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
Wandelen met een wandelwagen in Zuid-Tirol: Prachtige alpenpaden, adembenemende uitzichten en een soepele rit voor je kleintje te midden van de schoonheid van de natuur.
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
PIZ DE PLAIES ADVENTURE TRAIL (H 45 min.)
The Piz-de-Plaies adventure trail is very easy and adorned with various play areas. The route is especially suitable for families with small children, even with prams.
The trail starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on the Col dl'Ancona and passes by Alpinus Agriturism and ends at the summit of Piz de Plaies. Along the trail you will find various stations with games and seating as well as pic nic spots. On Piz de Plaies you will find the Labyrinth as well as the Panoramic Point by Swarovski Optik. You can return along the same path or via the Piz de Plaies circular route.
GRAN JU TRAIL (1650 m, H-R 50 min.)
The Gran Ju circular trail is very easy and at the same time scenically interesting with beautiful views of the Val Badia, Monte Pütia and St. Martin. The route is also particularly suitable for families with small children and prams.
The circular trail starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on Col dl'Ancona and leads to the hamlet of Gran Ju, from where a pleasant forest path leads back to Col dl'Ancona.
Theme walk "Tru Vistles" - Culture, Tradition and Nature.
This theme trail combines nature with culture and tradition with numerous games and information boards and is therefore particularly inviting for families. Start from the road opposite the Church gate and follow the "Tru Vistles" signs.
Along the way, 14 stations with various texts from the Bible and matching relief carvings invite you to pause for a moment. Both the Lordesstöckl on the way to the forest chapel and the clear fountain at the 9th station of the contemplation trail are always popular with visitors and locals alike.
The history of the forest chapel is interesting: the church, which is almost entirely made of wood, was built around 1917, as the parish church in Sesto was badly damaged during the First World War. For 14 days, the farmers and the priest at the time worked on the church from early in the morning until nightfall. The wood for this came from a hay barn that had been crushed by the snow. In 1917 and 1918, every church service was celebrated there and, especially during the fascist era, the forest chapel served as a hiding place to hold masses in German. Today, the chapel is also known as the Peace Chapel and was restored in 1974. In 1988, at the suggestion of the then parish priest Markus Küer and in collaboration with the Sesto woodcarver Georg Lanzinger, a path of reflection was laid out to the chapel. Near the chapel there are cup stones, which are among the oldest traces of settlement in Sesto and are also the last of the biblical stations along the path of reflection.
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.
PIZ DE PLAIES (H-R 1h 30 min.)
The Piz de Plaies circular trail is very easy and at the same time interesting from a landscape point of view, with splendid views of Val Badia, Monte Pütia and San Martino. The route is also particularly suitable for families with small children.
The circular route starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on Col d'Ancona and leads to the Alpinus farmhouse, from where a pleasant forest path passes to the right of Piz de Plaies. The path then leads through the beautiful coniferous forest until just before the hamlet of Pice Jú. Turn left uphill to return to the Alpinus Agriturism and then to the starting point of the Col dl'Ancona.
This short family hike is educational, exciting and fun, with several outdoor recreational opportunities to offer. Accessible to prams and strollers, this hiking trail on the Plose has magnificent views of the western Dolomites, particularly the striking Peitlerkofel and rocky peaks of the Geisler Group.
From the main square of Kurtatsch we take the Obergasse, a street that starts steeply up to the small square, where we turn right. At the next intersection - near the fountain - we follow the Schiessstandweg, which continues as a narrow street through the woods (Trimm-Dich-Pfad). This road takes us past Kastelaz to the southern limits of Tramin. We return to Kurtatsch over the street to Rungg, to the right just before the Elena Walch winery.
Setting off from the chapel in Picolin, walk across the bridge and past the historic building Ciasa dl Maier. Head north along the forest road (no. 22) through the Plaies forest for about 5 km and then take the paved road to Marebbe. There, turn left and follow the roadside pavement to Longega. Return along the same route.
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.
From Niederrasen to Oberrasen (culture house) > along the river > after approx. 1 km turn right on a country lane > further on northwards to the biotope (the moor area - an integral natural reserve with nature trail).
This hike can also be started from Antholz Niedertal or Antholz Mittertal!
A leisurely hike from Sesto to the idyllic Fischleintal/Val Fiscalina valley with a fantastic view on the Dolomites of Sexten.
PICE JU TRAIL (1650 m, H-R 1h 15 min.)
The Gran Ju circular trail is very easy and at the same time scenically interesting with beautiful views of the Val Badia, Monte Pütia and St. Martin. The route is also particularly suitable for families with small children and prams.
The circular trail starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on Col dl'Ancona and leads to the hamlet of Gran Ju, from where a pleasant forest path leads back to Col dl'Ancona.
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.
COL DL'ANCONA TRAIL (1650 m, H-R 35 min.)
The Col dl'Ancona circular trail is very easy and at the same time scenically interesting with beautiful views of the Val Badia, Monte Pütia and St. Martin. The route is also particularly suitable for families with small children and prams.
The circular trail starts at the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies lift on Col dl'Ancona and leads to the Alpinus Agriturism, from where a pleasant forest path leads back to Col dl'Ancona.
An authentic adventure in nature that takes you through sunny meadows and forests.
During the pleasant walk, you will encounter unique inscribed stones. A dialogue trail where all family members can read and exchange thoughts.
Either from the village square via Valiares or from the Aqua Bad Cortina Oasis Hotel, follow the Tres La Val trail up to the Spiaggetta Ciamaor park. Heading towards Tres La Val, walk on the right side of the stream starting from the Spiaggetta Ciamaor park and continue on to the next bridge just before Lé dla Creda. From there, it is another 10 minute walk. The route back to San Vigilio leads partly along the main road and partly along the walkway.
Easy walk from Corvara along the river to Hotel Bel Sit, passing through Pescosta to Colfosco and back to Corvara.
It runs along the opposite side of the Passer River compared to the Winter Promenade and provides a refreshing escape, thanks to the many shade-giving trees that line the path – including Lebanese cedars, sequoias, poplars, and various species of pine. The promenade begins in Elisabeth Park, a 7,100-square-metre green space that not only offers tranquillity and relaxation but also features a unique monument: an elegant statue of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth, affectionately known as Sisi. Created in 1903 by the sculptor Hermann Klotz from Imst, using white Laas marble, the statue shows the empress seated in a quiet, contemplative, almost solitary moment on a grassy patch, lending the sculpture an understated dignity.
Merano has a long tradition of urban planning, which dates back to 1850, when the town’s development as a spa destination began. The city made clever use of the Passer’s embankment walls, creating extensive recreational areas in the second half of the 19th century, including the summer park that is now Elisabeth Park. The aim was to blend nature with the urban landscape by integrating green spaces and botanical highlights, thus giving the growing spa town the character of a garden city. Merano’s favourable climate played a crucial role in this: warm air flows in from the south through the broad Adige Valley, while the towering Texel mountain range to the north protects the town from cold winds. This mild, sub-Mediterranean climate allows a rich variety of plants from the Mediterranean, Asia, and North America to thrive here – a true paradise for nature lovers.
The Summer Promenade owes its name to the many trees that grow along its path, providing shade and a welcome sense of refreshment to those out for a walk. Strolling here, one can experience the history of Merano in all its richness – from its imperial past to its years as a renowned spa destination – while being surrounded by a natural environment that is far more than just a place to unwind: it is a haven of inspiration, peace, and beauty.
Along the Summer Promenade, there are also some artworks from the cultural project Art & Nature, which took place in 2015 and 2016 as part of the Merano Spring festival. The aim of the project was to set natural sites in Meran’s urban setting and artworks in relation to each other.