Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa
Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa
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Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa is a nature reserve in South Tyrol, Italy, recognized as the largest protected area in the region. Established in 1976, it spans over 31,391 hectares, encompassing the Texelgruppe mountain range and parts of the Ötztal and Stubai Alps. The park features significant elevation differences, with dozens of mountains exceeding 3,000 meters, and its landscape is shaped by past and present glaciers, including the Spronser Lakes, the largest high alpine lake plateau. This…
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4.6
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Average rating
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People visited

4.7
(239)
1,381
hikers
7.99km
03:47
860m
860m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(350)
1,371
hikers
7.82km
02:31
330m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(244)
1,314
hikers
4.52km
01:24
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(113)
1,146
hikers
9.98km
06:14
1,160m
1,160m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
(41)
1,306
riders
45.2km
03:15
1,710m
1,710m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(59)
1,252
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(21)
504
riders
94.0km
04:40
1,230m
1,230m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(2)
91
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(573)
4,179
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(391)
1,827
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(181)
2,215
riders
15.4km
01:04
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(54)
480
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(18)
99
riders
24.0km
03:00
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
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242
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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123
riders
46.0km
04:34
1,690m
1,690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(19)
103
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.0
(5)
171
runners
12.1km
01:34
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(7)
280
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

144
runners
10.5km
01:06
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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79
runners
9.23km
01:25
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
(30)
152
hikers
8.24km
04:17
570m
570m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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115
hikers
5.23km
03:54
530m
530m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
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76
hikers
13.4km
05:40
980m
980m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(6)
71
hikers
11.7km
07:04
1,290m
1,290m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(19)
162
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(14)
112
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(9)
55
riders
34.1km
03:01
1,330m
1,330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(10)
128
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The park features 158 routes, with over 30,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The average rating for routes in the park is 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Popular road cycling routes include the Tschögglberg-Haflinger-Runde über Mölten, a difficult 51.5-mile (82.9 km) route, and the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road: Moso in Passiria Ascent, a difficult 28.1-mile (45.2 km) route. Other options include the Rabland – Kalterer See route, spanning 64.9 miles (104.4 km). More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Naturpark Texelgruppe guide.
Yes, the park offers hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult. An easy option is the Meraner Höhenweg: Hans-Frieden-Felsenweg, a 2.8-mile (4.5 km) route. Moderate trails include From Belprato to Seebersee – loop tour, which is 4.8 miles (7.8 km). For more options, consult the Hiking around Naturpark Texelgruppe guide.
The park is characterized by high alpine terrain with dozens of mountains over 9,800 feet (3,000 meters), including Roteck at 10,945 feet (3,336 meters) and Hintere Schwärze at 11,899 feet (3,628 meters). It also features the Spronser Lakes, the largest high alpine lake plateau, and various waterfalls. Mountain passes like Timmelsjoch and Jaufenpass are also notable features.
Mountain biking routes in the park are generally difficult. Examples include the Stettiner Hut Ascent via Pfossental, a 14.9-mile (24.0 km) route, and the Passer River in Val Passiria – Quellenhof Covered Bridge loop, which is 25.8 miles (41.6 km). Further options are detailed in the MTB Trails around Naturpark Texelgruppe guide.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region. These include Hiking around Naturpark Texelgruppe, Road Cycling Routes around Naturpark Texelgruppe, and MTB Trails around Naturpark Texelgruppe. Other guides cover waterfall hikes, touring cycling, mountaineering, and running trails.
The highest and most prominent mountain within Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa is Hintere Schwärze, reaching an elevation of 11,899 feet (3,628 meters). Roteck (Monte Rosso) is the highest summit in the Texel Group itself, at 10,945 feet (3,336 meters).
Mountaineering routes are available, often with difficult ratings. Examples include the Hans Frieden Trail – Oberkaser Alm loop, a 10.9-mile (17.5 km) route. The Mountain Hikes around Naturpark Texelgruppe guide provides more details on these challenging ascents.
The official website for Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa is part of the provincial administration of South Tyrol. The visitor center in Naturns/Naturno can be reached at +39 0473 668201.
Naturpark Texelgruppe - Parco naturale Gruppo di Tessa features a total of 158 routes across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 30,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Yes, easy hiking trails are available. An example is the Meraner Höhenweg: Hans-Frieden-Felsenweg, which is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) long. For more options, the Easy hikes around Naturpark Texelgruppe guide can be consulted.

