Winter hiking in South Tyrol

This hike passes several mountain farms that have been inhabited for centuries. Much of it has been modernized in recent decades and adapted to today's age. Even today, the mountain farmers are still South Tyrol's "landscape gardeners"; and play a major role in preserving this typical, unmistakable cultural landscape.

This winter hike expedition to the Schillerhof arm leads you over gently undulating countryside above the Tierser Valley. It boasts breathtaking views over the Rosengarten mountain, and is not particularly challenging on a technical level.

In winter, Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza) is usually frozen and its glittering ice cover unfolds an enchanting and magical atmosphere. Likewise, the surrounding Latemar forest (Karerwald | foresta del Latemar), where the hike passes through, is in hibernation, under a gentle blanket of snow, and a deep silence prevails.

This ideal family hiking trail leads you from Obereggen through the "Karerwald" forest to the legendary Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza). The hike can also be walked from the village of Ega or in the opposite direction from Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza).

The pleasant family hike starts at the Laab Alm, 1,649 m and leads along the forest path [1] through the forest to the Neuhütt hut1,780 m. Both alpine pastures are open and invite you to stop for a while and to relax.

Alpe Resciesa is a very suitable place to try this trendy winter sport. The funicular takes you comfortably up to the top station. On a simply route you finally reach the huge summit cross. The effort is rewarded. There are magnificent views down to Val di Funes and to the mountain scenery of the Sella massif, the Sassolungo Group and the Sciliar.

Easy winter hike at 1450 meters altitude in the rustic Pfitschtal. It leads through a wonderful winter landscape on the valley floor.

This route leads to various points of historical interest, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Val d'Isarco

Even in winter, Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza) unfolds a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
Its crystal-clear water is now mostly frozen over and shimmers with a glitter of ice crystals.
The surrounding nature lies in hibernation under a soft blanket of snow and a deep silence prevails. The snow-covered landscape around Lake Carezza forms a picturesque backdrop that enchants the eye and calms the senses.

The marvellous path with fantastic view to the Rosengarten | Catinaccio leads through the meadows "Frin" of Carezza.

The winter hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif. Return on the same path.

This relaxed circular hike through snow-covered forests to the foot of the Sassopiatto is a true landscape experience.

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

Winter hike along the well-prepared hiking trails of the Resciesa area.

Popular family hike through the scenic and beautiful Anna valley.

The Knottnkino (Rock cinema) is an open-air cinema—but the only film playing is a spectacular panoramic mountain view.

Tires’ very own Tschafon is a wonderful place to explore on a winter hike expedition with masses of views over the legendary Rosengarten.

The Laranz Forest between Seis and Telfen is the quintessence of a mysterious fairytale forest: The trail through the wood is a gift of peace, strength and inner contemplation. Settlements had already been established on this hilly knoll in the days of Ötzi the Ice Man. The leisurely loop route leads through dappled pine forests to the Königswarte (the “King’s view”), a spectacular lookout point. The hike is doable in both summer and winter.

This hiking tour will lead us through a pine wood to the idyllic Lake Göller, to the “Göller Spitz” (Peak Göller) and the “Rotwand”, a spectacular cliff with an amazing panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountains and the Val d’Adige. On our way home we will see a ruin called “Burgstallegg” and one of the most beautiful biotopes in South Tyrol, the “Pigleider Moos”.

This hike cuts across the imposing mountain landscape coasting the Puez-Odle Nature Park: these very same Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

Pleasant and relaxing walk which starts in La Villa Alta, through snow-covered meadows in the direction of Ruac, Funtanacia and Verda farms, dipping down to the bottom of the valley, and continue shaded by the trees alongside the river up to Corvara.

On this panoramic hike on the Alpe di Siusi, you can experience nature intensively and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views.

Start at Car park Zans (1680 m) towards the hut Kaserill Alm and continue via Wörndle Loch to the summit cross of Zendleser Kofel (2423 m).

During this winter excursion you may well just see modern farmsteads, but handy information boards showing pictures from the time reveal what the buildings really looked like in the past.

This short hike leads to the Waidmannalm Mountain Hut in Meran 2000. It is very easy walk and suitable for families with children.

Beautiful circular hike to the hut Gampenalm with a magnificent view of the Geisler peaks.

In winter dress, Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza) has its very own charm. The surface of the water, which appears so crystal clear and inviting in summer, transforms into a magical world of ice and snow in the cold months. The surface of the lake usually freezes and the sun conjures up a sparkling glitter on the ice crystals.
Surrounded by a snow-covered landscape where nature rests in hibernation, there is an almost magical calm at Lake Carezza.

You start your hike at the church in the center of Terlan. Via the Silberleitenweg you get to Oberkreuth, where you turn right at the fountain, walk 20 m further and then take the Vorbergweg/no°4A to the left up to the Tschirglhöfe. The first path is very steep. Further up the mountain you hike past "Mugger/Zilli" and "Bergrast". You will reach the Möltner road (please pay attention to the traffic), walk downwards for approx. 150 m and turn right onto hiking trail n°4. Where the hiking trail meets the road again, you walk downwards (attention to traffic) for a short while until you turn onto the hiking trail again. After the first 20 m descent, a detour to the left to the "Wetterkreuz" is worthwhile. It is a magnificent viewpoint with the ruins of the 14th-century St.Peter miners' chapel below. The path now leads steeply down to the "Klaus in der Mühl" farm and then leads into Kirchgasse, through which you return to the starting point.

There is no rest stop on this hike.