… around Castelfeder, Auer, Montan, Neumarkt and Salurn
Those who want to spend their holidays being active in natural surroundings are in exactly the right place here, in and around the Trudner Horn national park. The mountains around Auer, Montan, Neumarkt and Salurn offer various hiking possibilities which will meet all types of requirements. Each hike has its own history and its place in our memory.
In the spring the walking trails in the south of South Tyrol lead you through thriving fruit orchards and through the flat valley, in the summer over high mountains and up to breezy heights, in the autumn through apple groves ready for harvest and slopes packed with vines and in the winter over snow-covered trails through forests and mountain pastures.
Hikes which you definitely should not miss…
Mystical: A hiking trail leads up to the Castelfeder and into a mystical past era. There you can find signs of Stone Age and Bronze Age settlements but also Raetians, Romans and other peoples retreated to this high hill in times of unrest and left their traces there. Walkers and nature lovers can explore the plants and fauna of the biotope on the nature discovery trail and be spellbound by the history that shrouds the place.
Gigantic: The Bletterbach gorge, the South Tyrol canyon is a theme park, an educational site, a natural monument and also, as of June 2009, a UNESCO natural world heritage site. Geological treasures and various landscape formations show you the development of the earth and mankind from unusual perspectives. The layers of earth are between 200 and 300 million years old and the presence of fossilised sea creatures bears witness to an age when the Dolomites were still coral reefs.
Pure nature: Unspoilt nature which you can see, hear, smell and feel. The Trudner Horn national park stretches out across our holiday area. Even very early in the year the sun draws out the sub-Mediterranean flora in the meadows, forests and ponds. There are numerous manned mountain huts inviting you in for a relaxing break and a rustic snack.
Our walking tip: Up the "Katzenleiter" (cats ladder)
You will need to walk approximately 15 minutes to get from the main square to the start of the Katzenleiter, then another 30 minutes or so to walk over the Katzenleiter.
The walking route starts at the main square, up the Truidn Weg past the Hotel Markushof to the Kirchplatz with the Marienkirche church. Right past the church and follow the Wasserfallweg upwards. White-red signposts are located at various points. The road ends close to the mountain. There, we pass over the steps on the right up to the wide water protection wall, along the wall for several steps up to the foot of the mountain. The so-called Katzenleiter (Route No. 2) starts here.
Approximately 550 stone steps lead up the narrow mountain ridge to the top of the waterfall. Benches invite you to take a break, while your eyes can enjoy the panoramic view. Look upwards to see the romantic stretch of the Schwarzenbach rocky ravine. Walking fans can continue down the shady forest path. Passing several farmhouses on the way, you can reach the Haus Sonne (no bar service) on the Aldeiner Strasse in another 1.5 hours. A bus stop is located here for buses back to Auer/Ora.
Walking time
: approx. 2.5 hours
Nordic walking in South Tyrol
Out and about with two sticks
Nordic walking is the perfect type of sport for your active holiday in South Tyrol: this discipline, which was developed by Finnish cross-country skiers, combines sport, health and experiencing nature! Nordic walking also provides a full-body workout as it uses 90% of the body’s muscles.
Nordic Walking...
... is fun
... is not strenuous
... is efficient – walking with sticks is 30% more effective than without
... builds strength, condition and coordination
... protects the joints
... improves general fitness
... leads to high energy consumption
... has positive effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems
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