Winter hiking – a great way to explore Ridanna/Ridnaun

If the stress and crowds of the ski pistes are too much for you, try this quiet, relaxing activity and explore the region during snow shoe hiking tours in Ridanna/Ridnaun.

Snow shoe hiking is a great way of exploring pristine meadows and untouched forests. With snow shoes on your feet you can venture where others fear to treat, and make your way up to the highest Alpine huts. You will be able to appreciate the peace and quiet of the nature and find your inner peace. Snow shoe hiking is a truly unique winter experience!

It does not take long to learn the technique, and all you need for your first tours in the snow is a bit of stamina and motivation. If you are planning to explore the high altitudes, however, you should carry avalanche equipment and be familiar with the most important rules to avoid avalanches.

Good shoes, however, are all you need to explore the well-prepared winter hiking trails in Ridanna/Ridnaun. Some of those trails lead up to quaint, traditional Alpine huts that are also a good place to embark on toboggan adventures. Sleds can be rented at most huts.

Popular winter hiking tours

• Alpine hut hike
  From Telves di Sopra/Obertelfes in Val Ridanna/Ridnauntal follow the forestry road to Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf. After approx. 45 minutes turn right into a slight uphill forest trail (signs to Freund Alm) and continue for about half an hour. The trail leads to a small opening where a number of forestry roads come together. From there, follow signs to Freund Alm (steep to the right). You will reach the hut after approx. 20 minutes.
  
  
• Valley hike
  This loop trail starts directly at the hotel and can be done with or without snow shoe equipment. It leads from Ridanna/Ridnaun to Masseria/Maiern and back. Duration: approx. 2 hours.
  
  
• Hike to Innere Wumblsalm hut in Racines di Dentro/Innerratschings
  This tour starts approx. 1 km behind the ski lifts in the Racines/Ratschings resort, on a steep road situated at an altitude of 1,884 m above sea level. A slightly uphill forestry road leads to Innere and Äußere Wumblsalm in the West. Along the trail you will cross the summer hiking trail and the ski touring tracks. The no 10 climbing trail is marked in red and white color and leads all the way to Schloterjoch on an altitude of 2,264 m. You will see the hut as soon as you leave the forest (some 1.5 hours after departure from the car park). The hut is closed in winter but you can use the table and bench outside.
  If you still have something in the tank, you can climb all the way up to the summit cross and back to the hut.
  
  
• Kalcheralm at Passo Giovo/Jaufenpass
  This tour departs at the mountain station of the Racines/Ratschings-Giovo/Jaufen gondola lift. From there, hike towards the mountain restaurant and Rinneralm lift. The hike up to Kalcheralm starts right behind the lift station. You will reach the hut on a relaxed, easy hike of some 45 minutes.