SPRING AT VIGILJOCH
When the snow melts on the Vigiljoch, the alpine meadows awaken to new life. Between the last patches of white, thousands of purple crocuses begin to bloom, the larches reveal their first delicate green – and a wide panorama opens up all the way to the Dolomites.
Spring is the ideal time for enjoyable hikes in pleasant temperatures and soothing tranquility.
HIKING
Discover numerous hiking suggestions for spring – from leisurely walks across blooming alpine meadows to scenic panoramic trails.
REFRESHMENTS
Many mountain huts and restaurants are open! Find all opening hours and closing days here.
AFTERNOON TICKET
From 1:30 p.m., you can take the cable car up to the Vigiljoch at a reduced rate.
WILD HERBS WEEKS
IN MAY: 16.05 – 31.05.2026
When spring paints the alpine meadows in fresh green, the season of wild herbs begins at Vigiljoch. Dandelion, ground elder, spruce tips & co. make their way fresh from the mountain into creative dishes at the participating restaurants. Discover authentic flavors, regional variety, and true springtime enjoyment. 🌿
Bärenbad – Alm: Fried dumplings filled with potato and dandelion or 🌿 nettle cheese gnocchi with asparagus
Gampl – Alm: Buckwheat gnocchi with wild herb pesto, cherry tomatoes, and burrata or 🌿 braised lamb roast with thyme sauce, rustic potatoes, bacon & onions
Gasthof Jocher: Watercress foam soup with alpine cheese Tirtl or 🌿 wild garlic dumplings with tomato foam
Restaurant Seespitz: Wild garlic risotto with fresh goat cheese or 🌿 nettle dumplings with brown butter and Parmesan
Restaurant Sessellift: Pasta with ground elder pesto or 🌿 soup with herb garnishes
Naturnseralm: Tagliatelle with wild garlic pesto, burrata & tomato or 🌿 nettle gnocchi with wild game ragout & sour cream
Stube Ida: Nettle Schlutzer or 🌿 hay-roasted lamb loin with wild herb salad
GUIDED WILD HERB HIKE
Experience the diversity of local wild herbs on a hike at Vigiljoch, guided by Werner Gurschler, nature guide and wild herb expert.
When: Every Thursday from May to October, 10:15 a.m. – approx. 1:00 p.m.
Participants: max. 14 people
Cost: €37 per person, including cable car ticket
Registration required: +39 0473 56 13 33
Equipment: comfortable hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle
Arrival & Parking
BY BUS
Take bus line 211 to the stop “Lana Bus Station” – from there it’s just a 2-minute walk to the Vigiljoch cable car valley station.
BY CAR
Paid parking is available directly at the Vigiljoch cable car valley station.
Visitors can also park for free at the Falschauerdamm parking area – just an 8-minute walk from the valley station.
🅿️ Falschauer Parking – View location on Google Maps
Contact
Villenerweg 3
39011 Lana
South Tyrol, Italy
Tel. +39 0473 56 13 33
info@vigiljoch.com
Additional free parking spaces.
