AlmencardPlus for your active holiday in South Tyrol
The AlmencardPlus will be offering sumer visitors to our region a very specific range of services: action, adventure, mobility, cable cars and all manner of variety for the entire family, included in one unique event card.
The AlmencardPLUS is available free of charge and for the duration of your holiday!
The AlmencardPlus is a combination of Museumcard, Mobilcard and Almencard and offers a large number of facilities for you:
- Unlimited journeys with the railway cable car Gitschberg Meransen/Maranza (25.05. - 02.11.19)
- Unlimited journeys with the railway cable car Jochtal Vals/Valles (25.05. - 02.11.19)
- Unlimited journeys by cable car from Mühlbach to Meransen
- Bus trip from Mühlbach to the Rodenecker - Lüsner Alm
- Free admission to over 90 museums and collections
- Advantages in shops and leisure facilities
- A wide range of cultural, hiking and children's programmes
- Free use of all regional public transport in South Tyrol - bus, train and the following cable cars:
- Cable car Bolzano - Jenesien
- Cable car Bolzano - Kohlern
- Cable car Mölten
- Cable car Burgstall - Vöran
- Rittner Cable car and Tramway
- Funicular railway Mendel
weekly programme
Our weekly programme offers numerous activities for the whole family - participation is free of charge for our guests!
MONDAY
Summer in the mountains with Kneipp
21.05. – 29.10.2018
A pleasurable circular hike to the Kneipp course in the Altfasstal valley with stations along the way.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. | Altfasstal car park | Time: approx. 4–5 hours
Bogbean, Yarrow and Magic Spells in Natz
02.07. – 24.09.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
Rediscovering ancient herbal knowledge
Meeting point: 2:00 p.m. | Village square, Natz | Time: approx. 3 hours
TUESDAY
Hike to the Eisbruggsee lake in Pfunders
22.05. – 30.10.2018
This challenging hike requires good training. Bring along suitable equipment and provisions.
Meeting point: 08:30 a.m. | Gasthof Brugger, Pfunders | Time: approx. 1 hour
The Meronsna Legend Trails
01.05. – 27.11.2018
Surprisingly humorous and pleasurable, this easy hike is studded with legends, stories and facts about Meransen.
Meeting point: 11:00 a.m. | Tennis hall Meransen | Time: approx. 3 hours
Gone with the Water
22.05. – 19.06.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
A meditative hike from Natz to the Rienz gorge.
Meeting point: 2:00 p.m. | Village square, Natz | Time: approx. 4 hours
Rafting Taster
08.05. – 27.11.2018
Ideal for beginners and families looking for fun and adventure.
Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. | St. Sigmund sports area | Time: approx. 1.5 hours. Price: Adults € 25.00 | Children (aged 5–12) € 20.00
WEDNESDAY
Big 5 Altitude hike to the Wilde Kreuzspitze/Seefeldspitze (alternately)
20.06. – 31.10.2018
This challenging hike requires good training. Bring along suitable equipment and provisions
Meeting point: 8:30 a.m. | Fane Alm car park in Vals or Altfasstal in Meransen | Time: approx. 7 hours
Into the Woods
23.05. – 31.10.2018
A trained herbalist and forest expert will be letting you into her little secrets sharing useful hacks for everyday life.
Meeting point: 10:30 a.m. | Zumis car park, Rodenecker-Lüsner plateaus Time: approx. 5 hours
Meeting the animals at the Ahner mountain farm (5–9 years)
02.05. – 28.11.2018
During the farm visit, kids have the chance to get to know the resident donkeys, chicken, cats, calves and bunnies. A real treat for the little ones!
Meeting point: 1:30 p.m. | Ahner mountain farm, Rodeneck | Time: approx. 2.5 hours
THURSDAY
Meditative hike and yoga in Natz
24.05. – 21.06.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
Morning hike and yoga breathing exercises in special places of power.
Meeting point: 08:30 a.m. | Village square, Natz | Time: approx. 3 hours
Hike to the Pfunders mountain farms
03.05. – 29.11.2018
The green Pfunders Valley boasts well-preserved historical farms, traditional craftsmanship and stunning landscapes.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. | Pfunders sports area | Time: approx. 4 hours
On Top of the World (10–14 years)
14.06. – 01.11.2018
High ropes course with a 12-metres high climbing wall for budding climbers wishing to learn the basics.
Meeting point: 9:30 a.m. | Kurzkofelhütte hut, Vals | Time: approx. 5 hours
Krixly Kraxly (5–9 years)
14.06. – 01.11.2018
Taster course for aspiring mountaineers. Kids aged 5 to 9 will try their hand at climbing under the expert supervision of our alpine guides.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. | Jochtal cable car mountain terminal, Vals | Time: approx. 5 hours
Horse-drawn carriage tour on Jochtal
14.06. – 01.11.2018
Meeting point: 1:30 + 2:30 p.m. | Jochtal cable car mountain terminal, Vals Time: approx. 1 hour
Lama trekking for families
14.06. – 27.09.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
Meet and greet these special farm animals
Meeting point: 4:00 p.m. | Waldharthof - Raas | Time: approx. 2–3 hours
FRIDAY
Sunrise hike
15.06. – 02.11.2018
Your holiday challenge: an early rise! Get up early and you will be rewarded with the unique experience of the sunrise seen from the mountains.
Meeting point: Varying time | Jochtal cable car valley terminal | Time: approx. 2 hours
Family hike to the Spinges Bunker
25.05. – 02.11.2018
This leisurely hike that starting from the village leads into the forest includes pauses for breathing exercises
25.05. – 22.06.2018
Meeting point: 1:00 p.m. | Spinges church | Time: 3 hours
29.06. – 02.11.2018
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. | Spinges church | Time: 3 hours
Old Castles & New Wines - Visit to the Vineyard & Organic Farm
04.05. – 30.11.2018
A local winegrower will be showing you around his vineyard and illustrating his alternative methods for cultivating grapes and ancient apple varieties.
Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. | Mühlbacher Klause | Time: approx. 2 hours
Medieval Games at the Mühlbacher Klause Ruins (5–9 years)
22.06. – 02.11.2018
The ancient ruins become the stage where young knights and damsels bring history back to life.
Meeting point: 3:00 p.m. | Mühlbacher Klause | Time: approx. 2 hours
Guided tours of the Mühlbacher Klause
22.06. – 07.09.2018
The ruins were once a customs post and hunting seat, as well as the backdrop for the German Peasant’s war in 1526 and the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Mühlbacher Klause | Time: approx. 1 hour
SATURDAY
The cleansing power of smoke and herbs
19.05. – 23.06.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
A hike through meadows, woods and apple orchards.
Meeting point: 2:00 p.m. | Village square, Natz | Time: approx. 3 hours
SUNDAY
The Path towards Balance
20.05. – 17.06.2018 | Almencard PLUS holders only
A hike onto the Balance trails.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. | Alternately in Meransen, Rodeneck and Vals | Time: 2 hours
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bringing suitable equipment (trekking boots, rain protection etc.) is recommended with each hike.
Participation at your own risk.
Minimum number of participants: 4 adults or 5 children aged 5 to 14.
Activities available for a limited number of participants.
