Experiences in Sterzing/Vipiteno

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.

Start by the Penserjoch joke and take the trail 14B along the crest. After the Astenberg summits follow the trail 14A to the junction Tatschspitze and Tagewaldhorn. Take the trail 13A first and pass down the Traminner Scharte and the Tagewaldhorn on trail 13. You will arrive to the Flagger lake (2473m) and the Marburger mountain hut. Here starts the ascent to the summit (2.739m) on trail 13B on steepy terrain and scree underground. One steep climb is secured with a steel rope. Lunch possibility: Marburger Hütte, Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

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.

After parking on the forestal road after Niederflans following the trail upwards in direction Simile Mahd mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut take the trail 2 on the right and follow the Pfunderer Höhenweg over the forest limit, through the valley and on the Sengesjöchl (2618m). Continue on trail 2 along the stoney hillside to the Karjöchl joke (2919m) above the Wilder See lake. You will arrive to the Wilde Kreuzspitze summit (3133m) along the crest. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm.

Follow the trail 14B along the crest by the Penserjoch pass. Passing the Astenberg and along trail 14A to the junction to the Tatschspitze. Take the trail 13A in direction Tagewaldhorn. Passing down the summit on trail 13 and follow the trail to the Flagger lake and the Flaggerscharte mountain hut (2482m, also called Marburger Hütte). Lunch possibility: Marburger Hütte, Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

Starting point: Prati (948m). From the castle Moos (Trautson street) follow the signpost no. 24 and walk towards Flains. Before reaching the hamlet turn right across the marked forest path no. 25A uphill to the “Klauserhof”. Across another forest path you reach a road, which leads to the snack station Braunhof. Alternative: different possibilities, f.e. the marked trail no. 25 or 3
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, children’s playground, accessibly by car.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

By the parking lot in Kematen in the Pfitsch Valley along the street in direction West passing by the Parrish church and before the villlage end along the trail 4 on the right side upwards to the Schlüsseljoch joke. After arriving to the forestal road along the road to the joke (2192m) and here at the right on trail 3 along the crest to the Flatschspitze summit (2566m). Along the trail 3 we will reach the Flatschjoch joke, where the desent to valley begins: on trail 5 we arrive to Kematen. Lunch possibilities: Gasthof Alpenrose, Restaurant Kranebitt.

Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station on the right side along mark 19 to the biotope.

Start by the Penserjoch pass and follow first trail 14B along the crest and then trail 14A. By the junction along trail 13A upwards to the Traminner Scharte jag (2381m) and further on trail 15A on the northwestern ridge of the summit and on stony terrain up to the Tagewaldhorn peak (2706m). Lunch possiblity: Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

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.

By the Prantneralm parking lot following the forestal road (mark 3) to the Riedberg mountain hut. Furterhon on the wide mountain trail 11 to the Hühnerspielhütte mountain hut. Here turn right and follow upwards trail 22, which will bring you to the Amthorspitze summit (2753m). Lunch possibilities: Riedbergalm, Hühnerspielhütte, Prantneralm.

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.

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 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.

Descend from Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to Gossensass / Colle Isarco. By the Rosskopf mountain station on the right followin the trail no. 19 and 19A in direction Vallming Almen mountain huts. By the Vallming alpine village the forest road on the right side along and after a while on the left on trail no. 19A to the valley bottom. Here on the promenade to Gossensass (return to Sterzing with public bus on weekdays).

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.

From Maria Trens at Freienfeld / Campo di Trens follow trail 5 upwards to the farms in Partinges, further on trail 5 passing by the Plitschalm hut and the Trenser-Joch mountain hut (1995, both not serviced) and over the Jagerjöchl joke to the green crest to the Höllenkragen summit (2392m). It's possible to drive by car to Partinges (the walking time is less 1,5 h in this case). Lunch possibilities: Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

Start in the Tulfer hamlet along trail 5, upwards through the forest to the Fluigenalm mountain hut (1886m, no service) and furtheron on the serpentines up to the crest. Alwas on trail 5 along the crest on the rigts side, until you will arrive to the Hööenkragen summit (2392m). Lunch possibility: Pretzhof.

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.

The Rosskopf cable car (valley station near the north park in Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain Rosskopf Monte Cavallo. Leave the mountain station on your right and follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”.

Alternative: by foot to the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo: starting from the valley station of the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo cable car and follow the paths no. 19 or no. 23 through a shady forest over serpentines. Then continue to the mountain station and finally follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”.

Tip: alpine butter and cheese

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.

From Niederflans at Freienfeld along the forestal road in direction Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut turn right on the mountain trail 2. Follow the trail on scee through the small valley and ascent to the Sengesjoch joke (2618m). Descent to the Wilder See lake (2533m) over the trail. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm hut.

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.