Valle Aurina insider tips: summer & winter holidays in Val Pusteria

… is affectionately known as “Henne” by the locals and is the perfect mountain for anyone who longs for seclusion. On the way to your destination, you cross the rushing waters of the Tristenbach stream, leaving rustic forest and meadow slopes behind you until you finally have a wonderful view of the Valle di Selva dei Molini and the summit cross of the Henne. You should allow for at least three hours for the ascent. The tour starts from Selva di Molini, from the Gornerberg car park in front of the Hochgruber Hof.

… is a real insider tip, because there are no well-trodden tourist trails leading up to it. In other words: if you can do without the crowds and prefer a leisurely and quiet pace, you will be rewarded with magnificent panoramic views after the ascent: nothing blocks the view of the Fundres mountains and the glacier world of the Zillertal Alps and possibly the best thing – nothing disturbs the silence up there. The tour starts at the Zösenberg hiking car park. Allow at least two hours for the ascent.

… the ascent is not only worth it in summer, but also in winter: a pleasure ski tour that is not too difficult and offers great descents. If conditions are good, you can also climb to the Hörndle. Start of the tour? Shortly after the Bergmeisteralm at Zösenberg in the Zösenbergtal.

… everyone has to experience them once. Various mountain giants in the Valle di Selva dei Molini and the surrounding area are ideal for doing so. Our tips: Eggespitz (2,187 m), Henne (2,475 m), Weizgruberalm (2,040 m), Monte Spico (2,400 m), Chemnitzer Hütte (2,419 m), Edelrauthütte (2,545 m).

… takes you right into the heart of the Zillertal Alps, natural landscapes and panoramas that will leave you speechless. Is that why it is one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in South Tyrol? Who knows. In any case, it connects the Chemnitzer Hütte with the Edelrauthütte and leads through forest and meadow slopes, alpine meadows with a sea of alpine roses, over rocky steps, past the glacier’s source stream, once again into a pure alpine paradise. There are lots of things that cannot be put into words; you have to see them with your own eyes. The tour starts at the Lago di Neves reservoir in Lappago.

… starts at the Sonnklarhütte on Monte Spico. This means: first take the lift up and enjoy the view. The tour starts at path number 27 and has plenty of diverse impressions to offer. The path leads to Monte Spico (summit ascent optional), to Henne, Fadner Joch, Gorner Joch, Wurmtaler Joch, Zinsnock, Forcella Lappago, Tristenspitz with Tristensee and finally to the Chemnitzer Hütte. Allow plenty of time, as the trail is 21 kilometres long – stable weather for the hike is an absolute must!

… is the goal of a magnificent circular tour that attracts with all sorts of scenic diversity.
The tour starts at the end of the Tures end of the Valle Aurina, in Casere. From here you reach the mysterious-looking Valle del Vento, whose landscape is reminiscent of the film classic “Lord of the Rings”. Magnificent alpine meadows, contrasting mountain giants, gushing waterfalls and several rocky steps lead you up to the “Lenkl” and the high alpine refuge below the mighty Pizzo Rosso. A stop for refreshments is a must, aside from some hearty dishes, the crowning glory of the ascent awaits: a schnapps with the hut landlord. The descent takes you through the rustic Valle Rossa valley, past the old mining tunnels and back to the starting point.

… is a favourite excursion destination for the locals. And  you know what they say: where the locals go must be good. Your adventure starts from our doorstep and takes you partly on tarmac roads and partly on forest paths. The Weizgruberalm is not far and the panoramic terrace invites you to enjoy – with both your eyes and your tastebuds. PS.: in winter you will also find a toboggan run here. 

… consists of 86 kilometres of slopes, 21 lifts, 6 fun parks and 100% snow fun.
The Skiworld includes the two ski mountains Monte Spico and Klausberg as well as two village lifts in Rive di Tures and in Rio Bianco, which are particularly suitable for children and beginners to practice.

• Highlights of Skiarena Klausberg: Snowpark “Funtaklaus”, “Klausiland” for the kids, Dino-Funline, Alpine Coaster Klausberg Flitzer, two toboggan runs and Zipline Klausberg
• Highlights of the Monte Spico ski area: observation tower at 2,400 m, speedline, family fun park, two toboggan runs, including the longest toboggan run in South Tyrol

… you transport yourself back to a time when up to 84 tons of copper ore was mined each year. For 500 years – and in arduous conditions underground. Take a seat in the yellow mine train and head straight into the middle of an adventure, into the world of the miners. Here you not only learn about the life and work of the miners, but you also get to smell the particularly pure air in the so-called climate tunnel.

… you embark on a journey to your self, your well-being. You can start the tour in Predoi or Casere which lasts 45 minutes. It takes you from Predoi to Casere, to the Cappella del Santo Spirito and back again. There are lots of attractions and natural spectacles hidden along the way. If you wish, you can take a short break from the circular hike to climb the fifteen minutes up to the rushing waterfall.

… here in Selva dei Molini, in Predoi, Riva di Tures and in Rio Bianco.
What could be better than gliding over the snow in fantastic weather while enjoying magnificent mountain panoramas? If you start in Selva dei Molini, you can look forward to 16 kilometres of cross-country trails that will take you into the valley as far as Lappago. In Rio Bianco you can look forward to 10 km, in Casere the sunny trail with 3 to 10 km promises sunny views and in the cross-country skiing centre Riva di Tures you can give it your all on 15 km.

… brings back many childhood memories and is great fun on the surrounding toboggan runs:

• Klausberg | 12.8 km (2 toboggan runs)
• Monte Spico | 18.2 km (2 toboggan runs)
• Predoi | 6 km
• Rio Bianco | 7 km
• Selva dei Molini | 4.3 km