The Vigiljoch Hiking Area

A natural paradise for hikers, cyclists and families

The car-free Vigiljoch mountain, with its magnificent views over the Val d'Adige/Etschtal Valley to the Dolomites is a true natural paradise, and can be reached by cable car in only seven minutes. At 1,486m a.s.l., the hiking trails from the Vigiljoch Cable Car mountain station lead through larch forests and meadows to alpine pastures and mountain huts, to the Bärenbad mineral springs or the Schwarze Lacke mountain lake. The trails of Mount Vigiljoch enjoy great popularity among families with children, Nordic hikers and mountain bikers.

The 5-star vigilius mountain resort located next to the Vigiljoch Cable Car mountain station combines high-end design and modern amenities with environmentally sustainability.

Highlights on Monte San Vigilio:

1. Ideal for families: hiking with a stroller, petting zoo, viewing platform, and much more
2. Car-free nature reserve
3. Accessible directly from Lana
4. Sports variety in summer and winter

Walking tours

Hiking, all hiking routes

"Alpenrosenweg" on the Vigiljoch

Long mountain tour with botanical specialities along the foothills of the Ortler Alps and the Vigiljoch above Lana in the Meraner Land.

Hiking, all hiking routes, Themed Trails

Faith trail "Glaubensweg" on the Vigiljoch

The easy circular path at the Vigiljoch, above Lana in the Merano countryside, is equipped with 6 stations, which invite you to take in this peaceful landscape.

Hiking, all hiking routes

Lana - Pawigl - Vigiljoch

A medium hike to the car-free Vigiljoch at the foothills of the Ortler Alps to the sun-drenched village of Pawigl

Hiking

Ochsentod-Weg Trail to the Vigiljoch

The Ochsentodweg starts in Cermes near the Hoferhof café and is an improved and, in parts, newly laid track to the Vigiljoch Cable Car mountain station.

Hiking, all hiking routes

Vigiljoch - Bärenbad Alm - Naturnser Alm

Pleasant hike from the Vigiljoch mountain station to the Jocher Inn (closed), on to the Bärenbad Alm and up to the Naturnser Alm.

Hiking, all hiking routes

Vigiljoch - Bärenbad Alm - Naturnser Hochwart

A rewarding circular hike on the Vigiljoch, at the foothills of the Ortler group, with ascent of the Naturnser Hochwart (2,608 m) with an amazing view.

Hiking, all hiking routes

Vigiljoch - Pawigl - Lana

A hike from the car-free Vigiljoch at the foothills of the Ortler Alps to the sun-drenched village of Pawigl. A scenic tour in the Meraner Land in South Tyrol.

Hiking, all hiking routes, Winter hikes

Monte S. Vigilio/Vigiljoch to Colle Scabro/Rauher Bühel

The varied circular hike on the Vigiljoch takes you with the Vigiljoch cable car to a hiking paradise with magnificent 360° panoramic views at 2000m altitude.

Hiking, Winter hikes

Mount Vigiljoch - St. Vigilius church - Naturnser Alm

This family tour leads over pleasant mountain paths with moderate ascents to the scenic Naturnser Alp.

Hiking, all hiking routes

Circular hike on the Vigiljoch Mountain

The Vigiljoch on the Nördersberg above Lana is a small, unspoilt hiking paradise at 1,814 m above sea level.

Running

Uphill Vigiljoch

Also from Lana to Vigiljoch there are two well-marked courses that challenge the ambitious hikers, one of them offers an additional variant. Start is ...