Pěší turistika a horolezectví ve Sterzingu/Vipitenu a okolí

From Gasse in Ridnaun/Ridanna turn left in direction “Entholz”. At the sign to the upper Gewingesalm drive on about 2 kilometers to a wooden bridge and further on to the Steinhöfen, where you can park your car. From here further on, first along a forest path until you reach a forest clearing, from where you hike left on a forest path a bit steeper uphill to mountain meadows. From there follow a forest path to the mountain hut Zunderspitzhütte and after about 20 minutes you reach the upper Gewingesalm.
Alternative 1: starting from Maiern/Masseria behind the Hotel Schneeberg – walking time 2h. Alternative 2: starting from Ried at the fire station – park area Gewingeshof – walking time 2,5h.

Winter hiking trail in the natural Pfitsch valley, a real winter wonderland.

By the Rosskpof mountain station following on the right trail no. 19 until the weather cross. Following the signs to the road and along the road to the little chapel. Take here the trail on the right and follow the serpentines to Vipiteno.

Nice walk thorugh the forest from the Mauls village to the Flans hamlet.

Starting point: Ridnaun/Val Ridanna – Maiern/Masseria (1.370m)
From the park area at the village center of Maiern walk along the transit road to the Hotel Schneeberg, along the asphalted road to a fork, where you turn left and follow the signpost Martalm. Then continue on relatively flatter ground along the asphalted road, past the heating system of the Hotel Schneeberg, through an underpass and uphill in serpentines to the farm Staudnerhof. Pass the farmhouse and continue to walk on a gravel path in the Staudenberg valley. Along the river Staudenberg towards the valley to the first left bend and along a forest path following the signposts “Martalm”. After a short flat section you reach the mountain pasture.
Alternative: starting from Bergl (1.560m) the walk time is about 30 minutes

Starting point: head valley Ridnaun/Val Ridanna - Maiern/Masseria (1.417m)
Start at the gate and follow the asphalted road uphill, very steep at first, then a little flatter after 800m. At the bridge we turn left and follow the signposts to the mountain pasture Moarerbergalm. After the Poschhaus ruin we turn off to the right and hike approx. 200m to the mountain pasture Moarerbergalm.
Alternative: reachable by using the bus of the Mining Museum, registration required (Tel. +39 0472 756729)

The hike to the Enzianhütte starts about 1.5 km south of Brennerbad (1310 m) on the Brennerstreet, where a signposted access road (sign "Enzianhütte") branches off. After passing under the highway, the path first goes left and then through the forest, leading you up to the meadows of Kreithof (1391 m). From there, continue on foot in gentle switchbacks through the forest to the hut "Ziroger Alm" (1762 m). The path continues through open slopes and finally reaches the hut Enzianhütte (1894 m), a private and managed mountain hut. The descent can be done either on foot (approx. 1.5 hours) or by sleigh.

During the winter season 2024/25, the hut Enzianhütte will be closed, and there will be no opportunity for refreshments.

Starting point is the hamlet Schluppes at the end of the Jaufental valley. From this point first you go 600 meters along a forest and then on the path no. 12 further into the valley. Turn left at the sign Mittagsspitze/no. 16 and walk up the quite steep way through the mountain forest. Continue on the marked trail over the tree line and towards the avalanche barrier under the mountain Mittagsspitze. The last piece again steeply along the ridge, to the summit cross at 2052 m. Hike the same path back to reach the starting point.

Circular hiking tour along the Ladurns lake with panorama view to the Weißwand and Tribulaun summits.

The Leitenrundweg circular hiking trail runs through the forest beside the Mauls village. A nice panoramic view on the Isarco valley, the valley of trails, is waiting at the highest point.

Start by the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo mountain station in direction biotope Kastellacke, on the hike number 19. By the biotope on the right side on the circular trail to the antenna station. Return on the forest road, passing the mountain hut Furlhütte, to the mountain station.

The round trail Gaismair is about 15 kilometers long in a range from 950 to 1200 m above sea level and it runs through and around the town of Sterzing. On the path there are short steep and uneven passages and therefore some segments are not very suitable for strollers. Along the trail lies the village of Tschöfs, where the farmer's son Michael Gaismair was born in 1490. He studied law and stood up for the rights of the farmer population during the peasant uprisings.

From the hamlet Gasse in the valley Ridnauntal past the farm group Entholz. Go up on path no. 24 through meadows and woods to the pasture Joggelealm. Passing the pasture Joggelealm, the path continues to the lake Fuchssee, from there following the markings to the small summit plateau with a new summit cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Variant: From the valley Ridnauntal follow path no. 26 through the valley of Valtigl until shortly before the pass. Then follow a wellmarked path without numbering alongside the pastures to the rewarding panoramic mountain Einachspitz. From there follow the red-white marking, past the small lake Fuchsee, through the mountain pasture Joggelealm and the new forest road to the starting point.

We start in the village of Gasteig/Casateia, cross the main road and go along the Mühlbachlweg trail as far as the signposts. We then follow the trail up the valley towards Stange/Stanghe. At first, a well-marked but narrow trail takes us through an interesting forest with a number of inviting benches to rest on. Soon the trail becomes wider and the scenery more varied: a river biotope, a newly-planted forest, low-growing mixed woodland and meadows. At Stange we go over a bridge and walk along the tarmac cycle path to Mareit/Mareta. If you wish, you can walk to the square by the church where an interesting nature trail begins. Exploring the themes of woodland and water, it takes you past the castle (open for visitors). The return is along the same route. You can also start the hike in Stanghe, which shortens it by about an hour. Quality of the trail: for a short distance, narrow, then wider and tarmac to Stanghe. All types of buggy. Things to see on the way: South Tyrol’s rock garden, museum at Wolfsthurn Castle (Schloss Wolfsthurn), Woodland & Water hiking/nature trail.

Starting from Flading at the end of the Ratschingstal , walk first through a forest ascending on path no. 12. Then steep over meadows to the pasture Klammalm (1925m). From there forward on path no. 12B over meadows until the climb beneath the summit gets steep. On it up to the summit of the Kleine Kreuzspitze with summit cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent.  Exposed and brittle rocky ridge! Surefootedness necessary!

Starting from St. Anton/S. Antonio, a steep forest path at the beginning leads past the Gringer Wiese to the Platschjoch, where it then runs only slightly upwards past the Gostjöchl to the chapel below the Jaufensteg/Passo Giovo. Very nice views into the valleys Ratschingstal/Val Racines and Jaufental/Val Giovo. From the chapel you can descend towards Schluppes/Casalupa into the valley and hike back to the starting point.

The winter circular hike to the Flaner Jöchl at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo ridge is an easy panoramic hike for all the family on Sterzing’s / Vipiteno local mountain. The well-prepared trail leads through the snowy mountain and woodland landscape across the valley basin and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. From the nearby Sarntal Alps where the hike begins, to the view of the mountains of the Pfitschtal valley in the foreground and the peaks of the Dolomites on the horizon, through to the view into the Pflerschtal valley: a range of winter worlds present themselves to hikers as they walk along. Snowshoes are not necessary for the circular trail!

Ridnaun High Trail - a panoramic hike in the mining valley By the Rosskopf mountain station in Sterzing / Vipiteno in direction west to the mountain huts Kuhalm and Ochsenalm (mark 23). After the hut Ochesenalm on hike no. 23b, passing downside the summits Telfer Weissen, Wetterspitz and Seeberspitz. After 4 hours you will arrive to the mountain hut Prischeralm. Descend on trail no. 27 to Maiern/Ridnaun and return to Sterzing with the public bus (312).

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm mountain hut is not opened in winter.

The new Mushroom Trail starts at the kids playground "Aue"in St. Jakob in the Pfitsch Valley near Sterzing and extends one kilometer through the forest. Information panels along the themed trail inform hikers about the world of mushrooms, their reproduction, and their uses.

The life-sized mushrooms were mainly crafted from wooden elements with a uniform design to ensure recognizability along the entire themed trail. The Mushroom Trail is easy for everyone to walk and offers children and school groups the unique opportunity to learn about the life of mushrooms. Additionally, the themed trail provides visitors with an interesting recreational activity in the forests of the Pfitsch Valley.

This project was realized by the Tourism Cooperative of Sterzing – Pfitsch – Freienfeld.

Starting point is the Hotel Larchhof in the valley Innerratschings. From there, you hike along flowery meadows towards Flading, a small hamlet at the end of the valley Ratschings. On the right side you can hear the sound of the creek Ratschinger Bach, then you cross a small forest and the destination of the walk is quickly reached.

The Hintertalweg trail leads through the typical Pfitscher high valley. The pleasant walk with slight inclines circles the Pfitsch valley end and allows wonderful views on the peaks of the Zillertal alps. Suitable for strollers.

Starting from Pardaun/farm Platzhof (parking in Pardaun, no available parking at the farm Platzhof). In front of the farm Platzhof to the left, at first follow a wider path, no. 25, which tightens to a narrow path through the woods and leads into a steeper climb towards the timberline. Then with a wonderful panoramic view along the broad ridge of the mountain to the large summit plateau with its cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Variant: Starting from Gasse/Entholz along the path no. 24 and later on the path no. 25 to the pasture Wurzeralm. Always on path no. 25 it goes up to the Mareiter Stein. The return goes first on the path no. 25 and then on path no. 25B to the pasture Kerschbaumeralm. Contiune on path no. 23 to the Joggelealm and in the descent briefly on path 24B and 24A down to Gasse. Duration 5 hours.

Starting at the inn Jaufensteg, the Pfeifer-Huisile-Path leads along the valley path to Bichl/Colle and on to Vallettina, where the ruins of the birthplace of the sorcerer can be seen. The "Pfeifer Huisele", which was above all distinguished by his humour, is without doubt one of the most famous Tyrolean mythical figures. In the manner of Till Eulenspiegel, a well-known folklore character from northern Germany, he roamed through valleys and mountains on his little donkey. His ideas were so whimsical that you can still laugh about them today. Along the way, several information signs in text and pictures inform about the life of the Pfeifer Huisile. To get back to the starting point, you can either walk back the same way or take the public bus from Larchhof. 

This contemplative walk starts in Silbergasse and takes you gently up to the Mooshöfe farms. There, the path climbs steeply to the right and then heads south through the forest towards the railway line. Past the ‘Jagglkapelle’ chapel, the trail continues to the ‘Ploserkreuz’ cross, where you pass through a narrow railway subway. This takes you towards the Pflersch river. The path crosses the road from Pflersch and finally leads to the Maria-Hilf chapel in Außerpflersch. You can return to Gossensass along the riverside promenade. Or you can continue right along the cycle path to the church path to Ladurns.
The perfect walk for a relaxing afternoon.

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.

The Ladurns Loop starts at the Ladurns mountain station (with dining options). The approximately 2-hour hike takes you past the Hirsch-Lacken, a biotope with two small lakes. You continue on the Dolomieu Trail until the junction to Teissljöchl/Edelweiß Hut. A short climb leads to Wastenegg, where you can enjoy a stunning panorama of the rugged Tribulaun peaks. Continuing with a gentle descent, you reach Teissljöchl and then turn left to the Edelweiß Hut, where you can rest and refuel. From here, you have two options to descend: either along the forest road marked with number 34 or along trail number 8 (starting behind the water reservoir of Ladurns), both leading back to the starting point.

The winter hiking trail in Ladurns offers a romantic tour through the stunning mountain landscape of the Pflerschtal Valley in South Tyrol, within the Stubai Alps. Along the way, there are breathtaking views of the mighty Tribulaun on the opposite side of the valley. The starting point is the middle station of the Ladurns cable car. From there, the path gently ascends to the mountain station of the gondola. At the mountain station, there are two places to stop for refreshment (Ladurnerhütte and Pfeiferhuisilehütte).