Five newly designed rest stops invite visitors to consciously enjoy the silence of nature, the view into the distance and small moments of tranquillity. The new seating areas are more than just infrastructure – they are an expression of a living connection between landscape, craftsmanship and community.
Local identity and meeting place
The new rest areas stand out thanks to their special design: seating with integrated tables in the shape of a horseshoe has been installed here. The horseshoe, a symbol of good luck and closely associated with Hafling and the Tschögglberg as the home of Haflinger horses, blends harmoniously into the surroundings. It not only represents local identity, but also makes the rest areas popular meeting places – places where tradition meets modern design.
Kanzele and Hochsulfen in Hafling: meeting places with a view
The Kanzele viewpoint is the perfect location for a rest area. A teepee has been erected on Hochsulfen, inviting visitors to retreat and pause for a moment. These two locations, as well as the ones in Vöran, are situated on popular hiking trails and offer ideal opportunities to experience the atmosphere in peace and quiet. Whether for a short break, a picnic together or simply to enjoy the view.
Vöran: Rest areas at the Löschteich and Weiher Bruggen ponds
A particularly versatile rest area has been created at the Löschteich pond in Verano. You will find it if you walk past the Leadner Alm and continue on hiking trail 11. A bench with a table invites you to have a picnic, while balancing beams and a teepee provide opportunities for exercise and play – a welcome change, especially for families.
At the Weiher Bruggen pond, on the other hand, two horseshoe-shaped seating areas with integrated tables have been built.
Designed with regional craftsmanship and a sense of responsibility
The rest areas were built by the Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Tourism Association with the support of the municipalities of Hafling and Vöran and in collaboration with Oswald Kröss from the Kofler carpentry in Terlan. Kröss knows the area well and attaches great importance to quality, regionality and sustainability. His goal was to ‘do something for his own region’ – a guiding principle that is reflected in the choice of materials, workmanship and design. The
A win-win situation for everyone
This initiative demonstrates how thoughtful, high-quality craftsmanship can strengthen the interaction between humans and nature. Rest areas are transformed into places of tranquillity, exchange and connection – another step towards gentle, sustainable tourism on the Tschögglberg.