With its mountain forests, waterfalls and unspoilt alpine pastures, the lesser-known Flaggertal Valley is a hidden gem in South Tyrol.
Te midden van een adembenemend natuurlandschap biedt het zuiden van Zuid-Tirol talrijke wandelroutes die door dichte bossen, bloeiende weiden en schilderachtige wijngaarden leiden. Of je nu van een ontspannen wandeling houdt of een uitdagende tocht zoekt – hier vind je de perfecte route voor jouw wandelavontuur.
With its mountain forests, waterfalls and unspoilt alpine pastures, the lesser-known Flaggertal Valley is a hidden gem in South Tyrol.
The hiking tour starts after the Flanes di Sotto hamlet and follows the Senges creek upwards. The path separates from the creek by the timberline and goes along the green alpine meadows up to the Simile Mahd Alm hut (2011m), in the midst of Pfunderer mountains. Lunch possibilities: Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut.
The trails starts by the Ladurns mountain station and goes to the Edelweisshütte alpine hut. Right on to the "Teisljöchl" and here turn right on mark 35. After a few minutes you will arrive to the Dolomieu trail. Follow the trail passing the Toffring Meadows until the Allriss mountain hut. Further on descend on trail 27 to the valley bottom to S. Antonio/St .Anton. Return to the valley station with pubblic bus (313).
One of the most beautiful high mountain tours in the heart of the Stelvio National Park.
The promenade route was built along the tracks of the former Überetsch railway and is therefore also known as the old railway embankment path. In several places there are benches and playgrounds, which invite you to linger for a while and let off steam.
Taking just one and a half hours, the hike from Scena village center to Tirolo is very simple and easy to complete. There are interesting sights and lovely panoramic views to be enjoyed en route.
From Maria Trens sul sentiero 2A to the Valgenäun hamlet, passing by the St. Valentines Church and further on trail 2A to the Niederflans hamlets. Turn right here in trail 3 and straight to the bunker with a beautiful panoramic view on the valley. Descent to the Mauls village on trail 3. Return to Maria Trens with the public bus (310). Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Jägerheim, Restaurant Romantik Hotel Stafler, Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.
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.
With this hike sure-footedness is needed. Take the Nachtigallensteig and the way no. 9 to the Castle Payersberg (private property). The hike continues along the secondary road and turns off, before Sirmiano di Sotto at a little chapel, left to Pitzon (refreshments). From the Bittnerhof you follow path no. 5B and then path no. 5 down to Nalles.
The trail leads from the pitoresque Prati village through the forest upwards to the Gschließegg panoramic point and further to Sprechenstein castle, where you will find a nice overview on the Vipiteno valley bottom.
Exciting hike from Lana to Tesimo/Tisens
The hike to the Brixner Hütte (2,282 m) in the Pfunderer Mountains is well suited to families and serves as a starting point for excursions to the Wilde Kreuzspitze summit and the Wilde See lake.
The path first leads southeast through beautiful meadow slopes into the valley of the Schlernbach Stream and then uphill through dense woodland in many turns, up to the Tschafon hut and on to the Völsegg Peak.
This relaxing hike leads to the historic Prösels Castle built in 1200 by the Counts of Völs in the year 1200. Take a trip back to bygone days on a guided tour of the Knight’s Hall, the castle chapel and other parts of the Renaissance castle and grounds. There’s no chance of getting bored!
This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.
An adventure in the mine of Villanders...
This National Park hike starts in Göflan until the farm Haslhof. Enjoy the panoramic view of Val Martell, Lower Venosta Valley and Venosta Valley's Monte Sole mountain above the timberline.
Follow the street in Mauls upwards passing by the small sports field and further on over the bridge and for just 1 km on the street, than take the trail 10 on the left side up to the Ritzail farms, passing the street sometimes. By Ritzail further on for about an hour to the Valler Jöchl (1933m) and on trail 9 to the mountain station Jochtal (2007m). Lunch possibility: Kaspererhof, Bergrestaurant Jochtal.
This trail from Nalles to Andriano is an easy hike or suitable as a jogging track.
Very worthwhile hike to the Monte Luco/Großer Laugen (2433m). Level of difficulty: moderate - fitness and sure-footedness necessary
This Walk leads from Laion to Ceves and up to the Unterpulghütte hut, and from there to Pedrutsch and back along the Poststeig trail. Along the way there are beatiful views of the Dolomites.
This hike leads you from the centre of Nalles to castle Katzenzungen, where the oldest and largest grapevine in the world is located.
For generations, the path through the Masulschlucht gorge was an important link between Verdins and the mountain hamlet of Videgg. Yet, the path has also been the victim of nature’s cruel game… for example, the old bridge over the gorge was ripped away by the floods in the storm decades before and completely destroyed. Since then, the newly-installed wooden bridge offers breathtaking views of the lie of the land around the Masul torrent.
The riverside promenade along the river of Pflersch is a particularly popular walking path, valued for its pleasant, shady location by both hikers and families. The scenic route begins at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to the Maria-Hilf Chapel in Außerpflersch. This section is also ideal for strollers, allowing families with young children to enjoy nature’s beauty with ease. You can leisurely return on the same path. Along the way, you'll find several play stations from the "On the Trail of Water" educational trail and a Kneipp pool.
An alternative route takes you across the bridge over the river of Pflersch, then right onto the riverside promenade. Early on, a path branches left, leading to Redwitzplatz, the iron spring, and the barefoot path. From here, there are several options to continue your hike: you can follow the Gottschalkweg, head to Vallming Hut, or simply return to the original promenade. Each of these paths offers different views and experiences, making your walk varied and exciting.
This trail leads around the village of Völs am Schlern and ends at the Peterbühl, a hill at the edge of the village, where you will also find a church of the same name. The Peterbühl is the oldest settlement in the area, and, as recent Bronze-Age findings have proven, has been inhabited since thousands of years before the birth of Christ.
This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.