Forest bathing in Trentino – 4 Tours in the Forest Bathing Park in Paganella

Winter is slowly but surely receding. Days are getting longer and the countryside is turning green again, especially in the Dolomiti Paganella mountains on the southern side of the Alps. Here, even in spring, you can swap thick layers for lighter clothing, pack your rucksack, and go for a stroll in the woods. The forests around the small town of Fai della Paganella have a particularly magical atmosphere on a doggy spring morning. You can do more than just hike among the might beech trees in this pristine forest – forest bathing.

So what is forest bathing? Unlike the name suggests, there is no water involved. Forest bathing is the concept of spending mindful time in a forest to relax and unwind. In this Collection, you discover dreamlike views of the Adige Valley and experience the benefits of phytoncides and monoterpenes – aromatic substances and essential oils that are emitted by beech trees’ leaves and wood which make the air even more healthy. You can fully immerse yourself in the Forest Bathing Park in Fai della Paganella in Trentino-Alto Adige on these four leisurely hikes. In keeping with its name, the park is home to some of the most beautiful forests in the region. The four hiking trails ‘Sentiero dell'Otto’, ‘Sentiero dei Belvedere’, ‘Sentiero dei Reti’ and ‘Sentiero Acqua e Faggi’ guide you through these magical areas.

Surrounded by giant trees and endless greenery and catching a ray of sunshine as it occasionally peaks through the thick canopy of leaves – this is the perfect place to switch off. Everyday life doesn’t play a role here and walking through the forest can have a therapeutic effect and cleanse the soul. The Tours vary in length and difficulty, but none of them includes many metres of altitude. Here, it’s about switching off, enjoying the peace and quiet and breathing in the fresh air. By doing that, you’ve already succeeded in trying out the phenomenon of forest bathing.

The village of Fai della Paganella, the starting point of these Tours, can be reached easily by train and bus, as well as by car via the Brenner motorway. The nearest train station is in Mezzocorona, about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) away. You can take a taxi that works together with the Trentino Transporti bus company (ttesercizio.it) to Fai della Paganella on request. Alternatively, you can travel to the train station in Trento (about 30 kilometres/18.6 miles away) and take bus 611 to the village.