Our mountains are a precious treasure: they offer relaxation, invite us to exercise in the fresh air and are a valuable natural heritage. We, the Tschögglberg high plateau destination with the three tourist associations Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000, Mölten and Jenesien, are participating in the CleanUP Days together with 12 other destinations in South Tyrol. From september 18 to 21, 2025 we will be sending a joint message for a clean and intact mountain world. Participation is a matter close to our hearts: together with all interested parties, we want to actively contribute to the care and preservation of our unique mountain world.
What are CleanUP Days?
CleanUP Days is a cross-border initiative that was launched on International CleanUP Day, which takes place annually on September 20th. The multi-day campaign is organised by the
PATRON e.V. association in close cooperation with numerous local partners and now spans the entire Alpine region. The aim is to invite nature lovers to take action for a clean environment. Anyone can participate by collecting rubbish in nature. The focus is not only on cleaning up, but also on raising awareness of sustainable use of our environment.
What is a CleanUP Kit?
To make participation in CleanUP Days as easy as possible, so-called CleanUP Kits are provided. A CleanUP Kit consists of a rubbish bag and reusable stainless steel litter pickers. Equipped with these, participants can collect the rubbish they find while hiking or walking and then dispose of it in the containers or rubbish collection points provided.
The CleanUP Kits are free of charge and can be picked up at participating information offices and designated distribution points (see below). Detailed information about the kits themselves is available on the PATRON
website.
5 reasons why we are participating
Did you know that a classic paper tissue takes five years to decompose in nature? A plastic bag takes 200 years, a plastic bottle 500 years and an aluminium can even 600 years to completely decompose! Of course, the primary goal of CleanUP Days is to rid our mountains of rubbish. But there are other reasons why we decided to take part:
1. Protecting our mountains
The Tschögglberg high plateau is a natural paradise that must be preserved. Every piece of packaging collected and every item of rubbish removed contributes to the preservation of this precious landscape.
2. Raising awareness
Through our participation, we want to raise awareness of the issue of rubbish among guests and locals. Only those who recognise the problem can change their behaviour.
3. Community involvement
CleanUP Days are an initiative that brings people together. Together, environmental protection not only makes sense, it is also fun.
4. Supporting sustainable initiatives
As a sustainability-oriented destination, we are happy to support projects that are specifically committed to environmental protection.
5. Setting an example
We want to lead by example and show that every contribution counts. Even small actions can have a big impact.
How can you get involved?
Taking part is easy:
1. Pick up a CleanUP kit: Kits are available from the Hafling information office, the offices in Mölten and Jenesien, and other distribution points.
2. Choose your route: Whether it's your favourite hiking trail or walking path – you decide where you want to get active. Need inspiration? Drop by one of the information offices and we'll be happy to give you some tips!
3. Register: Enter your route on the CleanUP
Map. This will make your efforts visible and part of the larger community.
4. Carry out your CleanUP: Use your CleanUP Kit to collect rubbish along the way, directly contributing to cleanliness and the protection of nature.
5. Tell the whole world! Capture your action with photos and share them on social media with the hashtag
#plasticfreepeaks.
6. Dispose of waste correctly: You can dispose of the collected waste at the official waste collection points or in the containers provided.
By the way: Every Day is CleanUP Day. You can also do good outside of CleanUP Days: You can register a private CleanUP at any time on the CleanUP Map. Pack your CleanUP Kit for your next hike and off you go!
The data at a glance
CleanUP Days period: 18 to 21 September 2025
CleanUP Kit distribution points:
• Mölten Information Office
• Jenesien Information Office
• Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Information Office, St. Kathrein Str. 2A, 39010 Hafling
• Merano 2000 cable car valley station, Naifweg 37, 39012 Merano
• Falzeben cable car valley station, Falzebener Straße 220, 39010 Hafling
• Municipality of Verano, Dorfplatz 1, 39010 Verano
Waste collection points:
• Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Information Office, St. Kathrein Str. 2A, 39010 Hafling
• Meran 2000 cable car valley station, Naifweg 37, 39012 Meran
• Falzeben cable car valley station, Falzebener Straße 220, 39010 Hafling
• Municipality of Vöran, Dorfplatz 1, 39010 Vöran
Registration:
CleanUP
Map
Contact for questions:
• Avelengo Information Office: info@hafling.com | Tel. +39 0473 279457
• Mölten Information Office: info@moelten.net | Tel. +39 0471 668282
• Jenesien Information Office: info@jenesien.net | Tel. +39 0471 354196
Get involved and do some good
CleanUP Days offer a simple and effective way to get active and help preserve our precious mountain environment on the Tschögglberg high plateau. Every helping hand is welcome. Together, we can send a strong message – for a clean, liveable future in our beautiful mountain world. We look forward to seeing lots of enthusiastic participants!