Gentle hiking tour to a secluded mountain lake
Starting point: Pfelders/Plan
Endpoint: Pfelders/Plan
Refreshment stop: Faltschnalalm mountain hut, Lazins/Lazines, Zeppichl
Południowy Tyrol, otoczony zapierającą dech w piersiach przyrodą, oferuje liczne szlaki wędrówkowe prowadzące przez gęste lasy, kwitnące łąki i malownicze winnice. Niezależnie od tego, czy szukasz spokojnych spacerów, czy wymagających tras, tutaj znajdziesz idealną drogę na swoją wędrówkę.
Gentle hiking tour to a secluded mountain lake
Starting point: Pfelders/Plan
Endpoint: Pfelders/Plan
Refreshment stop: Faltschnalalm mountain hut, Lazins/Lazines, Zeppichl
The Nature Trail Zans is accessible for wheelchairs. Fourteen sections give an insight in the flora and fauna of the Nature Park Puez-Geisler.
Hiking time: 1h
The pasture trail Ratschings/Racines starts at the road "Jaufenpassstraße" and leads through fantastic landscape past seven mountain pastures. First you reach the mountain pasture Kalcheralm, from there it goes further to the Rinneralm and to the Wasserfalleralm. Along the already existing walking trail it proceeds towards the Saxnerhütte. The next mountain pastures are the Äussere and the Innere Wumblsalm. The trail ends finally at the Klammalm on 1925 meters of altitude, from which you can reach Flading on the marked path no. 12. The pasture trail can be easily manageable in a one-day excursion and is ideal for families. It is also possible to take the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen to the mountain station, from where you can start the pasture trail.
This excursion is suitable for everybody and offers a breathtaking view to the Dolomites mountains.
From Sterzing, drive on the state road towards Brenner. After about 4 km, you will reach the village of Gossensass. Continue on the road for another 3 km until you reach a sharp S-curve (first a right turn, then a left turn). In the left curve, you will find an exit for the highway on the right, and right next to it, a narrow asphalted road. Follow this road for about 800 m to reach the DAX parking lot. From there, continue on foot along a forest road to the hut.
Variant:
The starting point is the Gossensass parking lot in the town center at Ibsen Square (1,098 m). From Ibsen Square, the trail leads north to the Raiffeisen Bank, where you cross the pedestrian crossing to reach the "Alte Postgasse" Alley. Then, head east, climbing uphill, passing the Aparthotel Pichler on the left. At the intersection, you will find the trail signs, and from there, Trail No. 22 leads up to the mountain hut Hühnerspielhütte (1,868 m).
Dear snowshoe hikers:
Because of their favourable location, negligible risk of avalanches and the large number of users the following hiking tips are suitable at all times. Please be careful after heavy fresh snowfall or in extreme weather. Always: Check the avalanche status report and the weather forecast. Unless the walks are circular walks, all descriptions are only for the outbound stretch.
Do not leave the paths. For the benefit of the wildlife that already struggles in winter, please avoid making loud noises.
If you are unsure of anything, please ask your host or Tourist Information.
Attractive summit with fantastic panoramic view across Lappago at 2187 m in Val di Cesa. Refreshments: Malga Bergmeisteralm
Dear snowshoe hikers:
Because of their favourable location, negligible risk of avalanches and the large number of users the following hiking tips are suitable at all times. Please be careful after heavy fresh snowfall or in extreme weather. Always: Check the avalanche status report and the weather forecast. Unless the walks are circular walks, all descriptions are only for the outbound stretch.
Do not leave the paths. For the benefit of the wildlife that already struggles in winter, please avoid making loud noises.
If you are unsure of anything, please ask your host or Tourist Information.
Gentle family tour with refreshment stop ... easy, beautiful and with possible sightings of chamois. Refreshments Malga dei Dossi.
Start in St. Anton/S. Antonio in Pflersch/Fleres. Follow the indications to the "Allrissalm". We arrive after an hour at the pasture.
For those looking to try a new and easy hiking trail, the route from St. Anton in Innerpflersch to the Allrissalm is ideal. The trail starts in the valley floor at 1215 m and follows the sign for "Allriss" southwards. First, you cross the river on a wide bridge and then continue on the road towards Stein/Sasso, until you reach a fork in the road where you turn left. The marked hiking trail 27 leads you along a wide forest road or the old footpath, which ascends through the steep forest slopes to the Allrissalm at 1534 m, where you’ll find a cozy place to rest.
The trail is perfect for families and is also suitable for strollers or bicycles. With an ascent time of about one hour and a 45-minute descent, this hike offers a simple yet beautiful nature experience. The Allriss Alm is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy traditional, delicious dishes – a perfect spot for a relaxing break during your outing.
The Alpine Pasture Hike starts at the club house (Vereinshaus) in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. On easy trails (marked no. 5) you climb gently for about an hour up to the first Alpine pasture, the Freundalm (refreshments available). The hike continues up on trail no. 5, and then no. 6, to the Ochsenalm (refreshments available). From there, quite a flat trail leads eastwards and in a few minutes you reach the Kuhalm (refreshments available). Descend on trail no. 5B as far as just below the Freundalm where it meets the trail you climbed upon, which you now follow back to Obertelfes.
A hike for hot summer days: shady forests and refreshing water.
Across the beautiful Latemar meadows, you reach the Latemar Cinema, which, as the name suggests, offers magnificent panoramic views. The subsequent exhausting ascent to the Pulpito peak is rewarded by a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains like the Pala Group, Marmolada, Sella, Sassolungo, Catinaccio and Ötztal Alps.
The approximately 1,5 kilometer long lern-path is easily passable and pass by the fishpond of Bagni di Braies Vecchia/Bad Altprags. Along the path explain many informationsboards the main characteristics of the spring. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: No. 37
An easy hike to the locality where Geodes of Teis are found, passing by “humming stones” and “sounding stones”.
Snow-shoe walks | Explore the pristine nature of Riva di Tures/Rein in Taufers (1,600 m) on this snowshoe hike. An easy, 90-minute snowshoe hike on Trail No. 9: it is ideal for inexperienced hikers and families as well. | Snowshoe Hike to Kofleralm Alpine Farm | Slope orientation: North | Starting point: Knuttenalm alpine farm parking area | Highest point: 2.034
Dear snowshoe hikers:
Because of their favourable location, negligible risk of avalanches and the large number of users the following hiking tips are suitable at all times. Please be careful after heavy fresh snowfall or in extreme weather. Always: Check the avalanche status report and the weather forecast. Unless the walks are circular walks, all descriptions are only for the outbound stretch.
Do not leave the paths. For the benefit of the wildlife that already struggles in winter, please avoid making loud noises.
If you are unsure of anything, please ask your host or Tourist Information.
Widely visible Alpine hut at the foot of the striking Collalto with its slanted crest; Refreshments: Rifugio Roma (March to May), refreshment stop Säge.
Geo-Trail 1a is a circular trail which leads you across meadows and forests above Teis. Alongside the trail, there are information boards with information about geology and botany of the area.
This ideal family hike leads along a comfortable forest path to the Messnerjoch hut,
from where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountain ranges. For the little ones there is a great children's playground and a petting zoo.
A beautiful circular hike between the villages of St. Peter and St. Magdalena with ancient wayside shrines and a magnificent view of the Geisler Mountains. Also ideal for jogging!
“Feel nature” – is literally the aim of the ca. 400m long barefoot path at Ratschings/Racines. Barefoot through nature, feeling fully aware different materials, like grass, sand, pebbles, marble of Ratschings, wood in all types and the natural forest soil and its quality. Try out the difference between rough and pleasant materials, the equilibration by balancing and enjoy a natural foot reflexology at the Kneipp-route at the river Ratschingerbach with hot stones and cold water. Walk barefoot is a sensual pleasure for old and young and provides significant health benefits, stimulates the organism and our immune system.
A short panoramic hike to the Hill of the Holy Sepulchre with its chapel as well as trenches and a bunker dating back to World War I. • Hiking time: 20 min
Starting point is the “Old Jaufentalerweg” in Gasteig/Casateia (near the Hotel A.nett). Hike along path no. 12 towards the farm Platzerhof and the farm Gringgerhof where you follow the path up to reach the lower forest road towards Hanseleplatsch. Along the forest road and meadow paths you reach Mittertal/Val di Mezzo, where you can go directly down to the village. From here you can hike the same way back or use the public bus to return to the starting point.
A relaxing stroll to the lake “Mesner Låcke” which is surrounded by a circular path with information boards about geology of the area. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies!
A hidden natural spectacle reveals itself to hikers at the head of the valley called Ridnauntal: the waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge, which can be reached by following a panoramic trail.
Starting from the mining museum in Maiern, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream. The romantic, approximately one metre wide hiking trail winds through meadows and forests, past lush mossy expanses.
The wild glacial stream tumbles over a steep precipice that is surrounded by trees and bushes. Wooden bridges lead to panoramic observation decks with breathtaking views of the bizarre Ridnaun mountains and the secretive heart of the vast gorge, enabling hikers to experience the amazing contact with the power of nature up close.
Passing between two manned shelters and the picturesque Seeber See lake beneath the glacier, this hike does not require any special precautions.
Starting point: Seeber parking lot
Endpoint: Seeber parking lot
Refreshment stop: Seeber Alm pasture, Oberglaneggalm pasture
The Val Gardena railway trail runs along the entire length of the valley and takes you past woods, meadows, hamlets and local sights on the sunny side of the valley. Choose between Ortisei (St. Ulrich), S. Cristina and Selva (Wolkenstein) as your starting point. The walk follows the course of the former Val Gardena railway, which was built during the First World War – in the years 1915-1916.
On a section of the path you will find a number of bronze sculptures by local artists. These give walkers and hikers an insight into the fascinating history of art in the Gardena Valley.
Along the railway line trail from La Poza towards S. Cristina there is a snow gauge, which measures the amount of snowfall for the period from 1951 to the present day.
Dear snowshoe hikers:
Because of their favourable location, negligible risk of avalanches and the large number of users the following hiking tips are suitable at all times. Please be careful after heavy fresh snowfall or in extreme weather. Always: Check the avalanche status report and the weather forecast. Unless the walks are circular walks, all descriptions are only for the outbound stretch.
Do not leave the paths. For the benefit of the wildlife that already struggles in winter, please avoid making loud noises.
If you are unsure of anything, please ask your host or Tourist Information.
Beautiful viewpoint high above Selva dei Molini at 1977 m, on the left side heading into the valley. Accessible by bus from the Sportplatz (playing fields) stop or the Fuchsfalle restaurant. Refreshments: Sportbar