The Valley Floor Trail links Gais with Uttenheim and offers a varied walk through woods, meadows and cultivated countryside.
Earth, water, air and fire – these four elements accompany nature lovers and walkers along seven themed trails in Gais, including the Valley Floor Trail between that leads towards Uttenheim and Mühlen in Taufers. Along the way, information boards explain how earth, water, air and fire have always had a profound influence on people, nature and the cultural landscape, and invite everyone – young and old alike – to pause and appreciate the impact of the four elements on local life as a lasting experience.
The Valley Floor Trail can be combined in direction south with the "Maurach" Trail and in direction east with the trail that goes to "Einsberg" via "Mitterberg".
The Valley Floor Trail can be taken from Uttenheim in two directions. If you'd llike to explore the Tauferer Tal Valley, you should follow the trail to the north, first proceeding along an alluvial fan and then through the shadowy forest until you reach Mühlen in Taufers. When proceeding to the south, the trail rises slightly till the "Neuhaus" Castle. You'll pass by a beautiful outlook point and will be surrounded by seemingly mystical trees. Finally, you will reach Gais and go on to St. Georgen via the "Maurach" Trail.
Regular bus no. 450 from Bruneck to Gais - bus stop Gais Kreisverkehr.
From Bruneck, follow the SS621 state road towards the Ahrntal valley. After 750 metres, at the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on the SS621. After about 4 km, you will reach the village of Gais.
Free parking lot near the Snack Bar Rudi's Imbiss - Talfriedenstraße.