Discover Slingia: Trails, Cross-Country Ski Tracks and Special Places

Slingia between Hiking Trail and Cross-Country Ski Track

Slingia is ideal for planning a trip that combines outdoor activity with regional discoveries. One particularly notable route is the hike to the Uina Gorge. It leads from Slingia along Trail No. 1 to the Sesvenna Hut, continuing towards the Schlinig Pass and the Swiss border. Anyone interested in this route will find a specific starting point here for a longer tour with several distinctive stages.

Schlinig Alp and Panoramic Views

The Schlinig Alp can be reached from Slingia on foot or by bicycle. From the alp, there is a panoramic view over the valley to the east and of the Schwarze Wand with its waterfall to the west. This area therefore combines outdoor activity with a clear experience of the landscape: on one side, the view opens across the valley, while on the other, a single mountain with a clearly visible waterfall takes center stage.

The Schlinig Alp is also interesting for your culinary plans. The alpine dairy there offers some of the best mountain cheese in the Upper Vinschgau. A visit can therefore be combined with an excursion to the alp, without requiring an additional destination outside the area described.

Cross-Country Skiing at the Nordic Schlinig Center

The Nordic Schlinig Center offers 22 kilometers of cross-country ski tracks for classic cross-country skiing and skating; they run from the village of Slingia to the Schlinig Alp. For practical convenience, the center offers changing rooms, toilets, a waxing service and rental of the necessary equipment. This makes it a clear choice for anyone who views cross-country skiing not merely as a single activity, but as the focus of their trip.

On the Way and in the Surrounding Area

The starting point in Slingia can be reached by bus route 277. This provides a specific bus connection for planning your journey in addition to the network of trails described above. The peaks of Watles, Monte Spunda, Monte dei Vitelli and Cima d'Arunda are also located in the vicinity of Slingia. These four mountain destinations broaden the landscape around Slingia, without any specific distance or particular access route being assumed for them.

Churches, Monasteries and Regional Destinations

The Church of St. Anthony, dating from the 15th century, is located directly in Slingia. The Abbey of Monte Maria is nearby, while St. John's Monastery is located in the area around Slingia. Altfinstermünz Castle lies farther away in the surrounding region. This means that, in addition to trails and cross-country ski tracks, you can also include historic buildings at varying distances in your plans.

For further orientation: Vinschgau, Völs Am Schlern, Ahornach, Vernago, Rina, Anterselva Di Sotto, Margreid an der Weinstraße, Riomolino

For the broader travel overview: Bolzano.