Wandelen met kinderen in Zuid-Tirol

This walk leads from Laion to Ceves and up to the Unterpulghütte hut, and from there to the Ramitzler Schwaige hut. Along the way there are beautiful views of the Dolomites.

From the Hotel Monte Paraccia the route signed “Torpëi › A Sorëdl” leads up to the drinking water reservoir. Continue right across a beautiful woodland path to Ciamaor. From there you return to San Vigilio on the path of legends

The two small villages of Tisens and Tagusens can be reached from Kastelruth in a nice walk. Arrived in Tisens the path leads over green meadows to Tagusens. From there you have a nice view on the northeast hillside of the Val Gardena/Grödnertal with the villages Lajen and St. Peter. On the path you will walk by various quaint little farms and the picturesque churches in Tisens and Tagusens. Here you will find the school museum with the shoemaker museum and a wonderful painted parlour from the 19th century. The museum is open to the public free of charge.

Museum opening hours.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

Park your car on the top of the Staller Saddle (2.050 m) > path n. 113 > Lake Obersee > Ausserweger Hütte.

Alternatively from Lake Antholz > trail no. 11 > Staller Saddle > Obersee > Außerweger Hütte.

In Pfelders you take the cablecar Grünboden-Express to Grünboden (2,000 m) and continue along the wonderful panoramic trail No 4 to the alpine hut “Faltschnal Alm” (1,871 m). The hut is situated at the tree line, at the beginning of the Faltschnal Valley, to the southwest above Pfelders. It a refreshment facility, perfect for having a rest. Here, you have a 180° panorama and an amazing view of the impressive peaks of the main chain of the Alps surrounding Pfelders. Following the trail No 4, we will first walk across fresh meadows and then we will descend through the Arolla pine forest. Once we will have arrived at the bottom of the Lazins Valley we will cross the bridge spanning the brook of Pfelders to get to the inn "Lazinserhof". Along the Merano High Mountain Trail, which in this leg crosses blossoming meadows, we will hike down the valley, past the farms of Zeppichl and return to our starting point.

The Panoramaweg trail runs along the Höfeweg farms trail from St. Georg/S. Giorgio to the Antoniuskapelle chapel in Hinterafers/Eores di Dentro, across the sunny south-facing slopes of the Plose above the Afererer Tal Valley overlooking Brixen/Bressanone.

Waalwege are paths along the ancient irrigation channels. The Algunder Waalweg Trail is split into two parts with a lenght of 5 to 6 km. The hike leads along an historical irrigation canal. The canal trail is almost flat. It is therefore ideal for older people or families with children. Hikers, young and old, will be rewarded with fantastic views of Lagundo/Algund as well as the entirety of Merano/Meran and the surrounding area.

The viewing platform on the Gsindboden offers a wonderful view over the orchards and vineyards in the valley, the mountain farms on the Sonnenberg and up to the glacier world of the rear Schnals Valley. Information boards inform hikers about the cultural history of the lower Vinschgau Valley, the discovery of "Ötzi"; and life in the vineyards, apple orchards and perpetual ice. 

This route with its moderate rise is suitable for baby buggy. You will need just 45 minutes passing through the broad forest road. 

The Malga Giogo di San Genesio (Jenesier Jöchl-Alm) is a typical South Tyrolean Alpine hut  with grazing animals and snack bar, situated on one of the most beautiful high plateau between Salto/San Genesio, Merano2000 and Val Sarentino, tested and awarded from the influential restaurant guide Gault Millaut 2016. 

From the terrace of the hut you will have a beautiful view to the Dolomites and the Mendel Crest.

Enjoy traditonal local dishes and spend happy hours in a friendly atmosphere.

Panoramic tour through the snow-covered landscape along small streams with the possibility to stop at the Lyfi Mountain Hut.

From Antholz Mittertal (sports area) > Eggerhöfe > turn right > follow the foresty street > n. 3/12 > Klammbach Waterfalls > Bergeralm.

Destination of this lovely hike is the monument to the Empress Elisabeth (Sissi, wife of Franz Josef I), who stayed several times in the Grand Hotel Carezza. She was often accompanied by a local
guide along the path n. 6, which was her favorite walk.

This beautiful hike leads from the legendary Lake Carezza over the new suspension bridge trough the Passo Costalunga/ Karerpass, from where you hike across the mountain meadows at the foot of the Catinaccio/ Rosengarten to the Frommer Alm hut.

This moderate hike to the summit leads from the Kühhof farm past the Klausner Hütte mountain hut and on to the shelter at the Latzfonser Kreuz summit cross with the highest pilgrimage church in the Alps. The ascent to the Kassianspitze is a thrilling experience for kids who love the mountains.

PEDERÜ - FANES (2042m, H: 2 hours) - LIMOSEE (2171m, H: 2,5 hours) - GROSS-FANES (2104m, H: 3 hours)
From Pederü follow trail number 7 to the Fanes hut, where you will have the opportunity to taste typical dishes based on simple and genuine ingredients. Alternatively, you can reach the Lavarella hut, with its new microbrewery, the highest in Europe, where you can enjoy an authentic artisan beer. From the Fanes mountain hut, continue to the left and you will reach Lake Limo and the Fanes Grande mountain hut. The breathtaking view, enhanced by three idyllic lakes, makes this hike unique.

On the shepherds’ track

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 4,6 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 666 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

The Val Casies Valley especially has many beautiful alps, some of which also offer comfortable refreshment facilities. As the name "Almweg 2000" suggests, the route leads on average about 2,000 meters above sea level from the Hörneckele in S. Martino to the Tscharnietalm hut in S. Maddalena.

Total length: 26 km
Total hiking time: 10 hrs.
It is recommended to divide your hike along the trail in several stages and not walk the whole trail in one day. There are several access and descent options for the Almweg 2000.

By car, it is best reached over Valgenäun to Niederflans (1.289m) and then forward on unpaved and not locked road to the Flaner Säge at the Senges valley; there you find a little natural park area (1.390m). From there continue on a forest path (no. 2A and 2) to the end of the valley and after a left bend upwards to the mountain pasture Simile-Mahd-Alm. Alternative: also reachable over the Pfunderer Höhenweg.
Tip: grey cheese and alpine butter

Passing between two manned shelters and the picturesque Seeber See lake beneath the glacier, this hike does not require any special precautions.

Starting point: Seeber parking lot

Endpoint: Seeber parking lot

Refreshment stop: Seeber Alm pasture, Oberglaneggalm pasture 

This uncomplicated circuit hike on the high moors of the Villanderer Alm mountain pasture through pine forests, offers fantastic views of the Dolomites. Occupying about 20 km2, the Villanderer Alm is one of the largest Alpine pastures in Europe.