Summer Parks in the Gitschberg Jochtal Alpine Region

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.