Starting point: St. Walburg - Duration: 1h - Distance: 2.6km - Elevation gain: 150m - Parking: St. Walburg - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: May - October
DIRECTIONS
From the parking lot in the area of the Ulten town hall on the east side of the Steinbach, follow the signs "Karrenweg" on the path branching off the valley, first on the slope of the Steinbach and then on the slope of the Falschauer, partly flat, partly downhill to the end of the old path in the area of the Angerer farm ; 20 minutes from the starting point. The return is the same way.
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Starting point: St. Walburg - Duration: 1h - Distance: 2.6km - Elevation gain: 150m - Parking: St. Walburg - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: May - October
DIRECTIONS
From the parking lot in the area of the Ulten town hall on the east side of the Steinbach, follow the signs "Karrenweg" on the path branching off the valley, first on the slope of the Steinbach and then on the slope of the Falschauer, partly flat, partly downhill to the end of the old path in the area of the Angerer farm ; 20 minutes from the starting point. The return is the same way.
Daily from Thursday, May 13th, 2021 to Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 in Lana
In 2021 everything will revolve around traffic and the various modes of transport. Lana is a traffic junction with access to the Ultental and the Nonsberg.
Concerts, performative interventions, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and exploration tours take place, all of which revolve around traffic.
ALGO
the new shopping center in Lagundo with 42 shops is waiting for you. Open daily.
Monday, May 17th, 2021
Duration: 2:30 - Distance: 9km - Elevation gain: 10 - Starting point: Cafè Seerast St. Walburg
Difficulty: easy - suitable for prams
DIRECTIONS
Since the end of 2019 it has been possible to walk around the entire reservoir. You can decide which round you want to start with. The newly built path begins in front of the dam, along the main road with fantastic views of the lake. At Kuppelwies the way back begins through a beautiful forest path with various stations for inspection. You have the opportunity to stop at the Kuppelwies restaurant in Kuppelwies which is open almost all year round. (after halfway around)
The “Häusl am Stoan” is probably one of the most curious
Buildings all over South Tyrol.
The story behind it is told like a fairy tale.
There were once several small farmhouses on the Falschauer stream below St. Pankraz. In 1882, the Falschauer caused severe flooding after a storm and the flood masses tore all the houses with it - with the exception of a single one, which had been built by chance on a huge boulder, which now suddenly became visible.
Film day at Alpinence
We provide you with Amazon Prime Video on your TV free of charge. You are welcome to use Netflix if you have your own account
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Starting point: St. Helena car park near St. Pankraz - Duration: 2h - Elevation gain: 130m
Distance: 5.1km - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: all year round
DIRECTIONS: Through the Ultental to St. Pankraz, left up at St. Helena into the Kirchbachtal, on to the Kaserbachhöfen (1451 m).
DIRECTIONS
Park at the Kaserbachhöfen or just before the barrier that blocks the driveway. The ascent is via the forest road marked 9A. You circle almost the entire Mariolberg until you - with a leisurely stroll - reach the Mariolberger Alm (1660 m) after approx. 1 hour. In the cold season you should find out beforehand whether the Alm is open.
During the herb tour at the Eichernhof, Erika and Elisabeth (mother and daughter) will show you all the hidden treasures of nature: They will take you into the colorful and fragrant world of valuable wild herbs.
Cost: voluntary donation
Attention: For this event you have to register in advance:
Start: 10:00 a.m.
End: 11:30 a.m.
+39 0473 279 457
Bowling Lana
The bowling alley is located in the basement of the Lido Lana. The fully automatic bowling alley has 4 lanes, the results are evaluated by computer. In the bar, which is separated from the bowling alley by glass windows, spectators can watch the bowling over a beer or a glass of wine.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Rastenbachklamm near Lake Kaltern is an impressive natural monument with its waterfalls and currents, picturesque gorges, ivy-covered trees and rippling water.
Circular hike
Starting point: St. Anton sports zone near the high ropes course
Difference in altitude: 400 meters
Walking time: approx. 3 hours
DIRECTIONS:
From the parking lot of the St. Anton sports facility next to the high ropes course, follow the path no.11 in the direction of Altenburg for about half an hour on a comfortable forest path above the main road. At the “Rastenbachklamm” sign, turn left and follow the path (no. 1) over stairs and bridges down through the cinematic gorge to the breathtaking vantage point with a fantastic view of Lake Kaltern. Turn off onto Bärentalweg (No. 13) and continue on the path towards Lake Caldaro. Before you reach the vineyards, turn left onto the Kardatscher hiking trail (No. 10). You will come back via this, always following the signs "Kaltern" and finally the signs "Sportzone Kaltern". At the end of the path there is a nice playground
Modern scavenger hunt in Ultental
What is geocaching?
Someone hides a container that contains at least one logbook somewhere in the world and registers this so-called geocache on www.geocaching.com. There are of course a few rules (can be found on www.geocaching.com) to be observed. Then a reviewer activates the geocache. This geocache is then visible to the geocacher community on the Internet.
Any interested geocacher can now download the description of the geocache including the geocache coordinates from the Internet and search for the geocache with his smartphone with a corresponding geocaching app.
If the geocacher has found the geocache, he / she enters it in the logbook, which is located in the geocaching container. You should also document your find in the log list of the corresponding geocache at www.geocaching.com.
Day spa
In one of our many wellness hotels. Due to Corona, it is essential to call in advance and ask with whom the day spa is currently possible.
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Day spa or fitness in our partner hotel Life Balance Hotel Arosea - 10 minutes away, approx. 25 €
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Day Spa in the Waltershof in St. Nikolaus approx. 45 €
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Day Spa at the Hotel Ortler in St. Nikolaus approx. € 10
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Thermal baths in Merano
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Adventure pool in Naturno with slide - 50 minutes away
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Day Spa with water park in the Quellenhof in Passeier approx. 60 to 70 € - 70 minutes away
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Day spa with water park in the Hotel Prokolus in Naturno approx. 60 to 70 € - 50 minutes away
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Starting point: St Walburg - duration: 2h - altitude difference: 470 m - distance: 5km
Parking: At the beginning of the village of St. Walburg at the Cafè Wildbach, at the community or directly at the church - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: March - November
DIRECTIONS
The hike begins in St. Walburg, in the parking lot at the beginning of the village. The Sunnenseitnweg, which has its own signs throughout, leads to the main road, where we come to the Raffeinhof. The way back is either the same or along the curvy paved road to the main street of St. Walburg.
Every Thursday from May 20th, 2021 to November 11th, 2021
Small wine seminar with specialist tasting of excellent organic wines from our own production.
Registration at +39 0473 967 157
Exit Games - Escape Room
An "Escape Room" is a special group experience in which you as a team have to solve tasks or puzzles around a mysterious story in a real room within a given time. This can only be achieved with logical thinking, a lot of creativity and good teamwork. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance
can be made on +39 3890250077
Friday, May 21, 2021
Every Friday in the spa town of Merano there is the famous Friday market where you can buy clothes, South Tyrolean delicacies and much more. It is located at the Merano train station and leads almost to the center.
In the afternoon you can visit the botanical gardens of Trautmansdorf Castle.
The enchanted castle sits enthroned in the center of the garden. Count Trauttmansdorff had it rebuilt from medieval ruins around 1850; Empress Sissi lived there twice for winter cures. Now the Touriseum, the museum for tourism, is located in the castle. It tells of 200 years of eventful Tyrolean tourism history.
Duration: 2h - ascent: 110 m - distance: 5.9km
Parking: St. Pankraz Tourist Office - Difficulty: medium
DIRECTIONS
From the tourist office towards the village center, where you will find the first signpost. The path first climbs relatively steeply over the Widumanger settlement to the Linserbild and then gently descends to the Kirchbach. Continue to the Moarhofwaal and on a level path through a Mediterranean deciduous forest. Past the edges of meadows and forests, lined with the traditional Ulten fences, the hike climbs gently to the “Holznergraben”. You get to Holzneregg via an access road and through a beech forest. From there it goes down to the main street. After crossing this, you come across the old Ulten road. Continue to the tower of Eschenlohe Castle, where the nature trail ends. Return the same way. Possibly return to St. Pankraz with the regular bus (stop on the main road outwards).
The world of railways in Rabland near Merano
is the largest digital model railway in Italy. The basis for the exhibition is the extensive collection of model trains, which, with over 20,000 pieces, is one of the largest private collections in Europe. The greatest fascination in the world of railways comes from the impressive miniature landscapes, which - reproduced on a scale of 1:87 (H0) - amaze visitors with numerous details and interactive elements. Discover the sights of South Tyrol in miniature, as well as our fantasy landscape with its unbelievable diversity.
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
Duration: 2.5 hours - Difficulty: easy - Also possible with a stroller
DIRECTIONS
After the forest, go down the road to the right, where there is a large parking lot after the third curve on the left. This is the starting point for the Algunder Waalweg. It leads to Gratsch where, after a longer bridge, you go downhill on a shorter stretch of road until the Tappeinerweg begins on the left in a curve. The Tappeinerweg takes you to the center of Merano. Don't forget to have an ice cream in the famous Sabine ice cream parlor (next to the Hotel Therme). Attention: Sometimes waiting times of up to 20 minutes. From the train station or from Rennweg (= city center) you can take bus no. 213 back to your car (stop: Oberplars AW). The bus ride costs € 1.50 and must be thrown into the machine precisely as it does not give change. The bus runs every 15 minutes.
On the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the death of the Italian national poet Dante Alighieri (1321-2021), the Merano Academy is organizing a series of lectures consisting of twelve public dates with readings from the comedy and a dialogue between two literary scholars.
Participation is free.
If necessary, individual dialogues can take place online!
Registration under +39 0473 237 737
Women's museum in Merano
The women's museum in Merano has a permanent exhibition
Specialized in cultural and everyday history from a female point of view:
the representation of ideals, images and roles of women from the 19th century to the present day
using clothes, accessories, everyday objects, books and documents
Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
Starting point: St. Gertraud
Duration: 1h - Distance: 2.6km - Elevation gain: 50m - Parking: St. Gertraud - Difficulty: easy
DIRECTIONS
In the valley floor below St. Gertraud in the rear Ulten (1385 m), follow the signs for »Urlärchen«, first on a bridge over the Talbach, then left on a narrow farm entrance, climbing only slightly through the beautiful meadow slopes, you come to the Innerlaner farms. After crossing a short larch forest, you come to the Hofschänke near the primeval larches (1420 m). from the starting point about 0:30 hours - the way back is the same.
The Lärchengarten restaurant / pizzeria is also located near the ancient larches.
Starting point: Oberlana - Duration: 1.5h - Distance: 3.7km - Elevation gain: 80m
Parking: Oberlana - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: March - October / November
DIRECTIONS
From Oberlana (319 m) you walk briefly uphill on Gampenstraße, then follow the branching Waalweg to the left in a level position. You pass the Waalrast restaurant. If you go a little further, you come to the end of the Waalweg and a waterfall; then back again and on the path branching off to the right in a few minutes down to Niederlana. - From Niederlana you can take the bus back to Oberlana or you can go back the same way.
This is a leisurely walk along the Waalweg with refreshment stops; The path is partly overshadowed by chestnut trees, partly through open steep terrain and wineries.
Messner Mountain Museum Naturno
60 minutes from Alpinence
The MMM Juval, housed in Reinhold Messner's private castle in Vinschgau, is dedicated to the myth of the mountain. Here you can see his extensive adventure library and Tibetica collection, a picture gallery of the sacred mountains of the world, the mask collection from five continents, his expedition cellar, the unique exhibition on Gesar Ling, the tantra room and Renaissance frescoes. The entire exhibition is explained by trained guides. There is also a small mountain animal park, farm products in the Schlosswirt inn, excellent wines in the Unterortl winery and a farm shop at the foot of the castle hill. Everyone left Juval Castle with strong impressions.
Monday, May 24th, 2021
Starting point: Alpinence
Duration: one way to St Moritz 50 minutes -
Elevation gain: 200m
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable for when: May - end of October
DIRECTIONS
From the Alpinence, follow hiking trail 3 downwards, signposted “St. Moritz ”until you get to the main street. From there, follow the road uphill until the path branches off on the left, signposted “St. Moritz ”. (If the path is still closed, you can continue a few meters to the Weiberhimml restaurant. Past there, you come to the chairlift where you continue and follow the ski slope up along the path to the turnoff to St. Moritz on the left Follow the wide forest path to the church of St. Moritz.
The traditional race day on Whit Monday is an extremely popular and anticipated equestrian event. The program at the Merano racecourse includes races for thoroughbreds and Haflingers, as well as a supporting program.
Phone +39 0473446222
Gigajoy Bozen
4000m² of fun and action. Can't you decide whether you'd prefer bowling, billiards, games room, escape room, laser game ...? You can also do multiple activities because everything is in the same complex
The traditional race day on Whit Monday is an extremely popular and anticipated equestrian event. The program at the Merano racecourse includes races for thoroughbreds and Haflingers, as well as a supporting program.
Phone +39 0473446222
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
Starting point: Vigiljoch cable car valley station in Lana - Duration: 1.5h - Elevation gain: 130m -
Distance: 4.9km - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: May - October
DIRECTIONS
The hike starts at the Panorama mountain inn on the Vigiljoch . On path no. 8, it goes through the forest in the direction of Schwarze Lacke. Turn right at the junction no.10, walk a little further and then turn left onto no.7. Follow this path until you have reached the Schwarze Lacke. Past the Gasthaus Seespitz and on path no.9 to the Gasthof Jocher and the Vigiljoch , then continue on path no.4 back to the starting point.
Herbs support our health in a natural and sustainable way. Accompany Franziska Schwienbacher on a short walk.
Registration under +39 0473 795 387
Herbs support our health in a natural and sustainable way. Accompany Franziska Schwienbacher on a short walk.
Registration under +39 0473 795 387
Play day at Alpinence
In the garage in the closet you will find community games for all ages
Play day at Alpinence
In the garage in the closet you will find community games for all ages
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Starting point: Lana - Duration: 1h - Distance: 3km - Elevation gain: 120m
Parking: Lana - Difficulty: easy - Suitable: March - October / November
DIRECTIONS
From the road bridge (Oberlana 319 m) follow the sign »Gaulpromenade« towards the valley. The wide and well-secured path leads past a sports field, through a short stone tunnel and the power station building to the first suspension bridge, soon afterwards to the second, the path ends in the middle of the gorge near a waterfall. From Oberlana it takes about 20 minutes. - Way back: On the described way back to the sports field, there on a bridge over the stream and now on the right side of the stream on a path through the Ing.-Luis-Zuegg-Park back to the starting point.
1h away
Experience nature face to face
On a wonderfully laid out nature trail integrated into the landscape, the visitor is brought closer to the fascinating life of birds of prey as important links in the cycle of nature. The task of the center is to take in helpless and injured birds and to nurse them back to health so that they can be released back into the wild. If this is no longer possible, the station gives the animals a new home. The daily flight displays on the castle hill of the castle are an impressive bird of prey air show
Tyrol. Breeding takes place twice a day at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Hawks, vultures, eagles, buzzards, kites and owls fly freely over the valley basin of Merano.
Traudi Schwienbacher accompanies you along the Kneipp path in St. Walburg and lets you participate in her wealth of experience in the field of holistic health.
Registration under +39 0473 795 387
Traudi Schwienbacher accompanies you along the Kneipp path in St. Walburg and lets you participate in her wealth of experience in the field of holistic health.
Registration under +39 0473 795 387
Thursday, May 27th, 2021
Starting point: Alpinence
Duration: one way 1: 30h - (total 3h)
Altitude meters: 360m - Distance: 6.5km -
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable for when: May / June - end of October
DIRECTIONS
The hiking trail starts right at the end of the road. Walk the two minutes downhill to the crossroads and turn right there (path upwards). Follow the signs for the Larcher Berger Säge. When you get to the saw, turn right as signposted (red dashed and longer path) or continue straight ahead (not signposted - shorter path). Both paths lead into one another and thus via path 4B to Steinrast. Way back: From Steinrast, take path number 9 to the Alpinhotel Falkomai, in the direction of the Breiteben valley station. Follow the street until the turning with path 3 appears on the left. Follow the path to Alpinence.
The other way around:
From the Alpinence down on path 3 to the main road (signposted St. Moritz), towards the Breiteben valley station. Continue to the Alpinhotel Falkomai. From there on path number 9 to Steinrast. At Steinrast via path 4B to Windwerf and on to Larcherberg Säge. Down here on path 4A to Platzwies (signposted St. Moritz) and on to Innerlarcher to Alpinence (path 3)
Starting point: Alpinence
Duration: one way 1: 30h - (total 3h)
Altitude meters: 360m - Distance: 6.5km -
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable for when: May / June - end of October
DIRECTIONS
The hiking trail starts right at the end of the road. Walk the two minutes downhill to the crossroads and turn right there (path upwards). Follow the signs for the Larcher Berger Säge. When you get to the saw, turn right as signposted (red dashed and longer path) or continue straight ahead (not signposted - shorter path). Both paths lead into one another and thus via path 4B to Steinrast. Way back: From Steinrast, take path number 9 to the Alpinhotel Falkomai, in the direction of the Breiteben valley station. Follow the street until the turning with path 3 appears on the left. Follow the path to Alpinence.
The other way around:
From the Alpinence down on path 3 to the main road (signposted St. Moritz), towards the Breiteben valley station. Continue to the Alpinhotel Falkomai. From there on path number 9 to Steinrast. At Steinrast via path 4B to Windwerf and on to Larcherberg Säge. Down here on path 4A to Platzwies (signposted St. Moritz) and on to Innerlarcher to Alpinence (path 3)
Starting point: Kuppelwies (alternatively, from St. Nikolaus or from St. Gertraud)
Duration: 2h to 5h
Difficulty level: easy - medium - difficult
Distance: 18km in total
Elevation gain: 270m - suitable for when: late April - early November
DIRECTIONS
The Ultner Höfeweg runs from Kuppelwies (1145 m) via St. Nikolaus (1256 m) to St. Gertraud (1519 m) and from there back on the other side of the valley. Since the total distance is almost 18 kilometers, it is advisable to plan this tour as a day tour or as a two-stage tour. From the parking lot you cross the street, walk past a riding stable and there into the forest, where a small brook leads to the beginning of the path. Soon the path leads past meadows and farms. Most of the time the path is flat, with short climbs to be mastered in between. In St. Gertraud there are also the well-known ancient larches. You walk on. At the Lahner Säge, one of the four national park houses in the Stilfserjoch National Park , you cross the road to get back to Kuppelwies on the other side of the valley. Part of the way is to be covered here on asphalt road, but you always return to the forest. The tour ends at the Schwemmalm valley station, the starting point.
Day spa
In one of our many wellness hotels. Due to Corona, it is essential to call in advance and ask with whom the day spa is currently possible.
Day spa or fitness in our partner hotel Life Balance Hotel Arosea - 10 minutes away, approx. 25 €
Day Spa in the Waltershof in St. Nikolaus approx. 45 €
Day Spa at the Hotel Ortler in St. Nikolaus approx. € 10
Thermal baths in Merano
Adventure pool in Naturno with slide - 50 minutes away
Day Spa with water park in the Quellenhof in Passeier approx. 60 to 70 € - 70 minutes away
Day spa with water park in the Hotel Prokolus in Naturno approx. 60 to 70 € - 50 minutes away
Friday, May 28th, 2021
Duration: 1:30 - Distance: 3.9km - Elevation gain: 100m - easy
Parking and starting point: Parking lot at the south exit of the Hofmahd tunnel
DIRECTIONS
At the parking lot we cross the pass road and follow the forest road (Mark. No. 8) in the direction of Cloz-Alm (1732 m), which we can reach in a leisurely 15 minutes. This Alm is managed in the summer months and invites you to linger. We hike pleasantly in a comfortable 10 minutes to the Rawauer Alm (1734 m). Time and again we are accompanied by cows and other grazing animals as well as far-reaching views of the Val di Non. Above us are the Kornigl and Hochwart peaks, which separate the Ultental from the Deutschnonsberg. If you want, you can stop for lunch here and enjoy the wonderful panorama. In any case, there is enough space for the children. But we want to go further, leave the forest road and reach the Untere Kesselalm after a quarter of an hour via the adventure trail. From the Untere Kesselalm you can go back to the Castrinalm (1,814 m) via path no.133. This is close to the starting point.
Every Friday in the spa town of Merano there is the famous Friday market where you can buy clothes, South Tyrolean delicacies and much more. It is located at the Merano train station and leads almost to the center.
In the afternoon you can visit the botanical gardens of Trautmansdorf Castle.
The enchanted castle sits enthroned in the center of the garden. Count Trauttmansdorff had it rebuilt from medieval ruins around 1850; Empress Sissi lived there twice for winter cures. Now the Touriseum, the museum for tourism, is located in the castle. It tells of 200 years of eventful Tyrolean tourism history.
1h away
Erwin Mairginter is the operator of an adventure park in the Passeier Valley: Tarzaning & Canyoning - abseiling next to the waterfalls and mountaineering in general.
The high ropes course offers you unforgettable hours full of action with adventurous exercises such as: climbing, abseiling, rope pendulum, fall attempts, tree climbing, flying fox and much more in a natural and dreamlike environment.
Canyoning in the Kalmtal near Neuhaus is ideal for families with children aged nine and over and people who want to experience something special on vacation. You are in the middle of a natural valley. There is something for everyone, young and old, abseiling, sliding, jumping and much more. Now also canyoning in the Passerschlucht: The moto for this is "I am the stunner in the Passerschlucht!"
Registration at +39 3482924124
Saturday, May 29th, 2021
Starting point: Schwemmalm mountain station
Duration: 1h (circular route)
Difficulty level: very easy
Distance: 3.9km in total
Elevation gain: 95m - suitable for when: beginning of June - end of October
DIRECTIONS
From the Schwemmalm mountain station, follow the marker 6 to the Auserschwemmalm and from there follow the Waldbrunnenweg with the marker 29 into the valley. The circular route offers a beautiful view of the Ultner Hochwart and the Ilmenspitze. After a good half an hour, marking 13B leads down to the left and then back out of the valley to the Innerschwemmalm. From there you go back up to the Ausserschwemmalm and back to the mountain station of the cable car.
55 minutes from Alpinence
The irrepressible power of nature
The Partschins waterfall with a drop of 97 meters is considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Alpine region.
At a height of around 100 meters, the masses of water shoot out over a free-standing rock wall and tumble down into the valley. The waterfall is particularly impressive during the snowmelt in early summer, when up to 10,000 liters of water thunder down into the depths per second. This creates a special microclimate with certified added value for health and wellbeing. On sunny days between ten and twelve o'clock, the fine spray mist glistens in all colors of the rainbow.
35 minutes from the Alpinence
Golf for the discerning or would you prefer mini golf for hobby players? You can find both in Lana.
Sunday, May 30th, 2021
Duration: 3 hours to the Töll - Difficulty: easy - Length: 10.6km - Elevation gain: 250
DIRECTIONS
This family-friendly hike begins in Oberlana (In one of the last bends after the Ultental shortly before Lana there are 4 - 5 parking spaces. Here you follow the brown signposts to the Marlinger Waalweg on the left, directly in the bend through the apple meadows The Marling Waalweg has already covered the steepest section of this hike. The Waalweg itself leads almost flat through the picturesque orchards and colorful vineyards of the Marlinger Berg. Merano is precisely this interplay between forest and meadows, orchards and vineyards, mountains and valleys and its surroundings have a very special charm.
There are several places to stop for a break to enjoy and linger. From Töll you can comfortably return to Lana by bus or the Vinschger train. If you don't want to change trains in Merano, you can also break off the Waalweg halfway (Marling) and go back the same way)
50 minutes from the Alpinence
A petting zoo with a difference. In the animal world Rainguthof you will find deer, sheep, goats and birds as well as camels, ponies and lamas. The courtyard invites you to linger. In addition to the animal world, food is also offered. The spacious area offers numerous tables and benches, deck chairs and a playground.
Right next to the animal world is the dinosaur world. A life-size dinosaur exhibition.
Railroad world Rabland
50 minutes away
The railway world in Rabland near Merano is the largest digital model railway in Italy. The basis for the exhibition is the extensive collection of model trains, which with over 20,000 pieces is one of the largest private collections in Europe. The greatest fascination in the world of railways comes from the impressive miniature landscapes, which - reproduced on a scale of 1:87 (H0) - amaze visitors with numerous details and interactive elements. Discover the sights of South Tyrol in miniature, as well as our fantasy landscape with its unbelievable diversity.
Monday, May 31, 2021
The Alm does not open until mid-June, so you can combine the hike with a picnic you bring with you.
Starting point: Alpinence
Duration: Way 1: 20h - The way back is the same
Elevation gain: 500m - Distance: 9.2km -
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable for when: May / June - end of October
DIRECTIONS
The hiking trail starts right at the end of the road. Go downhill for the two minutes
to the crossroads and turn right there (path upwards). Follow the signs for the Larcher Berger Säge. When you get to the saw, turn right and follow the sign towards Kühbergalm. Whether you take the forest road or the shortcuts is up to you.
The way back is the same as the way there.
35 minutes from the Alpinence
Historic Zollweghof Lana winery
The Zollweghof above Lana at the entrance to Ultental was first mentioned in 1346. The farm has been owned by the family since 1935 - now in the 3rd generation - and today comprises 1.7 hectares of vineyards on steep south and south-east slopes. Since 1990 he has been managing the plants, which reach up to 500 m above sea level, according to the biodynamic method and has converted 80% of them to PiWi vines. The Zollweghof offers wines from the best new varieties of fungus-resistant grape varieties. The white, red, rosé and sparkling wines mature in the 700-year-old cellar, and the winemaker is happy to tell you more about them during a guided tour: Every Thursday at 4 p.m. the Zollweghof offers guided tours of the vineyards and cellars with wine tasting.
Address: Braunsbergerweg 15, 39011 Lana
Telephone: 335 5922200 and 334 9298716
E-mail: info@zollweghof.it
Messner Mountain Museum Firmian
1h 15 minutes from the Alpinence
The heart of the Messner Mountain Museum, MMM Firmian at Sigmundskron Castle near Bolzano, focuses on the human-mountain conflict. Between the Sciliar and the Texel Group outside - art, installations, relics inside - the spacious facility provides a course. The paths, stairs and towers lead visitors from the depths of the mountains, where the origin and exploitation of the mountains can be traced, through the religious significance of the peaks as a guide and bridge to the afterlife, to the history of mountaineering and alpine tourism of our day.