Winter hiking in South Tyrol

Italy’s first premium winter trail is located on the Rittner Horn mountain. Along the trail, especially during the descent from the Rittner Horn peak to the Unterhorn inn, you can enjoy panoramic views of the fascinating Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route: the winter hike begins at the mountain station of the Bergbahn Rittner Horn cable car on the Schwarzseespitze peak. Pass by the Runder Tisch viewpoint and the “Dolomitoskop” on the panoramic trail no. 19 to the Unterhorn inn. Bear left at the Feltuner Hütte mountain hut and continue following the markers up to the Rittner Horn, the highest point. Head via the Alpine pastures down to the Unterhornhaus inn and to the Schwarzenseespitze.

An alternative route for families with children: take only the smaller circular route along the panoramic trail. Walking time: approx 1 hour.

Tip: The easy way to get from Bolzano/Bozen to Soprabolzano/Oberbozen is on the Rittner Seilbahn cable car. Continue on the narrow-gauge railway to Collalbo/Klobenstein. Finally take bus 166 to the valley station of the Bergbahn Rittner Horn cable car.

A walking trail dedicated to the Alpine Ski Champions in Val Gardena.

The route is dedicated to all those who have won a World Cup race since 1969 or a World Championship race in 1970 in Val Gardena, as well as to who believed in the idea of skiing in Val Gardena with great ambition and pioneering spirit.

This themed trail starts in the village center of Selva, behind the Ski School. It is a journey through the history of skiing in Val Gardena, from the beginnings of Alpine skiing, to its establishment as a world-famous ski area which hosts breath-taking ski world cup races every year. In the audio guide you are accompanied by Erich Demetz, honorary citizen of Selva, pioneer and conceiver of the alpine Ski World Cup races in Val Gardena and President for 28 years of the FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski).

This fascinating story should not be forgotten!

https://www.valgardena.it/dl/walkoffame/Walk_of_fame_ENG.mp3

The Vallunga is the entrance to the Naturepark Puez - Odle. It lasts a few km and it's in the middle of woods and mountains. The valley has a flair of quiteness and calmness, which you can enjoy during a walk in the valley. The via Crucis leads you directly to the direction of Juac and is represented with woodsculptures.

The Vallunga is the entrance to the Naturepark Puez - Odle. It lasts a few km and it's in the middle of woods and mountains. The valley has a flair of quiteness and calm and everybody can enjoy it during a walk in the valley.

Unlimited hiking pleasures: along the Pidig Stream to the Kradorfer Alm

Starting point: Head of the valley at St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Distance: 2,5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 60 minutes
Level of difficulty: easy
Altitude difference: 239 m
Toboggan run: easy

A short hike ideal for families alongside the stream Kaserillbach. At the end, you will be awarded with an amazing view and fresh cheese of own production.

A relaxing snowshoe hike in the middle of the Drei Zinnen Nature Park with views of the magnificent mountains of the Sexten Dolomites.

The Innerfeldtal valley is the main recreational area for San Candido/Innichen and is definitely worth a trip. Especially in winter, it is an area with a peaceful atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else. Using snowshoes is a great way to explore this valley, because then you can tread through deep, virgin snow.

A lovely winter hike that goes gently but steadily uphill. Almost the entire hike passes through snowy woodland and beautiful winter landscapes, making it wonderfully peaceful and relaxing.

The highlight of this winter hike are the views of the wonderful peaks of the Sexten Dolomites which can be enjoyed all the way along the hike. The whole area is also part of the Drei Zinnen Nature Park and is therefore a place of special beauty and tranquillity, especially in winter. The destination is the Dreischusterhütte mountain hut, where you can fortify yourself for the return route. The hut is open from Christmas to the end of March. The hike itself is relatively easy, a pleasant walk right across the Innerfeldtal valley.

The hike through the quiet Silvestertal/ Valle San Silvestro valley leads mostly through the forest. If you look closely you maybe can even see wild tracks in the snow.

From the Rifugio Bonner/Bonnerhütte you have an amazing view over the snowy Dolomites.

Attention: with fresh snow only possible with snow shoes.

First through Sesto, then along forest and meadow paths to the neighbouring village of San Candido. On the way there or back you can easily take the bus no. 446.

Tips and advices: very little difference of altitude and no special efforts, a comfortable forest way. Pass the cemetery  and also the Stifts Church in San Candido.
Summary: a very nice and calm excursion with the possibility to mix culture and shopping at San Candido.

The hike starts directly at the mountain station of Monte Baranci, accessible by the 4-seater chairlift from the centre of San Candido/Innichen. From there you pass the Bagni di San Candido and then you arrive again in the town. 

Snowshoeing Hike from Lüsen Berg, starting from the parking Tulper on the forest aisle of the old ski lift, Rodenecker and Lüsner Almweg, Pianer Kreuz, Alpine Hut Roner Alm and Oberhauser, back to the parking

Panoramic winter hike to the Lüsen Alps, possible stop on the Alpine Hut Kreuzwiesen Alm and slegde descent on the forest road.

Hike on old haymaking paths to the Lüsen Alps.

Before motorization an road construction, the hay harvest from the alpine pastures in winter was brought to the valley with sledges. The hike leads from the Lüsnerhof tot he left of the stream on the farm track uphill. At the edge of the forest the road through the forest goes left to the farmhouse of the Gargitthof. Below the farmhouse there is a nice resting place witha wonderful panoramic view. The way back goes from the rest area over the path tot he forest road and back to Lüsen Rungg.

From Antermoia, take the hiking trail up to Passo delle Erbe. At the peak station, follow trail no. 1 to the Montemuro inn (closed in winter).

From Moos/Moso to the church and than we take on the left side the street up to the Nemes alp. The way is good traced and after a short walk we arrive at a crossing on the right with direction to the Passo Monte Croce. The way is signed with the nr. 13a/1. Also this way is good to go and takes us between wood and meadows, near the river crossing some rivers and bridges to the Caravan park and than to the Passo Monte Croce. To return we take the bus or we take the same way or we continue on the left towards Nemes Alp. Back from the Nemes leads path nr. 13.
Summary: an easy and good tour for everybody

Sesto – Valley Fiscalina – Fondo Valle hut 2 hours Sesto – valley station Croda Rossa / Gasthäusl Putschall 45 min. Valley station Croda Rossa / Gasthäusl Putschall – Fondo Valle hut 1 hour Piano Fiscalina hut – Fondo Valle hut 30 min. All excursions are convenient only for buggies with big wheel!

"A wonderful, easy winter hike with a lovely mountain hut to stop at for refreshments.
Route: The trail goes uphill from Moso towards the Berghotel. If you turn right at the first fork you come to the Froneben mountain inn (1,540 m). Now you walk on trail no. 139 across the Obere Oltl upland moor to trail no. 13, a forest road. This leads through dense pine forests to the gorge carved out by the Sextner Bach stream. At a fork in the trail near a tall cross, you continue straight on to a lovely high plateau called ""Saumahd"". From here it takes about 30 minutes to reach the Nemes Alm or the Sextner Alm Alpine farms (1,877 m; refreshments available). Wide areas of Alpine pasture extend in all directions. There is also a wonderful view of the Sexten Dolomites and the Cadore mountain range. From the Nemes Alm Alpine farm it takes about 45 minutes to reach the Coltrondo Alm Alpine farm.
Return: From the Nemes Alm or the Coltrondo Alm farm, head down to the Kreuzberg Pass and return to Moso either on foot (1.5 hours) or by bus.
Tips and special remarks: No car is required for this easy hike; you should take a hiking map. You can also do the tour in the opposite direction, travelling to the Kreuzberg Pass by bus and so saving a climb of about 250 metres. "

Easy and eventful hike with wonderful views of Prissian/Prissiano and its castles. Not suitable for pushchairs at winter.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy in places. Always wear good shoes!

This winter hike to the Rittner Horn mountain starts at the Gasserhütte mountain hut. Follow the prepared winter hiking trail first to the Mair in Plun and from there to the Gasteiger Sattel saddle. Keep following the winter trail as far as the Rittner Horn. Refreshments are available en route at the Mair in Plun hut, Oberes Horn Haus and Gasserhütte. Return is by the same route.

Rural tradition and stunning landscapes.

From Gisser Eck in San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund, this hike runs along a sun-spoilt hillside dotted with fascinating glimpses of farm life in the Pusteria/Pustertal valley. On a three-hour hike, this circular trail sets off from the valley bottom and leads through granite-ridden slopes to low mountain plateaus with spectacular views of dense pine forests firmly grappled into the hillside with their widely ramified, deep-reaching roots. Scattered across the glacier-shaped landscapes, quartz phyllite rocks and boulders stick out alongside a number of granite glacial erratics. Many lookout points offer inviting spots for a long break admiring the panoramic views.
Chosen to describe the tradition each farmhouse was known for, the names of the many widely dispersed farmsteads tell an interesting tale: Decker-Hof is derived from Decke, the German word for blanket, while Perchner-Hof refers to a birch grove, Friesenbühel alludes to a frosty hill, Gatscher Hof describes a badly-cut forest clearance, Hitthaler-Hof is reminiscent of a valley of inns and mountain huts (Hüttental) and Neller-Hof is a shortened reference to the name Cornelius.
From Chienes/Kiens, the trail continues back to San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund through these quaint rural landscapes. There are a number of inns to take a well-deserved break: Hotel Gassenwirt, Gasthof Pizzeria Petra and Bonfanti Design Hotel.

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.

Starting from the inn Alpenrose the path leads to the church. Before reaching the church, turn left at a little supermarket and continue walking through meadows till you nearly reach the housing area “Sagstatt”. At the little chapel turn right and take the way uphill. You’ll pass the “Auerhof” and then continue walking to the “Wanserhof”. From there the path leads through meadows and forest and back to the inn “Innerwalten”. Follow the pavement for about 200 m till you reach the inn “Jägerhof”, then turn left and follow the signposts. After about 30 min. the path leads alongside the so-called “Römerweg” (path of the Romans), which leads to the Jaufen Pass. After about 200 m follow the signposts to the left and follow the meadow path uphill about 100 m and then take the forest path to the “Santlhof”. From there, you walk downhill to the inn “Alpenrose”, the starting point.

Setting off from Passo delle Erbe, take the forest road which runs just above the Ütia de Börz mountain inn in either direction.