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On the marmot trail to Grünbachsee Lake and viewing the summit
Putzenhöhe (2441m) From easy to advanced Located on one of the many sun-spoilt hillsides of the Pustertal valley, the Moarhof mountain inn is an easy hour's walk from the Gelenke parking (1600 m). Fortified by a hearty meal at the restaurant, carry on to Lake Grünbach and to the Putzenhöhe peak if the weather is good and you feel in shape. The hike through these stunning winter landscapes is truly rewarding. From the peak, the views down into the Mühlwald valley and out into the glaciers of the central Alps will certainly take your breath away.
The Fundres/Pfunders massif offers a wide range of hiking options with anything from soft-rolling hills to steep slopes leading up to craggy peaks. Gorgeous excursions for both summer-time hikers and winter sports fans – all topped off by breath-taking 360° panoramic views.
The Pfunderer trail crosses the Grubbach group of Sterzing to Brunico and connects the Eisacktal with the Ahrntal-Valle Aurina high above the Pustertal-Val Pusteria. A good hike does it take to reach the summit of Sambock or the Plattner Spitz of palaces. Starting from the plates of the path, it leads through the forest and then to the alpine meadows. A little later, follow the markers of the Pfunderer altitude trail on the broad ridge towards Sambock (2398 m). On the summit of the peak Plattner (2439 m) to show the already known peaks of the Zillertal, Ötztal and Stubai Alps, the striking rock towers of the Dolomites. The descent offers the Plattner lakes again an impressive natural idyll, 2250 meters above sea level. Rhododendrons and other alpine flowers are true pleasures, for which you should take plenty of time. The finale of this impressive circular walk is the steep forest road before you reach the car park at the Staller animal farm again. Refreshments: Plattner Alm
A stroll through times long gone
More than 2000 years ago, the Pusteria/Pustertal valley was put under the administrative control of the Roman Empire. Today, a stroll through Casteldarne/Ehrenburg reveals many a witness of the times when the valley formed part of the Noricum Province, formerly a vast Celtic kingdom. A 2 m column sculpted from quartz phyllite is one of the best-preserved Roman milestones. Erected under the rule of Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus Augustus, it marks the distance to the Roman city of Aguntum near Lienz in East Tyrol. The magnificent Ehrenburg Castle, which dates back to 1250, is another sight not to be missed. Casteldarne/Ehrenburg with its traditional wooden fences and pretty dry stone walls, is the ideal place to stop, sit back, and take in the marvelous views of the soft-rolling meadows and craggy peaks of the Fundres/Pfunders massif.
There are a number of inns to take a well-deserved break at: Gasthof Gatterer, Gasthof Obermair, Bar Cafè Pub Karo, and Hotel zur Post.
Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.
Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.
Earth, water, air and fire - the four elements accompany nature lovers and hikers on the seven themed trails in Gais. From the easy valley hike and family-freindly circular trail with places to play through to the challenging course high above the villages, there is something to suit every preference. There are information panels telling about the influence of the four elements on the local people, nature and cultural landscape, highlighting their importance throughout history to the present day.
This leisurely walk next to the river Rienz leads from St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo to Bruneck/Brunico.
San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund butterfly trail
Scattered throughout the sunny hillside between San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund and Terento/Terenten, the local farms have long shaped and fostered the landscape with great care. Colorful meadows in full bloom, scented forests, and plenty of pristine nature – the perfect habitat for butterflies of all kinds and sizes. Along the path, you can learn a lot of interesting information about the butterflies on display boards and rest on original benches.
Before setting off, don't forget to pay a visit to the beautiful Gothic church of San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund. This parish church is one of the most exquisite architectural heritage sites in all of South Tyrol. First mentioned in the records as early as 1363, the current form was built between 1449 and 1489 and is home to one of the oldest and most significant winged altars in the region, which dates back to 1440.
Further on along the trail, many curious sights bear witness to the influence of nature and time: Alongside scores of glacial erratics, the Casteldarne/Ehrenburg Giants are the stuff legends are made of, and legend has it that they used huge rocks to tear down Guggenschlössl Castle, leaving only its ruins as a reminder of wilder times. The ruins of Aschburg Castle, on the other hand, are the only remnants of the former hunting lodge used by the Schöneck hunting gentry. Past the Schiffereggerhof, you return to the starting point.
This adventure trail showcases the extraordinary interaction between nature and wildlife and invites you to relax and unwind.
Hiking with marmots
Meet Merlin the Marmot and find out what life in the mountains is like for our furry friend and his family.
The adventure trail takes you past the farmed Moarhofalm until shortly before the upper Grünbachalm uphill on the forest road and the last section on the well-marked hiking trail to Grünbachsee.
Except for a few possible shortcuts, the same way back.
A fun hike for the whole family
Superb hiking options along the ample ridge leading up to Monte Sommo-Sambock and a singular 360° view down onto Brunico-Bruneck, the Dolomites and the Zillertal Alps.
Easy hike through woods and meadows to the farms of Ameto which are located in a beautiful panoramic position.
Extraordinary art objects have been incorporated into the picturesque backdrop of the Reischach hiking trails, which sometimes only the attentive hiker can discover.
Extraordinary art objects have been incorporated into the picturesque backdrop of the hiking trails of Reischach/Riscone, which sometimes only the attentive hiker can see.
A walk through history
More than 2000 years ago, the Puster Valley was under the administrative control of the Roman Empire. Today you can still discover evidence of the early history of the Noricum province, which was once part of the Great Celtic kingdom, in parts of Ehrenburg/Casteldare and the nearby settlement area of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo.
An attractive and leisurely circular walk between the southern center of Kiens/Chienes and the western landscape area of Ehrenburg/Casteldarne offers insights into the history of the Romans. The importance of travelling and the role of the rest stops around Kiens/Chienes are presented in an exciting way at various rest points, with information’s about the Romans, to bring the past to life.
One of the best-preserved milestones from Roman times is a two-meter-high column sculpted from quartz phyllite. The Roman stone was erected during the reign of the Roman Emperor Lucius Septinus Severus and shows the distance to the Roman town of Aguntum near Lienz in East Tyrol further to the east.
Also worth seeing (only from the outside) is the historic Ehrenburg castle, which was built in 1250, and the nearby baroque parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The beautiful wooden fences and the old dry-stone walls in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne are also particularly attractive. Refreshment stops to take a well-deserved break at: Bar Restaurant Obermair in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne and Riverhotel Post in Kiens/Chienes.
The Fundres/Pfunders massif offers a wide range of hiking options with anything from soft-rolling hills to steep slopes leading up to craggy peaks. Gorgeous excursions for both summer-time hikers and winter sports fans – all topped off by breath-taking 360° panoramic views.
From Antholz Mittertal (camping side) > trail no. 1 > Müller crucifix > trail no. 9 > on an old military road in well laid out hairpin bends to the Grübl Hut (not managed) > Urig Trail (no. 9a), passing the river Plötzlbach, back into the valley until Antholz Obertal > trail no. 1 back to Antholz Mittertal.
From the hamlet of Ellen, a hike leads to the traditional alpine tavern Walderalm, surrounded by flowering meadows, which invites you to take an enjoyable break with a view on the Bruneck valley basin.
Active holiday in Val Pusteria. A particularly enjoyable way to spend your summer holiday in Kiens is through sports: activities range from hiking, running, Nordic-Walking, rafting to biking! Starting from the center in Kiens, via the Roman Road to Ehrenburg, past the archeological site “Roman Rock” and further on to the cycling path. Continue left along the cycling path to Ilstern. From there return to the starting point.
The cross-country skiing track at the Passo delle Erbe, at over 2.000 hm, expand through the snow-covered mountain pastures of the Puez-Geisler Nature Park in front of the mountain Pütia, where the fresh air seems to glisten and the soothing tranquility of the winter dominates the Dolomites. The daily prepared track is ideal for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, who will find ideal skiing conditions as well as breath-taking surroundings and inviting mountain inns offering mouth-watering delicacies.
Possiblity to rental cross-country ski in Antermoia.
Rural tradition and stunning landscapes
From Gisser Eck in San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund, this hike runs along a sun-spoilt hillside dotted with fascinating glimpses of farm life in the Pusteria/Pustertal valley. On a three-hour hike, this circular trail sets off from the valley bottom and leads through granite-ridden slopes to low mountain plateaus with spectacular views of dense pine forests firmly grappled into the hillside with their widely ramified, deep-reaching roots. Scattered across the glacier-shaped landscapes, quartz phyllite rocks and boulders stick out alongside a number of granite glacial erratics. Many lookout points offer inviting spots for a long break, admiring the panoramic views.
Chosen to describe the tradition each farmhouse was known for, the names of the many widely dispersed farmsteads tell an interesting tale: Decker-Hof is derived from Decke, the German word for blanket, while Perchner-Hof refers to a birch grove, Friesenbühel alludes to a frosty hill, Gatscher Hof describes a badly-cut forest clearance, Hitthaler-Hof is reminiscent of a valley of inns and mountain huts (Hüttental), and Neller-Hof is a shortened reference to the name Cornelius.
From Chienes/Kiens, the trail continues back to San Sigismondo/St. Sigmund through these quaint rural landscapes. There are a number of inns to take a well-deserved break at: Hotel Gassenwirt, Gasthof Pizzeria Petra, and Bonfanti Design Hotel.
The Fundres/Pfunders massif offers a wide range of hiking options with anything from soft-rolling hills to steep slopes leading up to craggy peaks. Gorgeous excursions for both summer-time hikers and winter sports fans – all topped off by breath-taking 360° panoramic views.
