South Tyrol, located on the sunny side of the Alps, is a real draw, not at least due to its natural and cultural diversity. The Dolomites, its natural landscape as well as the people themselves make holidays in South Tyrol an unforgettable experience.
When man’s best friend goes on holiday to South Tyrol, the world seems a better place. However, there are some EU regulations to follow when travelling with pets, as well as some guidelines and codes of conduct. Natalie is a dog trainer and has some tips for us…
The area south and southwest of Bolzano is called “south of South Tyrol” and includes the Valle dell’Adige valley, the Oltradige area and the Bassa Atesina area. Here you can practise different activities all year round: cycling with racing, mountain or e-bikes, hiking between lakes and castles, or enjoying Lake Caldaro and the Monticolo Lakes. What is your favourite day trip in this stunning part of South Tyrol?
A circular hike on the Caldaro High Route in the southern part of South Tyrol is a great way to enjoy fantastic views. Beginning at the intermediate station of the Mendola Funicular, this autumn hike leads through colourful forests on the way to Castelvecchio, including many highlights on the way.
A beautiful hike leads to the ruin of Grifo Castle, also known as Greifenburg or “Sow Castle”. The excursion starts at the bus stop in San Maurizio near Bolzano and winds through vineyards, before getting steeper in the shrublands. The trail leads to Cologna, and further on to the ruin which lies like an eagle’s nest on a red porphyry rock high above Settequerce near Terlano.
The Castelchiaro ruin and the Horse Teeth rock formations (Denti di Cavallo) tower high above Lake Caldaro - they represent a popular hiking destination with stunning views.
Today our three-hour hike takes us from Caldaro to Mt. Roen. With 2,216 m a.s.l. it is the highest mountain of the Mendola Ridge, situated on the border between South Tyrol and the Trentino.
Mt. Colle di Bolzano, situated very close to the provincial capital of South Tyrol, has little traffic and an abundance of nature. The eponymous mountain village is an insider tip for people seeking peace and quiet.
Hiking through wine harvest in Termeno - this hiking week is a secret tip for those wanting to experience nature first hand. Hiking groups make their way through the colourful landscapes that the South Tyrolean autumn has to offer. Enjoy!
Quite a lot of exalted persons already stayed on the Passo della Mendola mountain pass: the Empress of Austria, Sisi, several ministers of the Republic, three popes (John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul I) as well as Mahatma Gandhi. We walked to the place where already Archduke Franz Ferdinand watched down on the valley, accompanied by a very likeable local inhabitant. Our excursion started with a ride in the Mendola Funicular, one of the steepest funicular railways of Europe - exciting!
The roughness of the Dolomites and the sweetness of the green meadows, plenty of chances to relax and to be active - this and much more is what the summer in South Tyrol means. We have collected some highlights from this long expected season.
We suggest: What about a guided tour across the local vineyards followed by a traditional wine tasting? For further information please ask the local wineries!
And in the meantime you might embark on one of the following hikes:
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