Winter hikes in Vinschgau

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.

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.

Winter hike in the plain around Glurns to the St. Jakob church near Söles.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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".

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.

At the beginning of the hike, starting from the hamlet Kapron in Langtaufers valley, it is difficult to imagine the paradise that awaits you: The first ascent to the Ochsenberg mountain is fairly steep, but flattens after the first part of your hike. After 30 minutes you are surrounded by the most beatutiful scenery, at which to marvel. By following the path no. 14 you soon reach the Ochsenbergalm alpine pasture (not farmed) with the chapel St. Wendelin located at 2,160 m in the middle of this beautiful valley. The way back to Riegl follows the same route as the one going there.
Note: After the first few metres of the hike, a small signposted path branches off the main route. This is a very steep shortcut to the alpine pasture.

Kappl, a hamlet at the far end of Langtaufers valley, is the starting point of the hike and also the place where the car park is located. From there you walk towards the out of service Maseben ski-lift station, cross the Karlinbach river, climb up the former ski slope to the forest road signposted no. 15 on your left for about 600m, then keep to the right on the path signposted no. 19. Via the forest road, you climb through the forest, passing the old mid station, the Masebener Alm alpine pasture and the ski-lift, which is still in use in winter, and you reach your destination, the Maseben mountain hut. Once you arrive at the mountain hut, you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding mountains at 2,200m. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Note: There is also an option to take the shuttle service, which takes guests to the mountain hut via an adventurous journey.

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!

The small mountain village of Trafoi is located some 1,640 m up at the foot of the Stilfserjoch pass road. This winter hike takes you straight from the village to the “Hl. Drei Brunnen” pilgrimage site via a romantic spruce forest.

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

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.

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

From the village square in Laas the promenade no. 16 westwards through the village, past the "Johannes Steinhäuser" school for stonecarving to the sports zone and the hill with the church - here offers a 360° panorama: Monte Sole mountain, Sesvenna group, Stelvio National Park, Lasa Valley with the Croda Jenne.

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.

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

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".

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.

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

Lake hike around the "Zufrittsee" in Val Martello
A winter hike with a special highlight: crossing an 83-metre-high dam.
Starting point: Hotel zum See

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.

The pine forest “Kultur”, the unique torrential stream landscape of the River Solda and dry floodlands of the “Prader Sand” can be experienced via three loop roads with a total length of 4.8 km. 19 interactive stations as well as information tables offer fun and sensory experiences. The loop roads can be walked separately or combined.

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.

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