Route description
This 1:1 billion scale model of our solar system gives visitors the chance to walk from Mercury to Pluto in just a few hours.Route: Astronomic observatory, Unteregger Inn (1315m) – path n. 5 - Vajolet Inn – Biotop – path n. 3 – Lärchenwald Inn (1350m) – path n. 1 – Schenken car park (1300m) – path n. 3, 5A – Moser pond – path n. 5 – Tschigghof farm (1332m) – observatory
Suitable for dogs
Suitable for kids
Eating options available
Where to eat
Untereggerhof Inn, Vajolet Inn, Lärchenwald Inn
Interesting facts
- You're traveling a distance of 9 km on this easy trail. The hike is therefore not too long. Average length of all hikes in South Tyrol is 12 km.
- You're facing an uphill climb of 280 vertical meters on this hike. The highest point of the track is 1,425 m above sea level.
- Don’t hesitate to take your kids along on this easy hikes. The hike is also perfect if the kid’s wanna bring their dog on the trip. (See all dog friendly hikes in South Tyrol.)
- Hiking boots are not required, but the hike might be more enjoyable with sturdy footwear (especially in wet conditions). If you get hungry along the way, there are places to rest and get food. Nevertheless it’s recommended to also have enough water and food in your backpack when hiking or biking.
Getting here
Take highwa's exit “Bolzano Nord/Eggental”, turn left direction Prato all'Isarco and than Collepietra/Steinegg. (about 20 min. from highway toll booth).
