Rodinná turistika v Jižním Tyrolsku

Setting off from Pieve Marebbe, you can enjoy a number of especially beautiful walks to the hamlets of Brach, Ciaseles, Frontü and Biëi. From each hamlet, the next one is visible and easily reached by connecting tracks and roads, leaving you free to choose the best route to explore the amazing beauty of these landscapes and the architectural singularity of the hamlets.

The path starts behind the church on the Furcia Pass (marked No. 1). After 45 minutes you
will reach the hut Ücia Bivacco, which offers catering and a sun terrace.

The Castle trail „Castelronda“ is about 20 km long and connects the castles and ruins of Bolzano, San Genesio and Terlano: Castle Roncolo/Runkelstein, Castle Rafenstein, Castle Grifo/Greifenstein (vulg. also called Castello del Porco, which means „Pork Castle“), Ruin Helfenberg and Castle Neuhaus (also called Maultasch). The efforts of hikers will be fully satisfied with magnificent views over the most beautiful castles and ruins of the region, in the middle of the nature.

The trail starts at the Castle Roncolo/Runkelstein in Bolzano/Bozen and leads to the Castle Runkelstein passing the San Genesio cable car valley station. Then you continue to Restaurant Noafer in Cologna/Glaning (a hamlet in the municipality of San Genesio), situated above the Castle ruin Grifo/Greifenstein. Next, you reach the Helfenberg castle ruin and at the same time you can enjoy the marvellous panorama of the surrounding area. The descent towards Terlano/Terlan leads you to the final castle ruin Neuhaus/Maultasch and here ends the trail „Castelronda“. 

You can choose to start in Bolzano, San Genesio or in Terlano and you can also hike partial sections at your discretion.

The hikes on the „Castelronda/Burgenweg“ trail are especialliy recommended in spring, autumn and winter.

From the church square, take the road between the Sport Erich shop and the Tabarel restaurant. After crossing the bridge, in front of you, you will see the indication for the „Spiaggetta Ciamaor“. Once you have reached the Spiaggetta, continue along the path „Tres la Val“, which leads through meadows and forests of rare beauty for about 10km to Pederü. You can return to San Vigilio by shuttle bus or by following the same route.

Kappl, a hamlet at the far end of Langtaufers valley, is the starting point of the hike and also the place where the car park is located. From there you walk towards the out of service Maseben ski-lift station, cross the Karlinbach river, climb up the former ski slope to the forest road signposted no. 15 on your left for about 600m, then keep to the right on the path signposted no. 19. Via the forest road, you climb through the forest, passing the old mid station, the Masebener Alm alpine pasture and the ski-lift, which is still in use in winter, and you reach your destination, the Maseben mountain hut. Once you arrive at the mountain hut, you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding mountains at 2,200m. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Note: There is also an option to take the shuttle service, which takes guests to the mountain hut via an adventurous journey.

Either from the village square via Valiares or from the Aqua Bad Cortina Oasis Hotel, follow the Tres La Val trail up to the Spiaggetta Ciamaor park. Heading towards Tres La Val, walk on the right side of the stream starting from the Spiaggetta Ciamaor park and continue on to the next bridge just before Lé dla Creda. From there, it is another 10 minute walk. The route back to San Vigilio leads partly along the main road and partly along the walkway.

Setting off from opposite the water reservoir on Furcia Pass, follow the path marked no. 3 for approx. 15 minutes to the intersection, then continue following no. 12 signs to Ücia Picio Pré. (refreshments and sun terrace).

Along the hiking trail from Jenesien to Tschaufen, there is much to experience, for young and old. In the meadows along the hiking trail and in the forests you can meet different kinds of animals. There is a beautiful panorama on the plateau Tschaufen, and the the eponymous restaurant on the Salto awaits you with an extensive menu of homemade pastries and delicious cold dishes.

PEDERÜ - FANES (2042m, H: 2 hours) - LIMOSEE (2171m, H: 2,5 hours) - GROSS-FANES (2104m, H: 3 hours)
From Pederü follow trail number 7 to the Fanes hut, where you will have the opportunity to taste typical dishes based on simple and genuine ingredients. Alternatively, you can reach the Lavarella hut, with its new microbrewery, the highest in Europe, where you can enjoy an authentic artisan beer. From the Fanes mountain hut, continue to the left and you will reach Lake Limo and the Fanes Grande mountain hut. The breathtaking view, enhanced by three idyllic lakes, makes this hike unique.

A pleasant walk for the whole family to the Oberkirn Mountain Inn. Enjoy the home-made cakes, juices and schnapps, herbs from the garden, ice cream, fresh full-fat milk from our own cows, and the farm’s own smoked bacon.

Above the village of Jenesien, next to the sports ground, there is a large car park with charge. From here you start on foot in the direction of Gasthaus Edelweiß and continue on trail no. 1 over the larch meadows of the altopiano del salto to the Schermoos car park (approx. 5 km). From Schermoos take paths nos. 5 and 8A, go up the road past the driver's yards and to the Lanzenschuster inn. 

This hike starts at the Miara cable car. From there, the walk continues along the road to the hamlet of Val and on along the Costa woodland path. Return to San Vigilio via Ras.

From the Miara cable car, walk along the road until you reach the first big left-turn hairpin bend. There, take a right onto the forest trail until you get to a small path which turns right again, descending through the forest. At the Torpëi farmstead, there are a number of options to return to the village which will take you back to the cable car. This walk can also be done the other way round.

The leisurely walk along the irrigation channel crosses the foothills of the Ortler Alps on its panoramic path between Oberlana and Niederlana.

From the first days of spring until late autumn, the Waalwege, as the paths along the old irrigation channels are called, offer magnificent views of the mountains and the Adige Valley, but also exciting insights into a varied cultural landscape. The ancient irrigation channels are one of the most atmospheric walks in South Tyrol. They gently run through vineyards, apple meadows and chestnut groves along the low mountain ranges.

The narrow paths were originally created for purely practical reasons. The irrigation channels, called "Waale", were built in the pre-industrial age to irrigate fields and meadows thoroughly. For kilometres the water was led through small canals. The Waalweg along the canals, on the other hand, was used by the Waalermeister for maintenance.

From Lana, two irrigation channels in Merano and the surrounding area are easily accessible: The Brandis-Waalweg and the Marlinger Waalweg.

Trail no.1- Suitable for pushchairs. Jenesien, departure from the sportsground on trail no. 33 or trail no.1. Walk along trail no. 1 or the E5 European long-distance walking trail trough the hilly landscape offered by the Salten, to then reach the little church of St. Jacob and Langfenn. Our Hikers' bus can drive xou back to Jenesien. Duration of the excursion: 2 hours and 30 minutes - Drop/rise: 440 m

SAN VIGILIO › RIT (H: 5.5 hours)

Starting from Hotel Les Alpes, walk up the
road until you find the sign indicating the path to „Sarjëi“. Continue following the signs for „Rit“ (signpost No. 15). Return to San Vigilio via Ciamaor, following path no. 13 downhill through steep meadows and woods.

Along the way there are 12 stations, which were designed by the pupils of the local primary school. There are lots of small master pieces which were smoothly integrated into the landscape of the Salten high plateau. Each station tells you about a local fairy tale from the area of San Genesio. The stories and fairy tales about witches and similar legendary creatures have always excited the fantasy of children and adults alike. Examples of the many exciting stories are the explanation why the Castle Greifenstein is always called ”Sauerschloss“, the fairy tale of the sunken city, the endless ball of threads, the butter witch of Afing, how the Castle of Greifenstein got its name, the captured mermaid, and many more. Duration: approx. 2 hours Length: 7 km Starting point: Parking space Schermoos Destination: bus stop Straße Jenesien - Mölten

The small mountain village of Trafoi is located some 1,640 m up at the foot of the Stilfserjoch pass road. This winter hike takes you straight from the village to the “Hl. Drei Brunnen” pilgrimage site via a romantic spruce forest.

Take trail no. 6 uphill to the Ackerboden meadows (1,753m a.s.l.) and further to the Ochsenalm mountain hut (2,085m a.s.l.). Along the Bressanone High Mountain Trail to the south the route leads directly to the cableway mountain station in Valcroce/Kreuztal. Return by cable car. From S. Andrea/St. Andrä, follow trail no. 12 northwards to the sports grounds – once past the village of Burgstall, the way leads uphill to reach S. Leonardo/St. Leonhard.

A gentle hike in the middle of the larch forest, surrounded by history. Shortly after the out of service Hasenlift, follow the forest road and the path signposted no. 5. Observe the grazing cows and horses in the Talai forest. Leave the forest road at the crossroad and follow the path signposted no. 5 towards Schlossberg. Once there, admire the ruins of a former watchtower, which was in all likelihood used as a control station on the Via Claudia Augusta. Descend on the left until the flat terrain of the larch forest. Passing meadows and forest clearings, the forest road leads back to the Hasenlift.

Either from the village square via Valiares or from the Aqua Bad Cortina Oasis Hotel, follow the Tres La Val trail up to the Spiaggetta Ciamaor park. Walk back taking the same route or turn right at the edge of the sports ground and follow the Tru dles Liondes trail which leads to the Nature Park House.

At the beginning of the hike, starting from the hamlet Kapron in Langtaufers valley, it is difficult to imagine the paradise that awaits you: The first ascent to the Ochsenberg mountain is fairly steep, but flattens after the first part of your hike. After 30 minutes you are surrounded by the most beatutiful scenery, at which to marvel. By following the path no. 14 you soon reach the Ochsenbergalm alpine pasture (not farmed) with the chapel St. Wendelin located at 2,160 m in the middle of this beautiful valley. The way back to Riegl follows the same route as the one going there.
Note: After the first few metres of the hike, a small signposted path branches off the main route. This is a very steep shortcut to the alpine pasture.

The three Holy Fountains in Trafoi are situated in a small chapel, which has been a place of pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary since the 15th century. The way to the place of pilgrimage is about 2.5 km long and always runs evenly, so it's suitable for baby strollers. In addition, the beautiful path to the Holy three Wells is accessible all year round.

From the Hotel Monte Paraccia the path runs uphill to the hamlet of Torpëi. There you can enjoy the beautiful view of San Vigilio. The path continues past farm buildings. Return to the village via the hamlet of Pinëi.

A pleasant and relaxing walk, on the plateau above Corvara, through flowering meadows and shady woods, with a stunnig view.

This walk starts at the Strada Ciasé (opposite Garni Cristallo). Turn right at the Gran Pré business park and then continue until you reach the Ciasé farmstead. Walk slightly uphill to the Bella Vista Hotel Emma and return to San Vigilio on the roadside pavement.

Setting off from Pieve Marebbe, you can enjoy a number of especially beautiful walks to the hamlets of Cianorè, Biëi, Fordora, Frena and La Costa. From each hamlet, the next one is visible and easily reached by connecting tracks and roads, leaving you free to choose the best route to explore the amazing beauty of these landscapes and the architectural singularity of the hamlets.

From the Hotel Monte Paraccia the route signed “Torpëi › A Sorëdl” leads up to the drinking water reservoir. Continue right across a beautiful woodland path to Ciamaor. From there you return to San Vigilio on the path of legends

From the Hotel Les Alpes on the small route to the middle station of the Piz de Plaies cable car. There, turn right and continue on the scenic path through green meadows to Sarjëi. From this path the route continues via a woodland path to the hamlet of Ju. For the return we recommend the route that goes to the mountain station of the Piz de Plaies cable car and then back to San Vigilio.

This hiking path goes through fabulous beech groves and pictorial forests.