Wędrówki na rakietach śnieżnych w Południowym Tyrolu

The Alps of Villanders are one of the lesser known winter sports areas in South Tyrol.

Snowshoeing to the Lyfialm in the snowy Val Martello: a winter wonderland in the heart of the Stelvio National Park

Starting point: Gasthof Schönblick Inn | Highest point: 2,252m

This route with its moderate rise is suitable for baby buggy. You will need just 45 minutes passing through the broad forest road. 

The Malga Giogo di San Genesio (Jenesier Jöchl-Alm) is a typical South Tyrolean Alpine hut  with grazing animals and snack bar, situated on one of the most beautiful high plateau between Salto/San Genesio, Merano2000 and Val Sarentino, tested and awarded from the influential restaurant guide Gault Millaut 2016. 

From the terrace of the hut you will have a beautiful view to the Dolomites and the Mendel Crest.

Exciting hike from San Felice/St. Felix across the "Tillwiesen" to the 1775 m high "Schönegg" with a wonderful view and further to the idyllic pond of San Felice/St. Felix.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy or covered with deep snow. Always make sure you have good shoes and appropriate equipment!

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!

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

Follow the Plosestraße road to the Finktal Valley, then turn right uphill along trail no. 7), This leads partly over the Kreuztal meadows (used as ski slopes in winter). Continue to the east via trail no. 17, known as the "Woody Walk", then to the right descending to the Skihütte mountain restaurant. Return briefly to the paved street, then turn to the left (trail no. 8) on to the forest trail before a last brief stretch on the paved road leading down to the mountain village of Plancios/Palmschoss.

An easy winter hike to the Matscheralm on the groomed winter trail. Perfect for families.

The hiking tour on the Alps of Barbian starts at the Huber Kreuz (1621 m). From here we go to „Merlboden“ on trail nr 4. Then it continues to go round the Oberes Horn to the Unteres Horn (2044 m). There is a stop off. After the refreshment begins the descent. It goes down to „Pennleger“ (1847 m) and on trail nr 3B to the Huber Kreuz.

Hiking tour to the lake Haidersee along the Adige River
Go from the market place in Burgeis to the Gasthaus Gerda inn, straight on along the Adige River to S. Valentin Lake. Start of the hike around the lake at landing (No. 1). After the circuit 2 trails lead back to Burgeis: 1: the same way back, along the Adige River (marked as a bike path); or 2: at the end, follow trail No. 5A to the Faulen See Lake and use trail No. 4 to the mountain lake. From here take trail No. 3 back to the village of Burgeis.

Follow the E5 European long-distance trail or trail no. 1 and stop at the Gschnofer Stall restaurant. From here, walk along to Tomanegger and come back to the point of departure. Duration of the excursion: 3 hours - Drop/rise: 360 m

Enjoy the sun and fill up on vitamin D. A leisurely hike across the beautiful Salten.

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

Starting point: North lakeshore of the Lake Haider in S. Valentino alla Muta Ascent: Along the western lakeshore to the southern end of the Lake Haider, then take the road on the right side, along the trail number 8 for Lake Faulensee. Turn right again to the old alpine path, which goes into Zerzertal. Pass the St. Martin Church and walk up the bridge just before the alpine pasture Malga Brugger/Brugger Alm (it is closed in winter). Over the lower trail number 7 across the Petsch forest in north direction back to the village St. Valentin. Arrived at the forest road, the way goes further on the skiing slope. Down to Plagött (posibility to stop for a bite to eat), and on to the valley station of the Malga S. Valentino/Haideralm.

Panoramic tour through the snow-covered landscape along small streams with the possibility to stop at the Lyfi Mountain Hut.

Start: Cable Car mountain station: 1.486 m

Hiking time: 3:30 h

Length: 9.452 m - Ascent: 414 m

Easy winter hiking trail for the whole Family in Wiesen newar Sterzing / Vipiteno with a wonderful panoramic view.

The tour starts at the Hotel Waldheim in Val Martello and goes over the bridge of the Plima. Continue along the path no.5 through the wood untill the "Löcherhof", from there on the old road at the free slope to the meadows of "Hochegghof" and a moderate rise brings you to the "Stallwieshof" (1,926m). From there you go on at the footpath no.8 to the log cabins of the Malga Schluder/Schluderalm. Following the path no.34 up to the forest and then down into the valley. At the end of the tour, cross again the bridge and return to the starting point. A wonderful winter tour with great views!

At the Speikboden ski area, it is also possible to undertake a variety of tours on snowshoes. Taking into account the weather and avalanche conditions, the Speikboden ski area is excellently suited for snowshoe tours. It goes without saying that in so doing, the marked ski runs should be avoided so as not to disturb the traffic on the slopes.  The ski lift facilities can be used for ascending, descending, or both.

Guide: ski school Speikboden; equipment: ski rentals

Trail of Legends: San Genesio Atesino/Jenesien Remarkably, it was 132 students from the municipality of San Genesio Atesino who are responsible for the creation of this fabulous Trail of Legends, which they based on 14 myths from their community. Trail of Legends: San Genesio Atesino/Jenesien Starting point: Salto Parking Area (sports fields in San Genesio Atesino) Highest point: 1.500

Short, pleasant route along the "Kondlwaal "irrigation channel to Greithof and back to the Stallwies inn.

In the about 3 kilometers long loop road, twelve stations invite young and old to play and discover. Zipf and Zapf go along with the little natural scientists on their walk and narrate them interesting facts about the forest and its inhabitanst. At the same time the children have to crack several riddles to find the mysterious treasure at the end of the road. The trail is positioned amid of the talai forest in San Valentino. Don't forget to take paper and pencil to note the answers. Preprints also available at the Tourist Information.

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

Snowshoe hiking with a view over the Mals Heath from Burgeis to the Faulen See Lake.

If you want to make your day even more romantic, decide for a winter hike for young and old. Where there were wide meadows in spring, summer and autumn, wide white snowfields spread out now. Enjoy a white and quiet Meltina!

The first destination, the Bacherhof, is situated in a quiet location and is ideal for families with children.

The church of St. Ulrich was built in Romanesque style and was rebuilt in 1859. Here, hikers enjoy a great view of the surrounding white mountains.

Beautiful circular snowshoe hike across the Eisa meadows to the Matscher Alm.

Easy winter hiking tour in the Avinga valley near the border to Swiss.

The entrance to the Langental valley is located in Selva Gardena and runs through a pleasant walking and hiking path with views of the Stevia massif and the walls of the Puezgruppe on the left, as well as the Chedul Mountains and Col Turond on the right. Along the path you can find the mystical Silester Chapel.

Start: Bergstation Seilbahn Vigiljoch, 1.486 m
Gehzeit: ca. 1 Stunde 15 Minuten
Länge: 3.424 m, Aufstieg 322 m

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.