Start of the season in South Tyrol Part 2

Breathe deeply and enjoy Italy’s nature and hiking paradise

Our Eurohike hiking tours in South Tyrol, such as the route from the Lake Reschensee to Lake Kalterer-See, Panorama Hiking in the Vinschgau or the hiking trip from Merano to Lake Garda offer a diverse selection of routes and show the diversity and contrasts of the region. On the Eurohike hiking tour on the South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Trail you are on the South Tyrolean Wine Route between Merano and Bolzano and especially here you can experience the contrasting landscape between mountains, idyllic vineyards and Italian villages. One the circular hike in Mölten, good hiking trails lead me through lush Alpine meadows through larch forests and up to the Möltner Joch on the high plateau of the Tschögglberg. But before I treat myself to a South Tyrolean alpine snack with ‘Schüttelbrot’ and a glass of Vernatsch, something mysterious awaits me on the summit – it’s best to read it for yourself.

Fantastic view over the region of Merano

Traditional dumplings at the alp in Mölten

Horses at the alp - Circular hike Mölten

Hiking can be so mystical

I experience a particularly mystical hiking experience after reaching the high plateau at Tschöggleberg at an altitude of 2,000 metres. There you will be ‘greeted’ by a large number of small, stacked stone pyramids – the so-called ‘Steinernen Mandln’ (Stone Men). For some, the stone formations are a way marker and thus help with orientation, for other these stone figures represent a visual legacy from the past, when according to folklore, witches celebrated their wild festivals and influenced the weather. These rock formations are found more and more frequently in forest clearings, places of power, on lake shores or on quiet forest paths, also internationally. Whether signposts or ghost stories, one thing is certain – the cairns are something very special and are a real highlight on this trip.

Hiker at Steinerne Mandln at the high plateau of the Tschögglberg

Steinerne Mandln at the circular walk in Mölten

Panoramic view along the hiking trail in the region of Merano

Stone men at the circular hike in Mölten

Season extension for more hiking enjoyment

A hiking trip in South Tyrol is suitable in almost every season due to the Mediterranean climate and the low rainfall. The many sunny days make the region an ideal destination for a successful hiking holiday in the open air. To ensure that this active enjoyment lasts longer this year, we have extended the season to late autumn in many of the destinations on our Eurohike hiking tours. For example, you can experience the hiking trip on the South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Trail until the end of October. Because the golden season is perfect for a successful hiking trip in Europe. Read all the details and offers for Eurohike autumn holidays here.

My conclusion

A healthy hiking trip in sunny South Tyrol is not only good for body and soul, it also creates the best conditions for consciously enjoying yourself and taking a deep breath away from daily life. This hiking destination in Italy offers the perfect combination of mountains and pleasure, because of the great Mediterranean natural landscapes, the flower paradise in Merano, the idyllic places and the excellent Italian food are a real treat for the eyes and the palate.