Ahornach: Hiking, Local History and Nature Park

Ahornach is ideal for a trip that combines active pursuits in the mountain landscape with insights into local history. Highlights include a hike to the Ahornacher Jöchl, the Anna Trail from Tobl to Ahornach/Acereto, the area around Acereto and Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park. This range of experiences is complemented by cultural destinations and a special opportunity to learn about the history of mountain farming.

Hiking with distinctive landmarks

The hike to the Ahornacher Jöchl leads up to the Ahornacher Jöchl at an altitude of 2,270 m. The elevation of 2,270 m should be taken into account when personally planning a hike to the specific mountain destination of Ahornacher Jöchl. Another route is the Anna Trail from Tobl to Ahornach/Acereto. It begins at the turnoff to Ahornach on Reintalstrasse, just beyond Toblhof, and passes artistically designed rest stops and a herb tunnel. In addition to connecting the two places, the artistically designed rest stops and herb tunnel give the Anna Trail a cultural and nature-related character. This provides you with a route description that includes both the starting point and special stops along the way.

Mountain landscape around Acereto

Several mountains are located in the immediate vicinity of Acereto: Speikwand, Obersteiner Holm, Wasserfalleck and Steiner Holm. The four mountain names provide additional orientation for anyone wishing to combine their stay with hikes and impressions of the landscape.

Church, local history and Moosmair Mooseum

The history of Acereto is also one of the topics you can explore in Ahornach. Until 1967, there was no road to Acereto. The church of Acereto is attributed to stonemason Valentin Winkler and is associated with the year 1512. The private Moosmair Mooseum in Acereto offers further insight. It contains documents on mountain farming and tourism and is located on bus route 453 between Sand in Taufers and Ahornach. Bus route 453 runs between Sand in Taufers and Ahornach; the private Moosmair Mooseum in Acereto is located along this route.

Nature park and special activities

Acereto is a starting point for hikes in Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park. The nature park broadens the view beyond individual trails and mountain landmarks to encompass a larger landscape. There is also a launch site for paragliders and hang-gliders along the road to Picco Palù.

Choose accommodation to suit your plans

When choosing accommodation in Ahornach, you can take the focus of your stay as a guide. For visitors interested in cultural history, the church of Acereto and the Moosmair Mooseum are key attractions. Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park and the launch site on the road to Picco Palù add natural and scenic aspects to the selection.

Discover more destinations

For further travel planning, you can also explore Santa Valburga, Weißlahnbad, Astfeld, San Leonardo, Rein in Taufers, Reschen Am See, Solda and Innichen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bolzano.