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  • november-15

Exciting themed trails in South Tyrol around Jenesien

Magical legends, Haflinger horses and South Tyrol's longest suspension bridge

Every step becomes an adventure: on our exciting themed trails in South Tyrol, many of which are waiting to be discovered around Jenesien. One leads over the longest suspension bridge in South Tyrol, another takes you into the magical world of legends in the surrounding area, the next invites you to reflect and yet another tells you about Haflinger horses and larches.

Go on a journey of discovery

on one of South Tyrol's fascinating themed trails here in Jenesien!

  • The Marterloch suspension bridgeAdventure trail ‘Marterloch’ Breathtaking views and a feeling almost as spectacular as flying. That's what this 9 km adventure trail near Afing promises with its 20 stations centred around the historical significance of the ‘Marterloch’, once the only accessible connection between Jenesien and the Sarntal valley.
     Follow it to the longest and highest suspension bridge in South Tyrol
  • Two metal swings suspended from a cable system on a grassy slope beneath trees.
    Avia - the lumberjack trail
    This adventure trail promises fun, games, history, nature and culture for the whole family. Farmer Karl accompanies you along the way through nine stations where you can touch and try out everything to do with wood.
  • Large wooden playground structure shaped like a horse's head on a meadow with mountain views.
    The ‘Guggn’ trail
    Nine play stations with colourful information boards on this themed trail, which winds its way from Jenesien via the Salten to Tschaufen through beautiful meadows and forests, are all about the larch and ‘our’ Halfinger horse.
    Please note: There is no public transport service along the route.
  • Forest path with wooden fence and a statue made of fabric and metal on a rock beside the trail.
    The Legend trail
    On this section of the E5 long-distance hiking trail, which leads across Europe's highest larch plateau, you can immerse yourself in the magical world of legends in the area at 16 trilingual stations lovingly designed by primary school pupils.
    Tip: After your hike, from the car park Schermoos you can comfortably return to Jenesien via bus line 157.
  • Two large stone slabs mark the entrance to the Martin’s Trail in the forest
    St Martin's trail
    Relive the life of St Martin - patron saint of the Glaning district - and experience nature and its creator with all your senses. This three-kilometre circular path of contemplation invites you to reflect and explore together.
    Please note: This trail is not accessible by public transport.
  • On the Flaas educational history trail
    The Flaas educational history trail
    Experience history at first hand: The fascinating epochs of the Ice Age, Stone Age and Roman times as well as the history of Flaas are brought back to life on this circular educational trail created by primary school pupils from the fraction.
  • Castle ruins on wooded hill, surrounded by green fields and villages in the valley.
    Castelronda castle trail
    Pssst! If you are very quiet, you might hear them - the stories of the old walls along the historic Bolzano castle trail ‘Castelronda’, which stretches for around 20 kilometres between Bolzano, Jenesien and Terlan and promises a hike with magnificent views.
  • Two children standing on a wooden bridge over a small stream covered with autumn leaves in the forest.
    The chestnut trail
    The final section of the 90-kilometre ‘Keschtnweg’, chestnut trail, trail takes you from the Runkelstein castle in the province capital Bolzano past idyllic vineyards and through vineyards on the slopes of the Guntschnaberg to the chestnut trees in Glaning.
    Please note: There is no public transport connection from Glaning.

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