Vacances dans le Val Venosta

The castle of the Noblemen of Senales once stood where the parish church of Monte Santa Caterina/Katharinaberg now stands with its tower reaching for the heavens was once. However, the Carthusians had it destroyed in 1350. In earlier times, there was a proto-historic human settlement here. A Bronze Age sickle element with silica and Iron Age ceramic artefacts are proof that this area has been used for thousands of years. It would appear that a pre-historic trail ran along here coming up from Vinschgau.

Idyllic walk in the middle of the Kortsch chestnuts on the monte Sole mountain.

Technically easy and enjoyable itinerary between the mountain huts Stiflser and Prader Alm with breathtaking views of the Ortles Alps glaciers.

Embark on a journey through time on a family-friendly Vinschgau valley hike: the Oberwaal trail dates back to 1348, offering scenic views of the Malser Haide UNESCO World Heritage site.

Water flow: from May
Refreshment stop: In the inns in Mals and at the Solis restaurant

Medium-long, moderately difficult round between forest and apple orchards, between valley and Nörderberg, between ascents and flat passages.

The hike starts at the visitor centre of the Stelvio National Park, culturamartell.

The path guides to Martello - Gand, then across a wooden bridge over the Plima. The path no. 7 brings you to the "Steinwandhof". From there a short uphill to a forest road (trail no. 19), past a ruined lime kiln. Now following the slightly uphill forest through the larch forest until the path no. 1, this less steeper trail along the Kreuzjöchl (2,053 m), conduct you through the larch wood. Once at Kreuzjöchl, hike to the gap Covelano (path no. 23). In front of you opens a rewarding view over Val Venosta. The path no. 3 leads you through the peastures meadow of the Monte Sole in Val Martello into the village of Martello. From there take always the path no. 21 down to the visitor centre culturamartell.

The hike from Solda/Sulden to the Piani di Rosim/Rosimboden is about 6.3 km long. You should not miss this wonderful hike. Apart from the breathtaking panorama, the tour does not require much fitness, so you can enjoy the view wonderfully.

Halfway up the Passo dello Stelvio, at bend 22, the Hotel Sotto Stelvio/Franzenshöhe invites you to take a break.

A perfect family hike: Frauwaal trail gently winds its way up from Prad to Lichten-
berg, offering stunning views of Vinschgau valley and one of the largest castle 
grounds in the country.

Possibility of stopping for refreshments: In the taverns of Montechiaro and Prato
No water flow

The new Ortler High Mountain Trail extends around the Stelvio National Park, from Venosta Valley in South Tyrol to Valtellina in Lombardy. With an altitude performance of 8,126 m across the entire route, this high Alpine hike circumnavigates the Ortler Group, in sections running at over 3,000 m altitude, and is one of the most demanding high-altitude routes in the Alpine region. Here, everything is demanded of even the most experienced mountain hikers: surefootedness, good fitness and suitable equipment are basic requirements for the seven-day tour, as one section runs over glacial terrain. The company of a mountain guide is recommended. 

The Ortler High Mountain Trail is approximately 119.5 km long, and offers a highly unique experience in nature. It is divided into seven daily stages, each of which can be completed in six to eight hours. The individual stages of the circular hike can also be undertaken as eventful single-day hikes exploring the wide variety of local fauna and flora in the Stelvio National Park. The ideal time for all experienced mountain hikers is between June to September, with mild temperatures and clear visibility offering a unique panoramic view of the Ortler Group glaciers. Each stage of this high Alpine circular hiking trail offers its own special scenic highlights in the truest sense of the word.

The designated Alpine pastures and mountain huts along this high Alpine route are working farms and offer both food and accommodation to hikers.

Worthwhile hike through the Zerzertal valley to the alpine pastures Brugger- and Oberdörferalm with panoramic views of the Upper Vinschgau Valley basin and the surrounding Alps.

Demanding hike that rewards you with innumerous unique views. On this special high mountain trail you can experience Val Martello in a different way.

Varied circular hike across pastures and through woods with beautiful views.

The valley end of Solda/Sulden forms a particularly fascinating natural scenery due to its exposure and wilderness at 2000 m above sea level. Forest, pastures, scree, glaciers, rocks and torrents shape the appearance. This wild and romantic beauty provided the inspiration for the responsible persons to create offers, which gives the locals and guests the opportunity to experience the valley of Solda in an intensively natural way. Therefore, the idea was born to build a water and nature facility, a suspension bridge and an adventure path in the middle of the Stelvio National Park, under the name "NATURAronda", which means to make a tour in nature and enables a mental and physical well-being. The Naturaronda consists of the bear bath, EVOPÄD and the suspension bridge.

Attention: the bear bath is closed at the moment!

The Via Ferrata Murmele close to the Rifugio Nino Corsi (Zufallhütte) in Val Martello, is a choice route for climbers and families alike.

A classic among the trails in Prad. This track offers some technical sections and a wonderful view of the town and the upper Venosta valley.

Panoramic and partly very quiet trail to the Rosimböden and the Zay valley.

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.

A beautiful mountain hike, which requires you to be sure footed and with a head for heights. The hike starts at the Maseben mountain hut from where you follow the path signposted no. 18. From Maseben turn left and arrive at two small lakes. Walk past the lakes to the right of the river towards the Valbenair valley. At the end of the ski-lift there is a wide-open area. Cross the plain and walk slightly uphill to the left of the Tiergartenspitze peak. Once over the hill, the path turns slightly to the left and you encounter increasingly rocky terrain. After a while, approach the summit ridge and the terrain becomes noticeably steeper. In the middle of the northern flank, the path goes up to Mitterloch Spitze peak. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.

This multi-day hike at high altitude is through the tree linein the Stelvio National Park.Twisting its way around the imposing Laas/Lasa mountains,the breath-takingMarble Circuit Trailhas a total length of 80 km. Part of the formidable Ortler Alps, this spectacular mountain range is internationally renowned for its unusual pure-white Laas/Lasa marble. With stops along the way the circuit trail can be hiked in one go or split into six single-day stages.

Lining the Marble Circuit Trailare several panels delineating the rich natural diversity found along the trail. Each of these 30 info panels is centred on a specific theme. A further 10 orientation placards offering descriptions of the start and end of the trail are positioned at strategic points along the trail.