Krásy regionu Ahrntal

The Health Path Prettau/Predoi offers on 4 km a lot for the human well-being. Exercise in the wood, stunning views and much more. 

The family-friendly hut Bizat Hütte lies at 1.416 m above St. Johann/San Giovanni and can also be reached with a baby stroller. 

Hike to Steinhaus
⏰ Duration: 1-2 hours
☑️ Kilometres: 5-6.2 km
⛰️ Altitude difference: -654 hm

Route description:
✔️ Ascent with the K-Express cable car.

Variant 1: Trail no. 33 (due to NEW CONSTRUCTION SUN CLOSED!!)
☑️ mountain station K-Express (Kristallalm)
☑️ via the forest path (valley descent) down to the car park of the K-Express cable car in Steinhaus Hiking data: approx. 1 hour; -627 metres altitude difference; hiking length: 5.0km;

Variant 2: Trail no. 7 & 7B
☑️ K-Express mountain station (Kristallalm)
☑️ via the forest path in the direction of Family Park, Almboden Restaurant, continue via the forest path either to St. Johann or to Steinhaus
Hike data: approx. 2 hours; -654 metres in altitude; hike length: 6.2 km; - can also be done with prams.

Description:
The hike starts at the K-Express mountain station. From here, a wide forest path initially leads slightly downhill through dense, green forests. The trail is well prepared and covered with gravel, which makes it suitable for inexperienced hikers or families with prams. There is always the opportunity to stop and enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain peaks of the Zillertal Alps.After about half of the trail, the forest opens up to reveal extensive meadows. Alpine cattle often graze here and the colourful mountain flowers are a delight to the eye. The route continues on well-maintained forest paths and finally leads down into the valley to Steinhaus. The valley station of the K-Express awaits you there. There you have the opportunity to fortify yourself in one of the many inns.

This easy hike is perfect for a relaxing day in nature, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Alps to the full. Make sure you wear good shoes and take plenty of water and snacks with you. It is also important to respect nature and not leave any rubbish behind.

Suitable for enthusiastic newcomers, a welcoming side event for mountain lovers, exiting for sportive climbers. The via ferrata is of a medium degree of difficulty, starting right after the exit of the  Speikboden gondola at 2.000m. You’ll overcome 350m of difference in altitude belayed and safe. On your first steps out of the gondola you will already get this pure feeling of summits surrounding you. Hold on for the stunning view across Valley Aurina, Zillertal Alps and the white peaks of Durreck. Walk on for the entrance of the via ferrata. Keep the feeling of touching mountains and sky while you step into the via ferrata. Get excited on the super long suspension bridge, get a grip on the edgy rocks of the mountains. You’ll arrive at the very peak of Speikboden. Heading towards a panoramic view you can only here enjoy: Dolomites, Tre Cime and Marmolata towards the glaciers of Valley Aurina. The tour is considered a circular route, for your way back you can either chose the chairlift Sonnklar or hike downwards the alpine paths of the Speikboden recreation area.

It is possible to rent the equipment for the Via Ferrata at the mountain station of the cablecar Speikboden.

 

The Hoch-Tirol long-distance trail consists of three stages. It joins Prettau/Predoi, located at the end of the Ahrntal valley, with Prägraten am Großvendiger in Eastern Tirol. The South Tyrolean part of the trail crosses the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park, while the East Tirolean stretch crosses the Hohe Tauern National Park. The 27,9-km trail boasts 1490 hm ascent and 1000 hm descent in South Tyrol.  

The Power of Water is the theme of four trails in Valle di Selva dei Molini that await hikers with a thirst for knowledge about nature. Each one has its very own unique charm.

Rewarding trail with fantastic, breathtaking views and a unique panorama.

From the Tourist Office in Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, walk in a easterly direction and cross the bridge to St. Moritzen/San Maurizio. Turn right and walk along the left banks of the river, cross another bridge to the right bank. Then take another bridge on the left and turn right towards Winkel. On the left side you can find the Kneipp trail. Walk along the road to the car park for the Reinbach Waterfalls. Turn left into the forest (nr. 2) until you come to the first Reinbach waterfall. The road leads upwards to the 2nd and the 3rd waterfall. Cross the high bridge at the 3rd waterfall and turn onto path number 2 towards the Toblhof restaurant. Cross the road and follow path number 2A, which leads you slightly descending to the Pircherhöfe. Then turnleft throught the forest until you come to a crossroads. Turn right and walk to Taufers Castle and enjoy the panoramic views. Walk along a small path, passing the castle chapel until you are bacj in Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures. Cross the bridge at the main road and walk towards the end of the village.

Challenging trail along the sun path in Ahrntal valley. Good physical condition required. Duration 1,5 - 4 hours.

Long, sometimes difficult hike, but very rewarding with stunning scenery on route. Trails no. 2, 7a and 7 hike time: 3 to 5 hrs elevation gain: 700 m. From the Klausberg mountian station via trail no. 2 into the Großklausental to the Moser plain. From the alpine hut, situated at an altitude of 1847 m, continue along trail no. 7 to the Gruben alpine hut (2040 m), from where you follow the markings up to Hochfeld. From Hochfeld, follow the markings down to the Hochfeld alpine hut (where you can eat). Important: follow the markings carefully because the trail from Hochfeld to Hochfeldalm is incorrect on some hiking maps. From Hochfeldalm, you can either descend via St. Jakob or return to the Großklausental via the Pferraböden, descending to either Steinhaus or St. Jakob. It is also possible to make a direct descent to St. Jakob crossing the "Bärental".

The Speikboden is more than just a favorite ski area. It is also an ideal hiking area. The mountain got its name from a little flower that grows in the high mountains – Alpine valerian, or “Speik” in German – and that is in fact because this lovely flower is often found in the hiking area.

With the cable cars you can reach the "Speikboden Alm" at 2000 metres of altitude or the Sonnklar mountain at 2400 metres above sea level. Both are starting points for fantastic walks and hikes along well maintained trails. Particularly popular are the sunrise walks - to spot the first sunrays while the valley still lies in darkness is a memorable experience.

Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the economy of the valley. Its history is closely linked to the flourishing of alpinism. For this reason, alpinism and tourism trails are interacted, both kinds of trails will result in a worthwhile day trip. The development of tourism was strongly influenced by Dr. Josef Daimer (1845-1909), the community of Sand in Taufer’s physician. He was co-founder of the village’s Improvement Society and saw to it that mountain trails and shelters were built. Another milestone was the art of healing by Dr. Anton Mutschlechner, who attracted many guests from all over the world to the area thus developing tourism and eventually leading to the construction of the lifts on Speikboden, which enhanced the development of winter tourism. Numerous infrastructures followed suit, the newest of which is the indoor and outdoor pools at the Cascade with its saunas and wonderful landscaped setting. The trail gives us insight into the development of tourism in the valley from the past to the present days with display boards and symbols along the way. Trail conditions : forest roads and paths. Difficulty: medium, walkable from spring to late autumn.

Gain your first experience on a Via Ferrata! The new Via Ferrata at Speikboden is specially designed for children between 6 and 12 years. Under the motto PIRATES the little ones can learn climbing on routes suitable for children.

It is possible to rent the equipment for the Via Ferrata at the mountain station of the cablecar Speikboden.

Special Feature Wellness Trail Weißenbach/Rio Bianco. The mountain village of Weißenbach/Rio Bianco—with its rich diversity of local herbs and the elemental forces of water, air and light—offers the ideal setting for the Weißenbach/Rio Bianco Wellness Trail.

Regular exercise amid nature works as an active preventative, helping to achieve a balanced harmony between mind, body and soul. The mountain village of Weißenbach/Rio Bianco provides the ideal backdrop. With its unique and beautiful nature, colourful diversity of local herbs, and elementary forces of water, air and light, this outstanding natural landscape cried out for health trails to be created here.

The three trails represent the three basic pillars of the Kneipp therapy: phytotherapy (the use of natural extracts as medicine) is explained on the Herbal Trail; the cold hydrotherapy can be refreshingly experienced on the Kneipp trail; and the principle of finding a balanced lifestyle through exercise is demonstrated on the Exercise Trail.

Challenging trail from St. Jakob/Ahrntal valley to Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures. Good physical condition required.

Marvel at the spectacle of the thundering water at the Pojer waterfall near Luttach/Lutago. Feel the cooling drops of water on your skin, breathe in the soothing freshness and enjoy the special microclimate of the surroundings and the colourful light reflections in the sunshine.

The Picco Palù/Grosser Moosstock (3061 m) is one of the most strinkin peaks in the Valli di Tures e Aurina/Tauferer Ahrntal.

Only for expert hikers!

 CIRCULAR ROUTE IN THE AHRNTAL MOUNTAINS AND THE RIESERFERNER GROUP

Route: St. Georgen/Bruneck - Tiefrastenhütte - Edelrauthütte - Chemnitzerhütte - Schwarzensteinhütte - Holzerbödenalm - Waldneralm - Kasern - Durraalm - Kasselerhütte - Rieserfernerhütte - Lercheralm - Bruneck

9 days - 8 overnight stays

The mountain tour is categorised as difficult and offers unforgettable moments. Sure-footedness, very good physical condition, a great deal of experience (= high mountain experience) and good equipment are required. 

The Ahrner high trail offers great scenic variety and mountaineering challenges with its multi-day high-altitude tour through the Pustertal, the Pfunderer mountains, the Ahrntal and the Rieserferner group.

You can find more accommodation in the villages here: www.ahrntal.com 

Publisher: Club Alpino Italiano Section Bruneck, APS, Alte Straße 6/39031 Bruneck, www.caibrunico.it

Map: Kompass hiking map "Ahrntaler Berge" no. 16, scale 1:25,000

“Michl” is just waiting for a visit from leisure and beginner climbers. On an easy, B-difficulty course, it can offer a real climbing experience to any visitor with a half-good head for heights. After a little overhang, climbers pull themselves over rock bars that on average remain relatively low. Ideal for practising clicking and changing carabiners. A short hiking route shares the via ferrata in two sections. Small surprise: a stream provides refreshment and a place to rest and let you take in the natural surroundings. And not forgetting your own climbing performance too. After a further climb, at the exit of the via ferrata is one of the loveliest viewing points in the Speikboden area. The little Speikboden lake, a hidden gem, rewards all visitors with a natural spectacle at the conclusion of the climb.

Anyone who has got the bug for more climbing can hike down the mountain to the start of the Speikboden's “Genie in a Bottle” via ferrata. Climbers who have used “Michl” to warm up will manage well on the next via ferrata.

This pilgrimage route leads from Krimml in Pinzgau (AUT) to the Tauern Pass (Ahrntal valley, South Tyrol), then on to St. Jakob/San Giacomo, Weißenbach/Rio Bianco and the Chemnitzer Hütte refuge (Lappach/Lappago). It then continues to the Edelraut Hütte refuge (Lappach/Lappago), via the Pfunderer Valley (Puster Valley) to the trail junction at Niedervintl, and then down in to Switzerland (Müstair) via the Eisack and Vinschgau valleys or via the Brenner Pass to Innsbruck (AUT).

Starting from the historic Tauernweg trail, the route continues from Heilig Geist in Kasern/Casere towards St. Jakob/San Giacomo, Weißenbach/Rio Bianco and the Chemnitzer Hütte and Edelraut Hütte refuges with a descent through the Weitental Valley to Niedervintl. The extended route leads along the existing Way of St. James through the Eisack Valley to Bolzano, the Vinschgau Valley and Müstair in Switzerland. Alternatively, from Mühlbach there is another variant, which heads further north to Sterzing and Brenner and finally to St James' Cathedral in Innsbruck.

Ascending the mountain, the hike leads you to the so-called Schlafhäuser (sleeping houses), which the farmers used as shelters and for cooking when the hay was harvested. The route continues high above the Reintal valley, crossing the southern slope of the Mosstock peak. Dwarf shrub heathland, marvellous pines and characteristic highland moors can be found along the way. Blooming alpine flowers invite you to take a rest and to marvel at the stunning views, reaching from the close glaciers of the Rieserferner mountain range to the Dolomites in the distance.

 

The most beautiful view of the Rieserferner mountain range…

The Sossental valley is steep, isolated and rocky. It diverges from the busy path which leads to the Knuttenalm and the valley is more easily accessible ascending rather than descending it. At the Sossenjoch saddle the wow-factor: the panoramic view to the mighty glaciers such as Hochgall, Wildgall, Magerstein and Schneebiger Nock takes our breath away. The Kofler lakes invite
us to have a rest, because the sight of the Rieserferner mountains from there is one of the most beautiful in the entire Tauferer Ahrntal valley. This trip can be also recommended on hot summer days as the ascent through the Sossental lies mostly in the shade.

The wild and romantic Mühlenklamm in Molini di Tures-Mühlen in Taufers. Shady circular trail.

Gleich neben der Talstation (Richtung Sand in Taufers) hält man sich rechts und geht kurz über die schmale Asphaltstraße (Wegschilder) hinauf bis zur ersten Kurve. Dort auf einem Waldweg geradeaus, zum Teil recht steil in Richtung Michlreis ansteigen (Wegschilder, Markierung 29A), bis dieser Weg auf einen Wirtschaftsweg trifft. Nach rechts gehts über diesen Fahrweg weiter (Beschilderung), um schließlich eher fl ach nach Michlreis zu gelangen. Man setzt durch den kleinen Weiler und weiter über die Straße hinauf zur ehemaligen Mittelstation (jetzt „Restaurant Mittelstation“) fort. Achtung: nicht über die Piste ansteigen, sondern geradeaus weiter gehen (Markierung Nr. 29)! Kurz geht es am Waldrand entlang, dann steigt man leicht an und hält sich an der folgenden Weggabelung rechts (Markierung 29B), bis der Weg in den Daimerweg (Nr. 27) mündet. Über diesen gelangt man, hauptsächlich durch Wald, am Schluss über die Skipiste, hinauf zur Bergstation.

Zeitbedarf
1 Std. 10 Min.–3 Std. 10 Min.

Marvel the impressive spectacle of the Rötbach waterfall above Kasern/Casere. Feel the cooling freshness on your skin, breathe in the pleasant fresh air and admire the colorful light reflections when the sun shines.

Our walk starts in Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures at the church where we go south to "Schattenbergstraße" road, which leads us to a sloping path up the "Schattenberg" to the first mountain famrs. After the 2nd sharp bend, we find the first signpost pointing towards the High platform and here we turn off to our left. The path leads relatively steeply upward; it is a narrow forest path. After about half an hour walk through the spruce forest, we reach the plateau which gives a stunning view of Taufers' valley basin.

The Tauferer Ahrntal (valley) is rich in legends. Some of these are presented on the Tauferer Valley Legend Trail. Children are drawn into an exciting world of magic, adults learn something about the mystics of Taufers. The legends are told on display boards. We hear about the little woman from Oberpurstein, about the Antrischen people, about the castle on Purstein, the treasure at Tobl and the doom of the Walburg Castle.

A nice hiking tour to the famous lake Waldner above Prettau/Predoi!

The Speikboden is more than just a favorite ski area. It is also an ideal hiking area. The mountain got its name from a little flower that grows in the high mountains – Alpine valerian, or “Speik” in German – and that is in fact because this lovely flower is often found in the hiking area.

With the cable cars you can reach the "Speikboden Alm" at 2000 metres of altitude or the Sonnklar mountain at 2400 metres above sea level. Both are starting points for fantastic walks and hikes along well maintained trails. Particularly popular are the sunrise walks - to spot the first sunrays while the valley still lies in darkness is a memorable experience.

A ROUTE ON HISTORICAL PATHS FROM THE AHRNTAL VALLEY IN SOUTH TYROL TO MAYRHOFEN IN TYROL AND BACK AGAIN

Route: Steinhaus/Cadipietra - Kasern/Casere - Plauener Hütte - Mayrhofen - Kasseler Hütte - Steinhaus/Cadipietra

5 days - 4 nights

The mountain tour is classified as moderately difficult - difficult and offers unforgettable moments. Sure-footedness, good physical condition, experience and good equipment are required.


The yoke crossings are known as the old paths of smugglers between the Ahrntal valley and Austria. Especially the Keilbachjoch. This prompted the Kassel section of the German Alpine Club and Martin Gamper, hut keeper of the Kasseler Hütte, to call this tour "Ahrntaler smuggler paths".