Vacances dans le Val Venosta

The hike to the Malga Stelvio di Sopra/Oberen Stilfser Alm has a length of about 11.6 km. The path leads through nature to a beautifully managed alpine pasture, with its own alpine dairy. There's also the possibility to enjoy lunch at the Malga Stelvio di Sopra.

At the beginning of the hike, starting from the hamlet Kapron in Langtaufers valley, it is difficult to imagine the paradise that awaits you: The first ascent to the Ochsenberg mountain is fairly steep, but flattens after the first part of your hike. After 30 minutes you are surrounded by the most beatutiful scenery, at which to marvel. By following the path no. 14 you soon reach the Ochsenbergalm alpine pasture (not farmed) with the chapel St. Wendelin located at 2,160 m in the middle of this beautiful valley. The way back to Riegl follows the same route as the one going there.
Note: After the first few metres of the hike, a small signposted path branches off the main route. This is a very steep shortcut to the alpine pasture.

The hiking trail runs past Marienberg Abbey, the highest Benedictine abbey in Europe.

From the bottom of the valley in Prad up towards the glacier to Sulden. The route already belongs to the classic sections of the Transalpine Run.

A gentle hike in the middle of the larch forest, surrounded by history. Shortly after the out of service Hasenlift, follow the forest road and the path signposted no. 5. Observe the grazing cows and horses in the Talai forest. Leave the forest road at the crossroad and follow the path signposted no. 5 towards Schlossberg. Once there, admire the ruins of a former watchtower, which was in all likelihood used as a control station on the Via Claudia Augusta. Descend on the left until the flat terrain of the larch forest. Passing meadows and forest clearings, the forest road leads back to the Hasenlift.

Marvelous hike in Alta Val Martello, to the rustic refuges with a magnificent view of the Ortler mountain group in the heart of the Stelvio National Parc.

This route leads along a well laid out Glacier Educational Trail (Gletscherlehrpfad) with fantastic panoramic views of the Weißkugelhütte mountain hut.

Hiking to the Plantapatschhütte hut in summer on the sci- & adventure mountain Watles.

A very popular, easy hike with a rewarding goal. From the northwestern edge of the village Reschen, always following the signs for Rescher Alm alpine pasture and path no. 3. Along the bike path, passing the Mühlanderhof, across the meadows and later on the forest path passing the Tendershof. After a few hairpin bends following path no. 3B you reach the Rescher Alm alpine pasture. The alpine pasture is open in summer and winter and offers a unique view over the lake and the surrounding villages. The way back is along path no. 7, passing Vallierteck.
Alternative: For a leisurely hike to the Rescher Alm alpine pasture, you can drive through the Rojental valley to the Kopferbrücke, where the parking lot is located. The hike commences on the forest road with good access and suitable for buggies. After about an hour, following a slight ascent, passing idyllic alpine meadows, through forest clearings, you reach the Rescher Alm alpine pasture with its unique views.

The Julius Payer Hut was named after Julius Payer, the famous cartographer and polar explorer who was the first to map the entire Ortler area. The hut has been managed by the Wöll Hermann family for over 20 years. It is situated in an extremely exposed position on the Tabaretta ridge at 3,029m altitude.

The tour starts at the Mountain Restaurant Tarres Alp (1,935m) along the path no. 15 in the direction of southeast up to the quit areas underneath the Hochjoch pass. The rampant path leads up to notch of the gran Ladro (2,612 m). From there goes a path 210 meters down to the Lakes of Covolo and then first up to the Gran Ladro of Val d'Ultimo (2,712 m) and afterwards to the Gran Ladro of  Venosta Valley (2,730 m), both excellent viewpoints. It follows the exceedance down to the notch of  Gran Ladro, from there the same way back to Tarres Alp.

Easy winter hiking tour in the Avinga valley near the border to Swiss.

The running trail from Melag to the Melager Alm in Langtaufers is a scenic route for running enthusiasts. The run starts at the parking lot in the hamlet of Melag. From the parking lot, you run into the valley and turn right between the houses. Signs 2 and 5 mark the path, which is also clearly visible without markings. With a gentle incline, you jog to the Karlinbach, cross the bridge, and continue on a flat path to the alm. At the valley's end, there are impressive views of the snow-capped peaks surrounding the Weißkugel, with numerous three-thousanders flanking the valley to the north and south. The return is via the same route.
As an alternative for runners, starting from the hamlet of Kappl at the former valley station of the Maseben lift is recommended, where you can follow the forest road to the Melager Alm

Surrounded by the highest mountains of South Tyrol and located directly next to the cable car Solda you will find the rif. Città di Milano/Schaubachhütte. Experience the mountains of Solda in its breathtaking totality.
The Schaubachhütte is closed.

A popular running route starts from the northwestern edge of Reschen village towards the Rescher Alm. Always follow the signs for Rescher Alm and marker number 3 along the bike path, past the Mühlanderhof, across the meadows, and later on the forest path past Tendershof. After several switchbacks on trail number 3B, you reach the Rescher Alm, which is managed year-round and offers a unique view of the lake and surrounding villages. The return is via trail number 7, past Vallierteck.

Very demanding but extremely rewarding trail to the peak of the Stelvio Pass.

A delightful scenic circuit of the lake requiring some concentration.

A mountain tour past the “Thaneihöfe” to the Portlesspitze peak.

Seen from the Vinschgau main valley, the massive mountain peak known as Laaser Spitze offers an impressive panorama. The path runs through the snow-covered winter landscape. Due to the heavy winter, organ pipes are said to sound there, hence the Martello name "Orgelspitze". You reach the highest point at 3305m via a pathless but well-marked, blocky summit structure.

Hike over pastures and meadows in the idyllic Avingatal valley in Taufers im Münstertal / Tubre in Val Monastero.

Easy and family-friendly tour in the Matschertal valley to the Matscheralm Alpine Pasture, which is below the Pleres Spitze peak.

Signposted mountain run of 21.1 km and 2,100 m altitude difference, that takes ambitious athletes from Prad to the Passo Stelvio summit.

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Marvelous hike at the foot of mighty glaciers. This tour to Rifugio Nino Corsi, surrounded by the many three-thousanders of the Ortler Alps starts on the right hand side of Gasthaus Schönblick. 

This 4.5 km long hike from San Martino in Monte to Rossböden awaits you with a breathtaking view of the glacier giants of the Ortler-Cevedale group and a view of Val Venosta’s valley floor.

A panoramic and not too difficult route between the villages of Prad and Tschengls.

A hike with amazing views of probably the oldest meadows in South Tyrol

Section of the Archaeological Trail A 7 - The Archaeological Hiking Map with additional information is available free of charge at the archeoParc Schnalstal or at the Tourism Office Schnalstal Valley

The San Martino - Egg - Forra trail is also recommended for less experienced hikers.

Alpine tour with impressive views of Ortler and Gran Zebru and overnight-stay possibility at Rifugio Martello or Rifugio Nino Corsi.

Starting point of this glacier tour is the Weißkugel hut, which can be reached from the Melag/Langtaufers car park via trail nr. 2 in about 2 hours. From the Weißkugel Hut, the route heads east across the moraine slope slightly downhill to Langtauferer Ferner. With the appropriate glacier equipment follow the Ferner towards the Langtauferer Joch and in a right bend at the foot of the Langtauferer Spitze further up to the Weißkugel Joch (3,368 m). The now following steep ascent over the eastern flank has to be approached with special caution, because depending on the snow conditions there can be bare ice. Below the summit you reach the north ridge with a wonderful view to Langtaufers. From there it is only a few meters to the beautiful summit cross of the Weißkugel.

Starting point is the parking lot Melag/Melago in Langtaufers valley. From the hamlet of Melag, the trail first heads into the valley in the direction of Melager Alm alpine pasture. About 300 meters after Melag at the crossroads, hiking trail no. 3 leads you in direction towards Schafberghütte. A short, crisp climb of about 180 meters in altitude follows. After a rest at the upper cross, follow the moderately ascending trail no. 3 to the Schafberghütte (2,354 m). Now follow the trail no. 1A to the rustic Weißkugelhütte. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with magnificent views: the Weißkugel glacier, the Bärenbartkogel peak, the Freibrunnerspitze peak and the Langtauferer Spitze peak. The descent is along path no. 2, passing serpentines, to the Karlinbach stream. The way back to Melag is across the flat valley floor.