The trail is a pleasant valley path with a panoramic view over the Wipptal basin and leads from Stilfes village to Reifenstein castle. The castle is always a visit worth and also the nearby St. Zeno church.
The pleasant walk takes you around the Prati village. Start by the parking lot by the Comunal Park Wiesen, crossing the Pfitsch river and along the road to the first turn. Right on the "Prantlweg" trail to the valley end until the Pfitsch street. Crossing the "Millerbrücke" bridge you will arrive to the power station. Turn on left into the "Roanderweg" trail and follow the trail in western direction until "Schloss Moos" building. From there return on the side road to the Wiesen village and the starting point.
The hike along a via crucis connects the villages Stilves and Dosso. Enjoy a comfortable ascent through the forest along the various crucifixion stations. Itinerary: By the fire station of Stilves on the trail 15, passing by the upper sports field, over the stations of the “Via Crucis”, up to the Egg hamlet (1500m). Return on the same trail.
Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Egg, Gasthaus Schönblick, Walcher Bakery.
By the Prantneralm parking lot following the forestal road (mark 3) to the Riedberg mountain hut. Furterhon on the wide mountain trail 11 to the Hühnerspielhütte mountain hut. Here turn right and follow upwards trail 22, which will bring you to the Amthorspitze summit (2753m). Lunch possibilities: Riedbergalm, Hühnerspielhütte, Prantneralm.
This easy to moderate circular trail starts in die Sportsarea Grube and goes through the Pfitschtal Alpine valley at the foot of the Zillertal Alps in two loops, and is a real insiders' tip due to its idyllic location and guaranteed snow. The trail is perfect for both classic and skating-style cross-country skiing and is prepared daily.
The trailleads from the Mules valley over the Valler Jöchl jag to the Jochtal pastures. By the mountain huts are waiting a lot of local delicacies. And nearby you will finf also the so calles "Stoanernen Mandln". Right at the jag you will have also a wonderul view over the Isarco valley.
The Maria Trens circular hiking trail connects the sanctuary with the nearby Sprechenstein castle. The trail goes along the forest hillside to the Sprechenstein rock, where you will find a nice panoramic view over the valley bottom. The return to the Maria Trens sanctuary goes along the old pilgrimage trail.
The hike along the Via Crucis leads along religious stations from Stilves villages through the shadows of the forest to Bad Moeders, an old mineral spring with an adjacent chapel. The tranquility of the forest along the trail leads to a profound contemplation.
Start by the Fußendraß hamlet along trail 17 through the Droßberg valley, passing by the Droßberg mountain hut and furtheron on the old militar road 17A to the Pfunderer Joch (2568m).
Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo (valley station near the north park in Sterzing / Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain staton. Leave the mountain station and follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl”. After about 20 minutes of walking time you reach the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Alternative: by foot to the leisure mountain: starting from the valley station of the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo on path no. 19 or no. 23, continue through a shady forest and along serpentines to a forest path until you reach the mountain station. From there follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl” to the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, sunbathing area, Indian dishes on reservation, children’s playground
Toboggan run near the hamlet Dosso/Egg on direction Penser Joch pass.
Varied ski slope by the Stocklift cable car at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo.
Follow the trail 14B by the pass along the crest to the Astenberg summit. Afterwards on trail 14A crossing the hillside and at the junction further on trail 10 to the Tatschspitze summit (2530m).
Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penserjoch Alm
Take the Eisack boardwalk in Vipiteno/Sterzing and follow the trail in direction South with your view on Sprechenstein castle. By the river junction on the left along the boardwalk of the Pfitsch river to the Wiesen/Praticomunal park. Return to Vipiteno along the cycle path. Lunch possibilities: Parkbar Wiesen/Prati, Gasthaus Lex, Ristorante Hotel Wiesnerhof.
Good prepared ski slope in the middle of the wood.
By the parkin lot in St. Jakob accross the river and take on the left side trail 9 and 10. By the small creek turn rigth and follow the steep trail 10 through the forest upwards to the Viedalm mountain hut (no service). Passing by the hut and furtheron on trail 10 to the saddle and on the left side along the crest to the Felbe summit (2852m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hofer, Gasthof Neuwirt
On a mountain range on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, the Rotbachspitze lies far above the Pfitchscherjoch and is in the catchment area of several classic ski tours.
The hike starts at the picturesque pilgrimage town Maria Trens and goes along a partially exposed and rocky forest trail up to the panorama point Gschließegg, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view over the attractive Sterzing basin.
The Zinseler in the municipality of Freienfeld is a panoramic mountain for the whole family. The starting point lies on the pass road just a half kilometer before arriving to the Penser Joch pass. Along the trail 14 you will arrive to the Jaufental joke and the Gospeneid joke and get along the crest to the southern Zinseler summit side (2421m). Suitable for sunrise and sunset tours.
Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penser Joch Alm
Start by the Penserjoch pass and along trail 14B along the crest, over the Astberg summit and further on 14A to the junction to the Tatschspitze summit. Stay on trail 14A and follow the ascent to the Puntleider joke (2465m). Steep descent to the lake (1850m). Along trail 14 to the Puntleidersee pasture and descent to valley to the Le Cave/Grasstein hamlet (return with bus 310 to Vipiteno/Sterzing).
Following the trail 14B in Elzenbaum/Pruno upwards through the forest, passing by some farms and a fountain until arriving to the trail junction 14. Upwards on trail 14 to the Mandelseitenjoch (2114m) and further along the crest to the Zinseler summit (2421m).
The slope for experts and training.
The trail leads from the Val di Vizze high valley through the Droßberg-mountain valley along the old military road upwards in the Fundres mountains. By the Sandjoch jag is waiting a panoramic view on the surrounding summits like Wilde Kreuzspitze summit and Grabspitze summit. Route: Start by the Fußendraß hamlet in direction Droßbergalm on the trail 17, passing throug the Droßberg valley and after the mountain hut on trail 17 up to the Sandjoch joke (2651m) and through the pastures to the Brixnerhütte mountain hut (2282m). Lunch possibilities: Brixner Hütte.
Discover the Bee Trail in Trens, an enchanting journey into the world of bees. Starting at the cultural center in the heart of Trens, this delightful two-kilometer path winds through serene forests and meadows, leading south to Valgenäun. Along the way, informative boards provide fascinating insights into the life of bees and the creation of honey and other bee products. Learn the differences between a queen and a drone, understand why bees are essential to our cultural landscapes, and discover if it’s true that bees travel 150,000 km to produce 1 kg of honey. These and many other intriguing questions are answered along the trail.
In 2024, the Bee Trail was revamped with interactive stations and new content, making it even more engaging and family-friendly. Children and adults alike can enjoy playful exploration through activities like a memory game, a bee swing, a "hug-a-bee" station, and a relaxing area with wooden loungers.
This project, brought to life by the Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld Tourism Cooperative, offers locals and visitors a captivating leisure activity, fosters collaboration between agriculture and tourism, and introduces a fresh, exciting recreational option in the Sterzing area.
The trail is also perfectly suitable for strollers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. For refreshments, you can stop by Gasthof Post or Moidls Lokäischn.
By the small sports field in Mauls for about 1,5 km along the street, than on the left side along trail 10 to the street turn and here on mark 20 along the trail to the Gansör jag, passing by forest, pastures and the Gansör mountain hut (2302m, no service), Further on stoney ground upwards to win the Gansör jag (2551m).
Varied ski slope by the Stocklift cable car at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno.
A beautiful ski slope on the leisure mountain Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf.
