Geocaching on the Tschögglberg Plateau

Thrilling treasure hunts in Avelengo – Verano – Merano 2000 in South Tyrol

Above the villages of Avelengo/Hafling and Verano/Vöran, the majestic Tschögglberg plateau/Altipiano del Salto in South Tyrol is criss-crossed by a dense trail network also suited to families with children. Treasure-hunting while exploring the forests and meadows generates even more excitement. Geocaching combines physical movement with the thrill of a treasure-hunt (a Geocache). The treasure could be hidden anywhere: even behind a tree or under a stone.

The cache container holds a logbook that participants need to sign. The whereabouts of cache locations is provided digitally or in analogue form.

The Nature Tour Trip leads to eight important points on the Tschögglberg plateau including the Beimsteinknott natural monument in Verano and the romantic St. Kathrein Church in Avelengo. Those who manage to discover all the caches should present themselves at the local Tourist Association Office to collect their reward.

Nature Tour - an exciting treasure hunt

We will guide you to eight especially beautiful and powerful natural places in our region all of which are marked and numbered on the map. There is an appropriate clue for each place. You need to find a wooden template with a picture on it and then copy it into the correct space on your sheet.

Once every location has been visited and all of the images found and correctly entered on the map, the map can be handed in to one of the tourist information offices in Avelengo, Meltina or San Genesio.

The map is available at the Tourist Offices in Avelengo, Meltina an San Genesio or from your host.
The treasure hunt can also be done by geocaching.

The natural places

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Hiking proposals for the tresure hunt

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

To the little St. Kathrein Church

The famous little church in Santa Caterina/St. Kathrein is situated on a rise in Avelengo/Hafling and can be seen from far away in Merano and Environs. The Romanesque church has its origins in the 13th century and features well-preserved frescos from the 14th century. Fantastic views of the city of Merano/Meran as well as the Texelgruppe range can be enjoyed from the church.

all hiking routes, medium

Three-Alpine-Farms Loop Hike in Avelengo and Verano

The route takes hikers mainly along wide paths through forests but also makes a stop at the idyllic Bruggen Weiher Pond, which has a very unique fauna.

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

Hike to Leadner Alm Mountain Hut

This hike is an easy and family-friendly route which can even be done with a buggy. The Weiher Bruggen pond is one of the attractions: it is a resting place for young and old. Parents can enjoy the view toward the Ifinger mountain whilst children can admire the many fish in the pond.

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

Beimsteinkogel in Verano/Vöran

The Beimsteinkogel is one of three tuff knolls. These three tuff knolls are of volcanic origin and are unparalleled in South Tyrol.

all hiking routes, medium

Hike to the Men of Stone

The stone men are located at an elevation of 2,000 metres on the Altopiano del Salto/Tschögglberg plateau. Here you’ll find human figures made of stone. Myriad tales are linked to this place.

all hiking routes, easy

Meltina Ristorante Lanzenschuster

Surrounded by larch forests and alpine meadows, the Berggasthof Lanzenschuster is located on the northern part of the Salten, above Flaas.

all hiking routes, easy, Themed Trails, Path suitable for baby carriages

Fairy tail hike

Along the way there are 12 stations, which were designed by the pupils of the local primary school. There are lots of small master pieces which were smoothly integrated into the landscape of the Salten high plateau. Each station tells you about a local fairy tale from the area of San Genesio.