Hiking trails in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

This relaxing hike leads to the historic Prösels Castle built in 1200 by the Counts of Völs in the year 1200. Take a trip back to bygone days on a guided tour of the Knight’s Hall, the castle chapel and other parts of the Renaissance castle and grounds. There’s no chance of getting bored!

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The path first leads southeast through beautiful meadow slopes into the valley of the Schlernbach Stream and then uphill through dense woodland in many turns, up to the Tschafon hut and on to the Völsegg Peak.

Steeped in lore and legend, the St. Vigil church is a particularly special spot: On two significant days of the year, namely the equinoxes, the shadow of the Schlern mountain falls upon the church on the astronomically-defined date that marks the change of seasons.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This trail leads around the village of Völs am Schlern and ends at the Peterbühl, a hill at the edge of the village, where you will also find a church of the same name. The Peterbühl is the oldest settlement in the area, and, as recent Bronze-Age findings have proven, has been inhabited since thousands of years before the birth of Christ.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

Discover the quiet hamlet of St. Oswald below Seis am Schlern, which can be reached comfortably on this hike.

This route can be hiked either on a one-day or a multi-day tour.

The Schlern: emblem mountain of South Tyrol, gentle giant and hiking paradise. This tour leads straight over the Seiser Alm, ascends all the way up to the Tierser Alpl, surrounded by its impressive rocky formations, and then crosses over the Schlern plateau to arrive at destination - the “Castle in the Dolomites”: The Refuge Schlernhaus mountain hut – or rather, mountain huts, given that there are 4 of them alongside each other, all built between 1885 and 1908 , in an architectural style which merges seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. The interior decor is, for the main part, in its original condition and wakens a sense of mountaineering nostalgia and an atmosphere of sociable companionship, rounded off to perfection with traditional South Tyrolean dishes.

What better way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites and the surrounding mountains than on a two-day hut hike to the highlights in the holiday region Seiser Alm? The first stage of our tour leads to the Schlern, whose unmistakeable form is the emblem of South Tyrol. The following day we make our way to the privately-owned Refuge Tierser Alpl hut with its distinctive red roof and on to the Seiser Alm.

Beautiful hike to the landmark of South Tyrol with breathtaking views over the Seiser Alm.

Once you have reached the Schlernhaus, it is definitely worth going up to the summit cross of Monte Pez.

This trail leads past the St. Valentin church, nestled in the middle of blossoming meadows above Seis, and boasts incredible views of the Schlern mountain. Hikers can walk all the way across the sunny Schererplatzl to Kastelruth.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The name Kastelruth comes from the name „Castellum Ruptum,” which means “destroyed castle.” Historical documents have revealed that a magnificent fortress stood on the Calvary hill.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

A must for all Dolomite fans: This multi-day hut tour leads to the most beautiful spots of the holiday region of the Seiser Alm, and boasts fairytale-like views over the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. The first stage leads to the Schlern which, with its distinctive shape, is the emblem of South Tyrol. On the following day the tour leads on to the Refuge Tierser Alpl, the private mountain hut with the distinctive red roof and onwards to the Plattkofelhütte hut, at the foot of the Plattkofel.

Once upon a time, in the woods above the Tuff Alm, there lived a rather unusual man: Franz Mich, “Migg,” to all those who knew him was a hermit who lived alone in his cave. The cave is still there to this day, and has been preserved together with all of his belongings. This tour leads you to the world of Migg…

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This leisurely walk through the Laranz forest is pure idyllic perfection for hikers: fresh, woody air, a Dolomite panorama and a view fit for a king from the Königswarte (“King’s view“), far and wide over the Eisack Valley and the Ritten plateau. 

Velvety-green meadows and picturesque woods, carefree sunshine and views beyond words. That’s what makes hiking fun! The beginning of the route leads along a peaceful forest road flanked by meadows filled with ever flower and herb you could imagine. The main stretch – and the longest – of this route leads through shady pine forests with occasional glimpses pf the surrounding area and the blue skies. When you arrive at the top, you will find a large clearing which is perfect for picnics or, alternatively, you can stop off for refreshments at the Refuge Tschafon Hütte hut.

This tour boasts three highlights in one: The 17th century Plague Chapel, a small lake at the Wuhnleger meadows where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the Rosengarten massif and the “Weihboden,” thought to have been a cult site in pagan times.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The ridge of the Schneid  (eng: “edge”) is an authentic walk on the edge in every sense of the word, forming as it does the border between South Tyrol and Trentino. But have no fear: From a technical point of view, this hike is not particularly difficult. However, given its length, it does call for a bit of stamina. The breathtaking views over the South Tyrol and Trentino Dolomites will reward you for your efforts. 

The two small villages of Tisens and Tagusens can be reached from Kastelruth in a nice walk. Arrived in Tisens the path leads over green meadows to Tagusens. From there you have a nice view on the northeast hillside of the Val Gardena/Grödnertal with the villages Lajen and St. Peter. On the path you will walk by various quaint little farms and the picturesque churches in Tisens and Tagusens. Here you will find the school museum with the shoemaker museum and a wonderful painted parlour from the 19th century. The museum is open to the public free of charge.

Museum opening hours.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The Völs am Schlern loop trail is a sunny, pleasant stroll with magnificent views over the Ritten plateau and Prösels Castle.  

The Konstantiner Weiher lake, also known as “Pfarrmoos”, is one of the 7 lakes of Völs am Schlern. Nestled in an idyllic forest and meadow landscape, this lake is a beautiful destination if you are in search of peace and quiet.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

People have always looked on the Witches’ Benches on the Puflatsch as being a magical spot. It is here that the Schlern witches are said to have gathered together before flying over the Schlern. The witches are no longer here, but their benches are as wonderful as ever: The rocky porphyry boulders in the form of armchairs are a fabulous spot to stop off for a rest. And for an extra bonus: The 360° view over the Schlern and the Seiser Alm, Tiosels, the Val Gardena/Gröden Valley, Ritten and the Ortles in the distance.