Bressanone to Bolzano

Overview

1. Day

   1
   Arrival Day

   1. BressanoneBressanone

   Your journey begins in Bressanone, a vibrant and historic city, recognised as the oldest in the Tyrol. If you arrive early, take the opportunity to wander through its charming, colourful alleys and explore the frescoed rooms of the bishops' palace.

2. Day

   2
   Bus to Novacella Abbey and walk to Velturno

   9.3 mi · 15 km

   1. bus
   2. Bus to Novacella Abbey and walk to VelturnoBus to Novacella Abbey own arrangement/cost, or shorten walk and start walk from Bressanone)
   3. VelturnoVelturno

   In the morning, a bus takes you to the Augustinian monastery of Novacella, renowned for its delicious white wine. From there, you follow dirt tracks and countryside paths through woods and vineyards to reach Velturno. Surrounded by chestnut trees, this town enjoys such a favourable climate that it was chosen as a summer retreat by numerous noble families over the centuries.

3. Day

   3
   Velturno to Barbiano

   10 mi · 16.1 km

   1. Velturno to Barbiano
   2. BarbianoBarbiano

   Today's pleasant walk is full of surprises: the Sabiona Monastery, the spiritual heart of the Tyrol region, perched atop a dramatic cliff; Chiusa, a picturesque haven for artists and poets, counted among Italy's most beautiful hamlets; and finally, Barbiano, a charming village nestled along the banks of the River Isarco.

4. Day

   4
   Barbiano to Collalbo

   9.3 mi · 15 km

   1. Barbiano to Collalbo
   2. CollalboCollalbo

   Today's walk leads you through woods and orchards to Collalbo, a village on the Renon plateau known as a popular ski destination and a haven for nature enthusiasts. Along the route, a short detour offers the chance to view a rock marked with prehistoric carvings.

5. Day

   5
   Collalbo to Soprabolzano (via famous earth pyramids)

   6.8 mi · 10.9 km

   1. Collalbo to Soprabolzano (via famous earth pyramids)Train return to Collalbo using Ritten Card
   2. CollalboCollalbo

   This gentle, panoramic walk across the Renon plateau takes you through forests and traditional Alpine meadows. Along the way, you’ll pass the picturesque Kematen Lake and the striking earth pyramids—cone-shaped formations created from moraine silt left behind by melting Ice Age glaciers. The walk concludes with a ride on the Renon train, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you return to Collalbo.

6. Day

   6
   Collalbo to Castel Roncolo and bus to Bolzano

   11.2 mi · 18 km

   1. Collalbo to Castel Roncolo and bus to Bolzano
   2. bus
   3. BolzanoBolzano

   Today’s hike is straightforward and enjoyable: starting from Collalbo, you make your way to Castel Roncolo through orchards, forests, and cultivated fields, passing a countryside rich with castles, manor houses, and farms. At the end of your walk, you can catch a bus to Bolzano (it’s advisable to set off before 8 am to avoid missing the last bus, though walking all the way to the city is also an option). Bolzano is a vibrant town where Italian and Austrian cultures blend seamlessly, offering an array of artistic treasures to explore.

7. Day

   7
   Alpe di Siusi circular walk

   8 mi · 12.9 km

   1. bus
   2. Alpe di Siusi circular walkAccessed by bus from Bolzano and cable car. Cable car - extra cost (pay direct)
   3. bus
   4. BolzanoBolzano

   After a bus ride from Bolzano to Siusi, you take a cable car up to Compatsch, the starting point for an easy circular walk across Europe’s largest Alpine plateau. The route takes you past mountain huts and charming hamlets, offering stunning views of the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. The walk concludes back at Compatsch, where a cable car and bus ride return you to Bolzano.

8. Day

   8
   Day 8

   Enjoy breakfast in Bolzano.