THE CHAIRLIFT AND CABLE CAR NETWORK IN DORF TIROL
The cable cars and chair lifts in Dorf Tirol and the surrounding area offer the ideal starting point for a demanding high mountain hike. They take hikers to the high mountains in just a few minutes. The Hochmuth cable car, for example, leads from Dorf Tirol to the Muthöfe in steep terrain below the Mutspitze.
Numerous chair lifts support the range of cable cars. A special feature, however, is the chairlift that connects Dorf Tirol to Meran during the day. The valley station of the Küchelberg lift is in the center of the spa town, right next to the Princely Castle.
CULTURE & SIGHTS IN SOUTH TYROL
Dorf Tirol is the ideal starting point for a hiking holiday in South Tyrol. The network of trails around Dorf Tirol covers about 70 km of marked paths at all elevations, ranging from botanical promenades to the low mountain ranges and up to the high alpine Spronser Lakes plateau in the Texel Group Nature Park.
Tirolo is also a place of culture. Numerous cultural treasures, castles and churches are evidence of this. The family castle, Tirolo Castle , is now the home of the Museum of Regional History, probably the most extensive historical collection in the region. But culture is also part of everyday life here.
In this agriculturally shaped fruit and wine village, living customs and traditions are highly cherished. With its shops and boutiques, cafés and restaurants, swimming pools, and sports facilities, Dorf Tirol is an ideal place for leisure, culinary, and active holidays in South Tyrol.
You can also leave the car behind during your holiday. From the Fischerhof, there are countless hiking and walking paths for every taste. The nearest bus stop is only a 5-minute walk from the Fischerhof. Be sure to check out the 3D hiking map of Dorf Tirol and plan your hiking route!
Here are some examples:
The Wine Trail of Dorf Tirol passes right by the house, a lovely circular hiking path with a focus on wine. In just five minutes, you'll reach the famous Tappeiner Promenade, which is laid out in a Mediterranean style. It leads almost level directly into the historic center of Merano, offering stunning views of the Etschtal valley and Vinschgau.
It takes about 10 minutes on foot to reach the entrance to the Algunder Waalweg.
You can also take the Brunnenburg trail to Dorf Tirol and from there, ride the Hochmuth cable car into the hiking area of the Texel Group Nature Park.
CULTURE & SIGHTS IN SOUTH TYROL
Tirolo is the ideal starting point for a hiking holiday in South Tyrol. The network of trails around Tirolo covers about 70 km of marked paths at all elevations, ranging from botanical promenades to the low mountain ranges and up to the high alpine Spronser Lakes plateau in the Texel Group Nature Park.
Tirolo is also a place of culture, as evidenced by numerous cultural treasures, castles, and churches. The ancestral castle, Schloss Tirol, is now home to the Museum of Regional History, which houses the most extensive historical collection in the region. Culture is also an integral part of daily life here.
In this agriculturally shaped fruit and wine village, living customs and traditions are highly cherished. With its shops and boutiques, cafés and restaurants, swimming pools, and sports facilities, Dorf Tirol is an ideal place for leisure, culinary, and active holidays in South Tyrol.
You can also leave the car behind during your holiday. From the Fischerhof, there are countless hiking and walking paths for every taste. The nearest bus stop is only a 5-minute walk from the Fischerhof. Be sure to check out the 3D hiking map of Dorf Tirol and plan your hiking route!
Here are some examples:
The Wine Trail of Dorf Tirol passes right by the house, a lovely circular hiking path with a focus on wine. In just five minutes, you'll reach the famous Tappeiner Promenade, which is laid out in a Mediterranean style. It leads almost level directly into the historic center of Merano, offering stunning views of the Etschtal valley and Vinschgau.
It takes about 10 minutes on foot to reach the entrance to the Algunder Waalweg.
You can also take the Brunnenburg path to Dorf Tirol and from there, ride the Hochmuth cable car into the hiking area of the Texel Group Nature Park.
THE TAPPEINER PATH
The Tappeiner path starts in Gratsch and ends at Zenoberg, where it merges into the Gilfpromenade. The path runs along the slopes of the Küchelberg, 80 meters above the city of Merano.
Embedded in the local flora, you will encounter beautiful exotic vegetation that thrives in the subtropical and Mediterranean climate. Around one hundred species are introduced to visitors through plaques, allowing you to take a journey to distant lands, even though you are just a stone's throw away from the Dolomites. From the terrace around the Powder Tower, a medieval fortress, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Merano. Your sense of smell will be particularly stimulated along this path. Of special interest are the herb garden and the garden of scents, a terrace that, among other things, features an extraordinary specimen of California Bay Laurel, a type of laurel rarely found in these latitudes, known for its particularly intense aroma.
THE GARDENS OF TRAUTTMANSDORF CASTLE
Where nature and art meet in a special way: Since 2001, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle near Merano have showcased over 80 garden landscapes from around the world, with numerous unique experience stations (ten artist pavilions, a spectacular observation platform by Matteo Thun, a "Botanical Underworld," and a "Garden for Lovers").
Due to its exceptional appearance and impressive design, the facility was named Italy's most beautiful garden in 2005 and "Europe's Garden No. 6" in 2006. In 2013, it was crowned "International Garden of the Year," earning it a place among the most beautiful green spaces worldwide.
THE WINE TRAIL IN TIROLO
A particularly special themed trail is the Wine Trail of Tirolo. Winding its way through vineyards and Mediterranean vegetation, this family-friendly path offers a leisurely stroll through the sunny landscape above the rooftops of Merano, providing fascinating insights into local viticulture. Along the way, various stations creatively package small portions of wine knowledge, stories, and history. The view stretches across the Merano region, the surrounding mountains, and the castles of Dorf Tirol. Afterward, you can reflect on the impressions of the trail while enjoying a glass of Vernatsch or Merlot.
TREKKING & E-BIKE
By bike, South Tyrol can be explored at the perfect pace. On well-maintained valley cycle paths, you can enjoy the landscape and the region's culinary delights. If desired, you can easily return to your starting point by train. To the west, cyclists ride along the historic Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, from the Reschen Pass to Salurn. On the Pustertal cycling route in the east of South Tyrol, passing by the Kronplatz, the landscape becomes more alpine, and from north to south, the historic towns of Sterzing, Brixen, and Klausen along the Brenner Cycle Route invite you to make a stop.
PARAGLIDING IN TIROLO
Undoubtedly, flying is one of humanity's dreams. Gliding silently, Dorf Tirol can be experienced from the perspective of a paraglider, with views of the Texel Group mountains extending all the way to the Dolomites.
For this reason, the Adlerhorst Flying Club also offers tandem flights for beginners. A popular launch site for paragliders is located near the Hochmuth Inn at 1,400 meters, with landing at the valley station of the Hochmuth cable car at 600 meters above sea level.
