Speciale activiteiten van de regio's in Zuid-Tirol

A six-hour, high-altitude hike culminating in a visit to Lago di Cavoni/Tristensee Lake and a stop for something to eat at the Rifugio Porro/Chemnitzer Hütte mountain hut at Passo di Neves/Neveser Joch Pass

The castle chapel of Hocheppan with its roman frescos is one of the most important roman art monuments in South Tyrol. The centuries old frescos had been painted over and were only entirely laid open in 1926. Besides religious themes, the hunting scene on the exterior wall can be seen as one of the rarest profane depictions in Tyrol dating from this time period. The wall paintings originate from the first decade of the 13th century and show famous illustrations like the foolish virgins, the dumpling eater - the first proof for Tyrolean dumplings - and the picture of 'Maria Heimsuchung' which is well known far beyond the border of South Tyrol.

Note: Hocheppan Castle will be closed for winter break from November 11, 2025, until March 27, 2026, inclusive. From Saturday, March 28, 2026, we warmly welcome you back and look forward to a new season full of history, culture, and enjoyment at Hocheppan Castle!

The new 750 m long toboggan run Absam starts from the Epircher Laner hut and goes to the valley station of the Absam-Maierl lift.

Acent with the new combilift.

 

 

 

At the Wuhnleger you’ll experience one of the most stunning views of the Rosengarten – intense, close, and unique in the entire area. The meadow lies at 1,402 m in the heart of the Sciliar–Rosengarten Nature Park and is home to a rich variety of wildlife: the pond and its surroundings host frogs, salamanders, dragonflies, and many other small creatures.
History has also left its mark here: the so-called “bomb craters” date back to World War II and stem from an emergency bomb drop by an aircraft around 1943.

Discover Ortisei in Val Gardena on a cozy village stroll along the Luis Trenker Promenade. Perfect for all ages, this route offers beautiful views, traditional architecture, and the unmatched atmosphere of the village.

This walk runs from Ortisei, along the old Val Gardena railway line and offers a breathtaking view of Ortisei and the surrounding mountains.

Twelve kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol. Starting at the Töllbrücke bridge, the 250 year-old path gently ascends through apple orchards and woods to firmer and more level ground. After pausing to admire the medieval Lebenberg Castle, hikers continue slightly downhill along the slope of Marling mountain to the village of Lana.

Franz Tappeiner, a doctor and medical researcher from Val Venosta who was a passionate proponent of tourism in Merano, created the promenade and donated it to the city. The four-kilometre-long path splits off from the Gilf Promenade and follows the curve of Monte Benedetto until it reaches Quarazze. In addition to typical local vegetation, cork oak, eucalyptus, lotus, pine, various species of palms including Chinese palms, bamboo, cactus, agave, magnolias and olive trees are planted along the path.

There are numerous access points from the town centre:
• the steps leading up from behind the Duomo (main cathedral) along the road that leads to Dorf Tyrol
• from Via Galilei near the chairlift to Dorf Tyrol
• near the Silvana hill on Via Verdi - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
• from the Gilf-Promenade past the Gunppowder Tower
• on the orographic right side of the Ponte Romano

Various inns and restaurants along the path. 

Please note that the Tappeinerweg is exclusively a pedestrian zone. Riding bicycles or other vehicles is prohibited.

Through mountain meadows from one alpine pasture to the other…

This tour along the sunny side of the Mühlwalder valley is ideal in early summer and in autumn; in the summer it can get very hot. The fascinating thing about this walk is to stroll across alpine meadows, with wonderful views of the mountains surrounding Mühlwald, of the Pfunderer crest and over the valley. It is ideal for a hiking tour without using your car as you can use the public bus transport instead.

The majestic Hochjochferner glacier lies along the border between Austria and Italy. The glacier cable car overcomes more than a thousand metres in altitude in six minutes and takes guests from Maso Corto up to 3,212 metres. Every year from September to May, winter sports enthusiasts hit the slopes at this world class 185-acre natural park. The glacier is equally suited to beginners and experienced skiers, as well as families. The real crowd pleaser is especially the 8 km long Schmuggler downhill slope leading into the valley. 

 

The newly-opened Knottnkino³ circuit trail connects the three red porphyry rocks of Vöran. Starting from the Burgstall-Vöran upper cableway station, the trail leads to the three panoramic landmarks of Vöran: the Rotstein, Beimstein and Timpfler Knott.

Easy ski tour at the end of the Ahrntal valley. 

 

Highest point: 2,336 m

Altitude difference: 735 m

Approx. time for ascent: 2,5 hours

 

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The Brenner Bike Route spans 96 kilometers through the Eisack Valley down to Bolzano. Enjoy gentle hills, charming villages, and cultural treasures along the way. Ideal for those who love to combine nature, culture, and active travel.

Setting out from Ritsch, this varied loop-route leads north over the Große Moos and through vast Alpine meadows towards the cable car for Ortisei/St. Ulrich, with the nearby Dolomite peaks of the Langkofel and the Plattkofel ever in sight. After a short uphill stretch, we head downwards through a stretch of woodland and over Alpine meadows with traditional Alpine dairy farms. In Hartl, you come to a curve in the trail and ski on, slightly uphill, along the slope through the vast Alpine meadows. There is a steep uphill stretch just before the trail meets the Möser trail, followed by easy, undulating terrain back to the set-off point in Ritsch.

The village Spiluck above Brixen is known for its numerous hiking trails and lonely peaks especially in Summer. In Winter you find Spiluck as a cozy place for a trip in the snow. Spiluck offers snowy forests with beautiful mountain scenery. Whether by toboggan or on foot, the toboggan run in Spiluck guarantees a great day out. Especially in the early morning the sun shines through the forest and until midday it warms not only the body but also the mind.

This idyllic winter hike starts at the hikers' parking lot at the end of Spiluck Street. From the parking lot above the Gostnerhof Inn, you start along trail no. 2 through the forest. You will immediately notice that the winter hiking trail is also wonderfully suitable for a toboggan run due to its perfectly maintained condition. Again and again you catch fantastic views of the Plose, the Geisler peaks and even the Langkofel and Plattkofel peaks. After about one and a half to two hours you reach the end of the trail below the Scheibenberg mountain, where the peak of the Karspitz towers above the woods in its white dress.

After a well-deserved break with your own snack, you can look forward to an exciting but above all rewarding descent on the toboggan. Always leisurely downhill, but also with faster sections, nothing stands in the way of fun on the toboggan. Of course, you can also walk back to the starting point. Directly at the parking lot, the Gostnerhof Inn invites you to stop and reward yourself with a hot tea, a typical “Marende” or lunch. There are other places to stop in the village center of Spiluck.

The Oclini Pass offers a wide range of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails with stunning views of the Schwarzhorn and Weißhorn, while the nearby Passo Lavazè (1800 m) is also home to a number of trails leading through forests, across snowy plains and into the Fiemme Valley.

Classic or skating – glide along the Sun Trail Kasern/Casere through the winter landscape

Experience the winter magic on the Sun Trail Kasern/Casere, where you can glide along snow-sure trails from December to beginning/mid-April, surrounded by a majestic winter landscape. This cross-country ski trail, nestled in the sunny mountain village of Kasern/Casere, offers an unforgettable backdrop for your winter sports adventures.

With a length of 3 to 10 km and three different variants – easy, medium, and difficult – the Sun Trail Kasern/Casere is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The trails can be combined flexibly, allowing you to enjoy a personalized experience in this unique natural setting.

Perfect for cross-country skiing enthusiasts – discover the beauty of the winter landscape on the Sun Trail Kasern/Casere!

Freud Promenade: named after its most famous guest, the founder of psychoanalysis Dr Sigmund Freud, the promenade is ideal for a leisurely walk from Oberbozen to Lichtenstern and Klobenstein.

The sledding track Tristenbach in Weißenbach/Rio bianco is an adventure for everyone. With a length of 4,5 km and assured snow, the well prepared natural track serpentines its way through snowy forests to two sunny huts:

- Innerhofer Alm-hut (tel.+39 347 1392452)

- Marxegger Alm- hut (tel. 340 5246032)

Rental sledge: right at the huts

Difficulty: medium

Water is, without doubt, one of the most important natural elements in the Texel Group Nature Park. It runs off nearby glaciers and bubbles up from deep underground springs to fill many crystal-clear streams and lakes. The Partschins waterfall is one of the most impressive falls in the Alpine region.

The thundering water shoots out over a towering rock wall and thunders, rages and roars downwards like a "liquid curtain”. The sun’s rays shine on the drops of water making a fascinating myriad of rainbow colours. The 97 mt. high falls are at their best from May to July, when they swell with melted snow water, or after heavy rain storms (water capacity 4,000 – 10,000 per second). Water in all its mighty, majestic forms – the Partschins waterfall is an absolute must, especially around the end of March to the beginning of April when the snow starts to melt and the falls reach a 50 to 60 lt. per second capacity, at the end of April with an average 100 to 200 lt. per second or the end of May with records of between 350 to 500 lt. per second.

The falls reach their full weight with melted snow from mid-May to the end of June or beginning of July with 5,000 to 6,000 lt. of water crashing over them. The most impressive sight of all was seen in July 1989 when an estimated 10,000 lt. per second went hurtling its way towards the valley.

Alpine Health: The high level of humidity found at the waterfall has an extremely beneficial, refreshing and re-vitalising effect on our body, helps improve the circulation of air in our lungs and boosts our immune system. The “WATERFALL CURE” is recommended as a means of combatting the effects of air pollution as well as for itscleansing action on the breathing mucous membranes. The Partschins waterfall is known to have an exceptionally high concentration of so-called oxygen-ions, estimated at an incredible figure of 50,000 per sq: cm. These particular oxygen-ions are present in our homes as 100 ions pro cm³, 200 ions in town and city air, and 5,000 in mountain and seaside regions. You can either walk up to the bottom of the Partschins waterfall from the village centre in about 1,5 hoursor take the bus line 265. A well-marked, safe path then leads up to a viewing platform with a fantastic panorama out over the nearby valley and imposing mountain peaks.

The Partschins waterfall is fed by various side streams and other smaller falls all along its 8km. journey on through a steep gorge. The watershed of the Texel Nature Park, which is completely encircled by the Merano High Path, totals some 25 sq. km. and includes the highest peak of the Partschins/Parcines area, the Roteck peak at 3,337 mt.

The falls are most swollen at about 20.00 by which time the run-off water from various mountain streams and little lakes, which takes five hours to reach the main stream, has found its way to the waterfall. The water volume decreases during the night.

Explore the pristine nature of Riva di Tures/Rein in Taufers (1,600 m) on this snowshoe hike. An easy, 90-minute snowshoe hike on Trail No. 9: it is ideal for inexperienced hikers and families as well. | Snowshoe Hike to Kofleralm Alpine Farm | Slope orientation: North | Starting point: Knuttenalm alpine farm parking area | Highest point: 2.034

Be aware of the avalanche danger. More information at the alpine schools and the mountain guides.
A detailed map is available in the tourist offices.

This beautiful winter’s walk leads up through snowy woods from the Völser Weiher Lake to the Tuff and Hofer Alpl mountain hut. Given that the walk begins at the Völser Weiher Lake, you can also make the most of the opportunity to strap on your skates and take a spin around the lake.

An extremely varied and demanding high-altitude trail that crosses rock faces in the southern part. Starting in Laives/Leifers, the trail takes you to the Flavon Castle in Bolzano/Bozen.
Change of path along the hike: 12, 3

The cycle of nature: following in the footsteps of the three goddesses of nature in pre-Christian Celtic mythology: Borbeth, Wilbeth and Ambeth. They accompany us throughout the day, the year, our lives. They are there at the start, at the zenith and in the end. They are the source of the farming calendar. Ancient knowledge preserved over millennia.

The Fanes-Sennes MTB tour leads from San Vigilio along the narrow, 13-kilometer road, slightly uphill to the Pederü Hut in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. Here, a partially steep and somewhat bumpy gravel path begins, leading to the Fanes Hut and further to the Limo Pass. Lake Limo is a particular highlight on this stretch of the route. The track then continues downhill towards Cortina d'Ampezzo. Shortly before the parking lot in Fiames, the partially steep, paved road leads up to the Malga Ra Stua Hut and further to the Sennes Hut. Afterwards, we descend to the Fodara-Vedla and Pederü alpine huts, and from there we return to San Vigilio.

This easy to moderate circular trail starts in die Sportsarea Grube and goes through the Pfitschtal Alpine valley at the foot of the Zillertal Alps in two loops, and is a real insiders' tip due to its idyllic location and guaranteed snow. The trail is perfect for both classic and skating-style cross-country skiing and is prepared daily.

Explore the serene beauty of Val d'Anna with a relaxing walk that culminates in a small Kneipp path, ideal for rejuvenating body and mind. The walk is suitable for all and easily accessible even with a stroller.

The Dolomites, with the mountains of Sas dla Crusc on one side and Pütia on the other one, provide the frame for the expertly and lovingly mown and tended meadows, old barns and farmsteads with the gardens of the 'viles', the traditional rural settlements in the oldest part of La Val. During this simple walk through the old farmsteads of the village, you will feel enveloped by the still living tradition and culture of the village. In addition, on your way you will see the little church of St. Barbara, the symbol of the village, and the bell tower of the old church of La Val.

Along the trail, there are two farmhouses, "Ciablun" and "Lüch de Survisc", where you can stop to savour the authentic and genuine dishes of the Ladin cuisine.

The Ahrntal valley is rich in legends. Some of these are presented on the Tauferer Valley Legend Trail. Children are drawn into an exciting world of magic, adults learn something about the mystics of Taufers. The legends are told on display boards. We hear about the little woman from Oberpurstein, about the Antrischen people, about the castle on Purstein, the treasure at Tobl and the doom of the Walburg Castle.

The starting point of our tour around the historic centre of Tramin is the Rathausplatz. This square is named after the town hall - an attractive building whose present appearance only dates from the 19th century.
The real landmark of the town is: the parish church. The parish church is dedicated to St. Quirikus and Julitta and is a foundation of the Langobardic Count Rodengo, around 850.
The choir room was constructed towards the end of the 14th century, but the nave with the side naves were only built in 1911. The frescoes in the choir room on the right side point to the ordeal of Julitta (mother) and Quirikus (son).
The main altar was erected in place of a precious gothic altar at the end of the 18th century (today in the Bavarian national museum, a work by Master Klocker, pupil of the famous Michael Pacher). The altarpiece comes from Martin Knoller, a significant South Tyrolean painter.

We continue our tour and visite some other interesting buildings:
The manor of the Langenmantel family, which – from a feudal perspective – is reminiscent of better times. Let us look for instance at the marble blazon with the inscription RR, a hint to the progenitor Rüdiger von Langenmantel. In the 15th century, a branch of the noble family moved from Augsburg (Germany) to Tramin where they achieved prosperity and political influence and hence erected a stately home to demonstrate their status.
In the manner of the so-called “Clesian Renaissance”, the doors and windows of the manor were garlanded with elegant marble frames, and a fine oriel came to embellish the north-eastern corner of the residential wing.

The most famous work of art in Tramin and one of the most famous throughout the region depicts the little St. Jakob’s church on a hill overlooking the village. Still in very good condition there’s a Roman fresco cycle from around the time 1220. What you might normally recognise as stony sculptures can be admired here as a colourful painting. Strange hybrids made of man and animal populate the walls of the altar room. Fish and birdmen fighting with each other, a cenotaph a figure with a dog’s head a skiapod and other fantasy figures from the middle ages clearly embody the sinful contrast to the dignified Apostles and Christ of the mandorla. But the paintings finished by Ambrosius Gander according to inscriptions from 1441 in the southern wing where amongst others the famous legendary pilgrims get told through high quality ad colourful pictures are worthy of note.

Come and discover the history of Tramin.