from 120 €
Die Waldruhe
Nature holiday | Kiens at Mt. Kronplatz
from 480 €
Naturhotel Waldheim
Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol
from 102 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
The best possible relaxation | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 65 €
Hotel Theiner
Holidays in the middle of nature | at Reschen pass in Vinschgau
from 48 €
Garni Appartement Almrausch
Bed & Breakfast | Mals in Vinschgau
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
from 80 €
Pension Sonnenhof
Familiar atmosphere | Meransen in the Eisacktal
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from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway
Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 65 €
Landhaus Fux
Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
from 72 €
Hotel Moritz
Central position | Toblach in Hochpustertal
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from 90 €
Vital Hotel Ortlerspitz
Dreamlike holidays | St. Valentin auf der Haide in Vinschgau
from 104 €
Hotel Vilpianerhof
Active hotel | Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
from 70 €
Residence Mathilda
Panoramic terrace and garden | Schlanders in Vinschgau

Vinschgau high alpine route

It seems that people in Vinschgau really like hiking: nearly 108 km, more than 5,600 m of altitude, 32 hours of walking time, partly difficult and secured mountain path...

But don’t worry – you do not have to manage this on one day. But you should be quite fit, persistent and sure-footed, if you want to do this multi-day tour through the sunny side of the valley Vinschgau in western South Tyrol.

Of course, you can pick out just the stage you like most. And naturally, on the way you will pass many breakpoints, including rustic mountain huts and new inns, where you can have a rest and where you find also a place for the night.

Those, who decide to explore the Vinschgau by foot, will get to know the region in all its details. This high alpine tour starts in the vicinity of Naturns and ends in Reschen. The way goes uphill and downhill, along old paths and new ones. Not only the several stages are very varied, but also the landscape, the mountain pastures, the menus in the refuges, as well as the sights you will pass by.

For instance, hikers will see several famous places, including the church tower immersed in the Lake Reschen, Glurns as smallest town in the Alps or the marble quarry in Laas. Other sights are the mighty buildings of the castle Churburg or Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval, the prehistoric hilltop site Ganglegg in Schluderns or the monastery Marienberg in Burgeis.

Stages of the high alpine tour Vinschgau:

  • Castle Juval near Kastelbell – top station St. Martin im Kofel near Latsch (difficult hiking trail)
  • St. Martin im Kofel near Latsch – Paflur near Laas (difficult mountain trail)
  • Paflur near Laas – Glieshof in Matsch near Mals (difficult mountain trail) 
  • Glieshof in Matsch near Mals – Muntetschinig near Tarsch (difficult mountain trail)
  • Muntetschinig near Tarsch – Planeil near Mals (easy hiking trail) 
  • Planeil near Mals – spring of the river Etsch in Reschen (difficult mountain trail)

Details of the tour:

  • Path length in total: 108 km
  • Difference in altitude uphill and downhill: 5,646 m - 4,633 m
  • Walking time in total: about 32 hours
  • Path number: 2A (“Vinschger Höhenweg”)

Current holiday offers

from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

To the hotel
from 66 €
Garni Ganthaler

In an idyllic location with a magnificent panoramic view. Comfortable rooms, garden with pool & Südtirol GuestPass Algund.

To the accommodation
from 163 €
Viktoria Alpine Spa Resort

Space - Time - Silence! Enjoy your break in the unique waldSPA on over 6000m² & the 25m Infinity OutdoorPool.

To the hotel
from 144 €
Hotel Sand

Holidays in Vinschgau - Garden with 25 m sports pool & natural bathing pond, bike paths, countless hiking possibilities and much more.

To the hotel

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Vinschgau high-alpine route
Vinschgau high-alpine route

On one of the most popular hiking routes in South Tyrol, mountaineers enjoy high-alpine hiking experiences.

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Vinschgau high-alpine route
Vinschgau high-alpine route

The challenging high-alpine route in Vinschgau offers magnificent views.

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Hiking on Vinschgau high-alpine path
Hiking on Vinschgau high-alpine path

From Kastelbell, hikers make a distance of 108 km on the sunny side of Vinschgau and arrive in Reschen.

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Vinschgau high-alpine route
Vinschgau high-alpine route

On one of the most popular hiking routes in South Tyrol, mountaineers enjoy high-alpine hiking experiences.

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Vinschgau high-alpine route
Vinschgau high-alpine route

On one of the most popular hiking routes in South Tyrol, mountaineers enjoy high-alpine hiking experiences.

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Vinschgau high-alpine route
Vinschgau high-alpine route

On one of the most popular hiking routes in South Tyrol, mountaineers enjoy high-alpine hiking experiences.

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High-altitude mountain tours

Selected accommodations in Vinschgau

Pension Pernthaler - Schlanders in Vinschgau
  • Small & cosy
  • With garden & terrace
  • Breakfast buffet
  • 3-course menu in the evening in summer
  • Numerous leisure activities
from 58.00 € per day
Sporthotel St. Michael - Mals im Vinschgau in Vinschgau
  • Indoor pool & saunas
  • Lounge & fitness room
  • Garden with sunbathing lawn
  • Breakfast buffet & choice of menu in the evening
  • Tour tips for cyclists & motorcyclists
from 70.00 € per day
TOP HOTEL
Piris Jagdhof - Dolce Vita Experience - Latsch in Vinschgau
  • ¾ gourmet board
  • About 3,000 m² wellness & garden area
  • Several pools & saunas
  • Adventure coach & guided activities
  • Equipment rental
from 175.00 € per day
Suvendes Apartments - Prad am Stilfserjoch in Vinschgau
  • New and cosy flats
  • Spacious equipped garden
  • Indoor pool
  • Hotel agreement for wellness centre, breakfast and dinner
  • Activities for young and old in every season
from 55.00 € per day
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