Enjoyable moments at inns and huts in Meran/Merano and environs

Ausgangspunkt: Gigglhirnhof (1.670 m), Wanderweg: Nr 10 bis zur Marschnell Alm, Endpunkt: Marschnell Alm, Gehzeit: 1h 40 min, Höhenunterschied: 543 m (leichte Bergtour)

Faltschnal Alm Alp (1,871 m) Starting point: Pfelders/Plan ¦ top terminal of the Grünboden Express Hiking trail number: 6 or logging road (no hiking trail no.) or 8+4 ¦ Panorama way (4) Difference in altitude: 260 m or 290 m or 330 m ¦ 120 m (ascent) 250 m (descent) Walking time: 1 hour or 1 hour 20 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes ¦ 1 hour Difficulty level: easy Opening hours: beginning of June - middle of October Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (from Pfelders/Plan) - playground

Traditional cuisine, various cakes, Schöpsernes at the weekends, Almburger, spare ribs, roast chicken

The Wurzer Alm (1707 m) is a typical mountain pasture and is wonderfully situated in the middle of lush meadows. Stop off and eat well - marvel at the mountains - watch our animals - and relax!

Beautiful excursion destination on 1,783m, traditional cuisine. Closed during winter.

Stop in the mountain pasture, Zetnalm up the Monte Tramontana Naturno.

The Naturnser Alm is located at an altitude of 1,922 metres. Venosta Valley, Schnalstal Valley or Texel Group... This unique, magnificent view can be enjoyed from the sun terrace of the Naturnser Alm. The Staffler family spoils you with traditional dishes and looks forward to your visit.

Schartalm Alp (1,850 m) Starting point: parking area Ulfas/Ulvas ¦ Christl Hiking trail number: 2a+2b ¦ 3 Difference in altitude: 380 m ¦ 720 m Walking time: 1 hour 15 minutes ¦ 2,5 hours Difficulty level: medium Opening hours: June - October Closing day: none Playground

St. Anna Pfistradalm Alp (1,350 m) Starting point: St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo, parking area Schnitzerhof farm ¦ Walten/Valtina, "Sagstatt" Hiking trail number: 13 ¦ 12+13a+13 Difference in altitude: 500 m ¦ 300 m Walking time: 1,5 hours ¦ 2 hours Difficulty level: medium Opening hours: end of May - beginning of October Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (from Schnitzerhof farm) - playground

The Innere Schwemmalm is only a 20-minute walk from the Schwemmalm cable car station.

The mountain hut Moschwaldalm is located on 1,750m height a little off the hiking area Merano 2000 in a quiet, sunny location with wonderful views.

Ausgangspunkt: Bergstation Schwemmalmbahn - Wanderweg Nr. 6, 5, 5B - Gehzeit: 1 h (leichter Bergweg)

Jaufen Alp (1,850 m) The alp is located directly on the street below the Jaufenpass mountain pass. Starting point: Walten/Valtina, parking place in front of the inn Alpenrose Hiking trail number: 17a+17b+17 or 17 Difference in altitude: 600 m Walking time: 1,5 hours Difficulty level: medium Opening hours: June - October Closing day: Monday (holidays no closing day) Accessible by car - playground

Located in the midst of meadows and woodlands, offers a unique view of the Adige Valley, the Dolomites and the Val Venosta with the Ortler group.

Open all year round.

Suggestion: especially child-friendly with large playground and playroom for cooler days; gluten-free and lactose-free dishes (on request), special focus on regional products, children’s menu Own products: herb garden, salad, bacon, pasta dishes, bread

Bockhütte Alp (1,899 m) Starting point: Stuls/Stulles, parking area Hochegg ¦ Jaufenpass mountain pass, "Römerkehre" ¦ curve Rabenstein/Corvara Hiking trail number: 14+14b+15b ¦ 12a+12+15+15a+15b ¦ 26+14b+15b Difference in altitude: 260 m ¦ 400 m (ascent) 490 m (descent) ¦ 430 m Walking time: 40 minutes ¦ 5 hours ¦ 1 hour 45 minutes Difficulty level: medium Opening hours: beginning of May - beginning of November Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (from Stuls/Stulles) - playground

Oberglanegg Alp (2,060 m) Starting point: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, parking area Oberglanegg Alp ¦ parking area Seeberalm Alp Hiking trail number: 43a ¦ 20 Difference in altitude: 40 m ¦ 150 m Walking time: 10 minutes ¦ 30 minutes Difficulty level: easy Opening hours: End of May/ Begin of June - October Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (from the parking area Oberglanegg) - playground

Beneath the Hohe & Kleine Kreuzspitze peaks, the Kuchlålm refuge above Stuls/Stulles is a friendly and welcoming family-run mountain hut. We specialise in homemade South Tyrolean cuisine. An ideal hiking destination for all ages. Pram & stroller friendly. Kuchlålm Alp (1,835 m) Starting point: Stuls/Stulles, parking area Raffein ¦ Stuls/Stulles ¦ Jaufenpass mountain pass, "Römerkehre" Hiking trail number: 16 ¦ 16a+16b ¦ 12a+12+16 Difference in altitude: 200 m ¦ 500 m ¦ 420 m (ascent) 570 m (descent) Walking time: 45 minutes ¦ 2 hours ¦ 2 hours 45 minutes Difficulty level: medium Opening hours: middle of June - end of September Closing day: Monday + Tuesday Accessible by baby carriage (from Raffein) - playground

The mountain pasture. Mauslochalm

The Leadner Alm alpine hut lies in the centre of the hiking and relaxation area of the Tschoegglberg range, above the villages Hafling and Voeran. The alp has a large meadow where you can relax on the grass, and a toboggan run for children in winter. The mountain hiking trails are open also in winter.

Suggestion: homemade apple strudel and cakes, cuisine with local products, lawn Own products: cow’s milk, eggs, bacon

Pfandler Alp (1,350 m) Starting point: St. Martin/S. Martino, parking area above Pfandlerhof farm ¦ top terminal "Klammeben" of the Hirzer aerial tram Hiking trail number: E5 Difference in altitude: 205 m ¦ 650 m (descent) Walking time: 45 minutes ¦ 3 hours Difficulty level: easy ¦ medium Opening hours: 01/05 - 31/10 Closing day: Friday Accessible by baby carriage (from Pfandlerhof farm) - accommodation - playground - wildlife enclosure

Timmelsalm Alp (2,000 m) Starting point: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, bridge "Timmelsbrücke" Hiking trail number: 30 Difference in altitude: 200 m Walking time: 45 minutes Difficulty level: easy Opening hours summer: begin of June - end of September Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage - playground

Starting point: Kaserbach (1,465 m), hiking trail: No. 9,5, endpoint: Mariolberg Alm, walking time: 1h 40 min, difference in altitude: 377 m (easy mountain tour)

Choose between traditional Alpine dishes and South Tyrolean delicacies. Teas, coffee, home-made cakes and desserts - not to mention our children's favourites. Stop for a break at the Gampl Family-Alm, looking out on the surrounding mountains. You'll be glad you did!

Prantacher Alm - Fartleis Alp (1,470 m) Starting point: car park "Fartleishöfe" ¦ St. Martin/S. Martino ¦ St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo Hiking trail number: 2 ¦ 2 ¦ E5 + 2a + 2 Difference in altitude: 350 m ¦ 870 m ¦ 820 m Walking time: 1 hour ¦ 2 hours 45 minutes ¦ 3 hours Difficulty level: easy¦ medium ¦ medium Opening hours: May - October Closing day: none Our alp is easily accessible and ideal for a family hike or bike tour. We offer Alpine dishes prepared with lots of love, a sun terrace to enjoy, a small playground and lots for the little ones to discover!

Ausgangspunkt: Simian (1.720 m) - Wanderweg Nr. 4 - Gehzeit: 1 h - Höhenunterschied: 322 m - leichte Bergtour

The Mittager Alpine Hut is situated on 2,260m and offers a wonderful view of the Dolomites. It offers typical Tyrolean dishes.

Ausgangspunkt: Nationalparkhaus Lahnersäge (Bushaltestelle St. Gertraud), Wanderweg: Nr. 143, Endpunkt: Kaserfeld Alm, Gehzeit: 1h 50 min, Höhenunterschied 563 m (leichte Bergtour)