Winter is a magical period in Sout Tyrol and can to see it can be an unforgettable experience: strolls and hikings in its unspoilt nature are sure-fire remedies for mind and body health. Open air sport is a very healthy habit, especially in winter, when the temperatures are low and the air is clean after a fresh snowfall. The mountains offer beautiful and pure landscapes and invites you to admire them by walking or snowshoeing. The Ridnaun Valley, not far from the city of Sterzing/Vipiteno, is considered an authentic wintry paradise. Winter hiking trips can be a quiet and relaxing alternative, just focus on the amazing silent panorama, on the cracking of the snow under your feet, far away from the animated ski facilities and après-skis. Moreover, open air sport during the winter brings a lot of healthy benefits: the fresh air tones up your body, which gets used to the cold, more calories are burnt to maintain the body temperature and the immune system is reinvigorated.
A particularly nice walking starts directly from the hotel Schneeberg to reach the mountain hut Aglsboden: almost 10 km covered in 3 hours, with a 360 m elevation gain. You may also try the hiking to the Wumbs-Alm, starting with an exciting lift in the cable car, and whose spectacular view rewards every hard effort.
