Places to stop for food and drinks along the route *:
Berghotel Kason
Prastmannalm

Toilets:
Public toilet at the Nature Park Visitor Centre in Kasern/Casere Accessible for wheelchair users

Drinking water:
Drinking water fountain directly in front of the Nature Park Visitor Centre in KasernCasere

Rest areas:
Several benches along the route and at the Holy Spirit Church

Best photo spots:
Holy Spirit Church
Rötbach Waterfall

Children:
The route is suitable for families with small children, but it is only partially suitable for pushchairs (trekking stroller recommended)

Seniors:
Some gentle climbs, partly on forest roads and partly on woodland paths

Dogs:
Please keep dogs on a leash at all times (please note: Nature Park area) Drinking water: streams along the forest trail. Attention! The streams in the area of the mine tunnels are not suitable for drinking. Dog waste bag stations: at the little car park between Hl. Geist/S. Spirito and Kasern/Casere and at the bridge near the Holy Spirit Church

Waste disposal:
Please do not leave any waste in nature. Take all your waste with you and dispose of it at your accommodation or with your household waste.

Cigarette butts should never be discarded in nature. They pose a fire hazard and have a significant negative impact on the environment. A single cigarette butt can contaminate up to 50 litres of water with harmful substances. Please never throw cigarette butts in nature, on trails or near waterways. Instead, use our free pocket ashtrays, available at the tourist information offices.

Paper tissues must also not be left in nature, but disposed of with residual waste. They decompose very slowly and can remain in the environment for several years.

* List of open mountain huts: CLICK HERE
Restaurants: CLICK HERE
or at: www.ahrntal.com

In Prettau/Predoi, South Tyrol’s first Health Village, special emphasis is placed on tranquillity, slowing down, and the harmony between people and nature. Far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, visitors find the ideal conditions to recharge their batteries and sustainably enhance their well-being.

The Prettau/Predoi Health Trail, stretching for approximately 4 kilometres, invites visitors to experience the health-promoting power of nature with all their senses. Physical activity in the fresh mountain air, shaded forest sections, breathtaking panoramic views and numerous places to pause and reflect make this trail a unique experience for body and mind. One of its highlights is the Röt- Waterfall, whose fine water droplets and natural aerosols help to moisten the respiratory tract and, together with the pure mountain air, are considered particularly beneficial for breathing. Consciously inhaling this fresh, clean air can help restore energy and promote a greater sense of well-being.

Along the trail, a natural pond, various water-based wellness stations and a diverse barefoot path invite visitors to experience nature up close. Walking on different natural surfaces stimulates the soles of the feet, enhances sensory awareness and creates an immersive nature experience. Another special place is the energy spot near the Holy Spirit Church, which has been valued for centuries as a place of peace, contemplation and inspiration. Surrounded by a magnificent mountain landscape, visitors can pause, gain new perspectives and absorb the unique atmosphere of this historic site.

The combination of physical activity, nature experiences, pure mountain air, the waterfall’s aerosols, water applications and mindful moments of relaxation makes the Prettau Health Trail a holistic experience for body, mind and soul. It helps strengthen the body's natural defences, supports regeneration and provides renewed vitality and energy.

No particular difficulties along the route.

Please check the latest weather forecast:
https://weather.province.bz.it/en/home

• Sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with good grip
• Weatherproof hiking clothing
• Rain jacket and, if necessary, rain trousers
• Warm clothing or an additional layer
• Backpack
• Sufficient drinking water
• Small snack
• Sun and rain protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, headwear
• Hiking map or smartphone with an offline map
• First-aid kit
• Mobile phone, preferably with sufficient battery charge

A towel is recommended for using the Kneipp facility.

By car
Bruneck/Brunico - Prettau/Predoi - 40 km
Kasern/Casere - Prettau/Predoi - 1 km

Route:
Google Maps

The Prettau/Predoi Health Trail lies between 1,545 and 1,620 metres above sea level and offers an easy walk through the natural landscape of the upper Ahrntal/Valle Aurina.

The trail is easily reached by public transport via the Bergbaumuseum/Miniera bus stop. Starting at the Prettau/Predoi Climate Gallery, it passes through the historic mining area, leading by former mine adits, the old ore-processing plant (Pochwerk) and the former miners’ settlement of Knappeneck. Forests and alpine meadows lead to the Rötbach Bridge and, via a detour, to the Rötbach Waterfall.

Other highlights include the historic Mösern Miners’ House with its chapel, the Kneipp facility in Kasern/Casere, the Möser Locke natural pond and the barefoot trail. The route continues through the alpine landscape of Heilig Geist/Santo Spirito with its 13th-century church and on to the Kasern/Casere Nature Park Visitor Centre. The trail ends at the Kasern/Casere bus stop.

Information panels along the trail explain the health benefits of nature, physical activity, water and fresh mountain air.

Please consult our list of trails with restricted access / closures:
www.ahrntal.com

For your safety, please respect all closures and diversions!

Recommended maps for your tour:
Mapgrafic Ahrntaler Berge 1:25,000 No. 16
Kompass Ahrntaler Berge 1:25,000 No. 82
Tabacco Ahrntal Rieserferner Gruppe 1:25,000 No. 35
Available at our tourist offices