Wandelen en alpinisme in de Dolomieten

This walking trail passes through sites of historical interest which narrate the story of Tiers am Rosengarten. In addition to the parish church, notable historic sites en-route include the schoolhouse, the ‘Galgenwiesl’ (Eng: “Gallows Meadows”) field and the St. Sebastian chapel, to name but three of the eleven stations. Each site is indicated by stone tablets and marker stones.

Starting from Compatsch on the Seiser Alm (1835 m), passing the new wooden Franziskus church, we follow the small asphalt road that leads to Saltria across the alpine pasture. The traffic-calmed road across the alpine pasture area is used by the typical horse-drawn carriages and horse-drawn sleighs both in summer and in winter. Shortly after the Restaurant Panoramalift we use the pedestrian underpass and after a slight ascent we reach the natural monument Tschonstoan, a huge rocky outcrop, which is located directly at the roadside. The hike continues in slight ups and downs to the wide meadow of the Großes Moos (1860 m). Near a crossroads, we can decide here whether to continue in the direction of Saltria to the nearby Restaurant Ritsch Schwaige or turn left in the direction of Piz. If you continue walking, after a short descent (9%) you leave the asphalt road and take the unpaved road to the Sanon hut on the right. The road leads through beautiful alpine meadows and past several huts dominated by the rocky splendour of the Langkofel and Plattkofel mountains. At a gradient, a path branches off to the left which leads across the meadows down to the alpine pasture: At this point the path becomes much narrower, bumpier and in some places quite steep. Over some wooden footbridges we finally reach the nearby Sanon hut (1848 m). The hut is open all year round and offers a welcome stop for refreshments. The return to Compatsch follows the same route.

This mountain hut tour brings you to idyllically-located mountain huts, boasts breathtaking views and leads along spectacular hiking trails on the Tschafon, the Hammerwand and the Schlern to the Tierser Alpl. It is also one of the most challenging tours in the Seiser Alm area, but can be hiked in several stages, stopping off at the “Castles of the Dolomites” - The Refuge Schlernhaus - and the modern Refuge Tierser Alpl with its distinctive red roof for a break en-route. 

The snowshoe hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy snowshoe or winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif.

The Oswald von Wolkenstein trail is a loop trail that leads past the ruins of Salegg and Hauenstein, and features 15 stations where you can stop and play. There’s a lot to discover along this tour, including a knight’s table, a knight‘s sword and mystical animals.

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

The Geologists’ Trail takes you on a journey through the history of the Earth. Over millions of years waters of the Frötschbach stream have eroded the rock strata, revealing how the Dolomites came into being. With spectacular waterfalls en-route, this trail offers hikers and amateur geologists a beautiful hike and a fascinating insight into the Earth’s history.

Beautiful but very demanding hike from the Panider Sattel to the Puflatsch on the Seiser Alm. This hike offers beautiful views of the Val Gardena valley and leads through beautiful forest and meadow landscapes.

This leisurely loop-route around the Puflatsch leads to fairytale spots and breathtaking lookout points with unforgettable views over the Seiser Alm, the Dolomites and the Val Gardena and across to the Ritten/Renon, the Rittner Horn and the Ortles Group.

A number of benches and tables line the route, offering ample opportunity for picnicking.

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

The snowshoe walk to the Haniger Schwaige hut (closed in winter) takes you below the imposing face of the Rosengarten massif and under the Vajolettürme, giving you a truly unique experience of the countryside. Given that the trail leads over steep mountain meadows, you must take heed of weather conditions and avalanche warnings.

A pleasant walk to relax and simply enjoy life in a quite area on Seiser Alm. This route offers  a breathtaking view of the Schlern/Sciliar mountain, almost within hand’s reach from the Spitzbühl, and leads onwards over endless alpine meadows back to the starting point.

Beautiful hike from Kastelruth to St. Oswald with initially wonderful views of the lovely village of Tisens on the opposite side of the valley. The hike leads past beautiful farms to St. Oswald, where there are various places to stop for refreshments.

At the foot of the Schlern, between Völser Aicha and St. Konstantin, the path connects seven lakes. It leads through varied and impressive nature and past ancient and unique cultural landscapes. The path runs through the natural park Schlern-Rosengarten, which is part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage, and can also be walked in sections or in the opposite direction.  

The alpine hut has a children's playground and is a great destination for all families. This hike can be done in summer as well as in winter.

Relaxing family and circular hike with a stunning view of Saltria, the Rosszähne, and the Molignon. From Compatsch to Wiedner Eck and from there towards Panorama. Despite the few meters of elevation gain, once you reach the Panorama, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view. This route is also very suitable for strollers, up to the Panorama and back to the starting point.

Easy hike around Kastelruth with no significant difference in altitude.

This is a particularly long and demanding tour, and requires sure-footedness.

Family-friendly hike along numerous huts to the Molignon Refuge. The path is passable with a pram. You have a wonderful view of the Rosszähne and the Langkofel and Plattkofel.

This winter hike starts in Saltria and leads along the hiking trail towards Piz. From there the trail runs through the snow-covered landscape with a wonderful panoramic view of the Dolomites.

Idyllic streams, towering mountains and lush green meadows. All this can be found in the nature of South Tyrol. And the Tschamin Valley is all of this in one. The Tschamin stream ripples merrily along, the Rosengarten massif forms a monumental sight and the meadow oasis invites you to linger and play amidst the dense spruce forest. What more could you want?

Ski racers and mountaineers Hans and Paola Steger made their mark on the Seiser Alm like no other, before or since. Pioneers of mountaineering in the Dolomites, they made an immense contribution to the development of skiing on the Seiser Alm: The Hans & Paola Steger trail pays homage to their achievements. Info boards lining the route provide a host of information on the nature and culture of the Seiser Alm. A magnificent Dolomite panorama accompanies hikers along this leisurely yet fascinating trail. 

Idyllic rivers, towering mountains and velvety-soft meadows: South Tyrol has the lot, and in the Tschamin Valley you can find it all in one tour. The Tschaminbach river babbles happily alongside you, the Rosengarten mountain provides a monumental backdrop and an oasis of meadows beckon you to relax and have fun in the thick spruce forests. What more could you want?

This hiking tour is included in the family hiking book "Out and about with Nix the witch".

This hike takes us through wonderful meadow landscapes to the Panidersattel. Here there is a wonderful view of the Grödnertal, the Geislerspitzen and the Sella massif. In addition, there is always a magnificent view of Kastelruth.

In the 1900s, a bear trap which still survives to this day was built on the Panider Sattel/Passo Pinei. To lure the bear into the pit, a sheep or goat was tied to a nearby stake; the pit was covered over with branches or twigs such that, on approaching its prey, the bear would fall into the pit and be unable to escape.


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

Tires’ very own Tschafon is a wonderful place to explore on a winter’s snowshoe expedition with masses of views over the legendary Rosengarten.

A pleasant winter walk to relax and simply enjoy life in a quite area on Seiser Alm. This route offers  a breathtaking view of the Schlern/Sciliar mountain, almost within hand’s reach from the Spitzbühl, and leads onwards over endless snow-covered alpine meadows back to the starting point.

The Gumperer Trail in Seis, at the foot of the Schlern Mountain, is a pleasure for all your senses. Here is where you can dawdle as long as you like.
Made by children, for children: the five stations invite you to discover the five senses. In a playful way, you get to know more about yourself and your surroundings. The more time you give yourself, the deeper you can dive into the wonderful world of nature, discovery and adventure.

Earth’s history up close: The Geotrail in Puflatsch offers a fascinating insight into bygone days and the 252 million years of history of the Dolomites, the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. This leisurely route leads along the northerly slope of the Puflatsch and the Panider Sattel to Pufels and back again. Amateur geologists of all ages will be in their element: traces of long-gone prehistoric creatures, segmentations of earth layers and the stratification of earth mass up to the formation of the landscape as we know it today. The route also offers breath-taking views of the surrounding Dolomite panorama and the Gröden Valley. Visitors can learn about the fascinating development of the Dolomites from the information boards along the way and follow the spirit of exploration themselves.

This hike leads you to the foot of the Rosengarten massif in close proximity to the famed Vajolet Towers and on to the Haniger Schwaige mountain hut. The descent leads over vast mountain meadows and beautiful woodland down to the Plafötsch mountain hut and St. Zyprian in Tiers.

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

This snowshoe walk leads through the wild, romantic Tschamintal valley, where the Tschaminbach river babbles happily and the winter’s countryside can be enjoyed to the full. The Rechter Leger clearing is a fabulous place to stop off for a rest in winter, and boasts box-seat views of the Grasleitentürme towers and the Tschaminspitzen peaks.

This snowshoe expedition to the Jocherhof farm leads you over gently undulating countryside above the Tierser Valley. It boasts breathtaking views over the Rosengarten mountain, and is not particularly challenging on a technical level.

Of volcanic eruptions and ice ages in Siusi

In addition to the new geological trail in Bad Ratzes, which is recommended for experienced hikers, the history of the earth and the Dolomites can now also be explored by young and old in a leisurely village walk through Siusi. The approximately 1 km long Geomile, starting and ending at the village square in Siusi, leads through exciting events in the history of the earth, which have had a formative influence on our present landscape and life in the Dolomites.

The circular trail leads through the village in a 30-minute journey through time, allowing visitors to experience the million-year-old history of the formation of the Sciliar.