Holidays in the Passeier Valley: Experience unforgettable moments in South Tyrol’s most diverse valley
The Jogglanderhof, in sunny Stuls near Moos in Passeier, is situated in the Passeier Valley, a mountainous valley north of Merano in South Tyrol. Nestled between the Ötztal Alps and the Sarntal Alps, the Passeier Valley is home to a variety of climate zones and boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The Passeier Valley is one of the most picturesque and scenically diverse valleys in South Tyrol.
Whilst the Vorderpasseier is characterised by Mediterranean vegetation, the Hinterpasseier offers an alpine mountain landscape with breathtaking views and stunning hiking areas. There, the valley rises to 2,474 metres at the Timmelsjoch and the Austrian border. This region is characterised by an alpine climate and alpine vegetation, surprising visitors with snow-capped mountains, spectacular waterfalls and many traditional villages, as well as a thriving alpine farming industry across the numerous alpine pastures.
The Passeier Valley in South Tyrol offers plenty of variety
Come and visit us in the Passeier Valley and experience the breathtaking mountain scenery, the magic of the alpine meadows and the wide range of sporting and cultural activities on offer.
The Passeier Valley offers a dense network of hiking trails, irrigation channels and alpine paths to suit all abilities, all year round. Hiking in the Passeier Valley is suitable for the whole family as well as for experienced and ambitious hikers. A few highlights include, for example, the new hiking trail through the Passers Gorge, the Ulfaser Waalweg or the 100 km-long Merano High-Altitude Trail. There are numerous crystal-clear mountain lakes and imposing peaks to tempt visitors, such as the Hohe Kreuzspitze (2,743 m) above Stuls.
Climbers will find various crag areas in the Passeier Valley, each offering a range of routes and levels of difficulty, such as the Stuls crag with its magnificent views or the Bergkristall crag in Pfelders. In bad weather, it’s well worth a visit to the indoor climbing centre in St. Leonhard, which has a large bouldering area.
In Stuls in Passeier, the ‘Stuller Wasserfall’ via ferrata attracts visitors with its breathtaking surroundings, situated right next to the thundering Stuller Waterfalls, which are among the highest in Europe.
Winter sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy in the Passeier Valley, whether in the Pfelders ski area or the nearby Ratschings-Jaufen ski area. Groomed walking trails also invite you to enjoy a leisurely winter walk to one of the rustic alpine huts. The snow-covered landscape in Hinterpasseier is also a fantastic area for anyone who wants to enjoy the magic of winter whilst snowshoeing or ski touring. If you’re looking for something even more challenging, why not pay a visit to the ice-climbing tower in Rabenstein, Europe’s largest artificial ice-climbing facility?
You can find out more about the valley’s history and culture in the numerous museums, such as the Passeier – Sandwirt Museum in St. Leonhard, the Bunker-Mooseum and the Stieber-Mooseum in Moos. At the Schneeberg Adventure Mine Provincial Museum, Europe’s highest mine, you can take part in guided tours and rides through the tunnels during the summer.
The Passeier Valley offers many more activities for young and old alike, such as the Spider Park high ropes course with a zip line in Pfelders, guided llama treks, rafting or kayaking on the River Passer, guided horse rides and riding lessons, outdoor swimming pools in St. Leonhard and St. Martin, a skittles alley in St. Leonhard, and much more besides.
Come and visit us and see for yourself!
