Hikes in Ritten
South Tyrol, Italy
300 kilometers of hiking trails, 300 days of sunshine a year and a central location in the middle of South Tyrol make Ritten the perfect destination for hikers. The municipality of Ritten on the high plateau of the same name above Bolzano offers you a unique panorama. Whether a leisurely walk or a challenging mountain tour, hiking in Ritten is an unforgettable experience.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Ritten
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Via the Oswald Promenade to Runkelstein Castle
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Difficulty
easy
8.2 km
2:25 h
284 m
284 m
Round tour via the Oswald Promenade through the romantic landscape high above Bolzano with a visit to Runkelstein Castle
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Die Oberbozner Erdpyramiden am Ritten
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
2:00 h
200 m
200 m
Einfache, auch für Kinder geeignete und sehr spannende Rundwanderung zu den faszinierenden Rittner Erdpyramiden bei Oberbozen und über die bekannte und malerische Sommerfrischsiedlung Maria Himmelfahrt zurück.
Hiking trail
· Sarntal Alps
Von Bozen nach Oberbozen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
3:30 h
965 m
49 m
Aussichtsreiche Wanderung auf das Rittner Hochplateau mit Besuch des Hörtenberger Kreuzes
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Von Klobenstein über Signat nach Unterinn
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.7 km
3:50 h
223 m
499 m
Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung von Klobenstein zum beliebten Wolfsgruben-See und weiter zur Signater Aussicht. Das letzte Teilstück verläuft über den Keschtnweg und den Signater Kirchsteig.
Hiking trail
· Ritten
Zu den Erdpyramiden von Unterinn am Ritten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
3:00 h
260 m
260 m
Sehr lohnende, auch für Familien mit Kindern gut zu bewältigende Wanderung von der Rittner Ortschaft Unterinn aus auf dem bekannten Keschtnweg hinein zu den Unterinner Erdpyramiden im Gasterergraben und oberhalb der spektakulär auf einem Felsvorsprung thronenden Burgruine Stein (Abstecher möglich) weiter zu den Höfen der Siffianer Leitach.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Rittner Höfewanderung von Lengstein nach Unterinn
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.7 km
3:30 h
337 m
390 m
Diese Wanderung führt uns über den Keschtnweg, stets an Höfen vorbei, und eignet sich auch für Familien mit gehgewohnten Kindern.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
On Kaiserweg between Atzwang and Kollmann
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Difficulty
moderate
9.9 km
3:30 h
500 m
390 m
From Atzwang to Antlas, on the Keschtnweg to Rotwand and on the Kirchsteig to Kollmann.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
To the Rittner earth pyramids
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Difficulty
moderate
5.1 km
1:45 h
195 m
195 m
On the informative Rittner theme trail we hike leisurely downhill to the impressive earth pyramids, up to 30 m high.
Hiking trail
· Sarntal Alps
Von Oberbozen über Wangen in die Sarner Schlucht
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
3:30 h
278 m
1,023 m
Diese abwechslungsreiche Wanderung führt uns in weniger begangene Gebiete am Ritten und endet recht spektakulär in der Sarner Schlucht.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
To the St. Verena Church
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Difficulty
moderate
16.5 km
5:30 h
698 m
698 m
Hike on the Ritten to the earth pyramids and the little church of St. Verena
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Open the Route PlannerSigmund Freud Promenade
"Divinely beautiful and comfortable" is what Sigmund Freud called the Ritten, and a leisurely hike along the promenade named after him shows that he was right. From the mountain station of the Ritten cable car, the path goes to the entrance of Oberbozen, then past summer resorts along a shady forest path to Lichtenstern and on to the beautiful Viehweider farm. The hike ends at the station of the narrow-gauge railroad in Klobenstein, where you will pass many benches decorated with quotes and photos.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Freud Promenade
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7 km
Duration
1:14 h
Ascent
123 m
Descent
151 m
Ritten
Rittner Horn cable car
In just 50 minutes, the Rittner Horn cable car takes you from the provincial capital of Bolzano to the summit of the Rittnerhorn mountain in summer and winter. Already during the ride you have a great view of the Schlern, the Rosengarten and other mountains of the South Tyrolean Dolomites. Once you reach the summit, you will have a magnificent 360° view of the mountains of South Tyrol. From the Rittner Horn you can undertake numerous hikes of all levels of difficulty.
Even without ascending the cable car, there are many beautiful paths below the Rittner Horn, for example to the village of Gissmann or to Oberinn. In Gissmann you can also stop at the mountain inn Roaner. But also on all other hiking tours huts and inns provide you with traditional South Tyrolean delicacies, so that you can enjoy the hours in the open air.
The earth pyramids on the Ritten
Earth pyramids are a geological peculiarity. They are formed when sand-like rock softens during rain and is washed away. In places where a boulder protects the rock, a pyramid-shaped structure with capstone remains. A collection of such earth pyramids forms a bizarre landscape. Hikes below Oberbozen, near Lengmoos and near Unterinn will lead you to this rare natural spectacle. The largest and most beautiful pyramids have formed over a period of up to thousands of years.
Hiking trail
· Bolzano and environs
Die Oberbozner Erdpyramiden am Ritten
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
200 m
Descent
200 m
Einfache, auch für Kinder geeignete und sehr spannende Rundwanderung zu den faszinierenden Rittner Erdpyramiden bei Oberbozen und über die ...
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Hiking tours at different altitudes
Hiking in Ritten is particularly attractive because of the different altitudes. The area ranges from 500 to 2,000 meters and the Mediterranean climate gives you varied hiking tours. Above Bolzano you will pass through a beautiful landscape with vineyards, which further up change into apple orchards and cattle farming and at the very top into alpine farming and forest landscapes.
Other places of interest in Ritten:
- Bee museum: in the 600 year old Plattner Hof in Wolfgruben a bee museum has been created. It contains the most extensive collection on the subject of beekeepers and bees in South Tyrol.
- Deutschordenskommende: in the Middle Ages there was a hospice of the Teutonic Order on the Ritten plateau, today you will find a cultural center with varied events here.
- Schwarhof Winery: 450 meters above sea level, biodynamic viticulture is practiced here, which means that many different plants and herbs are used among the vines. Hiking trails lead through the area. When you visit you can taste the wine in the Sky Wine Pavillion and enjoy the unique panorama over Bolzano.
- Village Gissmann: the most remote village on the Ritten can be reached via beautiful hiking trails, in the Roaner Hof inn you can have a snack after the hikes.
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Zum Rittner Horn im Herzen Südtirols by Rainer
May 19, 2023
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Italien - Südtirol - Klobenstein - Erdpyramiden by Markus
April 19, 2023
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When did you do this route? April 18, 2023
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Italien - Südtirol - Klobenstein - Siffiano by Olaf
April 10, 2023
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