Hiking trails in Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs

Starting point is the Hotel Larchhof in the valley Innerratschings. From there, you hike along flowery meadows towards Flading, a small hamlet at the end of the valley Ratschings. On the right side you can hear the sound of the creek Ratschinger Bach, then you cross a small forest and the destination of the walk is quickly reached.

 The Three-Passture-Trail is a fantastic day trip for the whole family, which starts at the mountain station of the Ladurns cable car and leads through the idyllic alpine village. Firstly, you hike uphill to the right in the direction of Wastenegg, past small, glistening mountain lakes to the idyllic Toffringalm. There, a breathtaking panorama opens up before you: on one side, the imposing Telfer Weissen (2588 m) and the Wetterspitze (2709 m) tower up, while on the other side, the Tribulaun massif (3096 m), the Weisswandspitze (3016 m) and the Schneespitze (3128 m) impress, while the Feuersteine (3246 m) adorn the horizon.

From the Toffringalm, the trail continues slightly uphill to the Pfaffenberg before finally descending to the Allrissalm. On the way back, you can either take the forest road and the so-called ‘Sogeweg’ to the Ladurns valley station or a cosy forest road to St. Anton in Innerpflersch. From there, the 313 bus takes you back to the valley station every hour.

A perfect hike for nature lovers who want to enjoy the magnificent views and experience the calming tranquillity of the mountains.

The Hintertalweg trail leads through the typical Pfitscher high valley. The pleasant walk with slight inclines circles the Pfitsch valley end and allows wonderful views on the peaks of the Zillertal alps. Suitable for strollers.

The Viedalm circular hiking trail guides you in to the alpine mountain world at the feet of the rocky summits of Pfitsch valley with a beautiful view over the valley ground.

A hidden natural spectacle reveals itself to hikers at the head of the valley called Ridnauntal: the waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge, which can be reached by following a panoramic trail.

Starting from the mining museum in Maiern, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream. The romantic, approximately one metre wide hiking trail winds through meadows and forests, past lush mossy expanses.

The wild glacial stream tumbles over a steep precipice that is surrounded by trees and bushes. Wooden bridges lead to panoramic observation decks with breathtaking views of the bizarre Ridnaun mountains and the secretive heart of the vast gorge, enabling hikers to experience the amazing contact with the power of nature up close.

Beautiful tour in the quiet Jaufental valley. From the village of Mittertal/ Val di mezzo on a small road towards "Hotel Jaufentalerhof" (signposted). Pass it and continue to Kaltenbrunn. From there turn right and follow the forest path back to Mittertal.

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm mountain hut is not opened in winter.

The Leitenrundweg circular hiking trail runs through the forest beside the Mauls village. A nice panoramic view on the Isarco valley, the valley of trails, is waiting at the highest point.

The circular hike runs along the sunny side of Freienfeld and connects the Trens and Mules villages. Highlights on the trail from Trens over Valgenauna and Flanes di Sotto to Mules are the churches of St. Valentine and St. Oswald. The first lies idillyc on a ridge over the Isarco valley, while the second one is the Mules village centre.

The round trail Gaismair is about 15 kilometers long in a range from 950 to 1200 m above sea level and it runs through and around the town of Sterzing. On the path there are short steep and uneven passages and therefore some segments are not very suitable for strollers. Along the trail lies the village of Tschöfs, where the farmer's son Michael Gaismair was born in 1490. He studied law and stood up for the rights of the farmer population during the peasant uprisings.

The Maria Trens circular hiking trail connects the sanctuary with the nearby Sprechenstein castle. The trail goes along the forest hillside to the Sprechenstein rock, where you will find a nice panoramic view over the valley bottom. The return to the Maria Trens sanctuary goes along the old pilgrimage trail.

The Gottschalk Trail begins in the idyllic hamlet of Steckholz and leads you along a well-maintained forest path to hiking trail 19A. This winds through a beautiful landscape and ends in the idyllic alpine village of Vallming. Along the way, you can enjoy marvellous views of the surrounding nature. Once you reach your destination, the Vallming Alm invites you to stop for a cosy break where you can recharge your batteries with traditional dishes. The trail is perfect for a relaxing hike in the middle of unspoilt nature and is ideal for nature lovers looking for peace and relaxation. You have the option of continuing on to Ladurns or returning the same way.

The winter hike begins at the "Dax" car park, which you reach via the Brenner state road. From the left-hand bend of the highway exit between Gossensass and the Brenner Pass, a small side road takes you to the car park (signposted ‘Hühnerspielhütte’). From there, a wide, well-maintained forest path leads you uphill in gentle hairpin curves through the forest and across clearings before the path finally climbs more steeply to the Hühnerspielhütte (1868 m). Note that the hut is closed in the 2024/25 winter season. Make sure you have enough to drink and provisions with you, as there is no refreshment stop.

Starting point for this sunny panoramic hike is the fire station at Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra (parking possibility). From there hike in direction “Telfer Almen”. After ca. 30 minutes of walking time you reach the timber line. After crossing the bridge follows a short and steep rise, where the path leads forward through spruce forests, downhill towards Telfes. Later cross a forest path and follow the further markings. After a short while you reach a timber line, called “Neun Stangen”. Here you turn  left and you reach the farm Jaufnerhof. Walk along the timber line with a stunning view of the valley and go back to the starting point. Wonderful, easy hiking tour for the whole family.

The circular hike to the Grubberg mountain hut runs through the picturesque Val di Vizze mountain world. The trail goes through the woods up to the mountain hut (no service), which is beautifully situated below the Wolfendorn summit. You can enjoy a very beautiful panorama over the Val di Vizze mountains.

Start by the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo mountain station in direction biotope Kastellacke, on the hike number 19. By the biotope on the right side on the circular trail to the antenna station. Return on the forest road, passing the mountain hut Furlhütte, to the mountain station.

The trailleads from the Mules valley over the Valler Jöchl jag to the Jochtal pastures. By the mountain huts are waiting a lot of local delicacies. And nearby you will finf also the so calles "Stoanernen Mandln". Right at the jag you will have also a wonderul view over the Isarco valley.

From Schloss Moss building by Wiesen on mark 24 in direction Flains village. Before the village turn right on trail 25. Along the forest upwards to the street and a few meters on to the Braunhof inn. Lunch possibility: Braunhof.

Starting at the inn Jaufensteg, the Pfeifer-Huisile-Path leads along the valley path to Bichl/Colle and on to Vallettina, where the ruins of the birthplace of the sorcerer can be seen. The "Pfeifer Huisele", which was above all distinguished by his humour, is without doubt one of the most famous Tyrolean mythical figures. In the manner of Till Eulenspiegel, a well-known folklore character from northern Germany, he roamed through valleys and mountains on his little donkey. His ideas were so whimsical that you can still laugh about them today. Along the way, several information signs in text and pictures inform about the life of the Pfeifer Huisile. To get back to the starting point, you can either walk back the same way or take the public bus from Larchhof. 

The new Mushroom Trail starts at the kids playground "Aue"in St. Jakob in the Pfitsch Valley near Sterzing and extends one kilometer through the forest. Information panels along the themed trail inform hikers about the world of mushrooms, their reproduction, and their uses.

The life-sized mushrooms were mainly crafted from wooden elements with a uniform design to ensure recognizability along the entire themed trail. The Mushroom Trail is easy for everyone to walk and offers children and school groups the unique opportunity to learn about the life of mushrooms. Additionally, the themed trail provides visitors with an interesting recreational activity in the forests of the Pfitsch Valley.

This project was realized by the Tourism Cooperative of Sterzing – Pfitsch – Freienfeld.

Starting from St. Anton/S. Antonio, a steep forest path at the beginning leads past the Gringer Wiese to the Platschjoch, where it then runs only slightly upwards past the Gostjöchl to the chapel below the Jaufensteg/Passo Giovo. Very nice views into the valleys Ratschingstal/Val Racines and Jaufental/Val Giovo. From the chapel you can descend towards Schluppes/Casalupa into the valley and hike back to the starting point.

From the end of the valley Ratschings/Racines follow path no. 10, walk steeply at first through the mountain forest, then up through alpine meadows to the inner pasture of Wumblsalm. Following the mark you will reach the pass Schlotterjoch (2,283 m), left from here, on path no. 12 climb to the top of the mountain Saxner. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view, on a clear day as far as to the mountain Ortler-area! The decent follows the same route.

The circular hiking tour connects the villages Maria Trens and Valgenauna - a nice walk for the whole family and don't lose the cultural interesting St. Valentine's church. Suitable for strollers.

From Schloos Moos building on trail 25A upwards and on the  trail 25 through the wood. By the junction following trail 25B to the Gschleiboden and a panoramic view over the valley bottom.

Starting point is the “Old Jaufentalerweg” in Gasteig/Casateia (near the Hotel A.nett). Hike along path no. 12 towards the farm Platzerhof and the farm Gringgerhof where you follow the path up to reach the lower forest road towards Hanseleplatsch. Along the forest road and meadow paths you reach Mittertal/Val di Mezzo, where you can go directly down to the village. From here you can hike the same way back or use the public bus to return to the starting point.

The trail is a pleasant valley path with a panoramic view over the Wipptal basin and leads from Stilfes village to Reifenstein castle. The castle is always a visit worth and also the nearby St. Zeno church.

The pleasant walk takes you around the Prati village. Start by the parking lot by the Comunal Park Wiesen, crossing the Pfitsch river and along the road to the first turn. Right on the "Prantlweg" trail to the valley end until the Pfitsch street. Crossing the "Millerbrücke" bridge you will arrive to the power station. Turn on left into the "Roanderweg" trail and follow the trail in western direction until "Schloss Moos" building. From there return on the side road to the Wiesen village and the starting point.

Nice walk thorugh the forest from the Mauls village to the Flans hamlet.

Start by the Wiesen Comunal Parc, passing the river and along the forestal road to Sprechenstein castel. Here on the right side of the castel on mark 24B to the valley bottom and along the river promenade return to the starting point. Lunch possibility: Hofschenke Sprechenstein.

The trail leads from the Afens hamlet at the entrance of Val di Vizze valley to the Pfammes meadows and on to Val di Vizze barrier lake. Enjoy the scenique of the traditional, unspoilt mountain valley.