Buggy-Friendly Winter Hikes at Ortler Ski Arena
Enjoy the Natural Side of a South Tyrol Winter
A winter hike through the snowy forest shows the winter season in South Tyrol at its best. The sunny South Tyrolean winter offers countless opportunities for winter hiking and a stroll with the whole family. The many cleared trails running through the ski areas of Ortler Ski Arena, many of which can be undertaken with a buggy, are especially wonderful for families.
In addition, there is a dense network of lodges with sun-kissed terraces throughout the ski areas of Ortler Ski Arena: this allows you to turn back with the toddler and stroller whenever the need arises.
This panoramic trail starts at Cima Lago Nero (Schwarzseespitze), the summit station of Corno del Renon (Rittner Horn) Cable Car, at an elevation of 2,060 metres. Along the way, hikers can enjoy unique views of the Dolomites and 360° panoramas of the mountain ranges.
Cima Lago Nero is conveniently accessible without a car from Bolzano aboard the Renon (Ritten) cable car and narrow-gauge railway.
Starting Point: Parking area of Corno del Renon Cable Car, Pemmern/Renon
Trail: Panoramic trail around the Corno del Renon
Trail Number: 1, may be 9 and 9a for descent
Walking Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the circuit (slightly less to Unterhornhaus); 1 hour and 10 minutes down
Altitude Differential: 700 m
The starting point for this loop trail is the summit station of the San Vigilio Cable Car. Following Trail No. 34, hikers will easily reach the little Church of St. Vigilius up a slight grade that runs through a forest. Continuing along Trail No. 9 to the Schwarze Lacke mountain lake, there are wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. The return trip along Trail No. 7, which leads back to the summit station of the San Vigilio Cable Car, takes about an hour.
Technical Information:
Starting Point: cable car valley station in Lana
Ending Point: cable car valley station in Lana
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 9.6 km
Altitude Differential: 550 m
Maximum Altitude: 1,790 m
The hike starts in the idyllic village of Plan and follows Trail No. 8 along the left bank of the stream to Lazinser Alm (no service in winter) and then back to Lazinshof Farm. On the right bank, it goes back to Plan via Zeppichl.
Walking Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Altitude Differential: 800 m
Level of Difficulty: Easy
We suggest the following ski areas for this theme: