Wandelen met kinderen in Zuid-Tirol

This is a leisurely hour-long walk from Schenna to Merano. The sunny Mitterplattweg leads through orchards and vineyards to the heart of the spa town. Panoramic views included.  

Passing Vernaun and Labers castles en route, the finishing point of this pleasant, approximately two hour-long hike is Trauttmansdorff. As well as a visit to the botanical gardens, a detour to the Museum of Tourism is also well worthwhile. 

Short and easy family hike from Gossensass/Colle Isarco to ruins of Straßberg/Castel Strada near Ried/Novale. The castle is located on a hill on the ancient Brenner/Brennero road. At the beginning the castle was equipped with two drawbridges and a wall, but to date there are only some parts, such as sections of the walls, the battlements and the entrance tower preserved.
The ruin is privately owned and can only be visited from the outside.

This short and easy hike is perfect for families and takes you from Gossensass to the impressive ruins of Castel Straßberg. Built around 1200, the castle is located on a hill ridge at Ried, once touched by the Brenner Pass route. Today, the castle's gate tower, the surrounding walls, and the keep are still visible. Over the centuries, the castle was owned by several powerful noble families, including the Landsknecht leader Georg von Frundsberg.

The hike starts at the village square in Gossensass. From there, head north and turn right into the lane "Alte Postgasse". The path ascends gently eastwards, passing by the Hotel Gudrun. After the underpass beneath the highway, turn right at the Hubertushof (yellow building) and enter the forest. Follow the forest trail to reach the "Herrengarten," then the old mill, and finally the ruins of Castle Straßberg. Since the castle is privately owned, it can only be viewed from the outside.

For the return, retrace your steps to the mill and take a forest road that leads to the Brenner State Road, bringing you back to Gossensass. If you'd like, you can continue the hike all the way to Sterzing.

A wonderful, short hike with a touch of history, ideal for families and anyone looking for an easy yet rewarding walk.

A relaxed walk, perfect for the whole family: From Niederolang, the path leads through Mühlbach to Mitterolang. Part of the route runs through the forest alongside a stream – a refreshing stretch, especially on warm days.
The path is suitable for strollers, and there’s a playground along the way – great for a fun break with the kids.

The leisurely walk along the irrigation channel crosses the foothills of the Ortler Alps on its panoramic path between Oberlana and Niederlana.

From the first days of spring until late autumn, the Waalwege, as the paths along the old irrigation channels are called, offer magnificent views of the mountains and the Adige Valley, but also exciting insights into a varied cultural landscape. The ancient irrigation channels are one of the most atmospheric walks in South Tyrol. They gently run through vineyards, apple meadows and chestnut groves along the low mountain ranges.

The narrow paths were originally created for purely practical reasons. The irrigation channels, called "Waale", were built in the pre-industrial age to irrigate fields and meadows thoroughly. For kilometres the water was led through small canals. The Waalweg along the canals, on the other hand, was used by the Waalermeister for maintenance.

From Lana, two irrigation channels in Merano and the surrounding area are easily accessible: The Brandis-Waalweg and the Marlinger Waalweg.

Easy and magnificent path from the mountain hut Vorderkas/ inn Jägerrast to the mountain pasture Eishof, also suitable for children and elderly people. In the further course more and more surefootedness is required. 
Tips: the informational boards along the Alpine Pasture Experience Trail (Almerlebnisweg) are interesting. Not far from mountain pasture Rableid, there is a lime kiln, in which the limestone from the Hohe Weiße mountain was fired to make building lime, which was also presumably used to construct the monastery in Certosa/Karthaus.

The excursion around the pearl of the Dolomites crosses a small chapel. Part of the circuit is practicable through a stair path. Croda del Becco / Seekofel Peak is marvelously reflected in the lake. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: No. 1, 19

The Wine Trail ties in with Schenna’s centuries-old tradition of winegrowing. More than 20 stations along the way tell of the work in the vineyard, share knowledge, report on historic events and reveal curious facts about the noble grape juice. Over a distance of 5.3 km, the trail leads, sometimes steeply, sometimes in leisurely fashion, through the sun-kissed terroir and in the process provides fabulous views of Schenna Castle and the spa town of Merano. The Wine Trail can be completed in a good hour and a half. However, the many attractions along the way – such as a flavour station – encourage walkers to take a little more time. Not least so that they can pay a visit to the wine cellars and farm shops, which are practically right by the trail.

From the parish church in Niederolang, follow trail no. 15 towards the Riedler farms and continue through the Riedwald forest to Lamprechtsburg Castle. From there, trail no. 14 leads you all the way to Bruneck.
The route is easy, about 8.5 km long with around 200 m of elevation gain – perfect for a relaxed 2-hour hike.
For the return to Olang, you can conveniently take public transport, which is free with the Kronplatz Guest Pass.

From Valdaora di Sopra go along the Pustertal cycle path towards the artificial lake and then along the lake in the direction of Monguelfo. The family hike can be made in the summer as well as in the winter!
Should you be too tired for the return by foot, this can also be done by train.

This easy and relaxing hike starts in Oberolang and first heads toward the reservoir. Just before reaching it, turn right onto trail no. 39, which leads through open fields toward the Salla Farms. The return is via the same route.
A beautiful walk through the meadows and fields of Oberolang – perfect for a peaceful break in nature.

The circular hike from Lake Carezza to Franzin Alm combines breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and local culinary delights. Passing through dense forests with stunning views of the Catinaccio, the trail leads to Franzin Alm. A special highlight is the Kaiserstein, a large rock named after Empress Elisabeth "Sissi," who once visited this place.

From the car park at the end of the paved road, take the forestry road (no. 9) to the Vaciara pastures. On the way you will pass the „Open air museum“, a special wooden exhibition of a local artist. In front of the hut Ütia Vaciara the path continues to the right to Passo Göma.

This adventurous family hike on the South Tyrolean side runs along the banks of the Pflerscherbach stream and features various play stations on the theme of ‘water’ and ‘climbing’. The educational hike with the two water drops Gossy and Gschnitzy starts at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to Innerpflersch to the viewing platform Hölle. To get back to the starting point, you can take the public bus number 313 every hour. On this easy yet long adventure trail, you have several opportunities to stop for refreshments or to enjoy a cosy picnic. 

Just an easy, relatively flat walk away from the Verdins-Talle cable car mountain station lies the mountain village of Prenn. With its idyllic little church and an amazing view over the Val Passiria, Prenn is well worth a visit. The area is particularly suitable for those who like shorter hiking trails and our younger guests. Prenn also has numerous opportunities for that well-deserved pit stop so you can keep your body rested and refuelled.

The Culture Promenade is a beautiful circular trail of about 7 km in length, located in the valley floor of Sulden. The path is even, with almost no elevation gain, and passes by 12 cultural sites and museums that tell the history of tourism in the Ortler region, from its pioneering days to the present. The promenade is accessible year-round and offers seating areas to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

A relaxing walk connecting Niederolang to Oberolang – ideal for families and those who enjoy a peaceful stroll. The route passes through Mitterolang and quiet village paths.
In Niederolang, you'll pass a playground, and in Oberolang, a short detour leads to the Kids world – a fantastic play area for kids.
The Panorama restaurant is located along the way, perfect for a scenic break. The walk is flat and stroller-friendly.

Hike along the Latschander Waalweg canal. The "Waale" are irrigation systems and the water was drained and fed into the canals so that meadows and fields could be irrigated.

Starting from the Miara cable car, the path winds up the sunny slopes of Ras and Costa. Following
the signs to “A Sorëdl” and walking via Val you reach the hamlet Torpëi. From there continue left on the tarmac road until you reach the village at the level of the Hotel Monte Paraccia