Trekking in South Tyrol

Active Holidays in South Tyrol Map inside featuring the 25 best hikes to alpine farms

Activity One: Read How to use this booklet: 1. This booklet has been designed to help you enjoy an active outdoor holiday in South Tyrol to the fullest.

2. Take your time browsing through the booklet – slowly and leisurely.

You’re more than welcome to go back to pages you’ve already looked at.

3. Next, use the recommended websites and books to find detailed information about the activities in the booklet that most interest you.

4. We have included a map showing the best farm hikes to help you design the recreational experience that best suits you.

Activity Two: Travel

| Climbing: www.suedtirol.info/climbing

| Cycling: www.suedtirol.info/biking

| Hiking: www.suedtirol.info/trekking_en

| Riding: www.suedtirol.info/horseriding

| Winter: www.suedtirol.info/winter_en

| Swimming: www.suedtirol.info/swimming

Eventful Days – Relaxing Nights Youth Hostels

Campsites

These youth hostels are attractive and

Each of these 39 campsites has its

reasonably priced yet offer quality

own individual style and unique

lodging in Bolzano/Bozen, Merano/

location within South Tyrol:

Meran, Bressanone/Brixen, Dobbiaco/

www.campingsouthtyrol.com

Toblach and Solorno/Salurn: www.ostello.bz

South Tyrol Bike Hotels The 35 members of this hotel group

Farm Holidays

specialise in providing services that

Official portal for farm holidays

answer the unique needs of cyclists:

in South Tyrol:

www.bikehotels.it

www.redrooster.it South Tyrol Budget Hotels for an Active Holiday

Good quality and convenient

Hotels that specialise in active

lodging options; maximum of

and hiking holidays:

15 rooms or apartments:

www.vitalpina.info

www.southtyrolbudget.com

Cosy B&Bs and Apartments

Lodging

The S端dtirol Privat group comprises

Comprehensive database of

private hosts. These family-run esta-

lodging options in South Tyrol,

blishments have a maximum of six

including establishments that

rooms or four apartments:

accept online bookings:

www.kleinundfein.org

www.suedtirol.info

January

February

March

| January | February | March > Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva/Antholz: www.biathlon-antholz.it > Moonlight Classic Cross-Country Marathon, Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm: www.moonlightclassic.info > Sella Ronda Ski Marathon: www.sellaronda.it > The Marmotta Trophy ski touring race, Martello/Martell: www.marmotta-trophy.it > Gardenissima Giant Slalom Race, Gardena/Gröden Valley: www.suedtirol.info/events

April

May

June

| April | May | June > Ötzi Alpine Marathon Triathlon, Naturno/Naturns: www.oetzi-alpin-marathon.com > International Triathlon at the Lake Caldaro/Kaltern: www.kalterersee-triathlon.com > Oswald von Wolkenstein riding competition, Castelrotto/Kastelruth: www.suedtirol.info/events > Sella Ronda Hero mountain bike race: www.sellarondahero.com > Sella Ronda Bike Day: www.suedtirol.info/events

July

August

September

| July | August | September > Südtirol Ultrarace – Extreme running race in the Sarentino Mountains: www.suedtirol-ultrarace.it > Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm Running: www.alpedisiusi.info > Maratona dles Dolomites bike marathon, Alta Badia: www.maratona.it > Dolomiti Superbike mountain bike race, Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal: www.dolomitisuperbike.com > Passo Stelvio/Stilfser Joch Cycling Day: www.stelviopark.bz.it > Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Alpine Run: www.corsatrecime.com

October

November

December

| October | November | December > International Mountain Summit (IMS) mountaineering forum, Bressanone/Brixen: www.ims.bz > Keschtnweg (Chestnut Trail) in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal: www.valleisarco.com > Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden: www.saslong.org > Ski World Cup in Alta Badia: www.skiworldcup.it > BOclassic International New Year’s Eve Run, Bolzano/Bozen: www.boclassic.it

January

February

March

| January | February | March > Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva/Antholz: www.biathlon-antholz.it > Moonlight Classic Cross-Country Marathon, Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm: www.moonlightclassic.info > Sella Ronda Ski Marathon: www.sellaronda.it > The Marmotta Trophy ski touring race, Martello/Martell: www.marmotta-trophy.it > Gardenissima Giant Slalom Race, Gardena/Gröden Valley: www.suedtirol.info/events

April

May

June

| April | May | June > Ötzi Alpine Marathon Triathlon, Naturno/Naturns: www.oetzi-alpin-marathon.com > International Triathlon at the Lake Caldaro/Kaltern: www.kalterersee-triathlon.com > Oswald von Wolkenstein riding competition, Castelrotto/Kastelruth: www.suedtirol.info/events > Sella Ronda Hero mountain bike race: www.sellarondahero.com > Sella Ronda Bike Day: www.suedtirol.info/events

July

August

September

| July | August | September > Südtirol Ultrarace – Extreme running race in the Sarentino Mountains: www.suedtirol-ultrarace.it > Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm Running: www.alpedisiusi.info > Maratona dles Dolomites bike marathon, Alta Badia: www.maratona.it > Dolomiti Superbike mountain bike race, Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal: www.dolomitisuperbike.com > Passo Stelvio/Stilfser Joch Cycling Day: www.stelviopark.bz.it > Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Alpine Run: www.corsatrecime.com

October

November

December

| October | November | December > International Mountain Summit (IMS) mountaineering forum, Bressanone/Brixen: www.ims.bz > Keschtnweg (Chestnut Trail) in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal: www.valleisarco.com > Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden: www.saslong.org > Ski World Cup in Alta Badia: www.skiworldcup.it > BOclassic International New Year’s Eve Run, Bolzano/Bozen: www.boclassic.it

January

February

March

| January | February | March > Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva/Antholz: www.biathlon-antholz.it > Moonlight Classic Cross-Country Marathon, Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm: www.moonlightclassic.info > Sella Ronda Ski Marathon: www.sellaronda.it > The Marmotta Trophy ski touring race, Martello/Martell: www.marmotta-trophy.it > Gardenissima Giant Slalom Race, Gardena/Gröden Valley: www.suedtirol.info/events

April

May

June

| April | May | June > Ötzi Alpine Marathon Triathlon, Naturno/Naturns: www.oetzi-alpin-marathon.com > International Triathlon at the Lake Caldaro/Kaltern: www.kalterersee-triathlon.com > Oswald von Wolkenstein riding competition, Castelrotto/Kastelruth: www.suedtirol.info/events > Sella Ronda Hero mountain bike race: www.sellarondahero.com > Sella Ronda Bike Day: www.suedtirol.info/events

July

August

September

| July | August | September > Südtirol Ultrarace – Extreme running race in the Sarentino Mountains: www.suedtirol-ultrarace.it > Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm Running: www.alpedisiusi.info > Maratona dles Dolomites bike marathon, Alta Badia: www.maratona.it > Dolomiti Superbike mountain bike race, Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal: www.dolomitisuperbike.com > Passo Stelvio/Stilfser Joch Cycling Day: www.stelviopark.bz.it > Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Alpine Run: www.corsatrecime.com

October

November

December

| October | November | December > International Mountain Summit (IMS) mountaineering forum, Bressanone/Brixen: www.ims.bz > Keschtnweg (Chestnut Trail) in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal: www.valleisarco.com > Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden: www.saslong.org > Ski World Cup in Alta Badia: www.skiworldcup.it > BOclassic International New Year’s Eve Run, Bolzano/Bozen: www.boclassic.it

January

February

March

| January | February | March > Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva/Antholz: www.biathlon-antholz.it > Moonlight Classic Cross-Country Marathon, Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm: www.moonlightclassic.info > Sella Ronda Ski Marathon: www.sellaronda.it > The Marmotta Trophy ski touring race, Martello/Martell: www.marmotta-trophy.it > Gardenissima Giant Slalom Race, Gardena/Gröden Valley: www.suedtirol.info/events

April

May

June

| April | May | June > Ötzi Alpine Marathon Triathlon, Naturno/Naturns: www.oetzi-alpin-marathon.com > International Triathlon at the Lake Caldaro/Kaltern: www.kalterersee-triathlon.com > Oswald von Wolkenstein riding competition, Castelrotto/Kastelruth: www.suedtirol.info/events > Sella Ronda Hero mountain bike race: www.sellarondahero.com > Sella Ronda Bike Day: www.suedtirol.info/events

July

August

September

| July | August | September > Südtirol Ultrarace – Extreme running race in the Sarentino Mountains: www.suedtirol-ultrarace.it > Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm Running: www.alpedisiusi.info > Maratona dles Dolomites bike marathon, Alta Badia: www.maratona.it > Dolomiti Superbike mountain bike race, Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal: www.dolomitisuperbike.com > Passo Stelvio/Stilfser Joch Cycling Day: www.stelviopark.bz.it > Tre Cime/Drei Zinnen Alpine Run: www.corsatrecime.com

October

November

December

| October | November | December > International Mountain Summit (IMS) mountaineering forum, Bressanone/Brixen: www.ims.bz > Keschtnweg (Chestnut Trail) in Valle Isarco/Eisacktal: www.valleisarco.com > Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden: www.saslong.org > Ski World Cup in Alta Badia: www.skiworldcup.it > BOclassic International New Year’s Eve Run, Bolzano/Bozen: www.boclassic.it

Suggested Reading Trekking in the Dolomites Alta Via routes 1 and 2, with Alta Via routes 3-6 in outline.

This handy guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for walking the popular Alta Via routes 1 and 2 across the Dolomites.

Gillian Price Cicerone

Freeride in Dolomiti: Marmolada, Arabba, Sassolungo, Sella, Alta Badia Clear and simple symbols are used throughout this guide to 55 freeriding routes in the central Dolomites.

Francesco Tremolada English version by Alexandra Ercolani Collana

Walking in the Dolomites Walking in the Dolomites guides readers through breathtaking alpine scenery flanked by well-graded paths and excellent mountain refuges. Any one of these multi-day walks makes for a memorable holiday.

Gillian Price Cicerone

Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Vol. 1: North, Central and East A guide to 78 via ferratas in the North, Central and Eastern Dolomites including, amongst others, Catinaccio, Marmolada, Sella and Fanes. The guide outlines the routes, with guidance on the best bases for each of the routes.

John Smith, Graham Fletcher Cicerone

South Tyrol Italian Alps Guide to South Tyrol with insider tips on shopping, food, history and much more.

Marco Polo

SĂźdtirol Alto Adige 3D Digital map of South Tyrol with numerous features at a scale of 1:10,000, easy printouts of tour areas, route distances, height profiles; search functions by town, chalet etc.

Kompass Digital Map

Landscapes of the Dolomites and eastern South Tyrol This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the area - history, legends, customs, food, art and architecture, transport and other practicalities.

Dietrich HĂśllhuber Sunflower Books

Shorter Walks in the Dolomites A fully updated second edition of a popular guide to short walks, suitable for summer and winter walking, in the Dolomite Mountains of northeastern Italy Gillian Price Cicerone

10 Tips for Safe Hiking 2. Check fitness levels and experience

1. Careful planning Hikes and mountain tours demand careful planning and preparation. Information is available locally and in hiking maps and books.

Before choosing which tour to follow, take into account the physical fitness and experience of every member of the group. Hikes in alpine terrain demand sure-footedness and an ability to handle heights well.

6. Be prepared

7. Stick to marked paths

Your friends or hotel will only be able to help you out of an emergency situation if you leave them a detailed description of where you will be hiking.

Never stray from marked paths: they guide you safely to your destination and should never be left.

8. Take regular breaks Take a break at least every two hours in order to replace lost fluids. Non-carbonated beverages containing mineral salts are best. Healthy snacks such as apples or cereal bars provide additional strength and energy.

4. Set an appropriate pace The slowest member of the group should determine the pace of the hike.

3. Suitable equipment Appropriate hiking equipment and clothing are crucial. In particular, these include sturdy shoes, rainwear, warm clothing and a first-aid kit.

5. Current weather situation Good weather is a prerequisite for any hike.

For this reason, it is important that you consult the weather forecast prior to all tours and turn back in good time if the weather becomes inclement.

9. Respectful behaviour Litter-free mountains and respect for flora and fauna are top priorities as you hike.

10. First aid In emergencies, mobile phones can save lives. The emergency number for mountain rescue services and to call for medical assistance is 118.

The Best Hikes to Alpine Farms Witnesses to centuries of history and cultural changes, many of South Tyrol’s mountain farms are built on extremely high and steep slopes.

Many are still in their original condition today – as are the idyllic paths that were once the only links to the villages in the valley.

These hikes lead you through pastures and woodlands, past picturesque farms and isolated hamlets, some of which have already gone to ruin or been converted into alpine pastureland. Most of these farmsteads are still in operation all year-round, despite very difficult working and living conditions. The mountain refuges along the way not only offer a taste of traditional South Tyrolean cuisine – but also a chance to enjoy the local atmosphere of a wood-panelled Stube parlour or dark “smoking chambers”.

CONCEPT AND DESIGN: InQuadro | Bolzano/Bozen PHOTOGRAPHY: South Tyrol Marketing/Alessandro Trovati, Alex Filz, Clemens Zahn, Daniel Geiger, Helmuth Rier, Laurin Moser, Max Lautenschl채ger PRINTED BY: Karo Druck | Frangarto/Frangart

The 25 best hikes to alpine farms

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This circuit hike leads to the mountain farmsteads of Meltina, atop the Monzoccolo Ridge, and continues on to a farm, tavern and church in Gschleier that share the name St. Ulrich.

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Fontanafredde/Kaltenbrunn (991 m) Fontanafredde g Redagno di Sotto/Unterradein g Wastlhof Farm g Zirmerhof Farm (1,552 m, tavern) g Redagno di Sopra/ Oberradein Church g Stadt group of farms (1,560 to 1,600 m) g Bachnerhof Farm g Fontanafredde Kompass, No. 074 (Tramin – Cavalese) • Tabacco, No. 049 (South Tyrolean Wine Road)

This circular farm hike runs to Redagno, a dispersed settlement high above the eastern side of the Bassa Atesina/Südtiroler Unterland area. The trails, some of which are historical, are good and there are mountain taverns with lovely views. The church up above Redagno is a little jewel.

Circuit hike in the Valdurna Valley Farmland around Reinswald Starting point: At a glance: Hiking maps:

Gufl, an old tavern in the Valdurna/Durnholzer Valley (1,300 m) Gufl tavern g mountain farms of Hinterreinswald (1,610 m) g village of Reinswald (1,492 m) g Gufl tavern Kompass, No. 056 (Bressanone) • Tabacco, No. 040 (Sarentino/Sarntal Alps)

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Villa/Vill in the municipality of Rodengo (884 m) Villa g Herzleierhof Farm g Ahnerhof Farm (1,344 m; food available) g Mistrà (a clearing at 1,530 m) g Brunnerhöfl Farm g village of Chivo/Gifen g Villa Kompass, No. 056 (Bressanone/Brixen) • Tabacco, No. 030 (Bressanone – Funes)

Fontanafredde to Redagno Cultivated agricultural landscape above the Bassa Atesina

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Meltina/Mölten on the Monzoccolo/Tschögglberg Ridge (1,140 m) Meltina g Gasthaus Waldheim tavern g St. Ulrich in Gschleier (1,344 m) g Pluner Farmstead g hamlet of Gschleier g Meltina Kompass, No. 054 (Bolzano) • Tabacco, No. 034 (Bolzano – Renon – Monzoccolo)

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This hike runs along sloping woodland and meadows to the highest mountain farms in the municipality of Rodengo/Rodeneck. Stop for a bite to eat in a farm with a panoramic view over the town of Bressanone and the central section of the Isarco/Eisacktal Valley.

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This circular hike, with views of the Langkofel Massif, runs to the mountain farms between Ortisei and Santa Cristina/St. Christina. Walk up to the Iron Age settlement at Col de Flam and visit the Church of San Giacomo. Easy hike along good trails through woodland and meadows.

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Circuit hike in the area around Rodengo To the farms of Ahnerberg, a dispersed hamlet

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Ortisei/St. Ulrich in the Gardena/Grödner Valley (1,236 m) Ortiseig Col-de-Flam Promenade g Col de Flam g Church of San Giacomo/St. Jakob at 1,566 m g Hof Peza Farm g Gehöft Ulëta Farmstead g hamlet of Sacun (St. Jakob) approx. 1,450 m g Ortisei Kompass, No. 054 (Bolzano) • Tabacco, No. 05 (Val Gardena – Alpe di Siusi)

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the village of Stilves/Stilfes in the municipality of Campo di Trens/Freienfeld (962 m) Stilves g Dosso/Egg (1,493 m) g Stilves Kompass, No. 044 (Vipiteno) • Tabacco, No. 038 (Vipiteno – Stubai Alps)

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From the historical village of Stilves, this hike runs along the Kirchweg trail to the mountain hamlet of Dosso at the foot of the Penser Joch Pass. This is an easy yet rewarding hike through woods and meadows along the western side of Campo di Trens, a municipality located in the Isarco Valley.

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Oberkirn (1,425 m); accessible by cable car from the village of Verdines/Verdins near Scena/Schenna Oberkirn g Viadacqua/Videgg (1,536 m) g Oberkirn Kompass No. 053 (Merano/Meran) • Tabacco No. 011 (Meran and the Surrounding Area)

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Short hike on the east side of the Passiria Valley Flat trail to the mountain hamlet of Viadacqua

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This easy, unproblematic hike runs through sunny pastures, passing groups of farmsteads known as Viles, which are highly characteristic of Alta Badia, and the charming Chapel of St. Barbara. Along the way, hikers have wonderful views of the La Pútia/Peitlerkofel Massif and the peaks of the Sasso della Croce/Kreuzkofel mountain group.

Nova Levante/Welschnofen (1,174 m) Nova Levante g Schillerhof Farm (1,555 m) g Hagnerhof Farm g Jocherhof Farm g Nova Levante Kompass, No. 054 (Bolzano) • Tabacco, No. 029 (Sciliar – Catinaccio – Latemar – Regglberg)

This is an easy hike that follows well-marked paths from Nova Levante, in the Ega/Eggental Valley, to the Zischglhöfe farms. It boasts age-old forest paths, mountain farms located at high elevations and shrouded in legend, vistas of the Rosengarten Massif and places to stop and eat along the way.

This is an easy, circular hike that runs along flat trails into the Val di Plan, a valley known as Pfelderer Tal in German, to spectacular mountain terrain and high-alpine pastureland. Destination: the picturesque Lazins Farmstead, which offers rustic fare and a lovely resting point.

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La Valle/Wengen in the Alta Badia/Gadertal Valley (1,348 m) La Valle g hamlet of Lunz (1,305 m) g Gasthaus Al Bagn tavern (Rumustluns) g hamlet of Spëscia g Gasthaus Ciurnadù tavern (1,540 m) g hamlet of Alt-Wengen g Chapel of St. Barbara (1,500 m) g La Valle Kompass, No. 057 (Brunico/Bruneck – Dobbiaco/Toblach) • Tabacco, No. 07 (Alta Badia – Arabba – Marmolada)

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This circular hike runs east of the village of Castelrotto through woods and meadows to a dispersed hamlet, San Michele, and returns through the hamlet of Tiosels. Hikers will pass some beautiful farms – some of which are similar to Ansitz residences.

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Castelrotto/Kastelruth (1,060 m) Castelrotto g Ansitz Lafay (manor) g Lafogl and Schgagul farms g San Michele (1,282 m; restaurant and church) g Trail No. 7 g Tiosels g Castelrotto Kompass, No. 054 (Bolzano) • Tabacco, No. 05 (Val Gardena/ Gröden – Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm)

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This is an easy circular hike through the Valdurna Valley farmlands, which runs along old and new paths. See the settlement landscape of mountain farms and visit the well-known mountain village of Reinswald.

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Very easy hike along mostly flat trails into the uppermost farmland of the eastern side of the outer Passiria Valley. In Viadacqua, a particularly characteristic South Tyrolean mountain hamlet, there are taverns where hikers can stop for a bite to eat.

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Cadipietra/Steinhaus in the Aurina/Ahrntal Valley (1,045 m) Cadipietra g Mairhöfe farms (1,095 m) g Frankbach Waterfall g Platterhof Farm (1,200 m, tavern) g hamlet of Costamolino/Mühlegg g Cadipietra Kompass, No. 082 (Valli di Tures e Aurina) • Tabacco, No. 036 (Campo Tures/Sand in Taufers)

This pleasant walk runs through farmland near Cadipietra, offering views of Frankbach Waterfall. Near Platterhof Farm, which has a tavern, there is a marble cliff face with many deeply etched grooves that are visible even from quite a distance.

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Created with the generous assistance of Hanspaul Menara, a well-known South Tyrolean writer of hiking guides.

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Gasthaus Waldheim tavern in the Martello/Martelltal Valley (approx. 1,550 m) Gasthaus Waldheimt g Löcherhof Farm g Hochegghof Farm g Stallwieshof Farm (1,926 m; tavern) g Schluderalm alpine pasture (approx. 2,000 m) g Gasthaus Waldheim Kompass, No. 072 (Cima Ortles/Ortler – Cevedale) • Tabacco, 045 (Laces/Latsch – Martello/Martell – Silandro/Schlanders)

The ascent is through remote farmland to the highest mountain farm in the Martello Valley, Stallwieshof, and its tavern. Thus was once one of the highest grain farms in the Alps; the mill is still preserved. Petting zoo.

Mountain farms of Vernago Circuit hike through the central Senales Valley

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Collalbo/Klobenstein (1,154 m) Collalbo g Longomoso/Lengmoos g earth pyramids at Monte di Mezzo/Mittelberg g Maria Saal pilgrimage site (1,174 m) g Enzian tavern g Bad Sieß Farm and its tavern (Bad Süß, 1,434 m) g Tann Farm and its tavern (1,488 m) g Collalbo Kompass, No. 054 (Bolzano) • Tabacco, No. 034 (Bolzano – Renon – Monzoccolo/Tschögglberg Mountain)

This is an easy hike in every respect, and leads to remote farms on the Renon/Ritten Plateau. The earth pyramids are fascinating rock formations, and you can stop at either the tavern managed by Bad Sieß Farm or that of Tann Farm for a bite to eat. Other route options possible.

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From Cadipietra to Bloßenberg Mountain Circuit hike along the sunny slopes of the Aurina Valley

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Falzes/Pfalzen near Brunico/Bruneck (1,022 m) Falzes g hamlet of Plata/Platten (tavern; 1,586 m) g Kofler am Kofl (tavern; 1,487 m) g Falzes Kompass, No. 057 (Brunico – Dobbiaco) • Tabacco, No. 033 (Brunico and the Surrounding Area)

From Resia to Roia Remote mountain settlements in the uppermost Venosta Valley

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Santa Valpurga/Sankt Walburg in the Ultimo/Ultental Valley (approx. 1,150 m) Santa Valpurga g Unter-Durach Farm g Ausser-Durach Farm g Thalhof Farm g Eggenhöfe farms (approx. 1,420 m; Hofschank pub) g Neuberghof Farm g Santa Valpurga Kompass, No. 053 (Merano/Meran) • Tabacco, No. 042 (Val d’Ultimo)

This easy hike runs through the expansive farmlands of Durach, a dispersed settlement located above the village of Santa Valpurga. The trail runs through shady forests and across sunny meadows, and there are Hofschänke taverns that serve food.

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Mountain settlements above Santa Valpurga Circuit hike on Monte del Sole in the Ultimo Valley 7

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Ascend from Falzes to Plata, cross over to Kofl, and return the starting point: this beloved hike leads through resin–scented woods and meadows that offer glorious views.

There are places to eat in both hamlets.

This loop hike is suitable even for families and seniors. It runs through the sunny pastureland and rural landscape above Ferrara in the Braies Valley. There are taverns offering food, and splendid views of the Dürrenstein Massif.

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Vernago/Vernagt on the banks of the reservoir of the same name (1,698 m) Vernago g Tisenhof Farm g Rafeinhof Farm g Fineil Farmstead (1,952 m) g suspension bridge g reservoir dam g Vernago Kompass, No. 052 (Val Venosta/Vinschgau) • Tabacco, No. 04 (Val Senales)

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Moderately steep hike through forests and meadows that runs along on broad pathways to the idyllic group of farms called Roia, which is near the alpine pastureland in the valley of the same name.

Alpine farmland above San Martino in Passiria To the hamlets of Christl and Matatz

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Visit typical mountain farms, which also serve food; hike around the Vernago reservoir; view of an aerial suspension bridge in a gorge created by the rushing waters of the Schnalser Bach.

To the Mitterberg and Innerberg farms Circuit hike with views of the Sexten Dolomites

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Moso di Sesto/Moos in Sexten (1,327 m) Moso di Sesto g Christler and Troyer farms g Helmhanghütte mountain refuge (1,650 m; pub) g Negerdorf Farmstead (1,705 m) g Tschurtschenthalerhof Farm (1,658 m, snacks available) g Prünsterhof Farm (1,662 m) g Gasthaus Panorama tavern g Moso di Sesto Kompass, No. 058 (Dolomiti di Sesto) • Tabacco, No. 010 (Dolomiti di Sesto)

This circular farmstead tour, which won’t be difficult if you’re used to hiking, is set against the backdrop of the celebrated Sexten Dolomites. Tschurtschenthalerhof Farm looks back on a rich tradition and has a good tavern.

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Sunny farmland east of Terento To Schneeberg, a scattered hamlet 11

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Terento/Terenten in the lower section of the Pusteria/Pustertal Valley (1,210 m) Terento g Alpegger Farmstead g Tötscherhof Farm g Lerchnerhof Farm g Nunewieser Farm and its tavern (1,536 m) g Mairamhof Farmstead (1,366 m) g hamlet of Ast g Terento Kompass, No. 056 (Bressanone) • Tabacco, No. 033 (Brunico and the Surrounding Area)

This lengthy hike runs along the sunny face of the lower Pusteria Valley. You can stop to eat at the Gasthof Nunewieser tavern.

Hike to Luson Mountain Farmland overlooking the Luson Valley 11

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Luson/Lüsen (981 m) Luson g Pliderer Hof Farm g Gschlorerhof Farm (1,618 m) g Wieserhof Farm g Tulperhof Farm (tavern; 1,625 m) g Pliderer g Luson Kompass, No. 056 (Bressanone) • Tabacco, No. 030 (Bressanone – Funes)

From the village of Luson, in the valley of the same name, this hike leads to the high farmland known as Lüsen-Berg. The hike offers splendid views of the Peitlerkofel Massif, places to stop and eat, expansive meadows and vast woods.

Farmland above Rifiano To the mountain hamlets of Gfeis and Vernuer

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San Martino (595 m) San Martino g farms in Vallon/Flon g hamlet of Christl (1,029 m; food served) g Alta Via di Merano/Meraner Höhenweg high trail g Mittertal Farm g Montaccio/Matatz mountain hamlet (1,052 m) g Steinhauser Waalweg (trail alongside water channel) g San Martino Kompass, No. 053 (Merano) • Tabacco, No. 039 (Val Passiria)

This hike is lengthy but presents no problems if you’re used to hiking. It runs from San Martino to the farms and hamlets on the western slopes of the outermost Passiria/Passeiertal Valley.

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Resia/Reschen (1,497 m) Resia g Fallierteck mountain chapel (1,750 m) g Hoheneggerhof Farm g Roia/Rojen (1,973 m) g roadside crucifix at Kopf g Pitz (base station for the Belpiano/Schöneben cable car) g Resia Kompass, No. 052 (Val Venosta) • Tabacco, No. 043 (Alta Val Venosta/Upper Vinschgau)

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Rifiano/Riffian (504 m) Rifiano g Riffianer Waalweg (trail alongside water channel) g Gfeis (1,296 m) g Larcherhof Farm g Öbersthöfe farms (1,392 m) g Hienderer and Prünster farms g Vernuer (1,100 m) g Rifiano Kompass, No. 053 (Merano) • Tabacco, No. 011 (Merano and the Surrounding Area)

This lengthy hike, which presents no problems for experienced hikers, runs from Rifiano to the hamlets of Gfeis and Vernuer, perched high above the western side of the outer Passiria/Passeiertal Valley. There are places to eat along the way, and the views are wonderful.

Isolated farms above the Venosta Valley Sonnenberg near Silandro

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village of Silandro/Schlanders (720 m) Silandro g Gsalhof Farm (1,411 m) g Waldentalhof Farm g Außereggen Farm (1,632 m) g Silandro/Schlandrauntal Valley (1,588 m) g Silandro Kompass, No. 052 (Val Venosta) • Tabacco, No. 044 (Val Venosta – Sesvenna)

This circular hike runs to the farms located high above the villages of Kortsch and Silandro in the frazione of Sonnenberg. It’s hot in summer, but the hike is well worth doing in spring and autumn. Hikers will enjoy expansive views across the Venosta/Vinschgau Valley and its mountains.

The 25 best hikes to alpine farms

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Ferrara/Schmieden in the Braies/Pragsertal Valley (1,222 m) Ferrara g Marerhöfe farms g Huber, Liegerer and other farms g Moserhof (tavern; 1,435 m) g village of Porcara/ Schweinberg g Ferrara Kompass No. 057 (Brunico/Bruneck, Dobbiaco/Toblach) • Tabacco, No. 031 (Dolomiti di Braies – Enneberg)

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Classic farm circuit above the village of Falzes To the hamlets of Plata and Kofl

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Farms of Monte del Sole in the Braies Valley Circuit hike in the area around Ferrara

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