Turystyka piesza w Bolzano i okolicach

The hike starts at Lake Kaltern and leads through the Spring Valley to the Montiggler Lakes.

The Hufeisentour is a seven-day-lasting mountain trail in the Alpes of Sarntal. The route proceeds through the heart of South Tyrol along alpine areas, meadows, traditional alpine huts, peaks and yokes. You walk on unbeaten tracks and natural paths. As well as wounderful and unforgettable views on the UNESCO world natural heritage, the Dolomites, the Zillertaler Alps, the Stubaier Alps, the Ötztaler Alps and the Mountain Ortler in the Brenta Group are waiting for you.
The classical Hufeisentour starts in the eastern Alps of Sarntal at Sarnthein and contains 7 to 8 stages, running in counterclockwise rotation. Of course you can walk into the other direction as well or start at other starting points, for example at Mölten. Here you walk onto the stone cairns "Stoanerne Mandln" and can decide if to walk to the starting point Sarnthein or to the area Meran 2000 (opposite direction).

 

5. stage of the European long distance hike E5 from Colle to Nova Ponente.

From Bauernkohlern walk along the hiking trail until Herrenkohlern and then continue in direction Titschen until Totes Moos. Walking through the woods you will reach maso Wölflhof and then Nova Ponente.

A paradise for hikers - don't miss the meadows of Salto/Salten with its calming larch trees and the panoramic view on the Dolomites! 

The legend trail: starting from restaurant Edelweiss until Lavena (E5), you will find 14 figures and statues about San Genesio's legends. 132 students of the elementary school of San Genesio have worked on this amazing project.

On this hike, you will hike through the wide meadows lined with larch forests on the high plateau of the Salten.

The Gschnoferstall is very placed in avery quiet and serene. You can enjoy the sun on the forecourt of the mountain hut and there is also a playground and some animals to discover. At the hut, you will be greeted with delicious and typical South Tyrolean dishes that invite you to taste them.  

The Salto plateau with its extensive grasslands, dense forests of larch and Mediterranean vegetation give this mountain landscape an extraordinary charm. Tipical and delicious South Tyrolian dishes are waiting for you.

From the parking of Bad St. Isidor, head uphill on trail no. 1 through the woods towards Colle/Kohlern. Turn left and follow path no. E5 to Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern, from where you can enjoy a wonderful 180° panorama of the Mendola/Mendel, San Genesio/Jenesien, the Forcella Sarentina/Sarner Scharte and Corno del Renon/Rittner Horn. The little church dedicated to St. Mary was built in 1744. Leave the E5 and descend left along trail no. 8 towards Röllhof. Follow trail no. 7 to return to Bad St. Isidor where you can enjoy a good lunch or a traditional snack.

From Klaushof follow the path nr. 3 first on an asphalted road and shortly afterwards on a footpath in the direction of La Costa/Seit, which leads to a wonderful viewpoint over Bolzano right below the Telecom antennas. Lunch possibility at Köhlhof (Saturday and Sunday). Cross the road and follow the stone path 3A up to Schneiderwiesen where you can stop for a break. From here, continue along trail no. 6 through the woodland until you reach trail no. E5. Take trail E5 towards Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern and return to the cable car.

From the playground, follow the E5 path towards Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern, from where you can admire a wonderful 180° panorama that sweeps from the Mendola/Mendel to San Genesio/Jenesien, the Forcella Sarentina/Sarner Scharte and the Corno del Renon/Rittner Horn. The little church dedicated to St. Mary was built in 1744. Pass the houses and walk along the forest road following the trail E5 to the Totes Moos biotope. Continue in the direction of Wölflhof, where you can take a break and eat local specialities and traditional dishes. Then take trail no. 2 through old forests in the direction of Bauer im Walde. Follow the path to Röllhof and from there take trail no. 8 back to Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern and then return to the cable car along the E5.

From the playground, follow the E5 path towards Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern, from where you can admire a wonderful 180° panorama that sweeps from the Mendola/Mendel to San Genesio/Jenesien, the Forcella Sarentina/Sarner Scharte and the Corno del Renon/Rittner Horn. The little church dedicated to St. Mary was built in 1744. Pass the houses and walk along the forest road following the trail E5 to the Totes Moos biotope. Turn right at the biotope and follow trail no. 1A, keeping the pond on the left and the forest road on the right. The little path leads up to the Sasso Rosso/Rotenstein overhang, where you can see the Adige Valley and the villages of Appiano/Eppan, Caldaro/Kaltern and Laives/Leifers. Return to the biotope on the same trail and then continue along trail no. 1 to Schneiderwiesen and then back to the cable car.

This excursion is a very beautiful daytour along various peaks, which you ascend without much effort. The best way to arrive at the parkingspace Falzeben is to take the bus from Mölten. From Lavenna you can return easily to Mölten by autobus or walking.

The romanesque church St. Jakob on the Langfenn is positioned on the highest and most visible point of the Salto (1525m). The church stands on prehistoric ground and could tell us probably many interesting and exciting historical things. On the altar we can see St. Jakob, the protector of all hikers, and on his side the two Patrons of the pest, Rochus and Sebastian.

Extensive hike from the valley station to the top station of the Colle/Kohlern cable car. 
Change of path along the hike: 1, 7, E5, 1

The malga Sattlerhütte is a very beautifully situated, rustic pasture below the Möltner Kaser. They offer good and tipical tirolean food, a playground for children and a sun terrace.

The hike can be done at any time of the year: in winter as a snowshoe tour, in autumn - when the larches turn yellow-gold, in the summer because of the lush green meadow and especially in spring, when the alpine meadows turn into a flowering sea of crocuses and other spring flowers.

 

Experience a unique nature experience: "The Crocus Flower". Every year, between the beginning of March and the end of April, the meadows on the "Giogo di Meltina" are transformed into a sea of crocus flowers.

Circular hiking trail from Neumarkt up to the Kanzel viewpoint at about 1000 metres above sea level. The hike is pleasant and particularly suitable for families.

The hike starts by the car park Kampidell. You pass the alpine hut Jenesier Jöchl and reach finally the Putzerkreuz. The Putzerkreuz is already located on the side of Val Sarentino. Here you have the possibility to stop, to have a meal and to visit the small chapel near the hut. The hike runs largely on a slightly wide path located between wide meadows, which are lined with larch trees

The Malga Lingeralm is located above the village Meltina in the middst of the sunny high plateau Salto. From here you have a excellent panoramic-view. For small and large is provided with a large sun terrace and a small children's playground with swing. Typical South Tyrolean dishes and cakes are offered.

The hike starts at the top station of the Mendel funicular and leads through forests and alpine meadows to the summit of Roen (2,116 m). From the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Adige Valley and the Dolomites.

From the parking of Schneiderwiesen, follow trail no. 1 initially and then trail no. 6 to the right through the green woods until you come to trail no. 5 towards Titschenwarte, the Dolomite viewpoint, which can be reached in about 20 minutes. After a short break where you can admire the Sciliar/Schlern, the Catinaccio/Rosengarten group, the Latemar and the Pala di Santa/Zanggen leave the little house behind you and follow path no. 5A for a short distance, after a few minutes’ walk turn left following path no. 5B towards Monte Pozza/Titschen. The highest point at an altitude of 1616m can be recognised by the stone capital from 1994. The highest point at an altitude of 1616m can be recognised by the stone capital from 1994. A little further on you can admire some ruins: this is the FLAK post placed there by the Wehrmacht (German Armed Forces) of the Third Reich during the Nazi occupation (1943 - 1945) to counter the allied air raids that attempted to bomb the main lines of communication and the war industries of the so-called Operationszone Alpenvorland. Follow the cemented road and then trail no. 1 in the direction of Totes Moos. Turn right at the biotope and follow trail no. 1A, keeping the pond on the left and the forest road on the right. The little path leads up to the Sasso Rosso/Rotenstein overhang, where you can see the Adige Valley and the villages of Appiano/Eppan, Caldaro/Kaltern and Laives/Leifers. Return to the biotope on the same trail and then continue along trail no. 1 in direction Schneiderwiesen until the junction with trail no. 1B, which turns left and leads to the Parete Rossa/Rotwand viewpoint. Continue along trail no. 1B until it joins trail no. 1 that leads to Schneiderwiesen.

Mölten is embedded in mountain meadows and oriented towards the sun and the mountain Tschögglberg. It is centrally located and only a short drive away from Meran and Bozen.

The hike from Mölten to the rist. Tschaufen is beautiful. There are a lot to found for everyone. The natural environment is change along the hike.

The walk is pleasant, but slightly ascending, along meadows and forests.

On the Möltner Kaser tipical Soouth Tirolean dishes are waiting for you. It is a mountain pasture farm, situated in a beautiful location below the "Stoanerne Mandln". Especially in summer you can discover a lot, when the cattle, sheep and haflinger horses graze on the pastures.

 

 

The Malga Möltner Kasner, which lies under the Stoanerne Mandlen, is a hut surrounded by a beautiful landscape.

The romanesque church St.Jakob on the Langfenn is positioned on the most visible and on the highest point of the Salto (1525m). The church stands on prehistoric ground and could tell us probabely many interesting and exciting historical things. On the altar we can see Saint Jakob, the protector of all hikers, and on his side the two Patrons of the pest, Rochus and Sebastian..

You can reach the Locher restaurant going along trail no. 33a. Walk along trail no. 5 and you will come to the Kreuzerweiher Lake. From here, follow trail no. 6 until you reach the Altenberg/Flak belvedere. Walk along trails no. 11 and no. 5 to come back to the Messner restaurant and then continue on trail no. 5 and 9 until you reach Bozen. You will get to the old Gries parish church. Duration of the excursion: 3 hours and 05 minutes - Drop/rise: 306m 1,000m

The Sattlerhütte is a very beautifully situated, rustic pasture below the Möltner Kaser. The hike can be done at any time of the year: in winter as a snowshoe tour, in autumn - when the larches turn yellow-gold, in the summer because of the lush green meadow and especially in spring, when the alpine meadows turn into a flowering sea of crocuses and other spring flowers.

 

The ‘Castelronda’ path connects Bolzano, San Genesio and Terlano: it’s a beautiful scenic trail boasting castles and ruins, winding its way across the hilly slopes surrounding the South Tyrolean capital. The trail is a good 20 km long and is embellished by the historical–cultural heritage represented by Roncolo Castle, Rafenstein Castle, Greifenstein and Helfenberg ruins as well as Neuhaus Castle. The ‘Castelronda’ excursion is ideal for a spring and autumn walk, as these seasons allow tourists to revel in the truly beautiful colours of nature.
The entirety of the path features directions and signposts: indeed, plenty of information can be found from the starting points of the tour in Bolzano, Settequerce, Terlano and San Genesio. Moreover, trilingual boards containing practical tips and interesting information about the castles also abound. You don’t have to walk the full 20 km; some stretches are ideal for families with children, while others need a steady footing and are recommended for trained excursionists.

Circular hike to the Wölfl farm and the Enzbirch viewpoint.
Change of path along the hike: 11, 10

From the playground, follow the E5 path towards Colle dei Signori/Herrenkohlern, from where you can admire a wonderful 180° panorama that sweeps from the Mendola/Mendel to San Genesio/Jenesien, the Forcella Sarentina/Sarner Scharte and the Corno del Renon/Rittner Horn. The little church dedicated to St. Mary was built in 1744. Pass the houses and walk along the forest road to the crossing with trail no. 6. Turn right and walk through the green woods until you come to path no. 5 in the direction of Titschenwarte, the wonderful viewpoint over the Dolomites, which you reach in about 20 minutes. After a short break admiring the Sciliar/Schlern, the Catinaccio/Rosengarten group, the Latemar and the Pala di Santa/Zanggen, leave the little house and follow path no. 5A towards Schneiderwiesen where you can enjoy lunch or a snack. Return to the cable car following trail no. 1.

This section of the "Keschtnweg" leads from the Bilderburg Runkelstein in the provincial capital of Bolzano through the sun-drenched vineyards, past the beautiful wine farms, along the slopes of the Guntschnaberge to the mighty chestnut trees in Glaning and on over the low mountain range above the Etsch Valley to Terlan and Vilpian.

Distance: 27.5 km
Metres in altitude ascent: 1,446 m
Metres in altitude descent: 1,511 m
Average walking time: 9.40 hours

The so called Knottnkino on the rock Rotsteinkogel is a special view point. Enjoy a wonderful panorama on the Rotsteinkogel. From here you have a view on the mountains Texel, Penegal and you can see even the Weißhorn. The Etsch-Valley spreads under the rock. There are 30 armchairs made of steel and chestnut wood. If you sit down, you can enjoy nature as a whole, as you where sitting in a cinema.