Circular Trails

South Tyrol offers a big variety of circular trails with cosy mountain huts where hikers can enjoy typical meals and drinks

A hiking tour does not necessarily have to lead to a summit, also a tour around a mountain massif such as Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto, or a walk round a lake - e.g. Lake Anterselva in the picture - can be a an unforgettable experience. So there's not a way there and a way back, but a circular trail which at the end leads back to the starting point.

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Useful Information

Useful Information

Some useful rules of conduct in the mountains ensure that the trip becomes a…

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Ultimo Farm Trail

Ultimo Farm Trail

Starting at the Ultimo Valley Museum in San Nicolò, we hike on the Ultimo Farm…

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To Tre Chiese at Barbiano

To Tre Chiese at Barbiano

The sanctuary of Tre Chiese near Barbiano is one of the most beautiful ensebles of…

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On the Schelmsteig path to Auna di Sopra

On the Schelmsteig path to Auna di Sopra

Circular walk on the Renon starting at Soprabolzano to Auna di Sopra and back via…

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Through the Puez-Odle Nature Park

Through the Puez-Odle Nature Park

Starting at the beautiful Val di Funes, this walk takes us uphill to the impressive…

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From Tesido to Mt. Luta

From Tesido to Mt. Luta

On the circular hike across the Monte Luta to the Alpe di Tesido you can enjoy an…

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From Obereggen to the Feudo Pass

From Obereggen to the Feudo Pass

Discover the high alpine nature of the Dolomites between Obereggen and Pampeago.

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From the Sarentino Mountain Hut to the Stone Men

From the Sarentino Mountain Hut to the Stone Men

Starting at Sarentino this walking tour proceeds until the foot of the Monte Ivigna…

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Across the Forcella della Roa and Forcella di Mesdì

Across the Forcella della Roa and Forcella di Mesdì

Traversing two famous Dolomite wind gaps and through the heart of the Puez-Odle…

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Around Mt. Catinaccio

Around Mt. Catinaccio

An Alpine walk in the realm of King Laurin - a high alpine tour around the more…

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Border area hike in the Val Passiria

Border area hike in the Val Passiria

This circular hike leads from Valtina to the Sailer Ridge and provides a…

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Around Lake Varna

Around Lake Varna

Family walk at the Lago di Varna lake, ideal also for buggies: An absolute must-do…

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WoodyWalk on Mt. Plose

WoodyWalk on Mt. Plose

The well-known WoodyWalk near Bressanone is a panoramic path with a magnificent…

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To the mountain pastures of Proves

To the mountain pastures of Proves

For centuries the area south-westerly of the Passo Castrin is used as Alpine…

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From Nova Levante to the Hagner Mountain Hut

From Nova Levante to the Hagner Mountain Hut

This circular hike leads us through the woods on the Passo Nigra to the Busolineck…

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From Frassineto to Montoppio

From Frassineto to Montoppio

The larch meadows at the Salto is particularly fascinating on sunny autumn days.

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From Millan to Sant’Andrea

From Millan to Sant'Andrea

This short autumn walk takes us from Millan via Meluno (Mellaun) to Sant’Andrea…

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To the three pastures of Avelengo

To the three pastures of Avelengo

An extended, but easy walking tour on the high plateau between Avelengo and Verano,…

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From Tablà to Montefontana

From Tablà to Montefontana

Starting at Tablà near Naturno we walk through meadows and woods at the lower Monte…

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From Ortisei to Sacun - San Giacomo

From Ortisei to Sacun - San Giacomo

This nice circular walk in the woods near Ortisei in the Val Gardena valley is…

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Around the Tisner Gall near Tesimo

Around the Tisner Gall near Tesimo

The Tisner Gall is a 1,630 m high hill between Mt. Luco and the terrace of Tesimo…

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Nussental valley and Castelvecchio

Nussental valley and Castelvecchio

Through the spring forest above San Giuseppe al Lago in Caldaro we hike up to the…

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Postal Farm Trail

Postal Farm Trail

On the slope above the Valle dell’Adige valley, south of Merano, the mountain farms…

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Gabler Path on Mt. Plose

Gabler Path on Mt. Plose

This round tour leads us across three peaks of the Plose, combining easy and…

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Colma and Barbiano round tour

Colma and Barbiano round tour

Autumnal circular hike on the slopes of the Valle Isarco valley: On the tracks of…

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To the Allriss Mountain Hut in the Val di Fleres valley

To the Allriss Mountain Hut in the Val di Fleres valley

The Allriss Mountain Hut is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the…

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Circular hike above Collalbo

Circular hike above Collalbo

This circular hike takes us through meadows and forests on the Renon High Plateau…

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Around the Montegraccio at Tiso

Around the Montegraccio at Tiso

From the village center of Tiso through woods and sunny meadows to the farms…

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Along the bridle path in the Monte Corno Nature Park

Along the bridle path in the Monte Corno Nature Park

An old connecting path in the Monte Corno Nature Park has been revived: Along this…

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From Riva di Sotto to the Lipp Tavern in Predonico

From Riva di Sotto to the Lipp Tavern in Predonico

Spring hike from the fruit orchards in the Valle dell’Adige valley through the…

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Latemar Labyrinth

Latemar Labyrinth

This walk, ideal also for families, takes us through a labyrinth of rocks and…

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To Lake Alpe beneath the Rombo Pass

To Lake Alpe beneath the Rombo Pass

This almost 8 km long walking tour with only 320 m altitude difference gives…

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Earth Pyramid Path in Collepietra

Earth Pyramid Path in Collepietra

The pleasant circular hike takes you to the Earth Pyramids of Collepietra high…

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Caldaro Wine Trail

Caldaro Wine Trail

The Caldaro Wine Trail is a hike through the picturesque alleys of Caldaro and…

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Wallburg Path of Naturno

Wallburg Path of Naturno

This circular walk at the Monte Sole in Naturno is ideal for a beautiful autumnal…

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Around the Hirschenbichl hill in Verano

Around the Hirschenbichl hill in Verano

This pleasant round tour on the Verano High Plateau leads to the Malga Leadner…

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Knights’ Path of Naturno

Knights' Path of Naturno

This circular hike near Plaus and Naturno leads us through orchards along a sunny…

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Prissiano forest and castle tour

Prissiano forest and castle tour

The surroundings of Prissiano are rich in nature and scenic diversity, but also in…

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Three Castles Walk in Appiano

Three Castles Walk in Appiano

This charming hiking tour leads you to three popular castles: Appiano Castle,…

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Through the Bletterbach Gorge

Through the Bletterbach Gorge

Starting from Redagno you can reach a very special natural highlight, which is a…

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Acquaviva Path and St. Hippolytus

Acquaviva Path and St. Hippolytus

Spring hike in the area of Lana, Tesimo and Foiana on the Acquaviva Path to the…

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Meadow Path near Scena

Meadow Path near Scena

In April, when the apple trees are in full bloom, this comfortable circular walk…

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To the Parcines Waterfall

To the Parcines Waterfall

Via the Montesole of Parcines to Tablà and further on to the famous natural…

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From Nova Ponente to the Wölfl Farm

From Nova Ponente to the Wölfl Farm

Little circular walk starting in Nova Ponente, across meadows and woods until the…

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From the Fronza alle Coronelle Hut to the Masarè Hut

From the Fronza alle Coronelle Hut to the Masarè Hut

Autumnal mountain hike on the western hillside of Mt. Catinaccio: from the Fronza…

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Planetary Trail in San Valentino in Campo

Planetary Trail in San Valentino in Campo

The well-known Planetary Trail near San Valentino in Campo, east of Collepietra,…

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From Vilpiano to Planatsch

From Vilpiano to Planatsch

This circular walk leads us from Vilpiano in the Valle dell’Adige valley to the…

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Via Gmund to the Castelchiaro Fortress

Via Gmund to the Castelchiaro Fortress

This moderate circular hike leads from Campi al Lago via Gmund to the Castelchiaro…

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From Niclara to Penone

From Niclara to Penone

In autumn, during the Törggele season, we do this circular walk on the sunny slopes…

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To the crocus blossom at the Meltina Ridge

To the crocus blossom at the Meltina Ridge

From mid April to the beginning of May, the alpine meadows at the Giogo di Meltina…

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From Sarentino to the Sarentina Wind Gap

From Sarentino to the Sarentina Wind Gap

A 4-hour hike with a stunning view on the Val Sarentino valley and the Dolomites…

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To the alpine pastures on Mt. Cervina

To the alpine pastures on Mt. Cervina

Hiking at the foot of the highest mountain of the Val Sarentino Alps, the Monte…

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From Avelengo to the Moschwald Mountain Hut

From Avelengo to the Moschwald Mountain Hut

Easy walk across blossoming meadows and shady forests from Avelengo up to the…

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Via the Cisa Pass to the Krabes Mountain Hut

Via the Cisa Pass to the Krabes Mountain Hut

Easy Alpine pasture walk in the Val di Fiemme to Anterivo which leads through the…

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From Trodena to the Cislon Mountain Hut

From Trodena to the Cislon Mountain Hut

Hiking around the 1,570 metres high Mount Cislon in the Monte Corno Nature Park,…

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To the Cirmoli Mountain Hut

To the Cirmoli Mountain Hut

Idyllic Lake Cirmoli is named after the huge Swiss pine population in this area of…

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To Monte di Silandro at Mt. Sole

To Monte di Silandro at Mt. Sole

At the Monte Sole mountain near Silandro, a golden autumn day can be splendidly…

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To the Sluder Mountain Hut and Stallwies

To the Sluder Mountain Hut and Stallwies

From the valley bottom we hike up to the Martello High Route, to the Schluder…

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From Tarres to the Tarres Mountain Hut

From Tarres to the Tarres Mountain Hut

The Tarres Mountain Hut is considered the highlight in the area of Laces in the Val…

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Around Lake Resia

Around Lake Resia

The largest lake of South Tyrol is surrounded by a 15 km long promenade, ideal for…

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To the alpine pastures of Aldino on Mt. Regolo

To the alpine pastures of Aldino on Mt. Regolo

Walking tour to the popular alpine pastures of Aldino on the Monte Regolo high…

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From the Monticolo Lakes to the Colle dell’Uomo hill

From the Monticolo Lakes to the Colle dell'Uomo hill

Autumn hike across the Monticolo Forest to the famous viewpoint at the Monte di…

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From Salorno to the Sauch Pass

From Salorno to the Sauch Pass

On a scouting expedition in the most southerly part of South Tyrol: The Dürer Path…

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Via Mt. Lafetz to the Lafetz Mountain Hut

Via Mt. Lafetz to the Lafetz Mountain Hut

Circular hike at Madonna di Senales: Past the Mastaun Mountain Hut we hike up to…

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Around Lake Vernago

Around Lake Vernago

In the beautiful Val Senales, we discover Lake Vernago, an artificial lake of 100…

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To the Roda di Vael Mountain Hut in the Catinaccio Group

To the Roda di Vael Mountain Hut in the Catinaccio Group

A popular hiking path can be found at the feet of the Roda di Vael, a southwestern…

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To the Villandro Alp

To the Villandro Alp

Raised moss and sun terrace… the Alpe di Villandro is a great place for spending…

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To Mt. Col di Poma and the Poma Pass

To Mt. Col di Poma and the Poma Pass

From the Malga Zannes (Zanser Alm) in the Val di Funes valley we start our walking…

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From San Pietro Mezzomonte to Velturno

From San Pietro Mezzomonte to Velturno

Autumnal walk on the sunny hillsides of the Valle Isarco valley in the area of Velturno.

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Village tour around Naz-Sciaves

Village tour around Naz-Sciaves

Easy walk through the highland of apples of Naz-Sciaves with stop at the villages…

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From Varna to Scaleres and Spelonca

From Varna to Scaleres and Spelonca

This walking tour leads us through the valley of Scaleres (Schalders) to Spelonca…

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From Maria Trens to San Valentino and Mules

From Maria Trens to San Valentino and Mules

Circular walk in the Alta Valle Isarco to the high small villages in the community…

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Across the Malles Heath

Across the Malles Heath

This easy circular walk leads us through the area of the Malles Heath, the biggest…

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To the anemone blossom in the Roia Valley

To the anemone blossom in the Roia Valley

After a long winter period in the Val Roia at 2,000 m a.s.l., the European pasque…

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From Reinswald to Mt. Santa Croce di Lazfons

From Reinswald to Mt. Santa Croce di Lazfons

Walking tour along the Getrum Kammweg to the Croce di Lazfons - this tour in the…

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Along the Vadena Trail to the Monticolo Lakes

Along the Vadena Trail to the Monticolo Lakes

Also in late autumn this easy circular walk through the deciduous forests near…

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From Laghetti to Pochi

From Laghetti to Pochi

A small round trip in search of sun and the first heralds of spring along the Dürer…

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Appiano High Route

Appiano High Route

This hike of medium difficulty follows the slopes of Mt. Mendola and offers a…

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Through the Fusca Valley near Caldaro

Through the Fusca Valley near Caldaro

Cosy walk along the Monte di Mezzo of Caldaro (Kalterer Mitterberg)), retracing the…

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Lake Passo di Pennes and “Gänsekragen”

Lake Passo di Pennes and "Gänsekragen"

The more than 2,000 m high Passo di Pennes mountain pass with its hiking…

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To Lake Lè de Rina and the Munt da Rina Mountain Hut

To Lake Lè de Rina and the Munt da Rina Mountain Hut

A discovery journey across the Alpine pastures of Luson, along the ridge of the…

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To Mt. Villandro and the Sarentino Ridge

To Mt. Villandro and the Sarentino Ridge

Easy but demanding mountain hike from the Alpe di Villandro to the two peaks in the…

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From the Val di Vizze valley to the Schlüsseljoch ridge

From the Val di Vizze valley to the Schlüsseljoch ridge

This hike proceeds steeply uphill from Caminata in the Val di Vizze valley above…

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From Villandro to the St. Anna Church

From Villandro to the St. Anna Church

Short autumn hike to Gravetsch Castle and to the area of the former Villandro Mine…

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To the Obisell Mountain Hut near Vernurio

To the Obisell Mountain Hut near Vernurio

This circular walk leads us across unique and lonely landscapes of mountain…

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To the Haniger and Plafötsch Mountain Huts

To the Haniger and Plafötsch Mountain Huts

The Violet Pinnacles of the Catinaccio are the background scenery for this easy…

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To Lake Tret on the Palade Pass

To Lake Tret on the Palade Pass

This year the temperatures rise already in April up to 30 degrees C, so a hike to…

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From Velturno to Verdignes

From Velturno to Verdignes

Comfortable walking tour in search for heralds of spring at the sunny slopes of the…

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To the Marmo Lake near Valles

To the Marmo Lake near Valles

High routes, alpine meadows, a mountain lake, a canyon, landscapes with meadows and…

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Seven Lakes Tour in Ridanna

Seven Lakes Tour in Ridanna

This extensive hike around seven lakes in the upper Ridanna Valley is undoubtedly a…

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Around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto

Around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto

Discovering the area above Alpe di Siusi, the Val di Fassa and Val Gardena,…

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Geotrail Bulla

Geotrail Bulla

On the traces of geologic history: The strata between Bulla in Val Gardena and…

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Falkomai Mountain Huts and Alpine Roses Trail

Falkomai Mountain Huts and Alpine Roses Trail

A mountain lake, alpine pastures, panoramic views and a varied landscape make up…

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Sluderno Waalwege paths

Sluderno Waalwege paths

In the Val Venosta, farmers can’t do without the water channels called Waale, which…

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From Resia to the source of the Adige river

From Resia to the source of the Adige river

Our short hike leads us to the source of the Adige river: It rises on the Passo…

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Caredo Farm Trail

Caredo Farm Trail

The Caredo o Gereuth Farm Trail leads from one farm to the next, an interesting…

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Oswald von Wolkenstein Path

Oswald von Wolkenstein Path

A knight’s table, a knight’s sword and mystical animals can be discovered along the…

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Along the Vallelunga Glacier Education Path

Along the Vallelunga Glacier Education Path

Mt. Palla Bianca is the second highest mountain in the Oetztal Alps and surrounded…

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To the viewpoint of San Martino al Monte

To the viewpoint of San Martino al Monte

This easy walk along the Val Venosta High Route takes you along the sunny slopes…

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To Mt. Cima Rossa di Martello

To Mt. Cima Rossa di Martello

Mountain lakes, moraines and impressive peaks characterise the landscape in the…

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From San Leonardo to the La Crusc Pilgrimage Church

From San Leonardo to the La Crusc Pilgrimage Church

Walking from Badia to reach the famous sanctuary of Santa Croce at the foot of the…

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Malga Planol round tour

Malga Planol round tour

Circular hike from Planol to the Planol Mountain Hut and via the valley path back…

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From Oris to San Pietro and Tanas

From Oris to San Pietro and Tanas

This circular walk takes us to historic places on the Monte Sole in the Val Venosta…

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Plima Gorge Trail in the Martello Valley

Plima Gorge Trail in the Martello Valley

At the head of the Val Martello valley, an interesting nature trail proceeds until…

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From Castel Coira to the Edelweiss Path

From Castel Coira to the Edelweiss Path

A circular walk along the Waalweg paths in Sluderno leads from Castel Coira down…

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San Sigismondo Butterfly Trail

San Sigismondo Butterfly Trail

The popular family hike along the Butterfly Trail in the Val Pusteria valley…

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