Hiking in South Tyrol – tips and information for your hiking holiday
A holiday in the mountains offers ideal conditions for travellers who enjoy hiking. Between the Dolomites, wide alpine meadows and peaceful valleys, there are many ways to experience nature actively.
Whether relaxed walks, scenic alpine hikes or demanding mountain tours, everyone can find the right route here.
Find more inspiration in our guide to summer in South Tyrol.
Hiking areas in South Tyrol at a glance
Alpe di Siusi
Alpe di Siusi is one of the best-known hiking areas in South Tyrol and offers impressive views of the Dolomites with its wide alpine meadows. Especially in the early morning, the trails around Alpe di Siusi are often quieter and particularly scenic.
This area is ideal for travellers looking for relaxed hikes with panoramic views.
Key information:
- Location: Dolomites, near Castelrotto
- Special feature: largest high-altitude alpine meadow in Europe
- Trails: easy to moderate
- Highlights: Dolomite views, mountain huts and wide alpine meadows
- Best time: June to October
- How to get there: cable car from Siusi or shuttle service
Find more routes in our guide to hiking in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park.
Three Peaks region
The Three Peaks are among South Tyrol’s best-known landmarks and a popular destination for hikers. The striking rock formations and surrounding mountain scenery make this region especially impressive.
Ideal for travellers who want to experience dramatic views and alpine landscapes.
Key information:
- Location: Alta Pusteria
- Special feature: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Trails: easy to challenging
- Highlights: Three Peaks and panoramic trails
- Best time: June to October
- How to get there: toll road or shuttle service
Merano High Mountain Trail
The Merano High Mountain Trail is one of South Tyrol’s best-known circular hiking routes and leads through varied landscapes around the Texel Group.
The trail passes through different altitudes and repeatedly offers wide panoramic views.
Ideal for travellers planning longer tours or those who want to discover South Tyrol on foot over several stages.
Key information:
- Location: Merano region
- Length: around 100 km
- Difficulty: moderate to challenging
- Highlights: panoramic trails and alpine sections
- Duration: several stages possible
Detailed stages can be found in our guide to hiking in South Tyrol.
Val di Funes
Val di Funes is especially known for its peaceful atmosphere and impressive views of the Odle mountain group.
The hiking routes lead through alpine meadows, forests and scenic trails and are especially suitable for relaxed tours in nature.
Key information:
- Location: Valle Isarco
- Trails: easy to moderate
- Highlights: Odle views, mountain huts and nature trails
- Best time: May to October
- How to get there: accessible via Chiusa
Val Passiria
Val Passiria offers varied hiking routes between mountains, forests and alpine meadows. Alongside easy walks, the valley also offers more demanding tours.
Ideal for travellers who want to combine different landscapes during their hiking holiday.
Key information:
- Location: near Merano
- Trails: easy to challenging
- Highlights: waterfalls, mountain trails and alpine meadows
- Best time: May to October
- How to get there: easily accessible from Merano
More hiking routes in South Tyrol
Alongside the best-known hiking areas, South Tyrol also offers many routes that are ideal for relaxed or family-friendly tours.
Waalwege in Val Venosta
The Waalwege in Val Venosta are among South Tyrol’s most distinctive hiking trails. Following historic irrigation channels, these paths usually run through the landscape without major elevation changes.
They are especially suitable for travellers looking for peaceful and easy walks.
Key information:
- Location: Val Venosta
- Difficulty: easy
- Special feature: almost no steep climbs
- Highlights: views, peaceful trails and nature
- Best time: spring to autumn
Hirzel Trail (San Genesio / Salten)
The Hirzel Trail above Bolzano leads through the peaceful landscape of the Salten plateau with wide larch meadows and scenic panoramic views.
Ideal for travellers who prefer easy hikes in quiet surroundings.
Key information:
- Location: San Genesio / Salten
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: larch meadows and panoramic trails
- Best time: spring to autumn
Which hiking routes are available in South Tyrol?
The region offers many different types of hiking experiences:
- alpine meadow hikes
- mountain tours
- panoramic trails
- family-friendly hikes
- hut-to-hut hikes
This makes it easy for every traveller to find the right hike for their holiday.
Tips for hiking in South Tyrol
To enjoy a relaxed hiking experience, it is worth keeping a few things in mind:
- choose suitable hiking shoes
- check weather conditions
- bring enough water
- start early
- stay on marked trails
After a hike, South Tyrol’s swimming lakes are also perfect for cooling off.
Frequently asked questions about hiking in South Tyrol
1. When is the best time for hiking in South Tyrol?
The best period is usually between May and October. At higher altitudes, the hiking season often starts a little later.
2. Are there easy hikes in South Tyrol?
Yes, especially on Alpe di Siusi and along the Waalwege trails, there are many easy hiking routes.
3. Are hikes in the Dolomites difficult?
The region offers both easy panoramic trails and demanding mountain tours.
4. Is hiking in South Tyrol suitable for families?
Yes, many hiking areas offer family-friendly trails and mountain huts for breaks along the way.
5. What equipment should you bring?
Good hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and enough water are essential.
Conclusion – hiking in South Tyrol
Hiking in South Tyrol means having a wide choice between relaxed alpine meadow walks and demanding mountain tours.
The varied landscapes and numerous hiking routes make the region one of the most popular destinations for hiking enthusiasts.
Editorial team of sudtirol.com
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Last updated: May 2026