Winter hikes in Vinschgau

Hiking tour to the lake Haidersee along the Adige River
Go from the market place in Burgeis to the Gasthaus Gerda inn, straight on along the Adige River to S. Valentin Lake. Start of the hike around the lake at landing (No. 1). After the circuit 2 trails lead back to Burgeis: 1: the same way back, along the Adige River (marked as a bike path); or 2: at the end, follow trail No. 5A to the Faulen See Lake and use trail No. 4 to the mountain lake. From here take trail No. 3 back to the village of Burgeis.

The picturesque snowfields of Selva and a stop at the Stallwies inn guarantee a mystical ambience with alpine background.

Beautiful circular snowshoe hike across the Eisa meadows to the Matscher Alm.

This trail is mostly snow-free and offers a magnificent view of the opposite Monte Tramontana mountains with the Stelvio National Park and the snowy Ortler group.

This challenging glacier-tour in the rear Val Martello counts to the most famous ski-tours in South Tyrol. But this tour should just be gone by good snow conditions. You need belt and rope. The tour takes 4 hours.

An easy winter hike to the Matscheralm on the groomed winter trail. Perfect for families.

At numerous stations, the Strawberry Trail in Val Martello demonstrates the production process of the high quality berries, leading past fields of strawberries and the farms of growers. Val Martello is not known as the “Valley of Berries” for nothing!

Perched above Sulden/Solda, the Schaubachhütte mountain hut serves as the starting point for high Alpine tours around the Ortler in winter and summer alike. Beginning at the Sulden cable car valley station, this demanding winter hike follows a gently inclined forest trail on the way up to the hut at an elevation of 2,581 m.

This ski-tour starts at the Lake Gioveretto, from there you follow the path no. 10 to the managed Malga Lyfi. There you pass the mountain hut on your right and continue through the forest by following the same signposting until the junction of paths. When you reach the "Lyfiknott", a wonderful snow-covered winter landscape awaits you. From there the way is steep and demanding, but when you reach the Lyfi Peak, you have a wonderful view over the snow-covered Val Venosta.

An easy tour with a fantastic view over the Schlinig valley and the Sesvenna group.

Spring and autumn are the ideal times for this hike. From the sports ground in Lasa/Laas, walk along the dry Lasa Leitenwaal canals (Laaser Leiten) to the mountain village of Tanas. From here hikers can enjoy unique panoramic views of the valley basin and the Ortler range on the opposite side.

This hike is normally snow-free, with gorgeous views of the Laaser Tal valley, the marble quarry and the incline railway.

Strenuous hiking tour with a priceless panoramic view over the Venosta Valley mountains.

Easy winter hike for the whole family from Schlinig to the Schlinigeralm with the possibility of a stop for refreshments. The easy route leads through an idyllic landscape with views of the Sesvenna Pass.

Hike from Schleis to the rustic village of Schlinig or in the other direction.

The trail passes through the varied natural and cultural landscape of the district Waldberg, courts and private land, where people get an insight into the work and the life of the inhabitants.

The walk starts at the "Niederhof", from there follow the forest road to the "Oberhof", where the path no.26 leads uphill through the forest. This path leads up to the crossing path no.24A, where the family hike continues left to the "Suachbichl". Now it goes on at the path no.15A back to the path no.15, this path leads to an unlabeled but highly visible way again down to the trail no.15.
You walk past the "Stallwies- and Greithof" and from there follow the marking 15A. Once the path leads out of the forest, the trek continues left and returns through the forest path no.8 back to "Niederhof".

Belpiano/Schöneben – Rojen – Resia/Reschen A two-and-a-half-hour, easy winter hike around the Passo di Resia/Reschenpass Belpiano/Schöneben – Rojen – Resia/Reschen Starting point: Belpiano/Schöneben

Easy winter hiking tour in the Avinga valley near the border to Swiss.

Explore the snow-covered winter landscape in the idyllic Zerzertal valley towards the Brugger Alm. A beautiful, moderately difficult snowshoe or winter hike with picturesque views.
No refreshments available at the Brugger Alm.

Seen from the Vinschgau main valley, the massive mountain peak known as Laaser Spitze offers an impressive panorama. The path runs through the snow-covered winter landscape. Due to the heavy winter, organ pipes are said to sound there, hence the Martello name "Orgelspitze". You reach the highest point at 3305m via a pathless but well-marked, blocky summit structure.

This hiking trail from Lasa/Laas to Großboden (Monte Sole Mountain) starts from Lasa square and passes over the Alliz bridge until it reaches Großboden and finally Tanas. This hike demands a considerable fitness level and experience. The return on the same path or by the Lasa bus

From the end of the village near the St. Anna chapel right up to the forest, there turn left to "Salg", continue on the forest road to the hamlet of Klopair with descent to Resia or descent to Arlund and back across the sea to Graun.

Schlanderser Sonnenpromenade, the sun trail, lives up to its name, winding along Sonnenberg mountain, home to Mediterranean plants and chestnut trees, and through orchards down in the valley.

Refreshment stop: In the inns in Schlanders
Water flow: May-October

Experience the Mediterranean on Zaalwaal trail above Kortsch. Take in the chatter of water among the chestnut trees, stone terraces, and orchards and a striking view of Jennwand and Laaser Spitze mountains.

Refreshment stop: In the inns in Kortsch
Water flow: May-October

Winter hike from the Watles valley station, via the Höferalm to the Plantapatschhütte.

This snowshoe hike leads from Sulden via trail no. 19 to the Kälberalm.

These wetlands, known as Schludernser Au or Schludernser Erlenwaldbiotop alder biotope became a protected site in 1976 and cover an area of about 140 hectares. These meadowlands are the biologically most productive habitats with the greatest biodiversity. The education trail through alder woods, ponds, natural streams and rough gravel with 12 information boards in the Natura 2000 region, a veritable treasure trove of life and a refuge for endangered animals and plants.

The route from Melag/Melago to the Melager Alm alpine pasture in Langtaufers valley is a beautiful family hike, which is also suitable for buggies. The hike starts from the car park in the hamlet Melag, the highest hamlet in Langtaufers valley at 1,915m, which is inhabited all year round. From the car park walk to the right between the houses. Signpost numbers 2 and 5 indicate the path, but it is impossible to miss even without the directions. In a very gentle ascent walk towards to the bridge over the Karlinbach river. Cross the bridge and continue on the flat path towards the alpine pasture. At the end of the valley, the snow-covered peaks around the Weißkugel rise up; to the north and south, a whole series of three thousand metre peaks flank the valley. The way back follows the same route as the one going there.
Note: As an alternative you can start this hike from the hamlet of Kappl at the out of service Maseben ski-lift station and follow the forest road to the Melager Alm alpine pasture.

The trail passes through the varied natural and cultural landscape of the district Waldberg, courts and private land, where people get an insight into the work and the life of the inhabitants.

The walk starts at the "Niederhof", from there follow the forest road to the "Oberhof", where the path no.26 leads uphill through the forest. This path leads up to the crossing path no.24A, where the family hike continues left to the "Suachbichl". Now it goes on at the path no.15A back to the path no.15, this path leads to an unlabeled but highly visible way again down to the trail no.15.
You walk past the "Stallwies- and Greithof" and from there follow the marking 15A. Once the path leads out of the forest, the trek continues left and returns through the forest path no.8 back to "Niederhof".

One of the classics in the Val Martello: glacier tour with fantastic views of the triumvirate of Königsspitze, Monte Zebru and Ortler as well as the Val Martello mountain Zufallspitze and Monte Cevedale.

Discover the area of the Kondlwaal (wooden irrigation channel) and sunny Selva from Europe’s highest corn farm.