Welcome to Caldaro/Kaltern, one of the most beautiful wine villages in the world

Kanzel

Medium1538 hm61,5 km

The name Kanzel (pulpit in German) says it all: This scenic spot sways high above the valley and offers majestic views. The tour to the scenic platform, located at 970 m altitude, starts from Kaltern...

Kaltern – lake Kaltern circuit

Easy3:00275 hm9,0 km

Start and finish: Kaltern square Duration: approx 3 hours Elevation gain: approx 275 m Route: follow the Goldgasse, Europastraße, Lavardiweg, and the signs to 'Kardatscher Wanderweg' (no....

Mitterberg

Easy2:12343 hm36,2 km

For everyone who’s already visited Kaltern - or driven by it - the sight of the Mitterberg isn’t anything new: a mossy hill covered by forests and muddy-red stones which stretches out from the centre...

To Roen

Medium3:30833 hm8,0 km

Beautiful and easy mountain trail with some climbs Start: Mendel cable car mountain station Finish: Roen Peak (2,116 m) Duration: around 3.5 hours; Elevation gain: around 750 m Extra alternative...

The wine path through Kaltern

Easy4:00472 hm19,1 km

The wine trail is layed out in the form of an "8" and takes you from the village centre, down to the lake and to Pianizza di Sopra/Oberplanitzing – past wine vineyards, farms and estates....

Schäufelewies path to the Montiggl lakes

Easy1:30251 hm4,7 km

Start: Kaltern market Finish: Montiggl lakes Duration: approx 1.5 hours Elevation gain: approx 251 m Route: start on the Andreas Hofer Straße, continue on the Bahnhofstraße, and then proceed on the...

Panorama tour

Medium1093 hm29,6 km

This tour offers breathtaking sceneries across Kaltern and the surrounding vineyards and is also a great tour winding its way across a forest. However, being so focused on the cycling skills and...

Peace Path

Easy2:00410 hm7,9 km

Start: piazza Rottenburg/Rottenburger Platz Finish: Ruins of St. Peter Church in Castelvecchio/Altenburg Duration: around 3 hours (excl. breaks at local eateries) Elevation gain: around 410 m The...

Cisloner Alm

Medium1485 hm55,8 km

The panoramic plateau of the Cisloner Alm offers breathtaking views across the South Tyrolean Unterland and the Brenta Dolomites - these two elements alone ensure this tour makes it on the programme...

Kalterer Höhenweg

Easy3:00429 hm8,7 km

Start: Bellavista/Kalterer Höhe Finish: Castelvecchio/Altenburg Duration: around 3 hours; Description: Follow the forest track, which is also the ridgeway, heading south...

Mendel circuit (Prazollsteig and Göllersteig)

Difficult4:00383 hm10,2 km

Start: Mendelbahn mountain station Finish: Mendelbahn valley station Duration: approx 4 hours (alternative route: 6 hours) Elevation gain: approx 1,120 m (additional 150 m for the alternative) Route:...

Spring Valley Excursion

Easy3:30346 hm7,4 km

Easy farm road and forest track with some climbs; recommended for end Febbruary/end March due to the countless flowers blossoming. Start and finish: Market Square Kaltern Duration: around 3.5 hours; ...

Three lakes trail

Difficult1489 hm20,6 km

Impressive trail from Lake Caldaro to both of the Monticolo lakes and back. The excursion cuts across the varied terrain and requires, due to the considerable length, a good physical condition. Not...

Dschibuti trail

Difficult1325 hm21,6 km

Demanding running trail which requires plenty of stamina. The long trail will reward runners with a diverse stretch and a beautiful scenery across Lake Caldaro. Pace yourself while running around the...

Lake Caldaro

Easy45103 hm8,0 km

Easy stroll around Lake Caldaro. Gentle incline. If you wish to avoid one of the uphill climbs, we recommend you start the circular trail heading towards the south. However, nothing stops you from...

Long hike to the ice caves

Easy2:00248 hm4,8 km

Leisurely stroll across vineyards and forests Start: piazza Rottenburg/Rottenburgerplatz Finish: ice caves Duration: around 2 hours; Elevation gain: around 250 m Route: Climb the Mühlenweg, walk by...

Großes Steintal

Easy453 hm17,6 km

You could hardly be blamed for not believing that the Mitterberg, this extensive hill covered by a sprawling forest stretching between the Etschtal valley and Lake Kaltern is crisscrossed by an...

Rastenbach gorge circuit

Medium1:30255 hm3,8 km

Start and finish: Müllereck car park Duration: approx. 1 1/2 hours Elevation gain: approx 255 m Route: from the car park, head to your right and descend into the Rastenbach gorge (sign no. 1). Walk...

Leuchtenburg hiking trail

Easy1:15271 hm1,9 km

Start: parking space Leuchtenburg Finish: ruin Leuchtenburg Duration: around 1 1/4 hours; Elevation gain: around 270 m or 200 m Route: Follow signpost no. 18 in the parking space below the...

Penegal excursion

Medium1:30396 hm3,3 km

Start: Mendelbahn railway mountain station Finish: Penegal Duration: approx 1.5 hours Elevation gain: approx 396 m Route: to the ‘Kalterer Hof’ hotel, cross the Mendel road, climb to the forest and...

Monte Roen

Difficult2158 hm51,2 km

The usual superlatives don’t suffice for this dream tour, which is counted as one of the best in the Alps. Yet at the start you’ll have to face a good 1,800 elevation gain ascent! From Kaltern start...