Hiking trails in Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs

The riverside promenade along the river of Pflersch is a particularly popular walking path, valued for its pleasant, shady location by both hikers and families. The scenic route begins at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to the Maria-Hilf Chapel in Außerpflersch. This section is also ideal for strollers, allowing families with young children to enjoy nature’s beauty with ease. You can leisurely return on the same path. Along the way, you'll find several play stations from the "On the Trail of Water" educational trail and a Kneipp pool.

An alternative route takes you across the bridge over the river of Pflersch, then right onto the riverside promenade. Early on, a path branches left, leading to Redwitzplatz, the iron spring, and the barefoot path. From here, there are several options to continue your hike: you can follow the Gottschalkweg, head to Vallming Hut, or simply return to the original promenade. Each of these paths offers different views and experiences, making your walk varied and exciting.

The trail leads from the pitoresque Prati village through the forest upwards to the Gschließegg panoramic point and further to Sprechenstein castle, where you will find a nice overview on the Vipiteno valley bottom.

The trail leads from the Maria Trens sanctuary along the hamlets of Campo di Trens. To discover next to the picturesque Maria Trens village and the sanctuary is the St. Valentines church in Valgenauna.

Start by the Rosskopf valley station and over the Isarco river to the Hotel Maibad. Passing the hotel on the left side you will arrive to a tunnel under the railwy line. Following mark 3A through the forest to the small village Oberried (1014m) and the Straßberg ruin. Furtheron to the great motor way viaduct and descent to Colle Isarco/Gossensass (1098m).

From Pfulters following the forestal road through the Egg valley. By the third bridge crossing the river and ascent to the Egg hamlet (1500m). Lunch possibility: Gasthaus Egg, Gasthaus Schönblick.

From Stein on trail 3 upwards through the wood and then on the steep serpentines passing the forrestal pass road and some old military constructions to the Pfitscherjochhaus mountain hut (2288m). Furtheron on trail 3 to the Pfitsch joke (2248m), there at left for a short part on the Landshuter Höhenweg to the Pfitscherjoch lakes (2237m). Lunch possibilities: Pfitscherjoch-Haus, Gasthof Stein

The trail leads from the Sterzinger valley bottom to Schmuders hamlet and up to the typical Prantneralm mountain hut, which invites with a great view on the surrounding mountains. The hike descends from the pasture to the Novale hamlet and passes the Strassberg ruin, where centuries ago the local counts had their habitation.

Easy hiking tour through the wooden hills by Stilves/Stilfes. Along the road to Novale Bassa/Niederried and soon after leaving Stilves/Stilfes village along the trail 17 at the right side to the Burgstall summit. Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hotel Wieser

Start by the 4th turn after Schmuders on trail 3 in direction Weißspitz summit until to the forrestal road. Along the road passing by the Prantneralm mountain hut (1780m) and the Riedbergalm mountain hut (1925m), and on the broad trail 11 to the Hühnerspielhütte mountain hut(1866m). Alternativ: Ascent all along the forrestal road, suitable for strollers. Einkehrmöglichkeiten: Hühnerspielhütte, Riedbergalm, Prantneralm, Braunhof.

From Platz in direction North on the forrestal road near the stream and furterhon on the steep trail 3A upwards to the timberline. On the leftside of the crest upwards along the serpentines to the Europahütte mountain hut (2693m). Lunch possibility: Europahütte, Gasthof Pfitscherhof

The hike starts by the Borgone hamlet, near the Vizze high valley entrance, and runs through the Borgone valley up to the timberline. The path crosses the interesting limestone sources of Borgone. The trail is passing some mountain huts (no service) and crosses the northern hill of the Finsterstern summit and leads along a joke to the Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut (2011m).

From Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to the Telfes mountain huts. Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station in direction Ochsenalm mountain hut, following the Ridnauner Höhenweg trail. By the mountain hut Ochsenalm turn left and descend to the next mountain hut Freundalm. Afterwards following the trail to Obertelfes, passing by the Witwenbrünnl spring (from here bus connection to Sterzing on weekdays.

From Fuldres followin the forestal road into the Egg valley, passing by old military street constructions and after a short walk at the left starts the trail 16. In steep terrain upwards to the Onser mountain hut (no service) and further to the Puntleider See Alm shelter. On trail 14 you will arrive to the Puntleider See lake (1850m). Lunch possibility: Puntleidersee Alm.

Start by the Fußendraß hamlet along trail 17 through the Droßberg valley, passing by the Droßberg mountain hut and furtheron on the old militar road 17A to the Pfunderer Joch (2568m).

From Maria Trens sul sentiero 2A to the Valgenäun hamlet, passing by the St. Valentines Church and further on trail 2A to the Niederflans hamlets. Turn right here in trail 3 and straight to the bunker with a beautiful panoramic view on the valley. Descent to the Mauls village on trail 3. Return to Maria Trens with the public bus (310). Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Jägerheim, Restaurant Romantik Hotel Stafler, Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

Start by the Comunal Park in Wiesen on the promenade trail on the leftside to the valley end, over the Millerbrücke bridge by the village end and along the forestal road on the right side by the edge of the forest to Tulfer. Lunch possibility: Pretzhof, Parkbar Wiesen, Restaurant Wiesnerhof, Gasthaus Lex.

Follow the street in Mauls upwards passing by the small sports field and further on over the bridge and for just 1 km on the street, than take the trail 10 on the left side up to the Ritzail farms, passing the street sometimes. By Ritzail further on for about an hour to the Valler Jöchl (1933m) and on trail 9 to the mountain station Jochtal (2007m). Lunch possibility: Kaspererhof, Bergrestaurant Jochtal.

Short and easy family hike from Gossensass/Colle Isarco to ruins of Straßberg/Castel Strada near Ried/Novale. The castle is located on a hill on the ancient Brenner/Brennero road. At the beginning the castle was equipped with two drawbridges and a wall, but to date there are only some parts, such as sections of the walls, the battlements and the entrance tower preserved.
The ruin is privately owned and can only be visited from the outside.

This short and easy hike is perfect for families and takes you from Gossensass to the impressive ruins of Castel Straßberg. Built around 1200, the castle is located on a hill ridge at Ried, once touched by the Brenner Pass route. Today, the castle's gate tower, the surrounding walls, and the keep are still visible. Over the centuries, the castle was owned by several powerful noble families, including the Landsknecht leader Georg von Frundsberg.

The hike starts at the village square in Gossensass. From there, head north and turn right into the lane "Alte Postgasse". The path ascends gently eastwards, passing by the Hotel Gudrun. After the underpass beneath the highway, turn right at the Hubertushof (yellow building) and enter the forest. Follow the forest trail to reach the "Herrengarten," then the old mill, and finally the ruins of Castle Straßberg. Since the castle is privately owned, it can only be viewed from the outside.

For the return, retrace your steps to the mill and take a forest road that leads to the Brenner State Road, bringing you back to Gossensass. If you'd like, you can continue the hike all the way to Sterzing.

A wonderful, short hike with a touch of history, ideal for families and anyone looking for an easy yet rewarding walk.

The hike starts at the picturesque pilgrimage town Maria Trens and goes along a partially exposed and rocky forest trail up to the panorama point Gschließegg, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view over the attractive Sterzing basin.

Comfortable hike to the beautiful alpine village Vallming at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno. Start by the Rosskopf mountain station following trail no. 19 until the biotop "Kastellacke" Here turn left on trail no. 19A and descend to the alpine village by the leisure mountain. 

The hike along the Via Crucis leads along religious stations from Stilves villages through the shadows of the forest to Bad Moeders, an old mineral spring with an adjacent chapel. The tranquility of the forest along the trail leads to a profound contemplation.

From Sterzing on the Eisack river promenade to the bottom of Sprechenstein castle. Short ascend on trail 24B to the castle and furtheron on trail 24 to the Maria Trens sanctuary. Return by bus 310.

By the Nordpark Sterzing parking lot along the Via Pineta and furtheron on trail 19 over Raminges or trail 23 along the water experience path to the sunny Rosskopf hiking area.

The hiking tour starts after the Flanes di Sotto hamlet and follows the Senges creek upwards. The path separates from the creek by the timberline and goes along the green alpine meadows up to the Simile Mahd Alm hut (2011m), in the midst of Pfunderer mountains. Lunch possibilities: Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut.

The trail leads from the Val di Vizze high valley through the Droßberg-mountain valley along the old military road upwards in the Fundres mountains. By the Sandjoch jag is waiting a panoramic view on the surrounding summits like Wilde Kreuzspitze summit and Grabspitze summit. Route: Start by the Fußendraß hamlet in direction Droßbergalm on the trail 17, passing throug the Droßberg valley and after the mountain hut on trail 17 up to the Sandjoch joke (2651m) and through the pastures to the Brixnerhütte mountain hut (2282m). Lunch possibilities: Brixner Hütte.

Start by the parking lot in St. Jakob in direction village centre, passing by the parrish church and afterwards on the right side. Behind the Rainhof farm turn left on trail 3B along the stream and on a steep trail through the wood to the Beilsteinalm mountain hut. Furtheron along the pastures to the Landshuter Höhenweg trail (mark 3) and on the left to the Europahütte (2693m). Lunch possibilities: Europahütte, Restaurant Hofer, Restaurant Neuwirt

Hike along the educational trail in the wonderful Ridnauntal valley. Starting from the culture house in Ridnaun along a beautiful and wide forest path, which leads through the forest towards Maiern to the Mining World Museum. Then cross the main street and walk along the not marked path in direction to Gasse. There you can already see the miner’s chapel St. Magdalena, that is situated on a small hill above the path and can be visited. Continue on the same path, which leads you back to the starting point.

Great family hike in a quiet and beautiful surrounding! The starting point of this hike ca bee freely selected.

From Mareit: parking possibility at the village center. From there over the bridge and immediately right in direction artisan area. Past the saw and on a beautiful wide path back to Stange. Cross a bridge and walk at the other bank of the brook towards Gasteig. There cross the brook and walk on the cycle path towards Stange and then on to Mareit, back to the starting point.

From Stange: parking possibility at the local square. From there walk approx. 100m along the main street in direction Mareit and fork right at the first junction. (signpost - Carabinieri) After a few minutes you reach the forest and after a few meters you reach the brook bank. Then, first towards Mareit or Gasteig, as you prefer! (well signposted)

From Gasteig: parking possibility in front of the culture house (fire station). Cross the main street and walk along the path “Mühlbachlweg” for about 500m until you reach a farm, where you already see the next signposts. Follow the path towards Stange. There starts the path, which firstly leads through a small forest. You reach Stangh, cross a bridge and reach Mareit (more rest points). The way back leads first on the same route towards Stange, from where you reach Gasteig by foot or on the cycle path.

Tip: this hike is combinable with a visit at the castle Wolfsthurn in Mareta (South Tyrolean Museum of Hunting and Fishing) or with a hike through the Gilfenklamm gorge (unique natural spectacle for young and old)!

Take the Eisack boardwalk in Vipiteno/Sterzing and follow the trail in direction South with your view on Sprechenstein castle. By the river junction on the left along the boardwalk of the Pfitsch river to the Wiesen/Praticomunal park. Return to Vipiteno along the cycle path. Lunch possibilities: Parkbar Wiesen/Prati, Gasthaus Lex, Ristorante Hotel Wiesnerhof.