Holiday apartment in Prenn: trails, mountain views and family experiences

Prenn is a mountain village with easy access from the mountain station of the Verdins-Tall cable car to Prenn. The walking trail to Prenn is almost level and offers views over the Passeier Valley. This almost level route differs considerably from the route that branches downhill after the church.

Hiking trails with different access routes to Prenn

One hiking route leads from Oberkirn via Prenn and Untertall to Verdins. Prenn is reached via Trail No. 40A; after the church, the route branches downhill. The route runs along the southern slope of Tallner Berg. Another option is the hike from Klammeben to Prenn, which can also be reached from Scena by taking the Verdins cable car and the Tall-Grube chairlift.

To the starting point near Verdins

Bus route 231 from Merano to Scena/Verdins and hiking bus 234 from Scena to Verdins provide access to the starting point of the hike to Prenn near Verdins. A free car park is also available at the Verdins cable car station. The combination of regular bus service, hiking bus and car park allows the starting point at Verdins to be planned independently of a single form of arrival. Bus route 231 and hiking bus 234 differ in their origins and destinations: one connection comes from Merano, while the other comes from Scena.

Church, water mill and playground in Prenn

Prenn is home to the parish church of St John and Paul, considered an idyllic little church. Next to the church is a public children's playground, located 100 metres from Mountain Lodge Prennanger. Near the Sterneck inn, the restored Tonigbauernmühle water mill stands on the road towards Hochwies. The little church and the restored water mill add two distinct cultural accents to Prenn. Within this compact thematic setting, a quiet religious building, a family-friendly destination and a place shaped by traditional craftsmanship come together.

Holiday apartment in Prenn for active and easy-going days

In winter, the Hirzer area also offers a well-prepared winter hiking trail suitable for families with children. Toboggans can be hired at the Sterneck inn for the descent into the valley. In addition, an easy and gentle family hike leads to Mountain Lodge Prennanger in Prenn in about 20 minutes. Those travelling with children or wishing to accommodate different levels of fitness can choose between an almost level walking trail, a family hike and a winter experience in the Hirzer area.

Regional flavours in Prenn: speck, cheese and mountain milk

Mountain Lodge Prennanger serves typical South Tyrolean specialities. These include regional speck, cheese and mountain milk, as well as homemade bread, cakes and jams. This gives the cuisine in Prenn its own distinct regional focus.

Other places for orientation: Eisack Valley, San Felice, Petersberg, Santo Stefano, St Michael, Ahornach, Rabland, Prags

To the higher-level travel overview: Bolzano.