Pěší turistika a horolezectví ve Sterzingu/Vipitenu a okolí

Starting point: Village Brennerbad/Terme di Brennero, at the one-time valley station Zirog/Zirago (1.320m)
The mountain hut is located southwards the Brenner/Brennero and offers shelter and food. The path leads past the old cable car station over a little bridge on path no. 4 to the mountain pasture Badalm and forwards following the signpost “Enzianhütte 4a” to the mountain hut Enzianhütte/Rifugio Genziana.

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

The hiking tour to the mountain pasture Outer Wumblsalm (no service!) starts in Ratschings/Racines about 800 meters towards Bichl/Colle. There is a crossway, where a road branches off on the right side to the guesthouse Seeberhof. On the left side branches off the path no. 15 to the Outer Wumblsalm. Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen across the Ratschinger Almenweg.

Easy winter hiking trail for the whole Family in Wiesen newar Sterzing / Vipiteno with a wonderful panoramic view.

The cable car Ratschings-Jaufen takes you from Bichl/Colle to the mountain station. From there you hike along the Ratschinger Almenweg to the mountain pasture Rinneralm. Alternative: visit the Mountain Adventure World Racines

Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (valley station near the north park in Vipiteno) takes you to the leisure mountain. From the mountain station follow the marked trail no. 19 until you reach the Sterzinger Haus, which is situated above the mountain station.
Alternative: by foot to the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo: starting from the valley station of the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo, follow path no. 19 or no. 23. Continue through a shady forest over serpentines and further on to the mountain station. From there follow path no. 24 uphill to the mountain hut Sterzinger Haus.

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.

From the end of the valley Ratschings/Racines follow path no. 10, walk steeply at first through the mountain forest, then up through alpine meadows to the inner pasture of Wumblsalm. Following the mark you will reach the pass Schlotterjoch (2,283 m), left from here, on path no. 12 climb to the top of the mountain Saxner. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view, on a clear day as far as to the mountain Ortler-area! The decent follows the same route.

From the valley head in Ridnaun/Ridanna hike along the path no. 9 through a forest towards the entrance of the Burkhardklamm gorge and continue either along the gorge or on the forest path at your left side to the water barrier of the Aglsboden. From there you can reach the mountain pasture Aglsbodenalm after a walk of 10 minutes on path no. 9.
Alternative: reachable also starting from Maiern/Masseria and following the forest path (1,5h)

A beautiful tour in the quiet valley of Jaufental. From the village of Mittertal/Val di Mezzo follow on a small road the mark “Hotel Jaufentalerhof” and hike further to Kaltenbrunn. Turn right and walk along the forest path (Bürglweg) back to Mittertal.

Experience close up the roaring cascade on the natural new created path! A pleasant hiking tour for the whole family. From the Obertal in Jaufental walk on the pasture road respectively the new created hiking trail towards the mountain pasture Bergalm. Along the path cross the Gurgl cascade, which rushes imposingly over rocky territories and pulverizes the water-molecule. Reached the Ontratt valley, the smooth mountain stream induces to a natural Kneipp adventure.

Alternative: from Mittertal on the panoramic path towards the valley.

By the 3rd turn follow the trail 1 upwards, passing by the old mountain huts and following the trail along the hillside through the valley. On the serpentines upwards the grass slope to the Hochfeiler mountain hut (2715m). Lunch possibility: Hochfeilerhütte mountain hut.

Ideal for those who do not like long hikes! Continue on the road Jaufenstraße with direction Jaufenpass by car or hiking shuttle. 2 km before the pass Jaufenpass a small road branches from the main road- well marked with "Kalcheralm". Right at the entrance is a large parking lot. From there it is only about 45 minutes to the pasture. 
Tip: On the occasion you can also drive up to the alpine pass Jaufenpass and enjoy the magnificent panorama over the Passeiertal!
Alternative: Take the mountain railway in Innerratschings, from there follow the sign Kalcheralm.

Starting point: park area Stein/Sasso (1.350m) or park area "Hölle/All'inferno" (1.450m)
Version 1: starting from Stein/Sasso in Pflersch/Fleres walking towards the valley on the sunny side over the easily accessible pasture path in direction to the mountain pasture Furtalm. Version 2: over the forest path, underneath the Steinhöfe turn left and continue until you reach the mountain pasture Furtalm/Malga Furt. Version 3: from the gate following the signpost “Pflerscher Hölle” on your right and from there you reach the destination over a pasture path after approx. 45 minutes. Tip: special location at the valley basin, hiking tour for families, handmade products.

The starting point of this beautiful hike is the parking lot in Stein, Innerpflersch at 1,350 m. You can choose from three different routes:

• Option 1: Hike along the sunny side of the valley via the Waterfall Trail No. 6 towards Furtalm, reaching it in about 1.5 hours.
• Option 2: For a shorter route, follow the wide forest path 6B, below the Steinhöfe, where you turn left after about an hour to reach Furtalm.
• Option 3: From the barrier, take the path on the right marked to the "Pflerscher Hölle." From here, you’ll reach the Furtalm in about 45 minutes via the alptrail.

The Furtalm is located in a quaint basin, offering a perfect spot for a break. Enjoy homemade products, and it's an excellent family-friendly hike. For an even more immersive nature experience, combine the hike with a visit to the "Hölle" Waterfall and its new viewing platform.

By the Stein hamlet following trail 3 upwards through the wood, along steep serpentines to flater pastures, cutting the forrestal road to the joke, to the Pfitscherjoch mountain hut. Furtheron on trail 3 (Landshuter Tiroler Höhenweg) with a splendid mountain view all along to the Europahütte mountain hut (2693m). Lunch possibilities: Europahütte, Pfitscherjochhaus, Gasthof Stein

Easy family hiking tour from Stilves to the Rofis Boden wood play ground. Start in Stilves and along the road in direction Niederried/Novale Bassa. Soon after leaving the village along the trail 17 on the right side upwards to the Rofis Boden. Along the forestal road you will arrive to the Rofis Boden also with a stroller.

Lunch possibility: Walcher Bakery, Hotel Wieser

The tour “Mountain Adventure World” starts directly at the mountain station of the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen on a good, suitable for buggies, path. This tour can easily be covered at an altitude difference of 50 meters in about 45 minutes and is therefore ideal especially for families with children. The adventurous hiking trail surprises with numerous attractions, like the ant words, the marmot world, the petting zoo, funny water games, the penguin giant, surprising climbing scaffolds, viewing bridges and rest points in the mountain pastures. At many locations there are educational signposts, that inform about the local flora and fauna and satisfy the thirst of knowledge of nature lovers.

Going left from the Ladurns mountain station a farm trail climbs gently over the so-called Mahder to the Edelweiss Hut.

The Ladurns alpine area offers various beauties for its tranquility. You will arrive to the mountain hut Ladurnerhütte/Malga Ladurns on trail 34, which starts near the Ladurns valley station. Refreshments: Ladurnerhütte/Malga Ladurns.

The hike to the mountain hut Ladurnerhütte takes you through a breathtaking mountain landscape, inviting relaxation with its tranquility and seclusion, while the cozy hut with its warm atmosphere and stunning panoramic view offers the perfect place to unwind after your hike.

Variant 1:
Start your adventure directly at the valley station in Ladurns. From there, the steep trail 34 takes you through the forest and along the slopes up to the hut Ladurnerhütte. Once there, you can enjoy the sun on the spacious terrace and relax with a delicious traditional dish.

Variant 2:
If you prefer a more calm tour, you can take the cabin lift from Ladurns and reach the top comfortably. From the mountain station, it's just a few more meters to the hut Ladurnerhütte, where you can relax in an idyllic setting.

Start by the Fußendras hamlet along trail 17 through the Droßberg valley on the steady ascending trail to the Drosberg mountain hut (1933m, no service).

The circular hike starts at Ibsenplatz in Gossensass. Begin by walking along the Silbergasse, then continue through the Mooshöfe and follow the valleyline to Ladurns. Once in Ladurns, follow the groomed winter hiking trail behind the Hotel Alpin towards St. Anton.

In St. Anton, enjoy the winter landscape and continue back towards Außerpflersch. Once in Außerpflersch, turn right at the railway underpass and follow the lakeside promenade back to your starting point at Ibsenplatz.

The total walking time for the entire loop is about 4 hours. The Hotels Alpin and Bergkristall in Ladurns offer a great place to rest along the way.

Alternatively, you can take the bus line 313 back to Gossensass.

This hike is perfect for families and anyone who wants to enjoy the winter scenery on a relaxed walk.

 The Three-Passture-Trail is a fantastic day trip for the whole family, which starts at the mountain station of the Ladurns cable car and leads through the idyllic alpine village. Firstly, you hike uphill to the right in the direction of Wastenegg, past small, glistening mountain lakes to the idyllic Toffringalm. There, a breathtaking panorama opens up before you: on one side, the imposing Telfer Weissen (2588 m) and the Wetterspitze (2709 m) tower up, while on the other side, the Tribulaun massif (3096 m), the Weisswandspitze (3016 m) and the Schneespitze (3128 m) impress, while the Feuersteine (3246 m) adorn the horizon.

From the Toffringalm, the trail continues slightly uphill to the Pfaffenberg before finally descending to the Allrissalm. On the way back, you can either take the forest road and the so-called ‘Sogeweg’ to the Ladurns valley station or a cosy forest road to St. Anton in Innerpflersch. From there, the 313 bus takes you back to the valley station every hour.

A perfect hike for nature lovers who want to enjoy the magnificent views and experience the calming tranquillity of the mountains.

By the Puntleid farms near Le Cave follow the trail 14 upwards through steep forest to the Puntleider See Alm shelter. Passing by the pasture always on trail 14 on easy trail to the Puntleider See lake (1850m). Lunch possibility: Puntleidersee Alm.

Above the Braunhof farm near Schmuders on the trail 3 in direction to the Weisse Spitze summit. Furtheron on the forestal road for a little while and descent on the left to the Prantneralm mountain inn (1780m). Alternativ: ascent on the forestal road, suitable for strollers. Lunch possibility: Prantneralm, Braunhof

Starting point: park area a few meters after the Braunhof (1.350m) in Schmuders near Prati.
From the inn Braunhof near Schmuders follow the marked trail no. 3 on good forest paths upward the mountain pasture Prantneralm. From there a forest path leads to the mountain pasture Riedbergalm.
Tip: handmade yoghurt, alpine cheese, children’s playground, accessible by car

Starting from Innerratsching/Racines di Dentro, shortly after the farm “Pulvererhof” behind the Hotel Larchhof, follow the path no. 10, which leads over a bridge and then continue on a bit steeper path until you reach a tree line. Continue towards the mountain pasture Inner Wumblsalm. Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen along the Ratschinger Almenweg.
No service!

Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car (valley station near the north park in Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain of Vipiteno. Leave the mountain station and follow on your right the marked trails: “Kastellacke”, “Flaner Jöchl” or “Vallminger Almen”. After approx. 15 minutes of walking time you finally reach the mountain hut Sternhütte above the mountain station.
Alternative: by foot to the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo: starting point is the valley station of the Rosskopf Monte Cavallo cable car. Follow path no. 19 or no. 23 through a shady forest and over serpentines to a forest path. Continue to the mountain station. From there follow the trails “Kastellacke”, “Flaner Jöchl” or “Vallminger Almen” until you reach the mountain hut Sternhütte.
Tip: children’s playground and sunbathing area, on Sundays spear ribs

This hike starts at the fire station in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. Follow the path no. 5 for about 1,5 hours upwards to the first mountain pasture, the Freundalm. Continue on path no. 5 until you reach a fork, from where you turn right to path no. 5A and shortly thereafter reach the mountain pasture Kuhalm.
Alternative: reachable also over the mountain railway station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo in about 45 minutes across the panoramic trail.