Winter hiking in South Tyrol

Wonderful winter hike on the highest point at Speikboden with 360° winter panorama. With the cable car and the chairlift it goes up to 2,400m. From there you can already see the summit cross of the Sonnklar Nock. Passing the Sonnklarhütte, you reach your destination after a leisurely winter hike of just under half an hour.

From the parking place at the Biathlon Center > pass the Tiroler Hut > if conditions permit go on the foot path on the frozen lake > on the groomed trail up to the Steinzger Alm hut.

From Antholz Niedertal > path n. 15 to the Dörfl > Nösslerhof > Berghotel Johanneshof > and back on the main road to the starting point.

The Uwaldalm – an area that offers the best views of the Gsieser Valley

Starting point: Head of the valley at St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: ca. 2 hours
Level of difficulty: easy – moderate
Altitude difference: 577 m
Toboggan run: moderate

Hike along the bank of the Rienz, the Olang reservoir, oases of calm in winter forests, frosty landscapes that glisten with snow crystals, pass hamlet “Salla” and return to the starting point

Starting point: bus stop in the “Bahnhofstraße” in Welsberg 1087 m
Distance: ca. 11 km
Hiking time: ca. 3 ½ - 4 hours
Level of difficulty: easy but long tour
Signposts: watch out for signs of cycling route – across “Salla” number 39

From Camping Corones > on the "Dorfrundweg Rasen" slightly uphills to the road Redensberg > downwards and turning left up to the "Jagdhaus" > turning right until reaching a bar > continue on the edge of the woods reaching the barbecue area > cross the main road > path to the river > along the river back to Oberrasen or Niederrasen.

The famous little church in St. Kathrein is situated on a rise in Hafling and can be seen from far away in Meran and Environs. The Romanesque church has its origins in the 13th century and features well-preserved frescos from the 14th century. Fantastic views of the city of Meran as well as the Texelgruppe range can be enjoyed from the church.

Along the Unterrainer Sonnenstraße – towards the Dolomites

Starting point: Parish Church in Taisten
Distance: 3,5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 1 hour
Level of difficulty: easy
Altitude difference: 165 m

A mountain hike through winter wonderland to the Stumpfalm 2001 m

Starting point: Head of the valley at St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Distance: 4,5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 2 hours
Level of difficulty: easy to moderate
Altitude difference: 503 m
Toboggan run: moderate to difficult

Start at the farm Hochwiedenhof along the prepared forestal road to the mountain hut Hühnerspiel/Cima Gallina.

The Knottnkino is a lookout point. It's outfitted with thirty cinema seats, where the hikers can take a seat and enjoy the unique experience: nature as cinema. The site overlooks the whole of the Adige Valley so visitors enjoy stunning views that encompass the Texel Mountains, Mount Penegal, and even Weißhorn farther afield.

 

Family hike starting at the Vigiljoch mountain station, from where numerous hiking trails lead to unique places such as the St. Vigilius church. This hike is particularly beautiful in autumn, when larches and blueberry bushes glow brightly.

Hiking tour from St. Martin across the Karbacher Farm into the snow-capped Karbach Valley all the way to the “Gallfall” meadows

Starting point: St. Martin in the Gieser Valley 1276 m or at the Karbach Farm 1440 m in St. Martin in the Gsieser Valley
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 1 – 1 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: easy
Altitude difference: 230 m

Easy hike to one of the most beautiful alpine plateaus in South Tyrol amidst the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. From Ponticello/ Brückele (car park) you go for ½ km along the road and then along the winter hiking path. The last section leads along the road to the alpine plateau. Once at the plateau the alpine guesthouse invites you in.

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

From the end of the lake > turn right > follow mark n. 7 > Steinzgeralm.

Tip: From the Steinzgeralm you can walk on for 30 minutes reaching the "Obere Steinzgeralm" at 2,079 m > path n. 7 > Staller Saddle.

The Moos Alm (1477m)
For sun lovers

Starting point: Val Casies Valley/S.Maddalena head of the valley (1460m)
Length of the tour: 0,5 km
Descent: via the ascent route
Duration: 00:10 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 17 m

The Knottnkino in Vöran/Verano is a lookout point. It's outfitted with thirty cinema seats, where the hikers can take a seat and enjoy the unique experience. The site overlooks the whole of the Adige Valley so visitors enjoy stunning views that encompass the Texelgruppe Mountains, Mount Penegal, and even Weißhorn farther afield.

This roundtrack takes you to the house of Gustav Mahler and the small house of musical creation, where he created his "Symphony No. 9", "Symphony No. 10" (unfinished) and the song cycle "Lied der Erde".

 

This easy hike from Vöran/Verano to Hafling/Avelengo is suitable for everyone and even doable with a stroller. There are several places to stop and eat along the way -all of which have terraces with delightful views.

The cable car first takes you up to Speikboden at 2,000m. From there, the leisurely winter hike starts along the forest road to the hut Trejer Alm. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains are included! An insider tip: right after the hut Trejer Alm you reach the lake Trejer See, a unique nature-protected high moor at 2,000m.

The Knottnkino is a lookout point. It's outfitted with thirty cinema seats, where the hikers can take a seat and enjoy the unique experience: nature as cinema. The site overlooks the whole of the Adige Valley so visitors enjoy stunning views that encompass the Texel Mountains, Mount Penegal, and even Weißhorn farther afield.

From Antholz Niedertal > crossing the river to the Walderhöfe > slightly downwards to Bad Salomonsbrunn > return on path n. 1 to the starting point.

This short hike to the Zuegg Hütte Mountain Hut on Meran 2000 is particular appealing to families and is a good introductory holiday hike.

From Niederrasen > passing the church > continue on the asphaltic road on the edge of the woods (mark n. 20) > Oberstallerhöfe > path of return following mark n. 5 > Oberrasen.

The butterfly trail in St. Sigmund

The scattered farms on the sunny slopes between St. Sigmund and Terenten look after the landscape with great care. Flowering meadows, fragrant forests and natural vegetation provide an ideal habitat for butterflies. The beautiful Gothic church of St. Sigmund is worth seeing right at the starting point. The parish church is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in South Tyrol. First mentioned in 1363, the present building was erected between 1449 and 1489. The high altar (1440) is one of the oldest and most important winged altars in South Tyrol.
Later on the hike, you will come across contemporary witnesses of natural history, such as the boulders or the giants of Ehrenburg, who, according to legend, brought down the Guggenschlößl with large stone balls. Today, a ruin is a reminder of the wild times. Passing the Schiffereggerhof farm, you return to the starting point.

The Knottnkino (Knott meaning rock, kino meaning cinema) is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Vöran/Verano and is located upon the Rotstein Knott mountain. In the seats made from steel and chestnut wood designed and positioned by the artist Franz Messner from Ritten/Renon, one can enjoy unique views of the Texelgrupperange all the way to Penegal mountain and the Weißhorn peak, as though sitting comfortably in a cinema. But the film is always changing in the Knottnkino: daily, hourly, with the time of day and the changing of the season, with the climate and weather, there is always something new to see...

The eight stations designed of Oswald Kröss will accompany you and will touch important values of your life.

A hike along Ried, Lettner, Waldbrunn and Gailerhof and back to Welsberg

Starting point: bus stop in the “Bahnhofstraße” (station street) in Welsberg 1087 m
Distance: round hike of ca. 5 km
Hiking time: 2 hours
Level of difficulty: medium to difficult
Altitude difference: 144 m

This hike is an easy and family-friendly route which can even be done with a buggy. The Weiher Bruggen pond is one of the attractions: it is a resting place for young and old. Parents can enjoy the view toward the Ifinger mountain whilst children can admire the many fish in the pond.

Take the cable car and the chair lift up. About sunny plateaus teaseling Bühel on Vigiljoch. The road (Mark. 4) leads slightly downhill to the west, crosses the path of a small ski lift and leads between the inn and the church of St. Jocher.

From there you follow the markings 9-30 in moderate ascents through the forests to the south and southwest. From a large clearing, which can be reached on the southern edge, suddenly the rough Bühel is right diagonally forward to identify on which (unfortunately) are an antenna system and a hunter high level. The direct descent to Naturnser Alm is possible, but more difficult. The short descent back to the gate and the circumnavigation is also the next hilltop, where you a beautifully located plateau crossed by the north (Mark. 9B) and short to Naturnser Alm (no winter) descends.

From Naturnser Alm it's off to Mark. 30 in the north-east mainly through forest back to San Vigilio.