Pěší turistika a horolezectví ve Sterzingu/Vipitenu a okolí

This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz/Masi di Ento. Crossing meadows you soon reach the edge of the forest. Turn right across a stream ditch. The path leads over a forest trail with the marking no. 4A steeply up to the first mowing meadows. There is a street which leads over wavy alpine pastures to the mountain pasture Joggelealm.
Alternative: also reachable via the path no. 26 towards the mountain pasture Valtiglalm, whereby you have to turn left on path no. 24b after about half way. Also suitable as a mountain bike tour.

On a well secured climb walk starting from Mareit behind the Hofmannsteg firstly near the brook of the Fernerbach into the gorge. Then climb in serpentines up to a hill, where the old path begins. From there you can enjoy fantastic views down to the roaring brook. Over the new “Katzenleiter” you reach a path section, which is surrounded of ancient drywalls of the time of the ore extraction. There the path winds upwards and you can look over to the other side of the valley with silent farms. A beautiful old forest path finally leads up to a forest road, which leads to the scattered settlement “Gasse”.

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).

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

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!

Start by the 4th turn after Schmuders on trail 3 in direction Weißspitz summit until to the forrestal road. Along the road passing by the Prantneralm mountain hut (1780m) and the Riedbergalm mountain hut (1925m), and on the broad trail 11 to the Hühnerspielhütte mountain hut(1866m). Alternativ: Ascent all along the forrestal road, suitable for strollers. Einkehrmöglichkeiten: Hühnerspielhütte, Riedbergalm, Prantneralm, Braunhof.

Follow the street in Mauls upwards passing by the small sports field and further on over the bridge and for just 1 km on the street, than take the trail 10 on the left side up to the Ritzail farms, passing the street sometimes. By Ritzail further on for about an hour to the Valler Jöchl (1933m) and on trail 9 to the mountain station Jochtal (2007m). Lunch possibility: Kaspererhof, Bergrestaurant Jochtal.

Starting point: Prati (948m). From the castle Moos (Trautson street) follow the signpost no. 24 and walk towards Flains. Before reaching the hamlet turn right across the marked forest path no. 25A uphill to the “Klauserhof”. Across another forest path you reach a road, which leads to the snack station Braunhof. Alternative: different possibilities, f.e. the marked trail no. 25 or 3
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, children’s playground, accessibly by car.

The circular hike to the Grubberg mountain hut runs through the picturesque Val di Vizze mountain world. The trail goes through the woods up to the mountain hut (no service), which is beautifully situated below the Wolfendorn summit. You can enjoy a very beautiful panorama over the Val di Vizze mountains.

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.

The trail leads from the Maria Trens sanctuary along the hamlets of Campo di Trens. To discover next to the picturesque Maria Trens village and the sanctuary is the St. Valentines church in Valgenauna.

This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz/Masi di Ento. From Entholz/Ento you go into the forest, turn right at a small stream and follow path no. 24 to a fork, where following the path no. 25B you reach the mountain pasture Kerschbaumeralm.
Alternative: reachable also starting from Pratone along the asphalted road and the gravel path.

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).

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)

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

The hiking tour starts after the Flanes di Sotto hamlet and follows the Senges creek upwards. The path separates from the creek by the timberline and goes along the green alpine meadows up to the Simile Mahd Alm hut (2011m), in the midst of Pfunderer mountains. Lunch possibilities: Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut.

The trail leads from the pitoresque Prati village through the forest upwards to the Gschließegg panoramic point and further to Sprechenstein castle, where you will find a nice overview on the Vipiteno valley bottom.

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

The hike starts by the Borgone hamlet, near the Vizze high valley entrance, and runs through the Borgone valley up to the timberline. The path crosses the interesting limestone sources of Borgone. The trail is passing some mountain huts (no service) and crosses the northern hill of the Finsterstern summit and leads along a joke to the Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut (2011m).

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.

From Maria Trens sul sentiero 2A to the Valgenäun hamlet, passing by the St. Valentines Church and further on trail 2A to the Niederflans hamlets. Turn right here in trail 3 and straight to the bunker with a beautiful panoramic view on the valley. Descent to the Mauls village on trail 3. Return to Maria Trens with the public bus (310). Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Jägerheim, Restaurant Romantik Hotel Stafler, Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

From Pfulters following the forestal road through the Egg valley. By the third bridge crossing the river and ascent to the Egg hamlet (1500m). Lunch possibility: Gasthaus Egg, Gasthaus Schönblick.

The riverside promenade along the river of Pflersch is a particularly popular walking path, valued for its pleasant, shady location by both hikers and families. The scenic route begins at the sports field in Gossensass and leads to the Maria-Hilf Chapel in Außerpflersch. This section is also ideal for strollers, allowing families with young children to enjoy nature’s beauty with ease. You can leisurely return on the same path. Along the way, you'll find several play stations from the "On the Trail of Water" educational trail and a Kneipp pool.

An alternative route takes you across the bridge over the river of Pflersch, then right onto the riverside promenade. Early on, a path branches left, leading to Redwitzplatz, the iron spring, and the barefoot path. From here, there are several options to continue your hike: you can follow the Gottschalkweg, head to Vallming Hut, or simply return to the original promenade. Each of these paths offers different views and experiences, making your walk varied and exciting.

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.

The trail leads from the Sterzinger valley bottom to Schmuders hamlet and up to the typical Prantneralm mountain hut, which invites with a great view on the surrounding mountains. The hike descends from the pasture to the Novale hamlet and passes the Strassberg ruin, where centuries ago the local counts had their habitation.

The trail leads from the Afens hamlet at the entrance of Val di Vizze valley to the Pfammes meadows and on to Val di Vizze barrier lake. Enjoy the scenique of the traditional, unspoilt mountain valley.

The Rosskopf cable car (valley station near the north park in Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain Rosskopf Monte Cavallo. Leave the mountain station on your right and follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”.

Alternative: by foot to the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo: starting from the valley station of the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo cable car and follow the paths no. 19 or no. 23 through a shady forest over serpentines. Then continue to the mountain station and finally follow the marked trail “Vallminger Almen”.

Tip: alpine butter and cheese

The trails starts by the Ladurns mountain station and goes to the Edelweisshütte alpine hut. Right on to the "Teisljöchl" and here turn right on mark 35. After a few minutes you will arrive to the Dolomieu trail. Follow the trail passing the Toffring Meadows until the Allriss mountain hut. Further on descend on trail 27 to the valley bottom to S. Antonio/St .Anton. Return to the valley station with pubblic bus (313).