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One highlight after another awaits you on this tour. Natural spectacles, panoramic views, a majestic castle ruin and the warmest bathing lake in the Alps round off the spectrum.

Truden / Trodena (1,161 m) - Hohe Wand (1,400 m) - Cisloneralm / Malga Cislon (1,333 m) - Truden / Trodena (1,110 m)

Easy hiking path with some beautyful viewpoints. Starting point: Bellavista Caldaro/Kalterer Höhe. Final point: Castelvecchio/Altenburg. Duration of walking: 3 hours. Difference of altitude: about 80 meters. 

An enticing guide!
Take a step back in time while hiking along the GEOPARC.

At the foot of the Weißhorn / Corno Bianco, a small streamlet dug a deep valley in the mountain over the course of millions of years, thus creating a unique natural monument: the Bletterbach gorge. Regardless of the seasonh or hour of the day, the steep rocky walls, roaring waterfalls and beautiful colours shimmering across the surfaces always show themselves under a new light, enchanting not only hikers with a penchant for geology but also nature lovers, amateur photographers and people simply looking for peace and quiet.

This alpine mountain hike in Eppan is an absolute must for vertigo- free hikers. A varied ascent through a narrow channel with a 25 metre-long (82 ft), newly installed ladder and a unique view from the summit cross.

Beginning from the parking lot at the church, you should start off through forests and meadows until you come to the Knappen Holes. You will then proceed a short stretch along the Geo Trail – if you want, you could now turn off and visit the Bletterbach Gorge (admission fee). Otherwise, you can continue along the Zirmersteig back to the starting-point.

You start your hike at the church in the center of Terlan. Via the Silberleitenweg you get to Oberkreuth, where you turn right at the fountain, walk 20 m further and then take the Vorbergweg/no°4A to the left up to the Tschirglhöfe. The first path is very steep. Further up the mountain you hike past "Mugger/Zilli" and "Bergrast". You will reach the Möltner road (please pay attention to the traffic), walk downwards for approx. 150 m and turn right onto hiking trail n°4. Where the hiking trail meets the road again, you walk downwards (attention to traffic) for a short while until you turn onto the hiking trail again. After the first 20 m descent, a detour to the left to the "Wetterkreuz" is worthwhile. It is a magnificent viewpoint with the ruins of the 14th-century St.Peter miners' chapel below. The path now leads steeply down to the "Klaus in der Mühl" farm and then leads into Kirchgasse, through which you return to the starting point.

There is no rest stop on this hike.

On the Weißhorn, with impressive views of the GEOPARC Bletterbach World Natural Heritage Site and the surrounding Dolomite peaks. The surroundings of the Weißhorn, the local mountain of the Unterland, are geologically extremely interesting. A blanket of white shell limestone scree (glacial deposit) characterises the picture. Botanically, the area can also hold its own.

Starting from theHauptplatz/Piazza Principale in Auer, through the beautiful, historic labyrinth of alleys in the direction of the waterfall. Via the "Katzenleiter" hiking path steeply uphill to the beautiful "Leiterburg".
Once there, a fabulous view over the entire valley awaits the hikers. On this historical site you will find old wall remains and traces of the former castle.
The way back is via the "Lahnweg".

The Altrei tour will take you through extensive larch meadows - the result of clearing land of all the other species of trees while still preserving the larches, thus leading to a low-density population of trees which are then tended and cared for. You continue along the Legend and Breathing Trail to the Fraul-Alm and then to the "Kugelets Mösl." The tour then continues through the Guggal neighborhood and back to the starting-point in the village square. There are several convenient rest-stops with refreshment options along the way – plus the magnificent scenery always at your side.

Easy to moderately difficult hike along pleasant hiking trails, through brushwood and past vineyards to the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian.

Not difficult path with some grades. Due to the countless spring flowers this hiking tour is especially recommended in the period end of February - beginning of March. Start- and final point: historical centre of Caldaro/Kaltern. Duration of walking: about 3.5 hours. Different of altitude: about 170 meters.

This excursion follows the old railway line of the Val di Fiemme. This railway line was built during the First World War and between 1918 and 1936 was mainly used for freight traffic. The walk winds along the sunny slope, among lovely vineyards. This panoramic tour is particularly worthwhile for the wonderful views over the Bassa Atesina.

A little above the main village of St. Michael | Eppan, the little Gleif Church, which perches atop Kalvarienberg, immediately catches the eye. The view is surprisingly expansive and the church stands on one of the most beautiful glacially polished rocks in the Bozen area.

The Königswiese (1622 m high mountain in the Fleimstal Alps) is located high above the South Tyrolean lowlands in the municipality of Neumarkt/Egna and in the heart of the Trudner Horn Nature Park. To the west lies the Etschtal valley, to the north the Mühlental valley and to the south the Aaltal valley, which separates it from the mighty Madruttberg mountain. the Königswiese is characterised by steep, forested flanks. To the east, the Gfriller Sattel (1450 m), a passage from Gfrill to Gschnon and up to the Trudner Horn.

The Pichl is the starting-point for the Gfrill Village Route. From here, you continue to Unterstein and then along the cableway trail until you come to the remains of an abandoned cableway. From here, the Berger Trail will take you to the Old Gfrill Road. Continue along it until your get back to your starting-point at the Pichl.

From the main square, we follow the initially steep Obergasse. After traveling about 100 meters - at the little square – we turn to the right. At the next junction - the fountain – we take the Maria-Hilf Gasse to the left, passing by farms and tall old poplars until it meets the road to Graun. After about 100 meters turn left on a narrow side road - marking 2 - leading to the hamlet Hofstatt (608 m). Change to the Graun road until shortly after Gasthof Halbweg where the road leads left to an asphalt road at the Himmelspfort inn – with the possibility of a detour to the village center of Penon (605 m). To return, turn right just after the restaurant at the Himmelspfort. Over a narrow path leading through vineyards, the trail climbs down and soon reaches the paved road that leads to Kurtatsch.

 

Hiking tour from the center of St. Michael | Eppan to the Montiggl lakes.

TIP: Go for a swim in one of the lakes and return to the starting point with the lake & hiking bus which runs from mid-June to early September.

From the small village of Buchholz, you will then continue on to Gfrill. Right after Buchholz, the Truden Faultline becomes especially noticeable. This boundary is visible not only on the basis of the different geological strata (dolomites and porphyry), but also due to the change in vegetation. The trail is steadily uphill until you come to the ruins of the walls of an old cableway. You continue along the old cableway trail, steadily uphill, until arriving in Gfrill, an alpine village surrounded by plenty of natural beauty.

This family-friendly circular hike is accessible all year round. Lake Kaltern, as the warmest bathing lake in the Alps, is a must for every South Tyrolean friend!

Accessible from the village via the San Antonio sports area, the Bärental hiking trail is both a hiking option to Lake Kaltern and an access route to the lower part of the Rastenbach gorge. Not new, but with a new look and a new platform, this trail offers space for spending time in nature and spectacular views around the lake and the Rastenbach gorge itself. For the Bärental hiking trail, just follow the no. 13 signpost and discover the forest of Castelvecchio, the gorge, the steps and the newly constructed stairs. The new viewing platform offers an additional opportunity for a panoramic view. The only requirement for this hike is the ability to withstand heights.

The Weißhorn and Schwarzhorn are the two southernmost horns of the Dolomites. They are characterised by a wonderful mountain silhouette, pyramid-shaped. They belong to the local mountains of the Unterland and are known for their 360-degree distant views. Whether King Ortles, Brenta Dolomites, Lagorai Group or Schlern-Rosengarten: from here you can see them all! The Schwarzhorn is quite unjustly overshadowed by its actually "smaller brother", the Weihorn. 

Why actually white and black? The "Trudner Line" runs through here, the geological fault line between porphyry and dolomite rock. Borders merge in this area in the tension between languages, cultures, the mediterranean south and the alpine north. A delight of enriching contrasts!

Easy walking path through vineyards and forest. Starting point: piazza Rottenburg/Rottenburger Platz. Final point: ice caves. Duration of walking: about 2 hours. Difference of altitude: about 130 meters.

Itinerary: A phenomenon that attracts visitors from all over South Tyrol, happens in Spring Valley between the two Laghi di Monticolo/Montiggl Lakes and Lago di Caldaro/Caldaro Lake: Yellow primrose, white daffodils, violet liverleaf, blue crocuses and primroses are stretching towards the sky - a colorful natural patchwork pleases everyone after the harsh winter days. Right in the middle there is as well the peaceful little Angel stream meandering southward. Best time to enjoy it is between mid February to late March.

From the car park the walk goes across the narrow strip of asphalt (not the main street) right down to the hamlet Monticolo/Montiggl. In the village it turns right in front of the church and follow the small asphalt street for 20 minutes through orchards and then through the forest to a crossroads. After 50 meters the Spring Valley is at the left. Going right the walk ends at Lago di Caldaro/Kaltern Lake passing through the lower part of the Spring Valley. However, on the left the walk goes up through the lovely valley following the signs to the asphalt street.

From Auer / Ora to the viewpoints Rotwand and Burgstallegg. An unforgettable tour with many highlights, two ruins, great viewpoints, a biotope and a natural swimming lake.

From the car park you don’t take the main road, but follow the narrow street on the right down to the hamlet Montiggl. You walk across the block of houses and go straight on. On the next intersection keep right and even before the fall turn on your left to a well signed path. Follow the pathway to the forest road on the south shore of Montiggl Lake. Keep right and follow the path around the Big Montiggl Lake until it North end. Turn right again and follow the pathway to Small Montiggl Lake (signposted). Keep right on the track around the lake until you come to an asphalt street. Only 100 meters south, then turn right and on the signposted forest road back to the car park.

The Hörner Tour begins at the parking lot in Jochgrimm – there are several refreshment options there. This hike will take you to the Weisshorn and then back to the starting-point. Afterwards, you can climb the Schwarzhorn. The "Hörner" ("horns") can, of course, be climbed in the reverse order. This is a challenging hike – offering extraordinary and spectacular views.

With this excursion you reach the Pochi di Salorno sculpture garden. This “garden of desires” brings together the works of sculptor Tatz-Borgogno in a small deciduous wood. "Freedom and harmony amongst art and nature" is the motto that the artist has used to accompany the creation and installation of more than 200 sculptures in bronze and marble in the garden.

According to a legend recorded by Ignaz Vinzenz Zingerle, two children once found a sword made of pure gold here. This sword was stuck in the earth, and couldn’t be completely pulled out. When they returned the next day, a man dressed in old-fashioned attire led them to the grotto behind the waterfall where there were magnificent chambers. That’s where the man revealed to them that he was waiting to be released from a curse: Only he who was able to completely draw the sword from the ground would be able to save him. The sword and the man in the old-fashioned clothing were never seen again.

The Pinot Noir walkway leads through the Pinot Nor growing area along the Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park and the characteristic villages of Auer/Ora, Montan/Montagna and Neumarkt/Egna. The Pinot Noir growing area in Montan and Mazon/Mazzon is one of the most famous in Italy. Furthermore you walk through several monuments and historical places. The walkway is family-friendly and not dangerous.