The mountain community of Vöran/Verano, situated on the Tschögglberg Mountain Plateau, is one of the sunniest areas in all of South Tyrol. Here, the sun rises earlier and sets later than down in the valleys. Vöran is a real hiking paradise today.You can reach Vöran from the village of Burgstall/Postal, between Meran and Bolzan, in just five minutes by the NEW cable car. Bus stop near the valley station in Burgstall (bus line "Bozen-Meran" or "Citybus Lana").
SCHEDULE:On workdays: from 7.00 a.m. until 7.40 p.m. every 20 minutes (except 8.20 a.m. and 8.40 a.m.). From May 1st to September 30th last ride on 8 p.m.
On sundays and public holidays: from 8.20 a.m. until 12.00 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. From May 1st to September 30th last ride on 8 p.m.
If you have reached Bozen by public transport, until the valley cableway station Bozen/Jenesien take a taxi or bus n.12 (the bus station is in Perathonerstrasse - about 5 minutes walk from the railway station). The cableway sets off every half an hourfrom 8.30am to 12.00pm andfrom 3.00pm to 6.30pm. The cableway allows you to enjoy a wonderful panorama of the Dolomites as well.
This little cable car, with 12 seats, takes just a few minutes from Vilpiano, the country 's most northerly wine route (260 meters), to Salonetto near Meltina (1,026 m), located on the back of the Tschögglberg mountain between Merano and Bolzano. The wonderful position of Meltina makes it an ideal place to enjoy nature and landscape of the Alps of Sarntal and to take walks and hikes of different levels of difficulty.
Next to the valley station of the cable car you will find a public parking area.The buses of the line 201 (Bolzano/Merano or Merano/Bolzano) and 202 (Citybus Terlano-Andriano-Nalles-Vilpiano) stops in front of the valley station of the cable car.From the train station in Vilpiano (railway Bolzano-Merano or Merano-Bolzano) you have to make a walk of ten minutes.
Take the Chairlift Kesselberg to reach the 2.300 meters high Kesselberg hut. Enjoy the ride down on two wide slopes after a short break there.
Attention: this chairlift is not accessible to pedestrians.
The 2-seater Chairlift Mittager reaches the Mittager peak above the tree-line at 2.260 metres both during the winter and the summer.Once there, visitors are rewarded with an impressive panorama of South Tyrol’s mountains as well as the most famous Dolomite peaks.
Attention: the Chairlift Mittager is also accessible to pedestrians.
The 3-seater Chairlift Piffing connects both areas of the skiing resort Merano 2000 during the winter. It is also accessible to pedestrians.
The 4-seater Chairlift St. Oswald guarantees for a comfortable ride as a protective hood shields its passengers from the wind and the cold. The chairlift is opened only during the winter.
The old 2-seater Chairlift 'Wallpach' was constructed in 1981 in the outer part of the ski area. The lift brought skiers to the mountain station of Merano 2000. In the summer months of 2018 the old lift was dismantled and replaced by the new 'Wallpach' lift.
The new 6-seater Chairlift Wallpach is ca. 900 meters long and has a maximal transportation capacity of 2.200 persons per hour. It opened in December of 2018.
The Gondola Falzeben starts from Falzeben/Avelengo and leads to the mountain station of Merano 2000.A ride on the Gondola Falzeben is comfortable, quick and offers a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding alpine scenery.
The Outdoor Kids Camp is located at the mountain station of Merano 2000. The young ones will be able to gain their first skiing experiences thanks to the 'magic carpets' and with the help of the many ski instructors.
The sun-soaked hiking and skiing area of Merano 2000 is an inviting option to swap the city for the mountains. The combination of an award-winning architecture and sustainable mobility results in one of the most modern and innovative ropeway systems of the Alps: it carries up to 120 persons per cabin right into the heart of the skiing and hiking area at 2.000 meters of altitude.
Departure: every 15minutes.
Watch out: only cabin no. 2 stops at the middle station (only during summer).
Very simple, idyllic, delightful run through the forest for kids and beginners.
A challenging slope for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Wide slope, ideal for the whole family and for carving.
The black slope 'Mittager' is located in the inner part of the ski and hiking area of Merano 2000.
It offers an astonishing view of the Dolomites and upon the Picco Ivigna.
Its a challenging, 1km long slope, appropriate for expierenced skiers and snowboarders.
Great view of the Dolomites and the mountain chapel of St. Oswald.
Great view of the Dolomites and the Chapel of St. Oswald.
At the OUTDOOR KIDS CAMP right next to the ropeway peak station, our youngest guests can playfully develop their balance, skills and strength for that next adventure high up in the mountains. Its recreational equipment provides tons of outdoor fun and exercise – but not just for kids: Teenagers, parents and grandparents, too, can join in and put their sense of balance and dexterity to the test. Slacklines with varying degrees of difficulty and height levels are ideal to train your body tension, while splinter-proof tree logs make for plenty of climbing action, and trampolines are the perfect gimmick to explore and boost anything from coordination to stamina and strength.
Located in the inner part of the skiing area along the Oswald-Slope and close to the Waidmann Alpine Cottage, the Snowpark Merano 2000 awaits brave Snowboarders and Freestylers.
An ambitious project with many kicks, rails, tubes and boxes for newcomers and pros alike.You can reach the Jump Zone from the mountain station of the Ropeway by using the Chairlift Piffing.
A mixed downhill run - the ideal warm-up slope.
Training slope for race groups and skiclubs.
Its moderate difficulty level and the outstanding climate of Merano 2000 make the cross-country trail in Falzeben an ideal circuit for beginners, children, and recreational cross-country skiers. The trail is suitable for both skating as well as classic style cross-country skiing.
There is also a perfectly groomed sled run, which leads across a gorgeous larch meadow, for children and families on the Leadner Alm Mountain Hut above Vöran. The run is easy to reach by car in winter, and there are places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
No funicular!
A toboggan hike is the right winter fun for every age.
The natural toboggan track is very popular among families as well as groups. It starts next to the mountain station of Merano 2000 from where it runs downhill for about 3 kilometers through the snowy winter forest until it reaches the base station of the Gondola Falzeben after plenty of turns. To reach the start of the track again, just take a comfortable ride in the Gondola.
Both at the mountain and the base station you will find rentals for toboggans.
The leisurely toboggan run winds for about 4.7 kilometres through the winter landscape above Vöran.