Vakantie in Sterzing/Vipiteno en omgeving

This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz/Masi di Ento. Crossing meadows you soon reach the edge of the forest. Turn right across a stream ditch. The path leads over a forest trail with the marking no. 4A steeply up to the first mowing meadows. There is a street which leads over wavy alpine pastures to the mountain pasture Joggelealm.
Alternative: also reachable via the path no. 26 towards the mountain pasture Valtiglalm, whereby you have to turn left on path no. 24b after about half way. Also suitable as a mountain bike tour.

Starting from the end of the Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna via the described route to Grohmann and Teplitzer hut. After the alpine hut called Teplitzer Hütte, take trail no. 6 to the Hohe Trog and then on to the Magdeburgerscharte wind gap. From there it goes over the ridge up to the summit, which offers a phenomenal view. The way back is via the ascent path. Alternative: Over the Pfurnsee lake on trail no. 9A up to the Hohe Trog and from there as described up to the Aglsspitz. The way back is via the ascent path.

Starting point: Obertal/Val di Sopra, Jaufental/Val Giovo (1.298m)
Go left to the hamlet Ontratt and on the alpine road or on the old footpath into the valley. Behind a steep step with a beautiful waterfall (with a short detour reachable) you suddenly come to the elongated pasture and reach, always on path no. 12A, the mountain pasture Bergalm.

The mountain restaurant Bergrestaurant Rinneralm is located directly at the mountain station Ratschings-Jaufen.
Tip for families: the Mountain Adventure World Racines with different attractions is located directly at the mountain station!
Alternative: reachable also over Bichl along path no. 13B (walking time about 1,5; 550 meters of altitude difference)

The cable car Ratschings-Jaufen takes you from Bichl/Colle to the mountain station. From there you can hike along the Ratschinger Almenweg to the mountain pasture Wasserfalleralm and further on to the mountain hut Saxnerhütte.

The hike starts at the fire station in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. Follow the comfortable path no. 5 for about one hour, evenly rising to the first mountain pasture, the Freundalm. Further on uphill on path no. 5 and no. 6, which lead to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm.
Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo

The Rosskopf cable car (valley station near the north park in Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain Rosskopf Monte Cavallo. Leave the mountain station on your right and follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”. Alternative: by foot to the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo: starting from the valley station of the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo cable car and follow the paths no. 19 or no. 23 through a shady forest over serpentines. Then continue to the mountain station and finally follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”.
Tip: alpine butter and cheese

From the grass to the glass: Embark on an exciting journey from the city center to the dairy and then on the bike path back through the historic center of Sterzing. Whether alone, as a couple or with the whole family: The way is an unforgetable experience!

A total of 12 stations invite you to discover. From the feed of the cows to the finished yoghurt, the path from the grass to the glass is experienced in fun hands-on stations. On the way back over the bike path you will pass the most important sights of Sterzing. From the parish church in the south, past the town hall in the city center to the Zwölferturm, up to the starting point at the Nordparkplatz.

KEY DATA:
Walking time: approx. 2 hours (5,4km)
Difficulty: very easy
Baby carriage and wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for bicycles
For the way no liability is taken over

This trail starts at the tourist info Ratschings in Gasteig. After an easy loop to warm up, through the Handwerkerzone Ost, you come to the old Jaufentalerweg trail at the foot of the Jaufenpass road. Follow this for the first section to the fork at km 1.8 approx. where you continue to walk uphill to the right. Past the Gringgerhof farm, a narrow path leads to the upper panorama path. After about 3.3 km you have already covered most of the altitude difference. The trail continues moderately uphill along a forest path into the valley until you cross the stream at about km 6.9 and start the way back out of the valley on the orographic right side. This leads via a loop in the direction of Ontrattberg and then in the direction of Sennerberg. Finally, from the village, the route follows the main road to St. Anton and from there, via the old Jaufentalerweg trail, back to the foot of the Jaufenpass road. In Gasteig, a loop through the Handwerkerzone West is a good way to finish, where you return to the starting point.

The round trail Gaismair is about 15 kilometers long in a range from 950 to 1200 m above sea level and it runs through and around the town of Sterzing. On the path there are short steep and uneven passages and therefore some segments are not very suitable for strollers. Along the trail lies the village of Tschöfs, where the farmer's son Michael Gaismair was born in 1490. He studied law and stood up for the rights of the farmer population during the peasant uprisings.

The route starts at the Ratschings mountain station and runs briefly uphill towards the Rinneralm, then slightly downhill and flat past the Kalcheralm to the Jaufenpass road. Here the trail descends briefly and continues to the right on the forest road to the Platschjoch, where you return in a loop to the chapel at the 8th bend of the pass road. From there, the trail descends slightly back to the Rinneralm and continues to the Wasserfalleralm. This is followed by the final section to the mountain station.

Starting from Innerratsching/Racines di Dentro, shortly after the farm “Pulvererhof” behind the Hotel Larchhof, follow the path no. 10, which leads over a bridge and then continue on a bit steeper path until you reach a tree line. Continue towards the mountain pasture Inner Wumblsalm. Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen along the Ratschinger Almenweg.
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Starting point: Prati (948m). From the castle Moos (Trautson street) follow the signpost no. 24 and walk towards Flains. Before reaching the hamlet turn right across the marked forest path no. 25A uphill to the “Klauserhof”. Across another forest path you reach a road, which leads to the snack station Braunhof. Alternative: different possibilities, f.e. the marked trail no. 25 or 3
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, children’s playground, accessibly by car.

Ideal for those who do not like long hikes! Continue on the road Jaufenstraße with direction Jaufenpass by car or hiking shuttle. 2 km before the pass Jaufenpass a small road branches from the main road- well marked with "Kalcheralm". Right at the entrance is a large parking lot. From there it is only about 45 minutes to the pasture. 
Tip: On the occasion you can also drive up to the alpine pass Jaufenpass and enjoy the magnificent panorama over the Passeiertal!
Alternative: Take the mountain railway in Innerratschings, from there follow the sign Kalcheralm.

This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz/Masi di Ento. From Entholz/Ento you go into the forest, turn right at a small stream and follow path no. 24 to a fork, where following the path no. 25B you reach the mountain pasture Kerschbaumeralm.
Alternative: reachable also starting from Pratone along the asphalted road and the gravel path.

From the mountain pasture Riedberg (Parking place) the trail nr. 3 to the Weißspitz/Cima Bianca. Back on the same way.

The running route located in the valley area starts at the Ratschings valley station. From there, the varied trail leads out of the valley to Jaufensteg. The circuit then returns to the starting point.
The route features a technically more demanding downhill passage and is ideally suited Fartlek training.
The route can be extended or shortened as desired.

Easy summit tour for everyone: children, Seniors and inexperienced hikers.

Starting from Gasteig, the mainly flat route first leads through a small forest, then you reach the hiking trail, which continues to Stange. Cross the bridge there and continue along the asphalted cycle path to Mareit. Follow the same path back to Stange. There you can either cross the bridge again and then run back to Gasteig on the hiking trail or stay on the cycle path and follow it back to the starting point.
The route can be extended or shortened as desired. The starting point (Gasteig - Stange - Mareit) can be chosen freely.

Starting point is the Hotel Larchhof in the valley Innerratschings. From there, you hike along flowery meadows towards Flading, a small hamlet at the end of the valley Ratschings. On the right side you can hear the sound of the creek Ratschinger Bach, then you cross a small forest and the destination of the walk is quickly reached.

Recently in Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres a new climbing crag has been created, which leads from "Erl" in Innerpflersch/Fleres di Dentro over the Lampskopf, Goglberg and finally the hut Tribulaunhütte/Rifugio Tribulaun (2379m) ; altitude difference 1100 m.

Starting point: Ridnaun/Ridanna -  Maiern/Masseria (1.370m). Take the same route to the mountain pasture Martalm and then follow the marking no. 30  to the mountain pasture Staudenbergalm.
Alternative: starting point Bergl (1.560m) to the Martalm and further on follow path no. 30.

Start in Stein/Sasso or Pflersch/Fleres. On the trail nr. 8 to the mountain hut Tribulaun. From here we cross the Weißwand/Parete Bianca on the trail nr. 7(pay attention! Dangerous!). We arrive at the mountain hut Magdeburg. Descending on the trail nr. 6 or also 6B (to the Furtalm/Malga Furt).

Route from the village Brennerbad/Terme di Brennero to the refuge Enzianhütte/Rifugio Genziana. From there on a former military road over green slopes in bends to the Schlüsseljoch/Passo della Chiave (2212 m). Enjoy a surprising keen insight into the valley Pfitschtal/Val di Vizze. Now hike over the wide southwestern back to the narrow summit ridge and to the highest point of the Flatschspitze/Cima Vallaccia.

From Gasse, the route first climbs briefly, then mainly flat through paths that run largely in the forest, including a considerable section along the "Bahnweg" to Maiern. Then you change to the sunny side and return to the starting point on flat and slightly descending paths, including asphalted sections. Basically, you can get on this route almost anywhere. (Variant option: final section via St. Magdalena).

The starting point for this hike is the valley head of Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the trail no. 28 over a wide path, past the ore processing facility of the mine. The signs to the Stadlalm lead through the beautiful forest of the Lazzacher valley. At the fork turn right to the mountain pasture Stadlalm.
Alternative 1: reachable also over the nature trail of the Mining Museum.
Alternative 2: circuit cross the panoramic platform Hoher Nock with a 360° panorama view

From Sterzing on the Eisack river promenade to the bottom of Sprechenstein castle. Short ascend on trail 24B to the castle and furtheron on trail 24 to the Maria Trens sanctuary. Return by bus 310.

The running course in the valley area starts at the Ratschings valley station. From there you run the varied trail to Flading at the end of the Ratschingstal valley. Then you follow the same path back to the starting point.
The trail is ideally suited for Fartlek training as there are hardly any unevennesses in the ground.
The route can be extended or shortened as desired with variant loops

The path starts at the base of the castle hill opposite the parish church of Mareit/Mareta, leads north facing to untouched forest territories near the creek of Mareit and ends west of the castle at its pond. On this path have been set up different natural “stations”, where the visitors – especially interesting for children – can get in touch with nature. From the brookside to bar, forest and meadows, water and mossy soils, from the ant hill to small ponds, the forest telephone and a pavilion made of different wood types – various adventure-worlds are available. Get in contact with nature on soft mossy soil! Experience nature up close, with all your senses!

Easy winter hike at 1450 meters altitude in the rustic Pfitschtal. It leads through a wonderful winter landscape on the valley floor.