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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.
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.
Cribs at the dome
In St. Pauls, the Christmas tradition comes to life: Until Januray 6th, artisanal masterpieces of nativity art enchant around the cathedral and invite both young and old to a festive exploration.
Living Crib
A very special highlight is organized by the Nativity Society on Sunday, December 15th & 22nd in the center of St. Pauls. At 5 p.m. the "Living Crib" will solemnly move in through the historic alleys of St. Pauls to the specially built stable in front of the parish church.
Gschleier Wine tasting
The warm summer night promises carefree hours and gives visitors the opportunity to learn lots of interesting facts about the world of wine.
"Winesummer"
Summer evening with local wines and culinary delights in Girlan's cellar worlds.
The last load of grapes in Girlan
To celebrate the end of the harvest, the last grapes of this season are traditionally brought to the village centre, pressed and savoured under the supervision of the historic vineyard keeper.