Winterwandelingen in de Ortler Ski Arena

This leisurely winter hike along an Alpine and farm trail leads to the Untere and Obere Stilfser Alm Alpine farms. Hikers follow a gentle forest trail through snowy meadows and forests to the Obere Stilfser Alm Alpine farm (2,077 m).

The winter hiking trail in Ladurns offers a romantic tour through the stunning mountain landscape of the Pflerschtal Valley in South Tyrol, within the Stubai Alps. Along the way, there are breathtaking views of the mighty Tribulaun on the opposite side of the valley. The starting point is the middle station of the Ladurns cable car. From there, the path gently ascends to the mountain station of the gondola. At the mountain station, there are two places to stop for refreshment (Ladurnerhütte and Pfeiferhuisilehütte).

The panoramic hiking trail in the holiday region at the foot of Ortler mountain leads through the Sulden valley basin. Information boards and signs along the route relate the history of Sulden, while wooden figures and installations turn this walk into an immersive experience. Get ready to enjoy beautiful mountain panoramas amidst the glistening snow.

Starting at the Reinswald cable car valley station, the prepared winter hiking trail first leads along the ski slope up to the Sunnolm mountain restaurant. After a short, steep ascent from the Sunnolm, winter hikers can then look forward to continuing on a well-appointed, natural forest trail which winds its way uphill until just before the Pichlbergalm Alpine farm (cable car mountain station). From the Pichlbergalm head east to the sunny Latschensteig trail (part of the Urlesteig trail – the nature experience in the Sarntal valley) at the foot of the Blankenhörndl mountain. Continue until you reach the Getrumalm Alpine farm (staffed; at the beginning and towards the end of the winter season, ask about opening times at the valley station). At the Getrumalm a wide forest road leads down to the car park at the Reinswald ski area valley station.

Tip: a limited number of sledges for a descent into the valley can be hired at the Getrumalm and returned at the ski rental at the valley station.

Perched above Sulden/Solda, the Schaubachhütte mountain hut serves as the starting point for high Alpine tours around the Ortler in winter and summer alike. Beginning at the Sulden cable car valley station, this demanding winter hike follows a gently inclined forest trail on the way up to the hut at an elevation of 2,581 m.

Day trip over the gentleheights between the Meran hut and Vöran alp.

The circular hike starts at Ibsenplatz in Gossensass. Begin by walking along the Silbergasse, then continue through the Mooshöfe and follow the valleyline to Ladurns. Once in Ladurns, follow the groomed winter hiking trail behind the Hotel Alpin towards St. Anton.

In St. Anton, enjoy the winter landscape and continue back towards Außerpflersch. Once in Außerpflersch, turn right at the railway underpass and follow the lakeside promenade back to your starting point at Ibsenplatz.

The total walking time for the entire loop is about 4 hours. The Hotels Alpin and Bergkristall in Ladurns offer a great place to rest along the way.

Alternatively, you can take the bus line 313 back to Gossensass.

This hike is perfect for families and anyone who wants to enjoy the winter scenery on a relaxed walk.

Looking to fill your lungs with wonderfully pure air amidst wild and romantic scenery? You’ve come to the right place! This circular Alpine pasture hike in the heart of Stilfserjoch National Park starts at the “Fragges” wildlife reserve, leading through forests and Alpine meadows to the Prader Alm Alpine farm and the Furkelhütte mountain hut. In the untamed surroundings of Stilfserjoch National Park, quiet hikers have every chance of experiencing the local wildlife.

The winter hike begins at the "Dax" car park, which you reach via the Brenner state road. From the left-hand bend of the highway exit between Gossensass and the Brenner Pass, a small side road takes you to the car park (signposted ‘Hühnerspielhütte’). From there, a wide, well-maintained forest path leads you uphill in gentle hairpin curves through the forest and across clearings before the path finally climbs more steeply to the Hühnerspielhütte (1868 m). Note that the hut is closed in the 2024/25 winter season. Make sure you have enough to drink and provisions with you, as there is no refreshment stop.

One of the classics in the Val Martello: glacier tour with fantastic views of the triumvirate of Königsspitze, Monte Zebru and Ortler as well as the Val Martello mountain Zufallspitze and Monte Cevedale.

This hike takes in sections of the historic Alpine crossing route, heads past the prehistoric settlement of “Gaschlin” and leads all the way to the rustic mountain village of Stilfs. Up here in the mountains, where they like to say that even the chickens wear crampons, visitors are certain to find the surroundings utterly charming. Be sure to explore the museum “Der Einstieg”, which tells the story of how the village came to be and explores the history of mining in former times.

The small mountain village of Trafoi is located some 1,640 m up at the foot of the Stilfserjoch pass road. This winter hike takes you straight from the village to the “Hl. Drei Brunnen” pilgrimage site via a romantic spruce forest.

The hike to the Enzianhütte starts about 1.5 km south of Brennerbad (1310 m) on the Brennerstreet, where a signposted access road (sign "Enzianhütte") branches off. After passing under the highway, the path first goes left and then through the forest, leading you up to the meadows of Kreithof (1391 m). From there, continue on foot in gentle switchbacks through the forest to the hut "Ziroger Alm" (1762 m). The path continues through open slopes and finally reaches the hut Enzianhütte (1894 m), a private and managed mountain hut. The descent can be done either on foot (approx. 1.5 hours) or by sleigh.

During the winter season 2024/25, the hut Enzianhütte will be closed, and there will be no opportunity for refreshments.

Experience an exciting hike from St. Anton in Innerpflersch (1215 m) up to the idyllic Allrisalm (1534 m). The trail first takes you southwards over a wide bridge in the direction of the hamlet of Stein and then branches off on a pleasant prepared winter path and historic footpaths through the idyllic forest slopes. After about an hour, you will reach the Allrisalm, where you can enjoy a warm drink and delicious food while enjoying the marvellous view. The descent takes you back the same way - either on foot in around 45 minutes or on a sledge for even more fun!
The hike is also ideal for families.

The Stone Men (Stoanernen Mandlen) - Moonlight and Satan’s milk - the true story of the Val Sarentino witch ‘Pachlerzottl’

Barb (Barbara) Stöckele married Kunz Pachler and moved to the Bachlerhof from her home on the opposite side of the valley. The cheerful young farmer’s wife brought new prosperity to the farmstead, though Katl Hiller, the former housekeeper at the Bachlerhof grew suspicious of her. Several years later, after no heir to the farm had been born, Katl took Kunz aside, asking if he hadn’t noticed that Barb was involved in black magic and saying that God would never entrust her with a child. Kunz became increasingly estranged from Barb, who grew lonely and depressed realising she had been abandoned. One day Katl observed her as she splashed around in a water trough, deep in thought. Straight afterwards a devastating thunder storm broke out over the Sarntal valley and all Windlahn blamed it on Barb, saying she had brought it about by magic. Barb soon realised that she had been branded a witch, and that every kind of misfortune was attributed to her: the death of a child, just as much as a cornfield flattened by hail. Barb became a recluse and hid at her mother’s for weeks on end. After her mother’s death she went to ruin, wandering from place to place, homeless, in rags, ‘zottelig’ (unkempt, with matted hair). The accusations of witchcraft accumulated and she, the ‘Pachlerzottl’ was imprisoned in Schloss Reineck castle. Under torture she admitted to making mice out of coal, to putting a spell on milk, to riding on a broomstick to the Steinernen Mandlen at Auen, to masticating children and to copulating with the devil. She was tried in the Kellerburg in 1540 and the trial records are still preserved complete. ‘Pachlerzottl’ was condemned to death for witchcraft and burnt alive at the ‘Galgenangerle’ (gallows corner) at the northern end of Sarnthein where the Öttenbach stream runs into the Talfer.

The Pachlerzottl tragedy is re-enacted as a play on the first three Thursday evenings in July, with the original Steinernen Mandeln as a backdrop.