Mountains and hiking

Mountain and valley, green meadows and cool forests characterise the landscape along the Wine Road in the south of South Tyrol.

While hiking along the South Tyrolean Wine Road is particularly attractive in autumn and spring in the valley and low mountain ranges, on hot summer days you are welcome to go a little higher up - e.g. to the Passo Mendola, the Salto, the Renon or the Monte Regolo. Below you will find numerous interesting hiking tips and tour suggestions for South Tyrol's south...

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Oltradige Promenade from Appiano to Caldaro

Oltradige Promenade from Appiano to Caldaro

A pleasant and family-friendly promenade to the neighbouring village on the South…

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Signato Path from Rencio to Soprabolzano

Signato Path from Rencio to Soprabolzano

This hike leads us through the vineyards near S. Maddalena up to the hamlet of…

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Caldaro High Route to San Michele Appiano

Caldaro High Route to San Michele Appiano

Autumn hike from the intermediate station of the Mendola Funicular to the village…

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Margarete Trail near Terlano

Margarete Trail near Terlano

The Margarete Trail is the ascent from Terlano to Neuhaus Castle where “Margarete…

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“Katzenleiter” path from Ora to Aldino

"Katzenleiter" path from Ora to Aldino

An old path proceeds from Ora to Aldino along the gorge of the Rio Nero river: When…

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Dürer Path

Dürer Path

A hike on the traces of the famous German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528).

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From Ponte d’Adige to Colterenzio

From Ponte d'Adige to Colterenzio

Walking from the Kaiserberg to the Marklhof and further on across the famous…

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From Flavon Castle to San Giacomo

From Flavon Castle to San Giacomo

This short walking tour through the deciduous forests near Bolzano is recommended…

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To Mt. Prato del Re in the Monte Corno Nature Park

To Mt. Prato del Re in the Monte Corno Nature Park

In the southernmost corner of South Tyrol, near Cauria above Salorno, the 1,625 m…

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From Aldino to the Pietralba Pilgrimage Site

From Aldino to the Pietralba Pilgrimage Site

This short hike, in combination with a mountain breakfast, is ideal for a morning…

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Autum hike below Mt. Macaion

Autum hike below Mt. Macaion

Nice, extensive walking tour through the woods below the striking cliff of the…

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To the Montalto Viewpoint near Cologna di Sopra

To the Montalto Viewpoint near Cologna di Sopra

This circular walk near Cologna leads us to the ruins of the air defence site above…

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From Appiano to the Bergner Kreuz wind gap

From Appiano to the Bergner Kreuz wind gap

A demanding tour for experienced hikers proceeds from Kreuzstein near Appiano to…

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From the vineyards of Bolzano to San Genesio

From the vineyards of Bolzano to San Genesio

This autumn hike leads from the Bolzano district of Gries at the entrance of the…

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From Appiano to the Forcella Forcolana wind gap

From Appiano to the Forcella Forcolana wind gap

Demanding mountain tour for experienced hikers from San Michele Appiano to the…

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Around Mt. Pozza at Colle

Around Mt. Pozza at Colle

The little hiking area at Colle is very popular among peace seekers: It offers…

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From San Genesio to the Locher on the Salto

From San Genesio to the Locher on the Salto

A pleasant autumn hike with wonderful panoramic view on the South Tyrolean…

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To Salonetto and the St. Ulrich Tavern

To Salonetto and the St. Ulrich Tavern

The Vilpiano-Meltina Cable Car takes us up on the beautiful Salto High Plateau -…

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From Trodena to the Cislon Mountain Hut

From Trodena to the Cislon Mountain Hut

This hike at the foot of Mount Cislon, accompanied by the first heralds of spring,…

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From Sirmiano to Gaido

From Sirmiano to Gaido

This round tour in late summer takes us to the area between 600 and 1,000 m a.s.l.…

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To Salorno Castle above Salorno

To Salorno Castle above Salorno

This walk takes us along the Vision Theme Path to the medieval castle above the…

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Three Castles Walk in Appiano

Three Castles Walk in Appiano

The three castles Castel Corba, Castel d’Appiano and Castel Boymont are a true…

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From Doladizza via Olmi to Aldino

From Doladizza via Olmi to Aldino

Spring hike from the hamlet of Doladizza (Kalditsch) to Aldino (1,300 m a.s.l.), a…

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To the Vilpiano Waterfall

To the Vilpiano Waterfall

The 82 m high waterfall near the village of Vilpiano, a popular natural highlight,…

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From the Mendola Pass to the Oltradige Mountain Hut

From the Mendola Pass to the Oltradige Mountain Hut

This mountain hike leads us to the central rise of the Mendola formation and is 16…

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From the old pilgrims’ hospice Klösterle to Mazzon

From the old pilgrims' hospice Klösterle to Mazzon

This hike leads us through the forest above the Bassa Atesina area to the…

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From Tre Sentieri to Mt. Corno del Renon

From Tre Sentieri to Mt. Corno del Renon

A wonderful walk through sunny meadows to the Corno del Renon, one of the most…

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From Cauria to Mt. Corno

From Cauria to Mt. Corno

The Malga Corno mountain hut, the destination of this hike, is accessible from Salorno.

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From Montagna to Pinzano and Gleno

From Montagna to Pinzano and Gleno

The pleasant walk in the wine-growing region of the Pinot Nero starts in the…

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From Settequerce to Cologna di Sopra and Bolzano

From Settequerce to Cologna di Sopra and Bolzano

This autumn hike proceeds to the Noafer Hof farm in the Törggele area above the…

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Through the Tröpfltal valley near Caldaro

Through the Tröpfltal valley near Caldaro

This walk takes us from Villa di Mezzo (Caldaro) through the Tröpfltal valley to…

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To the Horse Teeth above Lake Caldaro

To the Horse Teeth above Lake Caldaro

This hike makes us discover some impressive rock formations and offers a…

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From Mezzocorona to the Kraun Mountain Hut

From Mezzocorona to the Kraun Mountain Hut

Only a few kilometres south of Salorno there’s the village of Mezzocorona, the…

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From Casignano To the Kanzel Viewpoint

From Casignano To the Kanzel Viewpoint

Short hike from the lovely hamlet of Casignano near Montagna to the Kanzel…

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From Grissiano to Sirmiano di Sopra

From Grissiano to Sirmiano di Sopra

This hike leads us from Grissiano to the churches of St. Jacob (San Giacomo) and…

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Through the Rio delle Foglie Gorge near Aldino

Through the Rio delle Foglie Gorge near Aldino

A jump back in time to millions years ago to discover the historic geology in the…

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From Vadena to the Big Monticolo Lake

From Vadena to the Big Monticolo Lake

This tour rewards with a refreshing swim in the beautiful Big Lake Monticolo.

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Around Lake Caldaro

Around Lake Caldaro

Circle Lake Caldaro and enjoy the spectacular autumn colours.

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To Castelchiaro Castle above Lake Caldaro

To Castelchiaro Castle above Lake Caldaro

From Lake Caldaro the ruin can be reached in a short time - a hike for the whole family.

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To the Castelvetere hill

To the Castelvetere hill

Between Villa and Ora our ascent up to the magic hill of Castelvetere (Castelfeder,…

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From Flavon Castle to the Virgolo hill

From Flavon Castle to the Virgolo hill

In March, nature is more and more awakening. The sun is warming the porphyry rocks…

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From Termeno to Mt. Roen

From Termeno to Mt. Roen

The Roen is a 2,116 m high mountain, where physical fitness and true hiking…

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From Cortaccia to Lake Favogna

From Cortaccia to Lake Favogna

The way from Cortaccia to Favogna is a beautiful hike with an altitude difference…

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Artful Hiking

Artful Hiking

Views and insights into an old cultural landscape - a report by Günther Hiessleitner.

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