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The Haflinger Adventure Trail, which reach from Hafling village to St. Kathrein, is dedicated to the docile and majestic Haflinger horses with their flaxen manes.
At the didactical stations along the way, there’s plenty to learn about the Haflinger horses and how they evolved over time.
The Hirzer Cable Car runs from April to November from the village of Saltaus/Saltusio up to 1980m. There is plenty of place to park your car in Saltaus/Saltusio. The cable car stops at a middle station enabling people to get in and out. At the mountain station Klammeben, there are many possibilities for hiking along the Hirzer high plateau and along the side valleys. The landlords of the mountain huts have various local specialities waiting for you to taste. Hospitality is a very big thing on the Hirzer.
Thanks to the cable car, the hiking possibilities are numerous. Walkers on the E5 path can take a short cut on the part from St. Martin/S. Martino - Pfandleralm - Hirzer Hütte by using the cable car. A special highlight on the Hirzer high plateau is the Tallner Sunntige, Sunday entertainment in the summer.
Saltaus – Klammeben (both cableways)
ADULTS
· ascent & descent: € 18,50
· one way: € 13,00
CHILDREN 6-16 years
· ascent & descent: €10,50
· one way: €8,00
DOGS
· ascent & descent: €5,00
· one way: €3,00
Saltaus - Prenn or Prenn - Klammeben (one cableway)
ADULTS
· ascent & descent: €13,00
· one way: €8,00
CHILDREN 6-16 years
· ascent & descent: €8,00
· one way: €5,00
DOGS
· ascent & descent: €5,00
· one way: €3,00
Bicycle transport:
· €6,00 per bike (only Saltaus - Prenn)
· From 9.00 am to 12.30 pm no bicycle transport
· Free bicycle transport from 2.00 pm
Free rides for children up to 6 years accompanied and for disabled persons (100% disability) with valid pass.
Season ticket: €200,00
Special price abatements on the occasion of the "Tallner Sunntig" (each first Sunday in the months from May to October)
The Teufelsegg slopes offer challenging ski-runs with spectacular views. At theirs end the Teufelsegg mountain hut invites to a culinary break.
The chairlift brings you from the glacial lake back to the glacier and the Ötzi Biwak. There you can choose between the easy, blue ski run S1 or the Leo Gurschler steep. Here you can find also connection to the Grawand chairlift and following to the Schnalstal Glacier Cable Car which brings you back to valley.
The entire Merano High Mountain Trail (no. 24), one of the most stunning trails in the entire Alpine region, is 100 km in length, requires four to six days of hiking and is accessible from the beginning of July to the end of September (depending on the snow situation). At a relatively consistent altitude, this trail connects, to an extent, the high mountain climate of the Texel Group and the sub-Mediterranean climate of the Etschtal Valley. The hike through the various segments gives us a good insight into the world of the mountain farmers who worked to create and maintain this mountain and cultural landscape over the centuries.
The looped trail around the lake is well worth the effort because a pastoral pathway runs directly along the waterfront and is, of course, particularly beautiful from about mid-July when the reservoir is full. In the winter, water is released from the reservoir to generate electricity and, depending on the water level, the tower of the immersed church may be visible. There are some photos on display in the chapel in Vernagt of the flooded plain and farms.
In the newly designed Kinderland, kids can enjoy their first experiences on skis. Equipped with an Indian “teepee” tent, two magic carpets, and a ski carousel, the playground in the snow provides an ideal area for kids to romp around on.
The valley descent starts at the glacial lakes and consists of two black, challenging slopes. Passing the Teufelsegg mountain hut, skiers reach the valley station of the glacier cable car at Maso Corto/Kurzras.
The newly-opened "Knottnkino³" circuit trail connects the three red porphyry rocks of Vöran. Starting from the Burgstall-Vöran upper cableway station, the trail leads to the three panoramic landmarks of Vöran: the Rotstein, Beimstein and Timpfler Knott.
The 2-seater chairlift Breiteben takes skiers and pedestrians directly from the car park to Breiteben. There you will find the Ultental ski school, the Ultental ski rental and two restaurants. The chairlift is only open in winter.
On the wide Grawand glacier slopes you find a light and two medium-difficult ski-runs. Ideal to start your ski day on a length of 850 meters. At the end of the Grawand slopes it is a must to stop for a bite to eat at the Ötzi Biwak with its generous sun terraces.
This archaeological trail begins with a ride on the glacier train from Maso Corto/Kurzras to the summit station, then there’s a short climb to Grawand and its imposing summit cross; it passes over the ridge and drops down to the small Finailsee lake, goes on to the Finailhof farm, once the highest grain farm in the region, passes unhurriedly by Raffeinhof farm to Tisenhof farm and then into the village of Vernago/Vernagt with its wonderful dam and reservoir.
The mountain pasture Mastaun (open from the beginning of May to the end of October) is in the eponymous high mountain valley that branches off near Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau west of the Schnalstal Valley and extends up to a crown of 3000 m-peaks. A stream of crystal-clear water runs through the valley. The farmstead Mastaunhof, to which the mountain pasture belongs, was recorded in documents as early as 1356 and is one of the largest farms in the Schnalstal Valley. The pastures surrounding the mountain passture are unusually well-tended and simply magnificent. There are indications that many centuries ago the mountain pasture Mastaun was already in operation all year round.
Easy ascent, beautiful landscape, shady way back
This particular tour offers stunning panoramic views over the entire valley. from time to time, the path gets steep and narrow, but always easy to hike.
Starting point: Ulfas parking lot
Endpoint: Ulfas parking lot
Refreshment stop: Ulfasalm mountain pasture, Pfarrerhütte mountain hut
The hike with snowshoes begins on the top of the Gampen Pass - Passo Palade (1518 m), on the opposite side of the Gasthof Gampenass Hotel. Following the forest road you'll reach the Laugen Alm (1853 m) in about 1,5 hour. Just over halfway up you can take a shortcut to the Laugen Alm by following the hiking path no. 10. The Laugen Alm (closed over the winter months) is located on a small plateau with a gorgeous and inspiring view on the Dolomites. From the Laugen Alm you ca add a 40 minutes walk southwards on the path no. 10A (150 m elevation gain) to reach a small panoramic saddle just over the tree line at about 1950 m. (Pay attention in case of fresh snow or snowdrifts formed by the wind). From here, you can admire the majesty of the Maddalene mountains and the magnificent Brenta Dolomites. The way back is the same as the way up.
Starting point: Walten/Valtina, winter park STOCKIT
Length: 0,2 km
Height: 1.350 m
Difference in altitude: 50 m
Illuminated toboggan track: no
Degree of difficulty: easy
Railway: yes
Price: free
Natural toboggan track: yes
Toboggan track for children: yes
Intermediate slopes
The sunny Finail ski runs are about one kilometer long and classified as blue runs. Therefore they are also suitable for beginners. Tip: unfasten skis at the mountain station, hike up to the level, and then enjoy the view to the south.
Toward the sun: easy route with start at the railway station of Marling/Marlengo.
The castle of the Noblemen of Senales once stood where the parish church of Monte Santa Caterina/Katharinaberg now stands with its tower reaching for the heavens was once. However, the Carthusians had it destroyed in 1350. In earlier times, there was a proto-historic human settlement here. A Bronze Age sickle element with silica and Iron Age ceramic artefacts are proof that this area has been used for thousands of years. It would appear that a pre-historic trail ran along here coming up from Vinschgau.
This challenging hike on the sunny side of the valley leading from the base station 2-seater chairlift up to old farms and continue along a wide forest path to the Larcherberger Säge. In slight descent through woods and meadows of the trail on Steinrast leads down to the base station 2-seater chairlift.
Ski lift at the border of the glacier with access to the easy, sunny and flat Finail ski run (blue).
The Glocken slopes in Maso Corto/Kurzras village are 350 meters long and due to the low slope inclination ideal for beginners. Next to them there are located both the Tiroli's Kinderland and the Val Senales Funpark.
The Hintereis chairlift brings skiers up to 3.115m a.s.l. - the view to the surrounding summits is impressive. Two red ski runs bring back to the valley and to the Bella Vista mountain hut with igloos, sauna and the highest open air pool of Europe.
