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Hiking in autumn

Autumn is perfect for shorter hikes through South Tyrol’s colourful nature

Trees and shrubs turn red, orange and gold as they slowly prepare for the cold winter months. The months after mid-September are the perfect time of year for hikes at lower altitudes, combined with a traditional Toerggele afternoon with roasted chestnuts and new wine.

Themed trails such as the "Chestnut Trail" - called "Keschtnweg" in dialect - are ideal for this, as is any other hike that passes a Buschenschank, a traditional farm tavern. Plateaus like the Salto are also very popular at this time of year, as they are covered in larch forests that glow bronze and gold. At higher altitudes, snow may already be falling. We have some tips for you:

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  1. Keschtnweg Kastanienweg Ritten Schild

    Chestnut Trail

    The chestnut trail in the Valle Iscarco - “Keschtnweg” - connects the 90 km long…
  2. terlan margarethenweg promenade blick auf terlan

    Margaret Trail in Terlano

    The Margaret Trail which remembers Margaret, Countess of Tyrol, leads from Terlano…
  3. Martinsweg Glaning P

    St. Martin's Path at Cologna

    A pleasant walk on a very special path for children and adults is the St. Martin’s…
  4. dreiburgen schloss hocheppan burg boymont kreideturm

    Three Castles Walk in Appiano

    This charming hiking tour leads you to three popular castles: Appiano Castle,…
  5. ochsenalm st andrae herbst

    From San Leonardo to the Buoi Mountain Hut

    Nice walk from San Leonardo near Sant’Andrea to the Malga Ochsenalm, with a great…
  6. aussicht auf albeins und aferer tal herbst

    From San Pietro Mezzomonte to Velturno

    Autumnal walk on the sunny hillsides of the Valle Isarco valley in the area of Velturno.
  7. mittermuehl bei teis villnoesstal

    From Gudon to Tiso

    Through the forests on the western slope of the Rasciesa to the sunny slope at the…
  8. st magdalena villnoess blick auf geislergruppe

    From Tiso to Santa Maddalena in the Val di Funes valley

    From Tiso to Santa Maddalena - this autumn walk leads along the entire valley along…
  9. herbst wald unter dem rosengarten

    From the Fronza alle Coronelle Hut to the Masarè Hut

    Autumnal mountain hike on the western hillside of Mt. Catinaccio: from the Fronza…
  10. herbst in st andrae bei brixen plose

    From Millan to Sant'Andrea

    This short autumn walk takes us from Millan via Meluno (Mellaun) to Sant’Andrea…
  11. vinschger hoehenweg bei st martin im kofel herbst

    Val Venosta High Route near Laces

    Easy walk to the Egg e Forra Farms, from San Martino al Monte across the colourful…
  12. steinmann und reste behausung am wilder mann buehel eppan sitzgelegenheit

    From the Monticolo Lakes to the Colle dell'Uomo hill

    Autumn hike across the Monticolo Forest to the famous viewpoint at the Monte di…
  13. vigiljoch forstweg herbst

    From Riolagundo to Mt. San Vigilio

    Thanks to the Rablà-Riolagundo and Lana-Monte San Vigilio Cable Cars we can do this…
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    From Campodazzo to the San Constantino Pond

    Autumnal excursion in the Valle Isarco valley up to Fiè allo Sciliar, far away from…
  15. muthoefe herbstwald und aussicht dorf tirol umgebung fr

    From Tirolo to the Muta Farms

    This nice excursion in the area of Merano is recommended especially in autumn for…
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    To Lake Alpe beneath the Rombo Pass

    This almost 8 km long walking tour with only 320 m altitude difference gives…
  17. st christophorus und hippolyt und hoefe in glaiten

    Sun Path from Valtina to Glaiten and Stulles

    This circular walk at the southern slope of the Cresta del Giovo ridge is perfect…
  18. naturns vogeltenn promenade herbst

    Wallburg Path of Naturno

    This circular walk at the Monte Sole in Naturno is ideal for a beautiful autumnal…
  19. planatsch oberhalb vilpian

    From Vilpiano to Planatsch

    This circular walk leads us from Vilpiano in the Valle dell’Adige valley to the…
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    Walther von der Vogelweide Round Path

    The Walther von der Vogelweide Path in Novale di Laion, at the entrance of the Val…
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    To Monte di Silandro at Mt. Sole

    At the Monte Sole mountain near Silandro, a golden autumn day can be splendidly…
  22. schenner waalweg oberhalb verdins herbstlandschaft

    Along the Waalweg path from Verdins to Scena

    This expansive but comfortable walking tour at the slopes above Verdins and Scena…
  23. bruggn lacke bei voeran gefroren eis

    Around the Hirschenbichl hill in Verano

    This pleasant round tour on the Verano High Plateau leads to the Malga Leadner…
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    To the Prete Lakes on Mt. Watles

    The Prete Lakes are a true natural jewel in the upper Val Venosta valley at 2,240 m…
  25. durnholzer see herbst

    From San Martino di Sotto to Lake Valdurna

    The Valdurna Valley is the longest side valley of the Val Sarentino: Our autumn…
  26. penon weinberge herbst blick richtung hofstatt und graun

    From Niclara to Penone

    In autumn, during the Törggele season, we do this circular walk on the sunny slopes…
  27. wanderweg im zieltal zum wasserfall

    To the Parcines Waterfall

    Via the Montesole of Parcines to Tablà and further on to the famous natural…
  28. wanderung hochgrubbachspitze terenten sommer

    From Terento to Mt. Gruppo

    A very beautiful hiking tour leading from Terento to the peak of the Monte Gruppo,…
  29. rielinger hof buschenschank bei siffianer leiten

    To the Rielinger Inn on the Renon

    From Steg in the Valle Isarco valley to the rest point on the sunny slope of the…
  30. herbst jenesien wegweiser bei rafenstein

    Castelronda - The Castle Path

    Castelronda is the name of the path that connects five interesting castles in…
  31. weinwanderweg rebe station weinbeeren

    "Rebe" Wine Trail

    A new wine hiking trail leads you along an elaborate “wine staircase” from one…
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    Useful Information

    Some useful rules of conduct in the mountains ensure that the trip becomes a…
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    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 Riva di Sotto to the Lipp Tavern

    From the panoramic village of Predonico, the view stretches from the Merano area to…
  35. villanders st anna in rotlahn

    From Villandro to the St. Anna Church

    Short autumn hike to Gravetsch Castle and to the area of the former Villandro Mine…
  36. keschtnweg pinzagen pfeffersberg brixen

    Caredo Farm Trail

    The Caredo o Gereuth Farm Trail leads from one farm to the next, an interesting…
  37. kastanien am wanderweg toell quadrat

    Foiana Chestnut Trail

    The Foiana Chestnut Trail above Lana shows you the world of the sweet chestnut and…
  38. herbst muehlbachtal bei oberbacher alm

    To the mountain pastures of the Rio Molino Valley

    A comfortable hike to the Bagni di Rio Molino and the alpine pastures at the head…
  39. weingut bei kernstocker und voelklhof

    Colma and Barbiano round tour

    Autumnal circular hike on the slopes of the Valle Isarco valley: On the tracks of…
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    From Dobbiaco to the Corno di Fana

    The autumn hike to the Corno di Fana di Dobbiaco can be perfectly combined with a…
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    From Valgiovo to the Punta di Mezzodì

    This autumn summit hike leads to the Punta di Mezzodì, which stands at the end of…
  42. Bozen Kohlern

    From Bolzano to the Colle

    From the provincial capital to Colle dei Contadini, the recreational area for the…
  43. Schneehoehle

    To the Armentara Meadows and the snow cave

    This high-altitude walk in the Val Badia reveals a mountain sanctuary, a snow…
  44. antlas st andreas kirche

    From Campodazzo to St. Andrew near Antlas

    The old Emperor Path leads from the Valle Isarco valley up to the sunny slopes of…
  45. laerchenwiesen am salten herbst pferd

    Legends Trail on the Salto

    16 legends of the area around San Genesio accompany us on this hiking trail.
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    Gabler Path on Mt. Plose

    This round tour leads us across three peaks of the Plose, combining easy and…
  47. puntleider see herbst dahinter pfunderer berge

    To Lake Pontelletto

    The Pontelletto Mountain Hut (Puntleider Seealm in German) and the enchanting Lake…
  48. vals fane alm

    To the Marmo Lake near Valles

    High routes, alpine meadows, a mountain lake, a canyon, landscapes with meadows and…
  49. obere erzstrasse panorama waldweg ridnauntal

    Obere Erzstrasse Path in the Val Ridanna valley

    The Obere Erzstrasse path describes the route between Mareta and Masseria in the…
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    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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    From the Valgiovo valley to the Giovo Ridge

    The path leads us through the Valgiovo valley up to the Passo di Monte Giovo and…
  52. Keschtnweg Kastanienweg Ritten Kastanienigel Strasse

    Chestnut Trail stage 1

    This 12 km long first stage of the Chestnut Trail leads from Roncolo Castle to Auna…
  53. Keschtnweg Kastanienweg Ritten Kastanie

    Chestnut Trail stage 2

    The longest (17 km) but probably most beautiful stage of the Chestnut Trail is the…
  54. Keschtnweg Kastanienweg Ritten Schilder

    Chestnut Trail stage 3

    This stage of the Chestnut Trail leads us from Sant’Ingenuino to Chiusa, and also…
  55. Keschtnweg Kastanienweg Ritten Esskastanie Kastanienigel

    Chestnut Trail stage 4

    This last stage passes the Monastero di Sabiona, Velturno, Monte Ponente and…
  56. st kathrein bei hafling und haflinger zucht pferde

    From Avelengo to the Sulfner Pond

    A comfortable walk along the Bürgeleweg path from the village of Avelengo to the…
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    Prissiano forest and castle tour

    The surroundings of Prissiano are rich in nature and scenic diversity, but also in…
  58. pferde bei st kathrein

    Via Montefranco to the St. Catherine Church

    Uphill hike from the Val di Nova valley to the power place at the St. Catherine…
  59. schloss tirol und dorf tirol

    From Tirolo to Velloi

    From the vineyards near Tirolo Castle, this hike takes us through the forest up to…
  60. gipfelkreuz matatzspitze

    From Ulvas to Mt. Cima Matatz

    Mt. Cima Matatz is a little peak in the east of the Tessa Group: Quite easy to…
  61. pfad a richtung wannser joch

    Border area hike in the Val Passiria

    This circular hike leads from Valtina to the Sailer Ridge and provides a…
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    From Monte Santa Caterina to the Sottomonte Farms

    Along the Merano High Route we walk from the village of Monte Santa Caterina in the…
  63. pfossental eishof

    To the Gelato Farm in the Val di Fosse

    Nestled in the Oetztal Alps, the Val di Fosse valley is located at an altitude…
  64. Ulten

    To the Canziani Hut at the Lago Verde

    This autumn hike in the upper Val d’Ultimo provides us with beautiful views of the…
  65. latschanderwaal waalweg

    Latschander Waalweg path

    An easy hiking tour in the lower Val Venosta valley leads along the Latschander…
  66. salten themenweg tschaufen station pferdekopf

    Guggnweg - Tschaufen Theme Trail

    One of the most beautiful themed trails in South Tyrol is the almost 8 km long…
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    Tirolo Apple Trail

    The apple country of South Tyrol is the topic of the 4 km long family-friendly…

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