A hiking vacation in the Isarco Valley: A holiday region that gets you going
Vineyards, apple trees and orchards, chestnut groves, charming churches, and castles with majestic mountains in between – and above all of them, the South Tyrolean sunshine. A hiking vacation in the Isarco Valley is a feast for all senses. Naz-Sciaves offers many charming excursion destinations for families, ambitious hikers, and nature lovers. Neighbouring regions such as Gitschberg / Val Giovo or the Rodengo Alp are further hiking paradises within easy reach. And since we’re talking about having a good time: Don’t miss our Apple Blossom Festival in Naz-Sciaves, the Apple Festival and other great occasions for a marvellous hiking holiday in South Tyrol.
A variety of hiking trails in South Tyro
The Isarco Valley is also called the “Valley of Trails“. Hiking tours for every demand await you when you come to Aica for your vacation. South Tyrol is already rich in attractive hiking trails, and it offers excellent opportunities for a great variety of hikes in and around Naz-Sciaves. The Tour of Villages, for example, introduces you to our holiday region. You may also hike to the Novacella Monastery, experience the Naz-Sciaves Apple Trail breathing in the scent of apple blossoms. You could combine a city tour of Bressanone with a family hike or put together an individual hiking route across our alpine plateau and into the adjacent mountains. For long-distance hikers, a section of the Way of St. James leads through the Isarco Valley, so that we can also serve you as a cosy pilgrimage hostel. And if you simply wish to discover the immediate vicinity of Aica, take a stroll to the nearby village of Fortezza.
Mountain Karting to the most beautiful spots
Let’s go Karting! Alone, as a couple or with the entire family: Speedy fun is guaranteed when you try the absolute highlight, the RudiRun Kart Trail down the slope from Mount Plose Val Croce to S. Andrea – with 10 km, it is the longest toboggan run in South Tyrol. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed. You may even experience a Kart Tour under the full moon or floodlight!
Enjoy “Törggelen” in the Isarco Valley
When South Tyrol shimmers in the golden autumn, the “Törggele Season” has arrived. Then various taverns invite you to taste the young and old wine. There are also hearty dishes from the farm kitchen, such as bacon dumplings, meat platters with cabbage and all sorts of other culinary delights, of which the roasted chestnuts are probably the most famous. The home of this ancient winegrowing tradition is the Isarco Valley. And what could be more beautiful than enjoying your Törggelen experience during an autumn hiking holiday where it is most typical: in our beautiful region. We will be happy to reveal you insider tips on which local restaurants in the area offer the best South Tyrolean wines and specialties.
Visit our fabulous festivals!
Our holiday region is all about apples. They characterise the course of the year and thus also the festivals on the popular apple plateau Naz-Sciaves. If you can arrange it, then plan your hiking vacation in South Tyrol during one of our nationally known folk festivals. May begins with the traditional Apple Blossom Festival, where an apple queen and other royalty such as onion and asparagus queens welcome you and invite you to the Flower Ball and the Royal Festival. In the summer, the Alpen-Flair Festival with its up to 40,000 visitors offers the largest South Tyrolean music event, where you may listen to everything from folk music to Schlager and German rock. This event is truly unique in South Tyrol and is definitely worth a visit. At harvest time in October, Naz-Sciaves invites you to the Apple Festival. This is where the new queens are crowned. There are parades, live music events and of course also culinary experiences.
