Region Obervinschgau

On the Smugglers paths - fascinating hike along the Schlinigtal valley high mountain trail to Uina gorge, a unique trail from 1908 - 1910 hewn in rock about 900 m long.

The bus takes you up to Matsch. An idyllic historic irrigation canal hike leads into the beautiful "Matschertal" valley. While the path through the larch forest is easy in the first section of the day, the last two kilometers of this stage are quite a challenge. The path winds its way up to the refuge "Oberettes" in serpentines.
From the village center (several stops possible), the bus runs hourly to the mountaineering village of Matsch - the starting point for this stage, even the journey to Matsch offers special views over the Upper Vinschgau Valley and King Ortler. From the romanesque hilltop village of Matsch, the hike starts with the historic irrigation canal "Ackerwaal" (no. 11), an easy 7km trail through flowering mountain meadows to the end of the valley at the "Glieshöfe" farms, which invite you to take a short break. The route continues along "Herrensteig" trail no. 1 through larch forest, always ascending and later via serpentines, approx. 6 km and 870 meters in altitude up to the refuge "Oberettes" at 2670 m and thus the destination of this stage.

The Seppelesteig tour is a leisurely circular hike where you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of Slingia and the green forests of Watles.

The Watles Panorama Tour is, as the name suggests, a beautiful panoramic circular hike that gives you a special all-round view of the Watles adventure mountain, including breathtaking views.

Easy winter hike for the whole family from Schlinig to the Schlinigeralm with the possibility of a stop for refreshments. The easy route leads through an idyllic landscape with views of the Sesvenna Pass.

The long-distance hike starts in Guarda, the home of "Schellen-Ursli", and leads through the enchanting village of Guarda, which is worth a visit in itself.
After arriving in Guarda and a tour of Schellen-Ursli's home village, the hike begins in the direction of Val Tuoi. Above the course of the Clozza stream, the hike leads to Alp Suot. Above the tree line, the hike continues into the valley to the foot of the mighty Piz Buin with the Chamonna Tuoi CAS as the destination. (2250 m above sea level).

The Watles Cross Tour is the ideal tour to discover the Watles adventure mountain and all its different facets. This hike leads from the Plantapatsch mountain hut up to the summit cross and back again via the Pfaffensee lake.

A leisurely hike on the Watles adventure mountain. Perfect for families, this tour leads from the Plantapatsch mountain hut through the picturesque forests of Watles.

The pist is located in the countryside of the village Rivaira at the beginning of the Monastero valley.

The hike up to Monte Glurns begins at the parking lot behind the Glurns/ Glorenza parish church and reaches Mount Glurns via the Glurns Alpine pastures, at a height of 2,395 meters. Although the mountain is per se not a particularly challenging, it is well worth the trip, since the trail traverses a scenic natural setting through woodlands, meadows and pastures. Inexperienced climbers should not attempt this tour without a mountain guide.

The “Sesvennascharte” is located in the middle of a beautiful landscape, surrounded by fascinating mountain scenery.

Circular hike past the romantic Bergsee lake onto the hiking paradise Watles and back via Prämajur.

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

The queen's stage of the long-distance hike begins with the bus ride to S-Charl. This is where the long and steep ascent between "Piz Cotschen" and "Piz d'Immez" begins.  

The most challenging stage starts in the small hamlet of S-Charl on the border of the Swiss National Park. After a short flat section, the steep ascent begins over the "Fora da l'Aua" between Piz Cotschen and Piz d'Immez. On the lake plateau between the "Lajet de Laschana" and the "Lai d'Immez", you cross the border to the AVS refuge Sesvenna.

The fantastic Alpine pasture panorama tour starts in the Schlinig Valley and continues via the Planatapatsch hut on the Watles adventure mountain to the Sesvenna mountain hut. Constantly accompanied by a marvellous panorama, this tour is a real treasure for all hiking and nature enthusiasts.

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

A hike through the wetlands of Schluderns/ Sluderno, also known as Schludernser Au or Schludernser Erlenwaldbiotop.

Hike to the Bruggeralm in the idyllic Zerzertal valley with its small church.

Walking tour in the Valley of Planeil
From the mountain village of Planeil, trail No. 6 follows on the broad valley path through sloping meadows to the wall remains of the Petesetteshof farm. Continue on until the way forks left, from here go up to the Planol Alpine hut (2069 m).
Descent: from the hut downhill through Alpine pasture slopes, following trail No. 10 to above Planeil village and at the end take a steep right down to the starting point.

Attention: This snowshoe hike requires knowledge of avalanches and snow safety.

Explore the snow-covered winter landscape in the idyllic Zerzertal valley towards the Brugger Alm. A beautiful, moderately difficult snowshoe or winter hike with picturesque views.
No refreshments available at the Brugger Alm.

From the "Sesvennhütte", the refuge of the "Alpenverein Südtriol", through small mountain villages and past important cultural sites to the Romanesque main village of the Upper Venosta Valley in Malles.

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

Demanding but worthwhile high mountain hiking tour to South Tyrol’s highest lake plateau with an awe-inspiring mountain scenery.

Hike through the Uinaschlucht Gorge – on the Smugglers’ Paths

An easy tour with a fantastic view over the Schlinig valley and the Sesvenna group.

The second stage starts on the Chamonna Tuoi CAS and leads over the Lai Blau to Alp Sura and along the tree line to the village of Ardez, with its striking "Steinsberg".


The route starts below the mighty Piz Buin in the direction of the picturesque Lai Blau (2,613 m above sea level), where it is worth taking a short break. Along the western flank you reach Alp Sura, which offers the ideal view for a short lunch break. Above the tree line with a magnificent view of the Lower Engadine and the unique villages, you hike via the hamlet of Munt d'Ardez to Ardez, the second stage destination.

Sonnensteig trail - the theme trail in Upper Vinschgau Valley

There are some interesting points of exploration along this themed route such as the Benedictine abbey, the paths along the irrigation canals (known locally as ‘Waale’) as well as the natural landscape and some of the legends of the Alta Vinschgau Valley. And if you prefer, you can select just specific sections of the themed trail of interest to you. 

From Planol to the Glieshöfe farms:

Difference in height: 1,633 hm
Descent: 1,391 hm
Length: 26.8 km
Duration: 9.5 - 10 h

Winter hike from the Watles valley station, via the Höferalm to the Plantapatschhütte.

Fascinating hike on the High Alpine Trail of Schlinig/ Slingia to Uina Gorge, unique 900 m long high route cut into the rock in 1908-1910.