Restaurants in Sterzing, Pfitsch und Freienfeld

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Your specialist shop for wood carvings from the Val Gardena craft tradition. Whether you are looking for an investment or a passion, we not only offer the usual figures, we also manufacture according to your specific wishes. Ask us or drop by in person. Our shop is located in Vipiteno am Brenner and can be quickly reached from Innsbruck via the old Brenner road.

Follow the trail 14B by the pass along the crest to the Astenberg summit. Afterwards on trail 14A crossing the hillside and at the junction further on trail 10 to the Tatschspitze summit (2530m).

Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penserjoch Alm

Only open for ski lessons - Reserved ski school

Easy to moderate circular cross-country ski track at 1450 meters altitude in the Pfitsch valley near Sterzing. It leads along the valley floor by a beautiful winter landscape. Suitable for skaters and classic style.

Snow shoe hiking trail with a splendid panoramic view on the Sterzing basin. The Kuhalm is opened from mid-January to the end of March 2026 – weekends only!

The ski area Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo is situated only few minutes away from the historical towncentre of Sterzing / Vipiteno in South Tyrol. On the "sunny terrace" of Sterzing, visitors enjoy spectacular panoramic views that reach all the way to the Dolomites. 

In winter, in addition to 20 km of sunny slopes for skiing, beautifull winter hiking trails and long toboggan rides await you all winter long. The Rosskof run is Italy’s longest illuminated and artificial snow covered toboggan trail. Off the slopes you will find various idyllic cozy mountain huts and shelters with great culinary dishes, influenced by the Austrian and Italian cuisine. 

In summer the Rosskopf offers a great pasture landscapes and beautiful hiking trails and a few adventurous attractions for all ages. The new summer highlight is the "Rosskopf Panorama Mountain Coaster," the new summer toboggan run.

On a mountain range on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, the Rotbachspitze lies far above the Pfitchscherjoch and is in the catchment area of several classic ski tours.

The Zinseler in the municipality of Freienfeld is a panoramic mountain for the whole family. The starting point lies on the pass road just a half kilometer before arriving to the Penser Joch pass. Along the trail 14 you will arrive to the Jaufental joke and the Gospeneid joke and get along the crest to the southern Zinseler summit side (2421m). Suitable for sunrise and sunset tours.

Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penser Joch Alm

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

By the small sports field in Mauls for about 1,5 km along the street, than on the left side along trail 10 to the street turn and here on mark 20 along the trail to the Gansör jag, passing by forest, pastures and the Gansör mountain hut (2302m, no service), Further on stoney ground upwards to win the Gansör jag (2551m).

The Rosskopf sledging track at Sterzing / Vipiteno is the longest floodlit and artificial snow covered tobbogan sledging track in Italy. The toboggan run leads through an impressive forest landscape, covering over 900 meters in elevation. It starts right by the Rosskopf cable car mountain station and runs for nearly 10 km round many twists and turns down to the valley station in Vipiteno/Sterzing.

Sleds can be rented directly and easily at the Outdoor Center - no reservation is necessary.
Please note: Helmets are mandatory for children! In addition, sturdy footwear is essential for a safe sledding experience!

Why not join a night-time sledging party on Friday evenings for a special experience on Sterzings local mountain. On these evenings the sledging trail is floodlit until midnight (cable car runs until 10 pm).

Start by the Fußendraß hamlet along trail 17 through the Droßberg valley, passing by the Droßberg mountain hut and furtheron on the old militar road 17A to the Pfunderer Joch (2568m).

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.

A new highlight on the local mountain of Sterzing / Vipiteno! Starting from the mountain station of the panoramalift at 2,120 meters above sea level, a mountain coaster is being installed on the Rosskopf. The course leads over a length of 1,300 m over a height difference of nearly 300 meters to the valley station of the panoramalift. Sounds like heaps of fun? It definitely will be, because with a gradient of 20% on average and a maximum of 56%, speeds of up to 40 km/h can be reached. That means spectacular fun for the young and old, amidst the breath-taking mountain panorama. 

This easy to moderate circular trail starts in die Sportsarea Grube and goes through the Pfitschtal Alpine valley at the foot of the Zillertal Alps in two loops, and is a real insiders' tip due to its idyllic location and guaranteed snow. The trail is perfect for both classic and skating-style cross-country skiing and is prepared daily.

The hike along the Via Crucis leads along religious stations from Stilves villages through the shadows of the forest to Bad Moeders, an old mineral spring with an adjacent chapel. The tranquility of the forest along the trail leads to a profound contemplation.

Toboggan run near the hamlet Dosso/Egg on direction Penser Joch pass.

Salita: Da S. Antonio si sale sul lato destro del torrente e si attraversa un prato che si restringe verso l’alto fino a entrare nel bosco. Si prosegue sempre dritti nel bosco, brevemente su una stretta dorsale fino a raggiungere un prato e quindi la strada, poco prima del maso Wieslhof. Da lì si prende la strada forestale che entra nella valle di Caspineto, finché il terreno si apre. Ora si tiene la destra e si sale attraverso bei pendii moderatamente ripidi fino a un avvallamento sotto una sella. Con un ampio giro verso destra si raggiunge Sella di Gospeneid/Gospeneider Jöchl (2303 m). Da lì, a sinistra su un’ampia dorsale fino alla vetta.

Discesa: Lungo lo stesso itinerario.

Da sapere: Questo itinerario è un tour scialpinistico premium con parcheggi segnalati e sgomberati presso i punti di partenza, pannelli informativi con mappa panoramica, percorso e dati del tour, e punti di controllo ARTVA per la verifica dei dispositivi di ricerca in valanga.

The trailleads from the Mules valley over the Valler Jöchl jag to the Jochtal pastures. By the mountain huts are waiting a lot of local delicacies. And nearby you will finf also the so calles "Stoanernen Mandln". Right at the jag you will have also a wonderul view over the Isarco valley.

By the parkin lot in St. Jakob accross the river and take on the left side trail 9 and 10. By the small creek turn rigth and follow the steep trail 10 through the forest upwards to the Viedalm mountain hut (no service). Passing by the hut and furtheron on trail 10 to the saddle and on the left side along the crest to the Felbe summit (2852m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hofer, Gasthof Neuwirt

Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo (valley station near the north park in Sterzing / Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain staton. Leave the mountain station and follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl”. After about 20 minutes of walking time you reach the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Alternative: by foot to the leisure mountain: starting from the valley station of the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo on path no. 19 or no. 23, continue through a shady forest and along serpentines to a forest path until you reach the mountain station. From there follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl” to the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, sunbathing area, Indian dishes on reservation, children’s playground

The slope for experts and training.

Good prepared ski slope in the middle of the wood.

The hike along a via crucis connects the villages Stilves and Dosso. Enjoy a comfortable ascent through the forest along the various crucifixion stations. Itinerary: By the fire station of Stilves on the trail 15, passing by the upper sports field, over the stations of the “Via Crucis”, up to the Egg hamlet (1500m). Return on the same trail.

Lunch possibilities: Gasthaus Egg, Gasthaus Schönblick, Walcher Bakery.

Ideal location directly at the Rosskopf valley station in Sterzing / Vipiteno and at the exit of the mountain station. Best equipment and top advice: Alpine skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing - skating & classic, freestyle, freeride, snow skates, snowshoes, e-bikes, bicycles. 

SUMMER

E-Bike Rental:
Sterzing - Rosskopf valley station
Brenner - Bernmeister Bar
Ridnaun - Sportmode Haller

Return:
Sterzing - Rosskopf valley station
Sterzing - train station Bar Buffet
Brenner - Bernmeister Bar
Ridnaun - Sportmode Haller
Freienfeld - Lener Inn

This challenging yet great tour leads along the sunny slopes of the mountain Rosskopf ridge at an altitude from 1900 to 2300 meters above the Ridnauntal valley, with descent into the valley. Only recommended at good weather conditions. From the mountain station of the Rosskopf cable car (1850m) follow a wide path no. 23 southwestwards slightly uphill, around the south facing rock formation, above the mountain pasture Kuhalm (1897m; open) along to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm (1907m; open). The trail, now no. 23, leads below the mountain Telfer Weißen along the mountain cauldron of the pasture Seeberalm next to the lake Seebersee (2110m; open). Along below the southern slopes of the mountain Wetterspitze you reach the pasture Prischeralm (2160m; open). The return runs along the path no. 27 partly steeply downhill to the hamlet of Sennen in Maiern. From there you can go back by the public bus to Sterzing. Mountaineering experience and good physical condition essential.

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

Following the trail 14B in Elzenbaum/Pruno upwards through the forest, passing by some farms and a fountain until arriving to the trail junction 14. Upwards on trail 14 to the Mandelseitenjoch (2114m) and further along the crest to the Zinseler summit (2421m). 

A beautiful ski slope on the leisure mountain Monte Cavallo/Rosskopf.