Bolzano is the ideal starting point for walks and hikes
in the environment of the city.
Along the hills above the city winds a crown of pathways bordered by
typically Mediterranean vegetation. The "Guntschna- an the Oswaldpromenade"
are two pearls: terraces above the city lined with palm trees, magnolias,
cedars, agaves and laurel.
Other walking paths bring you to the different castles of the town.
Passeggiate del Lungotalvera -
Wassermauerpromenade
The promenade along the river Talvera and Isarco is like a green
oasis in the middle of the town. Here you can spend some relaxing time or
you can choose to do or watch some sports: football, volleyball, baseball....
La Passeggiata del Guncina - Guntschnapromenade
The Guntschnapromenade goes up in serpentines starting
from Gries. It is dedicated to the Duke Heinrich from Habsburg and was one
of the famous parts of the health resort since the middle of the 19th
Century. Today it is a nice walking path with a beautiful view on the
town with the "Rosengarten" in the background.
La Passeggiata di Sant'Osvaldo - Oswaldpromenade
The Oswaldpromenade goes from St. Anton to St. Magdalena bordering
the numerous vineyards on the hills of the town. The traditional red vine
"St. Magdalena" is produced here.
Passeggiata del Virgolo - Virglpromenade
The walking path at the feet of the Colle mountain begins near the castel "Haselburg"
in the south of Bolzano. It connects the castle with the "Virgl", one of the
first parts of the town to be inhabited in prehistoric times.
Two interesting churches can be found there: the Romanic Church of St. Vigil
an the Baroque Kalvarien-Church.
Three routes to high pastures
Bolzano is located in a broad valley basin and the cool heights are nowhere
far away. In just a few minutes any of the three cable cars
take you up to the mountain woodlands and meadows on the Colle, San Genesio
and Renon mountains.
Above 1000 meters altitude you can enjoy magnificent views of the
surrounding Dolomites, enjoy walks across lush pastureland and fill your
lungs with crisp mountain air.
Colle
A trip to Colle - Kohlern mountain by cable car is a step into history, for
this is the oldest cable way of the world. The original gondola can be
viewed at the upper terminal and is well worth a visit.
San Genesio
The view of the Rosengarten Dolomite massif from Tschögglberg high plateau
is without doubt the finest of all. Sunset enjoyed from Salto mountain are
unforgettable experience, when the Dolomite peaks glow as they reflect the
setting sun.
Renon
Bolzano's home mountain beckon with plenty of sun and pretty walks with the
unique Sciliar and Alpe di Siusi meadowlands as a backdrop. There is also a
skiarea perfect for families.
Biking
The ideal geographic position of Bolzano makes it to the
ideal starting point for every kind of biking tours.
A network of bicycle paths radiates out from the city through the orchards
and vineyards in the foothills an on up into the Alps.
Starting from the central square Piazza Walther Platz you can reach the
bicycle ways to Trento or the "Apple-Road" to Merano, which runs through the
apple trees along the river Adige.
If you do not have a bike, you can rent one of the new bicycles at the
Bolzano Bozen Tourist Board for only Euro 5,00 per day. Also, the Tourist
Board and the Association PassparTour organize some guided biking tour in
town. For more information ask the InfoTeam:
info@bolzano-bozen.it
Courtesy of
AST Bolzano Bozen
(c) copyright Bolzano-Bozen.it
Recommended hotels and restaurants (we visited them...):
- Turmbach
Appiano sulla strada del Vino - Eppan an der Weinestrasse
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Schoenblink-Belvedere San Genesio Atesino - Jenesien
La Passeggiata del Guncina - Guntschnapromenade
