Hiking tours in South Tyrol | Eurohike hiking holidays

Enjoy the beauty of South Tyrol with its enchanting lakes, extensive mountain panorama and mild climate - culinary delights included. The diversity of South Tyrol is a journey for all the senses at any time of year!

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From Merano to Lake Garda

8 Days

95 ratings

Mountain panorama on the Haideralm with a wooden signpost stuck in a cairn

Panorama Hiking in the Val Venosta Valley

8 Days

4 ratings

Panoramic view of Lake Kaltern with the sunken church tower

Lake Resia - Lake Caldaro with Charm

9 Days

17 ratings

All walking holidays in South Tyrol

A natural paradise in the Italian mountains

All walking holidays in South Tyrol

Questions and answers about your hiking tour in South Tyrol

At what time of the year is a hiking holiday in South Tyrol particularly recommended?

The ideal season for hiking in South Tyrol is from April or May to October.

Where can you hike in South Tyrol?

The diverse regions in South Tyrol offer the best hiking conditions for all levels of hiking and target groups. Whether hiking in Vinschgau, in the wonderful wine regions or the idyllic alpine pasture- and lake regions – South Tyrol is a real paradise for active vacationers and connoisseurs.

Can you hike with children in South Tyrol?

Active holidays in South Tyrol are also a wonderful experience with children. The good hiking paths, idyllic rest stops and experiences along the hiking routes ensure a varied active experience. Our moderate walking holiday South Tyrol for families takes you and your family on well-paved hiking trails from Reschen to Meran. Individual sections of the route can also be easily shortened by using public transport.

More information about hiking with kids at a glance.

What specialities are there in South Tyrol?

South Tyrol is known for so many things, but its cuisine is particularly distinctive. Rural local ties paired with Mediterranean charm are the ingredients for the hearty cuisine and unmistakable flavours. The passion for tasty and healthy food is unmistakable in South Tyrol. Savour genuine South Tyrolean speck, chestnuts, Schüttelbrot bread or apples. Did you know that South Tyrol is Europe's largest contiguous apple-growing region or that every 12th award-winning Italian wine comes from South Tyrol? That's why you can also enjoy grape juice or first-class wine. The high-quality wines have a special character. South Tyrol has one of the most northerly growing regions in the country, which is why the wine is described as very lively and complex, not least because of the different altitudes.

More information about wine hiking in South Tyrol.

Is hiking with a dog possible in South Tyrol?

Almost all of our hiking tours in South Tyrol are also ideal for a hiking holiday with a dog. The paw-friendly hiking routes and dog-friendly hotels ensure an all-round relaxing holiday experience for two and four-legged friends.

Are there any UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites in South Tyrol?

Italy is home to a total of 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A special UNESCO World Heritage Site are the Dolomites, which have been a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site since 2009. The Dolomites consist of a total of nine sub-areas, which extend over four areas in South Tyrol and five other provinces in Italy: Trento, Belluno, Udine, Prodenone and Bozen.

What special highlights do you come across when hiking in South Tyrol?

A hiking holiday in South Tyrol not only scores with a lot of variety along the wonderful hiking paths and the characteristic irrigation channel paths, also known als ‚Waalwege‘ (former irrigation ditches). The areas in South Tyrol benefit from the mild climate and therefore provide the best conditions for being active in the open air starting from April.

Experience the picturesque natural landscapes by foot during the day, enjoy a hiking break with typical South Tyrolean specialties and relax in the accommodation in the evening. Some of our hiking tours also take you to the cities of Meran or Bolzano, to Lake Garda or to Venice – numerous sights, shopping opportunities and gourmet addresses await you there. Either way, a hiking holiday in South Tyrol will be an unforgettable experience.

The most beautiful hiking tours in South Tyrol

Merano - Lake Garda

One highlight follows another on this eight-day hiking tour. From the rugged rock formations of the Dolomites, from where you can enjoy unique views, to the South Tyrolean wine routes and lush green olive trees, all the way to Lake Garda. Enjoy the "dolce vita" of Italy with a cappuccino.

Lake Reschen - Lake Kaltern

Hike along the Via Claudia Augusta long-distance hiking trail, the first road across the Alps, through vineyards and orchards, past castles and palaces. The historic paths in the heart of South Tyrol are not only a cultural highlight, but also worth a culinary journey. Val Venosta apples and Kaltern wine are just two examples of tasty treats on your hiking tour.

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From Merano to Lake Garda

8 Days

95 ratings

Two hikers on the shore of Lake Reschen marvel at the sunken church tower

Lake Resia – Lake Caldaro

9 Days

21 ratings

South Tyrolean wine & alpine pasture trail

Your hiking tour starts on the Marlinger Waalweg, the longest irrigation channel in South Tyrol, and continues past castles and fortresses and magnificent alpine landscapes until you can catch a breathtaking view of the mountains opposite in the "Knottnkino" cinema.

Garmisch - Merano

Get to know the most beautiful sides of the Alps. Past the ski jump in Garmisch, into the Tyrolean mountains to Italy, where you can take a quick dip in Lake Reschen before continuing to the nature reserve at Lake Haidersee. The destination of your hiking tour is the beautiful city centre of Merano.

South Tyrolean Wine & Alpine Pasture Trail

7 Days

25 ratings

From Garmisch to Merano

8 Days

52 ratings

Dolomites National Park

Be enchanted by the turquoise waters of Lake Braies, discover the Fanes Sennes Braies, the largest nature park in the Dolomites, and hike past the world-famous rock massif of the Three Peaks. Experience varied hiking days in the Unesco World Heritage Site, always accompanied by idyllic mountain lakes, lush alpine meadows and green forests.

Dolomites Mountain Trail

Enjoy far-reaching panoramic views over the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites and hike southwards through pastures and Alpine meadows, where, with a bit of luck, you might be able to see the marmots. Fascinating impressions of the landscape and nature make the hiking week a pure pleasure for every mountain lover.

Three hikers next to a wooden cross on a stony path in the Dolomites Nature Park with mountain panorama in the background

Dolomite Alps – Nature park walking tour

7 Days

15 ratings

Dolomite high-altitude paths

7 Days

9 ratings

Top attractions in South Tyrol

Merano

A small, fine town in the heart of South Tyrol with a magnificent mountain world, historic villages and castles between vineyards and forests.

Lake Kaltern

Nestled in the typical South Tyrolean vineyards in the south of Kaltern and not far from Tramin is the home of the exquisite Gewürztraminer.

Little church of Alt-Graun in Lake Reschen

The sunken church tower in Lake Reschen, near the Reschen Pass, is today the symbol of the Vinschgau Valley.

Trauttmansdorff Castle

Visit the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle with 80 garden landscapes and views of the surrounding mountains and the city of Merano.

View over vineyards to Lake Kaltern, with the mountains in the background

Two hikers on a footbridge in front of the church tower of Altgraun in Lake Reschen

View across the pond of Trauttmansdorff Castle to the beautifully planted gardens and the castle

What our guests say

"The hike fully met our expectations. The option on the 3rd hiking day (Waalweg to the end of the valley) and the recommendation from your employee [...] to walk stage 5 of the Merano High Mountain Trail were strenuous, but highlights of the hiking tour."

Heinrich W.

"The wine and pleasure hike [...] says it all. [...] The tours are strenuous, [...] Even if you have a rainy day, it's possible to take the bus [...] The hotels were all great. The suitcases were always waiting for us at the hotel."

Heike R.

"Everything top. Fast booking. Very friendly and competent staff for queries. Super accommodation (3* hotel). Absolutely top. Very good price-performance ratio."

Stephan M.

"The first stage from Pragser Wildsee was a bit strenuous (the climb at the beginning), but very varied and scenic. Overall: a tour to be recommended."

Walter E.

Useful information about your hiking holiday in South Tyrol

Did you already know ...

that South Tyrol is Europe's largest contiguous apple-growing region?
that every 12th prize-winning Italian wine comes from South Tyrol?
that Lake Kelterer in South Tyrol is the warmest bathing lake in the Alps?
that there are three official languages, and 40 different dialects in South Tyrol?
that Eppan in Bolzano, with 200 castles, has the most castles in Europe?
that Seiseralm in South Tyrol is the largest alpine plateau in Europe, with 52km² (8,000 football fields)?
that 64.5% of the area of South Tyrol is over 1500m high?

Apple orchard with a view of Naturno Castle

Climate in South Tyrol

South Tyrol is protected against the influences of the surrounding climatic zones because of the mountain ranges. This also reduces the amount of rain, and gives the area a Mediterranean character.

July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 29 ° C. In January the temperature can drop to -7 ° C at alpine altitudes.

With 300 sunny days a year, South Tyrol is ideal for an active holiday, and is a popular hiking destination.

View from the Haideralm to Lake Haidersee

The city pearls of South Tyrol

As much as you love nature – sometimes a break in Italian cities is just the answer for tired feet. The cappuccino tastes delicious here, not to mention the other South Tyrolean specialities. No wonder, you’re in Italy – where only the best coffee is good enough! Try Bolzano, Bressanone, Merano or the smaller towns and vineyards.

No matter what stage of your hiking trip, there’s always time for a break. It would be a pity not to enjoy the enchanting landscape of South Tyrol extensively.

South Tyrolean cuisine

Rural traditions paired with Mediterranean charm are the ingredients for the hearty and unmistakable cuisine. The passion for tasty and healthy food is clear in South Tyrol.

But it’s not only the food that’s a pleasure in the region, the high quality wines are also something special. South Tyrol has one of the most northerly growing vineyards in Italy, which is why the wine is described as lively and complex, not least because of the different altitudes.

Hiking stop at Piazza Walther in Bolzano with an aperitif and a foccacia topped with air-dried ham and rocket salad

Hiking in South Tyrol

The diversity of the country is reflected in over 16,000km of marked trails. Depending on your mood and physical condition you can either conquer challenging mountain trails, tackle climbing routes or simply hike from hut to hut. Whether on the well-tended forest paths, hiking trails or demanding summit ascents, in South Tyrol every mountain lover will find a hiking experience to suit them!