Pěší turistika a horolezectví ve Sterzingu/Vipitenu a okolí

The mountain pastures tour starts at the fire station of Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. From there follow the path no. 5 for about 1,5h upwards to the mountain pasture Freundalm.
Alternative: reachable also by using the cable car Rosskopf/Monte Cavallo

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.

The winter hike begins at the "Dax" car park, which you reach via the Brenner state road. From the left-hand bend of the highway exit between Gossensass and the Brenner Pass, a small side road takes you to the car park (signposted ‘Hühnerspielhütte’). From there, a wide, well-maintained forest path leads you uphill in gentle hairpin curves through the forest and across clearings before the path finally climbs more steeply to the Hühnerspielhütte (1868 m). Note that the hut is closed in the 2024/25 winter season. Make sure you have enough to drink and provisions with you, as there is no refreshment stop.

A hidden natural spectacle reveals itself to hikers at the head of the valley called Ridnauntal: the waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge, which can be reached by following a panoramic trail.

Starting from the mining museum in Maiern, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream. The romantic, approximately one metre wide hiking trail winds through meadows and forests, past lush mossy expanses.

The wild glacial stream tumbles over a steep precipice that is surrounded by trees and bushes. Wooden bridges lead to panoramic observation decks with breathtaking views of the bizarre Ridnaun mountains and the secretive heart of the vast gorge, enabling hikers to experience the amazing contact with the power of nature up close.

Cutting through pure white marble, which used to be coveted by stonemasons from all over the world and which shimmers here in every conceivable shade of green, the otherwise peaceful Ratschinger Bach stream becomes a raging torrent. By going down steep steps and over narrow bridges, you can get right down to the heart of the gorge, where a breathtaking natural scene awaits. The lower entrance to the Gilfenklamm gorge is in Stange/Stanghe, from where you walk along a level hiking trail to the entrance to the gorge, where the trail begins to climb gradually over bridges and along well-secured trails. Storming and raging, the wild waters of the Ratschinger stream tumble over numerous waterfalls, forcing themselves through narrow chasms between the steep cliff walls, which ensure that at the lowest, most impressive point - the so-called "church" - even the most dazzling sunshine is dimmed. Going from one bridge to another and up and down steps, you finally reach the end of the gorge. If you take your time, have good shoes and a camera, this hike is a memorable experience for all the family.

Open daily from 09.00 -17.00 (July and August 09.00-18.00)

Open from May 17, 2024 to November 03, 2024

From Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to the Telfes mountain huts. Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station in direction Ochsenalm mountain hut, following the Ridnauner Höhenweg trail. By the mountain hut Ochsenalm turn left and descend to the next mountain hut Freundalm. Afterwards following the trail to Obertelfes, passing by the Witwenbrünnl spring (from here bus connection to Sterzing on weekdays.

The mountain station of the Ratschings-Jaufen cable car is also accessible on foot. The path first follows a paved road, then continues as a groomed winter hiking trail with switchbacks through the forest. At the mountain station, the Summit Mountain Club and the Waldhütte alpine hut invite you to relax. Further hikes lead to the Kalcheralm alpine hut and the Platschjoch mountain saddle.

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 pasture trail Ratschings/Racines starts at the road "Jaufenpassstraße" and leads through fantastic landscape past seven mountain pastures. First you reach the mountain pasture Kalcheralm, from there it goes further to the Rinneralm and to the Wasserfalleralm. Along the already existing walking trail it proceeds towards the Saxnerhütte. The next mountain pastures are the Äussere and the Innere Wumblsalm. The trail ends finally at the Klammalm on 1925 meters of altitude, from which you can reach Flading on the marked path no. 12. The pasture trail can be easily manageable in a one-day excursion and is ideal for families. It is also possible to take the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen to the mountain station, from where you can start the pasture trail.

Start in St. Anton/S. Antonio in Pflersch/Fleres. Follow the indications to the "Allrissalm". We arrive after an hour at the pasture.

For those looking to try a new and easy hiking trail, the route from St. Anton in Innerpflersch to the Allrissalm is ideal. The trail starts in the valley floor at 1215 m and follows the sign for "Allriss" southwards. First, you cross the river on a wide bridge and then continue on the road towards Stein/Sasso, until you reach a fork in the road where you turn left. The marked hiking trail 27 leads you along a wide forest road or the old footpath, which ascends through the steep forest slopes to the Allrissalm at 1534 m, where you’ll find a cozy place to rest.

The trail is perfect for families and is also suitable for strollers or bicycles. With an ascent time of about one hour and a 45-minute descent, this hike offers a simple yet beautiful nature experience. The Allriss Alm is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy traditional, delicious dishes – a perfect spot for a relaxing break during your outing.

Easy, comfortable hike at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo near Sterzing / Vipiteno to the spring "Ferchwasser" which cures the body and the spirit.

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm is opened from mid-January to the end of March 2026 – weekends only!

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. 

The circular hike starts in Mareit/Mareta and initially heads toward Telfes/Telves. At a fork in the path, take the left trail back to Mareit/Mareta. The route follows a paved path and is characterized by plenty of sunshine, beautiful views, and a peaceful setting.

Starting from the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo (either by car to the pass or from Ratschings/Racines by using the cable car towards the Rinneralm and then by foot to the pass). In the second case there is an additional walking time of about 40-60 minutes. Path no. 12 over the Fleckernspitze, the Saxner, the Glaitnerjoch, the Schlotterjoch to the Kleine Kreuzspitze. From this down to Flading in the Ratschingstal Valley. In case you have parked your car at the Jaufenpass: to the Schlotterjoch, then on path no. 10 to the Innere Wumblsalm, from there on path no. 15 and then take path no. 13A back to the Jaufenpass. Surefootedness necessary!

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.

The starting point for this hike is the valley head of Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the trail no. 28 over a wide path, past the ore processing facility of the mine. The signs to the Stadlalm lead through the beautiful forest of the Lazzacher valley. At the fork turn right to the mountain pasture Stadlalm.
Alternative 1: reachable also over the nature trail of the Mining Museum.
Alternative 2: circuit cross the panoramic platform Hoher Nock with a 360° panorama view

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.

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 by the Rosskopf mountain station on the right side along mark 19 to the biotope.

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.

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.

Experience an exciting hike from St. Anton in Innerpflersch (1215 m) up to the idyllic Allrisalm (1534 m). The trail first takes you southwards over a wide bridge in the direction of the hamlet of Stein and then branches off on a pleasant prepared winter path and historic footpaths through the idyllic forest slopes. After about an hour, you will reach the Allrisalm, where you can enjoy a warm drink and delicious food while enjoying the marvellous view. The descent takes you back the same way - either on foot in around 45 minutes or on a sledge for even more fun!
The hike is also ideal for families.

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.

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 Alpine Pasture Hike starts at the club house (Vereinshaus) in Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra. On easy trails (marked no. 5) you climb gently for about an hour up to the first Alpine pasture, the Freundalm (refreshments available). The hike continues up on trail no. 5, and then no. 6, to the Ochsenalm (no refreshments available). From there, quite a flat trail leads eastwards and in a few minutes you reach the Kuhalm (refreshments available). Descend on trail no. 5B as far as just below the Freundalm where it meets the trail you climbed upon, which you now follow back to Obertelfes.

From the head of the Ridnauntal Valley (1,400 m), follow the signs for “Stadlalm” and trail marker no. 28. First, the wide and cleared path leads through the grounds of the former ore processing plant, then through forested slopes in the lower Lazzacher Valley until reaching a clearing. At the junction before the bridge, turn right and follow the wide path (28A) for a short distance up the valley to the Stadlalm alpine hut (approx. 1,620 m).
The return is along the same route – either on foot or by toboggan.

Descend from Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to Gossensass / Colle Isarco. By the Rosskopf mountain station on the right followin the trail no. 19 and 19A in direction Vallming Almen mountain huts. By the Vallming alpine village the forest road on the right side along and after a while on the left on trail no. 19A to the valley bottom. Here on the promenade to Gossensass (return to Sterzing with public bus on weekdays).