Restaurants in Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld

Our kitchen serves warm meals all the day.

Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station on the right side along mark 19 to the biotope.

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm mountain hut is not opened in winter.

The new Mushroom Trail starts at the kids playground "Aue"in St. Jakob in the Pfitsch Valley near Sterzing and extends one kilometer through the forest. Information panels along the themed trail inform hikers about the world of mushrooms, their reproduction, and their uses.

The life-sized mushrooms were mainly crafted from wooden elements with a uniform design to ensure recognizability along the entire themed trail. The Mushroom Trail is easy for everyone to walk and offers children and school groups the unique opportunity to learn about the life of mushrooms. Additionally, the themed trail provides visitors with an interesting recreational activity in the forests of the Pfitsch Valley.

This project was realized by the Tourism Cooperative of Sterzing – Pfitsch – Freienfeld.

Discover the Bee Trail in Trens, an enchanting journey into the world of bees. Starting at the cultural center in the heart of Trens, this delightful two-kilometer path winds through serene forests and meadows, leading south to Valgenäun. Along the way, informative boards provide fascinating insights into the life of bees and the creation of honey and other bee products. Learn the differences between a queen and a drone, understand why bees are essential to our cultural landscapes, and discover if it’s true that bees travel 150,000 km to produce 1 kg of honey. These and many other intriguing questions are answered along the trail.

In 2024, the Bee Trail was revamped with interactive stations and new content, making it even more engaging and family-friendly. Children and adults alike can enjoy playful exploration through activities like a memory game, a bee swing, a "hug-a-bee" station, and a relaxing area with wooden loungers. 

This project, brought to life by the Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld Tourism Cooperative, offers locals and visitors a captivating leisure activity, fosters collaboration between agriculture and tourism, and introduces a fresh, exciting recreational option in the Sterzing area.

The trail is also perfectly suitable for strollers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. For refreshments, you can stop by Gasthof Post or Moidls Lokäischn.

Comfortable hike to the beautiful alpine village Vallming at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno. Start by the Rosskopf mountain station following trail no. 19 until the biotop "Kastellacke" Here turn left on trail no. 19A and descend to the alpine village by the leisure mountain. 

The Dolomieu Trail goes across six mountain pastures from the Rosskopf mountain in Sterzing / Vipiteno via Ladurns into the Pflerschtal valley. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Dolomites from Rosskopf and hike past the idyllic Alpine village of Valleming towards the Pflerschtal valley where Deodat de Dolomieu discovered the dolomite rock at the foot of the Tribulaun mountain.

Only open for ski lessons - Reserved ski school

At the Hotel Guesthouse Post you can enjoy a holiday and taste the original South Tyrolean cuisine. You can go back to basics and enjoy what makes you feel good. A church, a handful of houses, a lot of nature. Where we are? In Maria Trens, in the municipality of Campo di Trens. An idyllic place of pilgrimage in the Eisack Valley. A place where people greet each other on the street and look each other in the eyes. A place that invites you to relax.

Above the Braunhof farm near Schmuders on the trail 3 in direction to the Weisse Spitze summit. Furtheron on the forestal road for a little while and descent on the left to the Prantneralm mountain inn (1780m). Alternativ: ascent on the forestal road, suitable for strollers. Lunch possibility: Prantneralm, Braunhof

Easy, comfortable hike at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo near Sterzing / Vipiteno to the spring "Ferchwasser" which cures the body and the spirit.

Ridnaun High Trail - a panoramic hike in the mining valley By the Rosskopf mountain station in Sterzing / Vipiteno in direction west to the mountain huts Kuhalm and Ochsenalm (mark 23). After the hut Ochesenalm on hike no. 23b, passing downside the summits Telfer Weissen, Wetterspitz and Seeberspitz. After 4 hours you will arrive to the mountain hut Prischeralm. Descend on trail no. 27 to Maiern/Ridnaun and return to Sterzing with the public bus (312).

Start by the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo mountain station in direction biotope Kastellacke, on the hike number 19. By the biotope on the right side on the circular trail to the antenna station. Return on the forest road, passing the mountain hut Furlhütte, to the mountain station.

Enjoy bowls & burger made from high quality products and mostly homemade. The cozy atmosphere of the Zoll bowls & burger foodlounge also invites you to linger over an aperitif with homemade snacks.

Descend from Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to Gossensass / Colle Isarco. By the Rosskopf mountain station on the right followin the trail no. 19 and 19A in direction Vallming Almen mountain huts. By the Vallming alpine village the forest road on the right side along and after a while on the left on trail no. 19A to the valley bottom. Here on the promenade to Gossensass (return to Sterzing with public bus on weekdays).

Timeless elegance, local furnishings, cosiness in front of our fireplace and good music make yourself at home. Select from a wide range of wines from our list. Every day we select about 30 different wines to be tasted and savoured by the glass. We keep our menu intentionally small, so we can guaranty always the freshness of our products and at the same time we can surprise you at every visit with new dishes. We emphasize sustainable breeding and production, this why we try to use mostly local, regional and seasonal ingredients. During summer most of the vegetables come from our own garden, during wintertime we rely on our merchants. We got also best quality meat from our butchers, that keep an eye on animal fond breeding and slaughtering.

Varied ski slope by the Stocklift cable car at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo.

The Pfitscherjoch-House is a Family Business, led in the 5th Generation by Family Volgger. Family Volgger and the Pfitscherjoch-House Team will make your stay at Pfitscherjoch-House an unforgettable alpine experience. Feel the friendly atmosphere that lies in the air and in the hearts - created by a deep sense of hospitality and love for Details. Situated in the majestic Zillertaler Alps, the Beauty of the natural surroundings enchants mountaineers,bikers, nature Lovers and hikers alike. Also if you are looking for an easy tour to relax and enjoy the pleasure in lovely views the Pfitscherjoch-House is your ideal Destination! The Pfitscherjoch Haus is situated at an altitude of 2276m on a panoramic hill southwest of the Pfitscherjoch with the old customs house. It is the oldest mountain hut in South Tyrol and is surrounded by beautiful mountain lakes and numerous three-thousand-metre peaks. The Pfitscherjoch is also very popular with mountain bikers, as a Tra

The winter circular hike to the Flaner Jöchl at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo ridge is an easy panoramic hike for all the family on Sterzing’s / Vipiteno local mountain. The well-prepared trail leads through the snowy mountain and woodland landscape across the valley basin and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. From the nearby Sarntal Alps where the hike begins, to the view of the mountains of the Pfitschtal valley in the foreground and the peaks of the Dolomites on the horizon, through to the view into the Pflerschtal valley: a range of winter worlds present themselves to hikers as they walk along. Snowshoes are not necessary for the circular trail!

The slope for beginners on the Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf.

Mountain trail to a panoramic peak over Vipiteno/Sterzing for expert hikers.

By the Rosskpof mountain station following on the right trail no. 19 until the weather cross. Following the signs to the road and along the road to the little chapel. Take here the trail on the right and follow the serpentines to Vipiteno.

Varied ski slope by the Stocklift cable car at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno.

The Sternhütte mountain inn is located on the leisure mountain Rosskopf near Vipiteno/Sterzing. The inn offers local dishes and fresh products.

Short, sweet, crunchy. With quick turns to the slalom pleasure.

Typical local cuisine can be enjoyed in the à la carte restaurant Stafler.

From Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo at Sterzing / Vipiteno to the Telfes mountain huts. Starting by the Rosskopf mountain station in direction Ochsenalm mountain hut, following the Ridnauner Höhenweg trail. By the mountain hut Ochsenalm turn left and descend to the next mountain hut Freundalm. Afterwards following the trail to Obertelfes, passing by the Witwenbrünnl spring (from here bus connection to Sterzing on weekdays.

We serve venison on reservation.

Easy summit tour for everyone: children, Seniors and inexperienced hikers.