Villanderer Alm

The Villanderer Alm is one of the most beautiful and largest high-altitude alpine pastures in South Tyrol and captivates visitors with its expansive alpine meadows, high moors, Swiss stone pine forests, small mountain lakes, and numerous mountain huts. Spanning approximately 20 km² and situated between 1,700 and 2,500 meters in elevation, you’ll be treated to an extraordinary panoramic view of the Dolomites, the Zillertal Alps, the Geisler Group, the Schlern, the Langkofel, and the Sella Group. Especially beautiful: Unlike many regions in the Dolomites, the Villanderer Alm is a gentle high plateau and thus ideal for families, seniors, and leisurely hikers. Just a few minutes from the parking lot, the open alpine meadows begin, offering magnificent, sweeping views—perfect for relaxed hikes without much exertion.

🚗 Directions from Mountain Lodge Margit:

Travel time: approx. 40–50 minutes

Destination: Gasser Hütte parking lot

Paved and well-maintained road throughout

No difficult mountain passes

Easily suitable even for inexperienced mountain drivers

Large paid parking lot right at the starting point of the hikes

🥾 Why the Villanderer Alm is ideal:

family-friendly

well-suited for seniors

many short loop hikes

numerous places to stop for refreshments

perfect for leisure hikers

stunning Dolomite panorama without much effort

🌄 The most beautiful short hikes:

Totenkirchl

one of the most popular hikes on the Alm

Walking time: approx. 45–60 minutes

Elevation gain: approx. 200 hm

Difficulty: easy

a small historic church on a hilltop with a magnificent view of the Dolomites

Totensee

one of the most beautiful easy walks on the alpine pasture

Walking time: approx. 1–1.5 hours

Elevation gain: approx. 250 hm

Difficulty: easy

with wooden benches and lookout points offering breathtaking panoramic views

Hut tour on the alpine pasture

several huts can be visited on a leisurely loop trail

Walking time: approx. 2 hours

minimal elevation gain

ideal as a relaxed, leisurely hike

🍽️ The most beautiful huts

Gasser Hütte

right next to the parking lot

ideal starting point for all hikes

Mair in Plun

Walking time from the parking lot: approx. 30–45 minutes

barely any incline

very family-friendly

Stöfflhütte

Walking time from the parking lot: approx. 45–60 minutes

easy hiking trail

beautiful sun terrace with a view of the Dolomites

Rinderplatzhütte

Walking time from the parking lot: approx. 45–60 minutes

easy hike

can be easily combined with other huts

Pfroder Alm

Walking time from parking lot: approx. 1 hour

cozy alpine hut with traditional South Tyrolean cuisine

Marzuner Schupfe

Walking time from parking lot: approx. 1.5 hours

somewhat more secluded

beautiful panoramic location

💡 Our tip:

The Villanderer Alm is the perfect destination for all guests looking for a relaxed hike with stunning panoramic views. We especially recommend the hike to Totensee combined with a stop at the Stöfflhütte or Mair in Plun. The trails are mostly wide, well-marked, and easy to navigate without any major inclines.

⭐ Recommendations

For families

Mair in Plun

Totensee

Stöfflhütte

For Leisure Hikers

Totenkirchl & Totensee

Stöfflhütte & Rinderplatzhütte

Pfroder Alm & Marzuner Schupfe