Circular Walk in Vöran to Gasthof Waldbichl and the Family Reflection Trail

An easy, enjoyable walk through meadows and forests, a good lunch, homemade cake and, to finish, a path that invites you to slow down and walk mindfully.

21. August 2026 — ca. 3 Minuten Lesezeit

Sometimes you don’t need a big mountain hike to enjoy a really beautiful day. This circular walk on the Tschögglberg is one of those routes we especially like to recommend to our guests: easy-going, varied and with a stop for food that is well worth taking a little extra time for.

The starting point is Grüner Baum above Vöran. You can reach it by public transport as well as by car. There is a large car park directly at the starting point

Through Meadows and Forests to Leadner Alm

From Grüner Baum, we first follow the trail towards Leadner Alm. The route climbs gently through forests and across the wide meadows of the Tschögglberg

It takes around 50 minutes to reach Leadner Alm. The mountain hut lies at an altitude of about 1,500 metres, surrounded by larch meadows and forest. The walk there is already part of the experience: not a spectacular mountain tour, but a peaceful hike that gives you time to take in the landscape

From Leadner Alm, the trail continues for just a few minutes to Gasthof Waldbichl.

A Stop at Waldbichl

This is the perfect place to slow down and let time pass a little more leisurely

Gasthof Waldbichl is located right next to our alpine pasture, where our cattle used to spend the summer. At around 1,500 metres above sea level, it lies surrounded by meadows. What we particularly appreciate at Waldbichl is the honest South Tyrolean cuisine, with a strong focus on high-quality, regional and natural ingredients

Our tip: Don’t continue your hike straight after the main course..

Claudia’s homemade cake creations are simply part of the experience for us. Better to order another coffee, enjoy a slice of cake and stay seated for a little while longer

Waldbichl is closed on Thursdays. We recommend checking the current opening hours before setting off.

Back via the Family Reflection Trail

For the return journey, we don’t simply take the same route back

From Waldbichl, the route follows the Hüttenbachweg through forests and meadows down towards Vöran. It then joins the Family Reflection Trail

The artistically designed stations invite you to slow down, walk more mindfully and, from time to time, turn your attention to more than just the landscape. They focus on family, trust, joy, a sense of security and other things for which there is sometimes too little time in everyday life

This gives the return journey a completely different character from the ascent..

The Tour at a Glance

• Starting point: Grüner Baum / LeNoir Forest Parking near Vöran
• Route: Grüner Baum → Leadner Alm → Gasthof Waldbichl → Hüttenbachweg / Family Reflection Trail → Grüner Baum
• Distance: approx. 9–10 km, depending on the chosen route variant
• Walking time: approx. 2½–3 hours
• Elevation gain: approx. 200–300 metres
• Difficulty: easy; some sections of the Hüttenbachweg are a little steeper
• Refreshment stop: Gasthof Waldbichl
• Getting there: accessible by bus or car
• Parking: large paid car park at Grüner Baum
• Recommendation: comfortable hiking shoes

Our Tip

Don’t start too early – and don’t make a schedule either. Take a leisurely walk to Leadner Alm, allow plenty of time at Waldbichl for lunch, coffee and homemade cake, and take your time exploring the small stations along the Family Reflection Trail

For us, this isn’t a hike to be ticked off as quickly as possible – but a beautiful day for walking, eating, taking in the views and simply enjoying the moment.

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Informationen: Leadner Alm · Gasthof Waldbichl · Tourismusverein Hafling–Vöran–Meran 2000 · Sentres/Outdooractive