On the hike you get to Prösels Castle, built around 1200 by the Counts von Völs. In the early 16th century it was extended and converted by the Governor of Tyrol, Leonhard von Völs, to a Renaissance castle. The imposing castle complex can be visited on a guided tour (info at: www.schloss-proesels.seiseralm.it)
Pleasant and relaxing walk which starts in La Villa Alta, the upper part of the town of La Villa, through snow-covered meadows in the direction of Ruac, Funtanacia and Verda farms, dipping down to the bottom of the valley, and continue shaded by the trees alongside the river up to Corvara.
Starting point is the roundabout in Völs, from where you follow up to Fiè di Sopra/Umes. Turn left at the Hotel Heubad and continue along trail no. 1. The sunny path leads past some farms until you reach the Völser Weiher lake after 45 minutes.
The thirty-minute descent along trail no. 13 to St. Konstantin/ S. Costantino, passing historic summer retreat residences along the way, is recommendable. After a short break at the picturesque church, follow the trail through the meadows and woods back to Völs. This loop-route can also be hiked in the opposite direction.
This beautiful winter’s walk leads up through snowy woods from the Völser Weiher Lake to the Tuff and Hofer Alpl mountain hut. Given that the walk begins at the Völser Weiher Lake, you can also make the most of the opportunity to strap on your skates and take a spin around the lake.
A hike to a beautiful pasture beneath the Geisler Mountains. You can stop by to eat at the alpine hut Geisler Alm which offers also a playground for children.
Easy winter hike from Oberolang along the artificial lake until Welsberg.
This easy circular hike between La Villa and Badia goes just a short distance along the floor of the valley, partly through meadows, partly through woodland, from farm to farm, with little variation in altitude and lovely views of the beautiful "viles" of Alta Badia.
The "viles" are settlements that were built in the form of a circle so that each settlement was surrounded by its farmland.
The Nature Trail Zans is accessible for wheelchairs. Fourteen sections give an insight in the flora and fauna of the Nature Park Puez-Geisler.
Hiking time: 1h
Winter hike on the asphalt road from Hotel Hubertus in Geiselsberg along Prackendorf.
This circular hike in Badia takes visitors into the very heart of the unique natural landscape of the Armentara meadows.
You cross snow-covered meadows in an incredible beauty. Above the tree line extend the alpine pastures, testimony to the work of man. Farmers here have shaped the landscape while still maintaining its equilibrium.
The Völs am Schlern loop trail is a sunny, pleasant stroll with magnificent views over the Ritten plateau and Prösels Castle.
A beautiful circular hike between the villages of St. Peter and St. Magdalena with ancient wayside shrines and a magnificent view of the Geisler Mountains. Also ideal for jogging!
The hike starts directly at the mountain station Stiergarten and from there it goes always slightly downhill over the malga Klammbach to the malga Nemes and from there via Froneben back to the village of Moso.
This route leads to various points of historical interest, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Val d'Isarco
This easy hike starts in San Cassiano and takes you through a winter wonderland of magical beauty.
The view from the Pralongiá plateau is unique, with a 360° panorama of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites: from the Marmolada glacier to the Sella massif, from the Fanes group to the peaks on the southern edge of the Puez-Odle Natural Park, such as the Sassongher and Sass de Pütia.
The hike starts directly at the mountain station Monte Elmo, reachable by the cable car Sesto or the cable car Versciaco. From there it goes to the Rifugio Larice and further on the Mitterberg to the valley station Monte Elmo Sesto.
Imoegnative hike from Valdfaora di Sopra/Oberolang (Böden) in direction Salla and then back.
A short hike ideal for families alongside the stream Kaserillbach. At the end, you will be awarded with an amazing view and fresh cheese of own production.
An easy winter hike in the midst of untouched nature on the outskirts of Oberolang.
