Description
Two large summer parks await families in the Gitschberg Jochtal Alpine region: the Sonnenpark Gitschberg above Meransen and the Erlebnispark Jochtal above Vals. Both are located right at the top stations of their respective cable cars and are therefore easy to reach, child-friendly, and accessible even with strollers.
☀️ Sonnenpark Gitschberg (Meransen)
Accessible via the Gitschbergbahn directly from Meransen.
The park is situated in a sunny location on an alpine terrace and offers:
Sun Phone, Sundial & Sun Trail
Sun Throne, climbing and play stations
vast alpine meadows and magnificent views of the Dolomites
The trail is short, stroller-friendly, and ideal for families with young children.
🍽️ Places to stop for a bite to eat
There are several huts along the trail that are ideal for a break:
Nesselhütte, Gitschhütte, Pichlerhütte (if heading down into the valley)
🐾 Jochtal Adventure Park (Vals)
Accessible via the Jochtalbahn, which runs from Vals to the mountain station at 2,008 m.
Along a wide, stroller-friendly adventure trail:
Play Lake & Water Park
Climbing Deer, Climbing Bear, Balance Course
Forest Play Area
Hammocks, Wooden Tractor & Wooden Sun
Destination: Steinermandl Panorama Platform
This park offers action, nature experiences, and plenty of play opportunities—perfect for little explorers.
🍽️ Places to stop for a bite to eat
There are several huts along the trails that are ideal for a break:
Nockalm, Ochsenalm, Jochtalhütte at the Jochtal Adventure Park
🚠 What’s the best way to get to the parks?
1. Sonnenpark Gitschberg
Starting point: Meransen
Take the Gitschbergbahn directly to the mountain station
2. Jochtal Adventure Park
Starting point: Vals
Take the Jochtalbahn for a comfortable ride to the mountain station
Free parking at the valley station
Both parks are easily accessible, wheelchair-accessible, and ideal for families, grandparents, and strollers.
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The summer parks in the Gitschberg Jochtal Alpine Region offer the perfect mix of nature, play, exercise, and panoramic views. Thanks to the mountain railways, both parks are quick and easy to reach—an ideal destination for families of all ages.
Practical information
- Meeting point
- Reception
- Address
- Via Jochtal, Vals, IT
- Date
- Schema startDate
2026-09-25T08:30:33.56- Schema endDate
2026-09-25T16:00:33.56- Bookable
- No
Offer
- Ticket
- Book online
- Price
- See booking page
- Booking URL
- https://giggle.tips/en/experience/aea11019-0df8-41c3-9935-e5f6ec84d9b5/summer-parks-in-the-gitschberg-jochtal-alpine-region