Wandelen en alpinisme in de Dolomieten

Extraordinary art objects have been incorporated into the picturesque backdrop of the hiking trails of Reischach/Riscone, which sometimes only the attentive hiker can see.

Family-friendly hike to the Bauhoff Inn, located above the village of Uttenheim, at 1000 m altitude.

The tour to Kofl starts at the northern edge of the sunny village of Pfalzen/Falzes and is particularly suitable for nature lovers and, due to the difference in altitude, for hikers with some physical stamina. The ascent is rewarded by a wonderful view on the Kronplatz, the Pustertal valley and the surrounding Dolomite peaks.

This hike is demanding and recommended for those who are well-trained. Lanebach is the last completely preserved mountain school in the entire alpine region and is considered unique. Visit available on request only (phone +39 348 7735477 - Mr. Hochgruber)!

Easy hike through woods and meadows to the farms of Ameto which are located in a beautiful panoramic position.

The „Badl im Mühlbacher Talele“ is the highest spa in the Puster valley. It is situated in the beautiful national park Rieserferner, about 1700 m above sea level.

From the hamlet of Ellen, a hike leads to the traditional alpine tavern Walderalm, surrounded by flowering meadows, which invites you to take an enjoyable break with a view on the Bruneck valley basin.

This leisurely walk next to the river Rienz leads from St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo to Bruneck/Brunico.

On this stage, you will immerse yourself deeply in the legendary mountain landscape of the Dolomites. The trail leads you through the picturesque Tiers Valley and repeatedly offers breathtaking views of the majestic Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, renowned for the so-called "Enrosadira" – the Alpenglow. Particularly impressive is the transition to the Niger Pass | Passo Nigra, from where the view opens up to the Latemar massif and the surrounding alpine meadows.

A short and pleasant hike from Brunico via Aufhofen/Villa S. Caterina to Amaten/Ameto and Dietenheim/Teodone.

The 2.5 km hike through the Wielental/Valle di Vila has no difficulties and is therefore also suitable for families with children.

The walk to the earth pyramids of Plata is suitable for families and leads to a unique attraction in the Dolomites. 

This adventure trail showcases the extraordinary interaction between nature and wildlife and invites you to relax and unwind.

Following the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938, the Saalen-Montal bunker was hastly designed to form part of the Vallo Alpino Littorio system of fortifications. It was constructed between 1939 an 1941.

A beautiful walk from Stefansdorf/Santo Stefano to  Haidenberg, through the snowy landscape to enjoy the silence of nature in winter.

The walk through the LandArt path is a simple, family-friendly hike through the forests of Falzes/Pfalzen. LandArt is art in nature and with nature - nature is its space. With various materials and techniques the artists create their unique works using what nature offers and integrating artistic notes. This art is temporary, exposed to the weather conditions and changes along with nature.

Easy walk from Bruneck/Brunico to "Kaiserwarte" and Reischach/Riscone.

Around 1903, on the highest point of "Kühbergl/Monte Spalliera", a 18 meters high observation tower was built, which allowed the Emperor Franz Joseph I to observe the artillery movements in Brunico and surroundings. This tower and the hill were named "Kaiserwarte". Later the tower became a popular scenic spot, but over the years it suffered natural damages and in 1950 it had to be removed for safety reasons. Currently a small stone column can be seen where once the tower stood.

Easy hike to one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Pustertal valley, whose little church " Unserer Lieben Frau von Loreto" was built around the middle of the 17th century.

Archaeological thematic hike in St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, around the hill "Sonnenburger Kopf". 

Easy circular trail around the Kronplatz plateau, with wonderful view on the surrounding Dolomites.

The snowshoe hike on the Cima Lasta/Astjoch Peak (2,194 m) is one of the most rewarding things to do in the area. The magnificent summit view of the surrounding mountains is simply impressive.

Before you start for a snowshoe hike you should always consult the avalanche and weather report!

The Four Churches Trail leads through the diverse natural and cultural landscape of the Pustertal plateau of the central mountain range. The churches of St. Valentin in Greinwalden/Grimaldo, St. Cyriak in Pfalzen/Falzes, St. Nikolaus in Issing/Issengo and St. Johannes in Haselried represent special signposts. These places of energy also offer spiritual impulses for the way ahead.

This easy circular hike, suitable for everyone, starts in the centre of Pfalzen/Falzes and leads to one of the jewels of the Pustertal late Gothic period. It is also accessible with strollers.

A beautiful snowshoe hike with moderate difficulty and beautiful view on the Dolomites, as well as on the main Alpine ridge and the Rieserferner peaks.

Before you start for a snowshoe hike you should always consult the avalanche and weather report!

The Gais Culture Path leads over the stream divide to Neuhaus Castle and is the perfect invitation to meditating or just lounging around. Along the path, artists have installed works with which prominent personalities are acknowledged who formerly lived and worked in Gais. They are the troubadour Oswald von Wolkenstein, American poet Ezra Pound, his daughter Mary de Rachewiltz, and the sculptors Heinrich and Franz Bacher. At the same time, for attentive observers, the path presents itself as an enrichment for the soul, a silent bit of happiness in an increasingly loud world. Even though its total length is two kilometers (a mile and a quarter), at many places there is a clear view on the former Gais scree cone, on the village itself with its Romanesque church, and on the facing hill on which the majestic remnants of the Chela-Kehlburg fortress stands.

An easy hiking of 2,5 km, in the Wielental/Valle di Vila, which presents no difficulties and is therefore well suited for families and children.

There is a great treasure trove of legends in the village of St. Lorenzen. In order to bring it to the attention of the community, the 3 km long Legend Trail was established. It is based on the collection of legends by the old master of Tyrolean legend research Johann A. Hezl. Pupils from the primary school designed the picture boards for the ten stations.

Through a gate you reach the theme trail "Steine erzählen" (The rocks tell a tale). It goes through fields and meadows, past copses of hazel, dog rose, elder, bird cherry and blackthorn, past old dry stone walls overgrown with moss and lichen, as well as a very carefully layered wall, with beautiful seats in the inserted niches, and at the end it leads back through the same gate to the starting point.

A beautiful walk, suitable also for families, through the green landscape, to the mountain inn Haidenberg.

Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.