Hiking trails in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

Agumser Bergwaal is a trail for sun lovers taking you through forests, meadows, 
hamlets, and past a barbecue site with a panoramic swing set before reaching the 
hamlet of Stilfserbrücke.

No water flow
Possibility of stopping for refreshments: In the inns in Stilfs and Prad

The eighth stage is the most demanding tour of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley. The Tellajoch surprises with a typical 360° panoramic view to the mountain peaks of the Ortler group and the Sesvenna group. The 360° viewing platform titles the mountainous panorama.
From there it continues with insights into the Upper Vinschgau Valleys alpine pasture to Schlinig/ Slingia.

The third stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley trumps with unique views from the giant swing.

The three-mountain hut hike to Marzoner Alm, Zirmtal Alm and Tomberger/Alt Alm at the Nörderberg mountain is a very special mountain hut experience.

Explore Matsch, the mountaineering village with its spectacular view of the grand Ortler and the Matsch mountains. Traversing the valley, Ackerwaal takes you high above fields and blooming meadows.

Water flow: from May 
Refreshment stop: In the inns in the village of Matsch and in the Glieshof restaurant 

The archaeological trail A4 begins in Maso Corto/Kurzras, passes a number of idyllic mountain lakes and drops down into the Vinschgau Valley. Having descended along a gentle forest path, past an old timber mill, you arrive in the small, picturesque village of Corces/Kortsch.

The archaeological trail rises from Vernago/Vernagt to Giogo Basso/Niederjoch with its spectacular views and on to Tisenjoch, a reminder of the discovery site of Ötzi the Iceman, crosses the border and continues on to the village of Vent (A).

The challenging Bergwaal trail with an ascent of almost 650 metres offers panoramic views of the medieval town of Glurns and plenty of information on forest and pastures on panels along the trail.

Water flow: from May
Refreshment stop: in the inns in Glurns

An ideal short hike for hot summer days. Right below the IceForum in Laces, you can find the access to the Mareinwaal irrigation channel path that crosses the fitness trail "Trimm Dich Pfad".

Idyllic mountain villages with a unique charm is what the second stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley has to offer.

The 3 country landmark offers not only a breath-taking view of the valley but also of the world (or at least three countries). The hike starts at the car park in Reschen/Resia near the cemetery by the lake. Follow the cycle path past the Mühlanderhof, cross the meadows and follow path signposted no. 3 – leading to the forest road up to the Tendershof. After two hairpin bends, follow a shaded forest path signposted no. 3 up to the border path, which runs below the mighty peak of Piz Lad, very close to the border. The path to the Dreiländerstein has South Tyrolean and Austrian signposts and leads to the iconic stone which indicates the borders of Italy, Austria and Switzerland. The view stretches as far as the Inn valley, the Engadine and the mountains of Nauders and Samnaun. The way back is along path no. 4 and 5 via the Rescher Alm mountain pasture to the village of Reschen.
Alternative: It is possible to drive to the Rojental valley and start the hike from the car park of Kopferbrücke. Take the hiking path to the Rescher Alm alpine pasture and from there to the border stone.

The heart of the Texelgruppe Nature Park is the largest side valley of the Schnalstal Valley and can only be reached by a single, partly steep road, passing ancient farms. From the paid parking lot at the Vorderkaserhof Inn you continue on foot.

It is best to take the challenging 20.5 km long tour of the Laces and Tarres Alpine pastures between early June and early October.

The pharmacy trail on the Monte Sole mountain from the year 2017 is a special gift by the Lasa pharmacist Sigrid Haller on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the opening.

The seventh stage of 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley starts in Glurns/ Glorenza, the smallest town in the alpine region and leads to the westernmost village in South Tyrol on the border to Switzerland.

The shortened variant of the eighth stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley leads to the Tellajoch with a typical 360° panoramic view to the mountain peaks of the Ortler group and the Sesvenna group. The 360° viewing platform titles the mountainous panorama.
From there it continues with insights into the Upper Vinschgau Valleys alpine pasture to Schlinig/Slingia.

The newly created 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley is an adventure-packed circular hiking trail through the villages of the Upper Vinschgau Valley. For families and pleasure hikers the nine stages can be seen as individual hiking tips for day tours. Experienced hikers looking for a challenge can plan a hiking tour consisting of several stages.
At each stage interactive nature installations from local larch await young and grown-up hikers.

A relaxing hike along Val Venosta’s traditional irrigation channel paths.

The tour starts at the source of the Adige river, the hike leads along the Venosta Valley high trail, past the Altgraun church tower and on to St. Valentin.

The first part of the sixth stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley runs along the animal forest path “Gumperle”. From there it goes past the Lichtenberg Castle to the medieval town of Glurns/ Gorenza.

Along alpine meadows to the waterfall below the alpine hut Sesvenna leads the first part of the ninth stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley. It continues on the high mountain trail to the mountain restaurant Plantapatsch and along the “Almenweg” path to Prämajur.

From the car park of the game animal enclosure above Stelvio/Stilfs, via an easy hiking trail to the Prader Alm Alpine pasture and to the Furkelhütte hut. 

The hike begins in the idyllic village of St. Valentin, from there up to the Haideralm. From there, the easy and carefree high trail no. 14 unfolds, which is ideal for family hikes. The trail leads to Schöneben and from there via Rojen to the old village of Reschen and the source of the Adige river.

The archaeological trail from Vent to Maso Corto/Kurzras leads through captivating mountain landscape that was already used many centuries ago by shepherds with their flocks.

The start of the fourth stage of the circular hiking trail 360° Upper Vinschgau Valley is the mountaineering village Matsch/ Mazia. Along this stretch, you will experience the numerous cultural highlights of the Upper Vinschgau Valley.

Easy, family-friendly hike with many opportunities to rest. The hike begins with a gondola ride from the village of St. Valentin to the Haideralm. From the station at the top of the Haideralm/Malga S. Valentino, the path signposted no. 16A passes the lake Plandelinaira. Follow the path, at first relatively flat, then increasingly curvy and steep to the Brugger Alm alpine pasture. Take a short break to taste the delicious homemade cheese and butter. Follow the path signposted no. 8 along the Zerzerbach stream and after a short time stop to admire the Chapel Saint Martin, which can also be seen from the village. The trail continues to Fauler See Lake, ideal for barbecues in the summer. The path signposted no. 5A leads to the edge of the Haidersee lake. Follow this path until the ski-lift station of the Haideralm.
Alternative: Cross the floating bridge to the eastern side of the lake near the Fischerhäuser and return to the village.

Crossing different altitudes you reach the top where you can enjoy a splendid view.

Piani di Annenberg tour – an ideal hike in spring, autumn and winter

Circular hike with fascinating view to the galcier worlds of the Orlter Group

 

Easy hike from Burgeis to the Watles family mountain valley Station

The hike starts at the Fürstenburg Castle parking lot in Burgeis. The route
leads to the cultural center of Burgeis, past the parish church, along the
mountain lake back to the valley station. For those interested in culture, a
worthwhile stop is the Burgeis parish church, with its very unique
„Tatzelmännchen“ portal (pawed man).