General description
This circular hike on Mount Vigiljoch invites you to discover the quiet beauty of nature combined with a touch of living history. The trail partly follows the old path that villagers once used to walk to Sunday Mass at the small church of St. Vigil.
Passing through peaceful forests and open alpine meadows, the route leads to special natural spots and finally to the historic little church overlooking the valley. The atmosphere along the way is calm and authentic – perfect for slowing down and taking a deep breath.
The hike offers a varied experience for nature lovers, families, and anyone who enjoys culture and landscape in harmony. Several spots along the route invite you to stop and rest, making this walk a relaxing outing for both young and old.
Route description
We start our circular hike from the upper station of the Monte San Vigilio cable car and follow the wide trail no. 34, which leads us to the lower station of the chairlift. Below the chairlift, we take trail no. 4 and follow it for about ten minutes. Then, on the left, a narrow path no. 4b branches off, guiding us through a peaceful forest.
Shortly before this path rejoins the forest road no. 4, we have the option to take a short detour to the Family Alm Gampl mountain hut. Staying on trail no. 4, we can either turn right to reach the Sessellift inn or continue left directly to the small church of St. Vigil.
For the return, we can follow the same route along trails no. 4 and 34, or enjoy a pleasant descent by chairlift down to the valley.
Parking
Parking at the valley station of the cable car is limited and subject to a fee. We therefore recommend arriving by public transport.
Public transport
The cable car is easily accessible by public transport. The Lana bus station is just a 3-minute walk from the valley station. Take advantage of the well-developed public transport network and the convenient connections to the train stations in Marlengo, Merano, or Lana/Postal.
Bus line 211 (Lana–Merano), line 214 (Lana–Foiana), line 215 (Citybus Lana), line 218 (Lanabus), line 245 (Merano–Lana–Ultimo), line 246 (Merano–Lana–Gampen Pass)
Current timetables can be found at:
www.suedtirolmobil.info