and Terento/Terenten, the local farms have long shaped and fostered the landscape with great care. Colorful meadows in full bloom, scented forests, and plenty of pristine nature – the perfect habitat for butterflies of all kinds and sizes. Along the path, you can learn a lot of interesting information about the butterflies on display boards and rest on original benches.
Before setting off, don't forget to pay a visit to the beautiful Gothic church of San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund. This parish church is one of the most exquisite architectural heritage sites in all of South Tyrol. First mentioned in the records as early as 1363, the current form was built between 1449 and 1489 and is home to one of the oldest and most significant winged altars in the region, which dates back to 1440.
Further on along the trail, many curious sights bear witness to the influence of nature and time: Alongside scores of glacial erratics, the Casteldarne/Ehrenburg Giants are the stuff legends are made of, and legend has it that they used huge rocks to tear down Guggenschlössl Castle, leaving only its ruins as a reminder of wilder times. The ruins of Aschburg Castle, on the other hand, are the only remnants of the former hunting lodge used by the Schöneck hunting gentry. Past the Schiffereggerhof, you return to the starting point.
Easy snowshoe hike from the Hotel Bad Bergfall in direction Inn Trattes.
We park in front of the Inn Bad Bergfall and start our walk along the brook on a forest road, signposted with the number 3, slightly uphill. After about half an hour we reach the sulfur source. We cross the brook, after a rocky bottleneck the path turns to the right and goes across fields to the mountain inn Trattes, which is located in a beautiful viewpoint not far from the road to the Furkelpass.
The way back is the same way.
Lake Antholz parking spot > passed the Huberalm Hut on to the Tiroler Hut > cross the stream and walk toward the lake > keep your left for the nature trail around the mountain lake. The walking tour can also be done the other way around.
From Niederrasen > passing the church > continue on the asphaltic road on the edge of the woods (mark n. 20) > Oberstallerhöfe > path of return following mark n. 5 > Oberrasen.
The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.
From the Pares car park, take the forest road no. 5, 5A which leads gently uphill through the woods and on to the Medalghes pastures.
Easy walk from Bruneck/Brunico to "Kaiserwarte" and Reischach/Riscone.
Around 1903, on the highest point of "Kühbergl/Monte Spalliera", a 18 meters high observation tower was built, which allowed the Emperor Franz Joseph I to observe the artillery movements in Brunico and surroundings. This tower and the hill were named "Kaiserwarte". Later the tower became a popular scenic spot, but over the years it suffered natural damages and in 1950 it had to be removed for safety reasons. Currently a small stone column can be seen where once the tower stood.
From Antholz Mittertal (Nösslerhof) > foresty road > Agstalm > Ausserwegeralm > Pichleralm (no rest stops). Descend to Antholz Obertal or to Antholz Mittertal on the same path.
This pleasant 2-hour hike starts in Oberolang at the cemetery. You can easily reach the center of Oberolang with the Citybus 435.1, and after a short walk of about 300 meters, you'll arrive at the starting point. The hike takes you through a picturesque forest along the Olanger Reservoir, until you reach our neighboring village of Welsberg. The outward path is 5.6 km long, and for the return, you can either take the regional train (No. 400) or walk back again.
A beautiful walk, suitable also for families, through the green landscape, to the mountain inn Haidenberg.
From Niederrasen > Camping Corones > foresty road in the woods > Neunhäusern.
Caution: use the path under the bridge of the statal road.
Treat yourself to a pleasant 30-minute walk through the fields and meadows of Oberolang. The Citybus 435.1 conveniently takes you to the center of Oberolang. About 300 meters from the cemetery, you'll find the starting point of the walk. The path is approximately 1.7 km long and leads you back to the Oberolang district, where you can either walk or take the Citybus back to your accommodation.
From Niederrasen or Oberrasen (following the mark n. 4 or 3) > up to Redensberg > take the paths with the marks n. 4, 1a and 17 to Aschbach > Niedristhof (rest station) > earth pyramids (the last stretch is quite steep). To go back to Rasen take the same path on the opposite direction or as an alternative continue until Platten and Oberwielenbach (mark n. 16) and lastly Percha (possibly by bus from Percha to Rasen).
ALFARËI 1656 m – FURCELA DE LIJUN 2005 m – COL DAL LÈ 2178 m approx. 522 m | approx. 1 hour 40 Description: At Alfarëi, take the forest road marked 20B to Forcela de Lijun, then turn right in the direction of the Munt da Rina pastures and left at the crossing to get to the cross. Walk back along the same route.
Possibility to rental snowshoes in Antermoia and Picolin.
The stroll begins on Str. Fanes: Walk through the Pes-Pesc playground, then continue along the paved dirt road parallel to the cross-country skiing slope (pedestrians: please keep off the slope) until just before you reach the Ciamaor sports grounds. The forest trail will take you to Ciamaor (to the left of the football pitch). Having passed the Ciamaor bridge, keep left and continue along the picturesque trail until you get to Lé dla Creda. Continue along the main road until you reach the Tamersc fields and, after 3 km, the Pederü mountain inn.
From Niederrasen (Haus Hölzl) > on the left side walk on the edge of the woods > foresty road > Alte Goste.
From Antholz Niedertal > crossing the river to the Walderhöfe > slightly downwards to Bad Salomonsbrunn > return on path n. 1 to the starting point.
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