Top 5 hiking tours
Experience Eppan by foot
Idyllic walks, challenging tours and comfortable family hikes
Top hiking trails in Eppan
Ice holes
Winter in the middle of summer?
Ice holes are a very popular destination. It is quite cold in the 200-metre-long and 50-metre-wide cave at the foot of the Gandberg. The reason? Physics!
Warm air flows through the crack system in the porphyry blocks and is cooled in the process. At the bottom of the basin, the cold air escapes and turns the cavity into the famous ice holes. This is explained by the physical principle of the wind tube. Even high mountain plants, which otherwise grow at an altitude of 1,200 metres, feel at home in the ice holes. Discover the 600 different plant species and enjoy the coolness on chilly days.
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Three castles hike
In the traces of time
Eppan on the South Tyrolean Wine Road has a lot to offer culturally. It is therefore no coincidence that the municipality is known as the area with the most castles in South Tyrol. Curious visitors can discover three of them on the Three Castles Hike: Schloss Hotel Korb, Hocheppan Castle and Boymont Castle.
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Eppan high trail
With breathtaking views of the valley
The adventurous Eppan high trail is located below the Mendel crest. The tour leads through forests and offers a wonderful view over Bozen, the South Tyrolean lowlands and all the way to the Dolomites. The best starting point for the tour is Gasthof Steinegger, where parking is also available. A varied hike for nature lovers. This day hike is highly recommended from spring to late autumn.
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Montiggl lakes
Relaxing forest walk
The cosy forest idyll around the small and large Montiggl lakes offers a variety of hiking trails. The forest with its lakes is one of the most important natural monuments in Italy. A hiking trail leads around Lake Montiggl, along the course of which you can always find cosy places to cool off or relax. A wooden footbridge has been created through the reed belt, where the wildlife of the biotope can be observed undisturbed.
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From the Spring Valley to Lake Kaltern
Hike full of blossoms
A phenomenon that attracts visitors from all over South Tyrol takes place in the spring valley between the two Montiggl lakes and Lake Kaltern: yellow primroses, white mullein, violet liverworts, blue crocuses and primroses reach for the sky - a colourful natural carpet of blossoms delights the mind after the harsh winter days. In the middle of it all, the tranquil rivulet of the Angelbach meanders southwards. The walk is best enjoyed between mid-February and the end of March.
Once upon a time at Hocheppan...
His imaginative works about castles, knights and medieval life - including his interpretation of the famous “Dumpling Eater” and the “Foolish Maidens” - invite you to marvel and join in.
St. Martin’s Market
For the inhabitants of Girlan, Eppan and the surrounding area, St. Martin's Day is a major holiday, as it coincides with a name day, church day and the end of the harvest season.
Mario S. Pietrodarchi
Works by Rota, Morricone, Piazzolla
Eppan Advent
Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Christmas market in St. Michael, in the Widumshof in St. Pauls and in the center of Girlan.
Christmasmarket
Experience the enchanting Christmas magic in St. Michael's, where a winter wonderland comes to life on the town hall square.
Christmas in Girlan
During Advent, the village is transformed into an extraordinary Christmas open-air museum. Around 30 works of art made of staves and the boards of old wine barrels, invite you to take an atmospheric stroll through the alleys of the wine village.
Christmas in St. Pauls
During the Christmas season, discover the traditional Nativity Exhibition, the Living Nativity Scene, the Crafts at the Cathedral (Handwerk am Dom), and experience the St. Nicholas and Krampus Procession in St. Pauls.
Choriosum - Next Generation
For over 20 years, Choriosum has been synonymous with innovative a cappella music full of energy, passion, and sonic diversity. With its new concert series, the choir is venturing into something very special: for the first time, 42 children and young people will be joining the experienced members on stage.