Holidays in Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs

This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridnaun/Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz/Masi di Ento. From Entholz you go into the forest, turn right at a small stream and follow path no. 24 to a fork, where following the path no. 25B you reach the mountain pasture Kerschbaumeralm. Alternative: reachable also starting from Pratone along the asphalted road and the gravel path. Tip: grey cheese and alpine butter

Ungererhof farm lies at the foot of the Jaufenspitze mountain at an altitude of 1,540m. Enjoying an idyllic spot at the end of the valley, it offers a culinary journey through the four seasons. Walter the farmer fills his popular potato ravioli with whatever nature has to offer at the time of making: sorrel, nettle, herbs, pumpkin and even mountain pine buds. The farm also offers light bites with meat products from the farm as well as home-made Tyrolean Graukäse cheese. Open from 1st March to 6th January. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Prior reservation required.

Located directly at the skiing and hiking area Ladurns, the hotel Bergkristall is the ideal starting point for an active vacation in the South Tyrolean mountains. Discover the Pflerschtal Valley - arguably one of the most beautiful valleys in the country - on foot, by bike or on skis and let yourself be captivated by the unspoiled nature. After an eventful day outdoors, the hotel Bergkristall is the ideal retreat to relax and feel good. See you soon in the Pflerschtal valley, we look forward to seeing you!

Starting point: mountain station Ratschings-Jaufen (1.800m) The cable car Ratschings-Jaufen takes you from Bichl to the mountain station. From there you hike along the Ratschinger Almenweg to the mountain pasture Rinneralm. Alternative: visit the Mountain Adventure World Racines Tip: petting zoo, grey cheese, alpine butter, yoghurt, children’s playground

Pizzeria and restaurant near to the cablecar of Ladurns.

Our ski lodge in Ratschings, the Schistodl, is located directly on the valley run. For lunch we serve 30 different pizzas and delicious specialties from South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine. In winter, we offer you from 11 am to 18 clock throughout hot meals. In summer the Schitodl is closed.

During october open on friday, saturday and sunday. (coming from Vipiteno) Once in Vipiteno continue in the direction of Brennero along the state road (SS12). After about 4 km you reach Colle Isarco. Stay and continue along the state road (SS12) towards Brennero for about 3Km (4min). After 3km you come across a hairpin bend to the right and another to the left. When you reach the hairpin turn to the left, you will see the motorway exit on the right. Next to the exit, take a small paved road and follow it for about 800m. Once you reach the parking lot, continue on foot along the unpaved forest road. 5 sleeping places (on request).

Our chef and his team is able to thrill you with refined South Tyrolean and Mediterranean delicacies. In the Restaurant Zum Engel in Vipiteno we pay much attention to choose only seasonal and biological products cultivated in the surroundings. In our restaurant near the ski and recreational area Monte Cavallo we spoil you with culinary delights of our gourmet cuisine. The gastronomic weeks dedicated to specialties such as asparagus, yogurt and mushrooms are highly appreciated among our guests. For table reservations in the Hotel Engels Park please call the phone number +39 0472 765132. Tuesday closed.

In the Ratschings ski area, not far from Sterzing/Vipiteno, demanding skiers can carve over 25 km of perfectly groomed slopes. Mini ski stars will have a great time in the Kinderland play area while in the "fun park" beginners and professionals can practice tricks on the many obstacles. If they have protective equipment, they can also practice on the "Fun-Slope" with the snow elements. Particularly popular with experts are the north-side slopes, which feature grippy snow all they way to spring, or the "Saxner" valley ski run. Above the mountain station, the forest opens up to feature a wide plain that invites you to winter hikes. The toboggan run is the perfect way for the whole family to descend into the valley together. Cross-country skiers will find a challenge on the "Platschjoch High-Altitude Trail," which runs diagonally through the gentle winter landscape on the main chain of the Alps and through spruce forests.

Families feel particularly at home in the Pflerschtal valley ski area between the Brenner/Brennero border and the medieval town of Sterzing/Vipiteno. Kids from age 2 can have a blast at "Fichti's Kinderwelt, a 5,000 m² children's winter park. At the ski school, which has received several gold awards, the ski instructors know exactly how beginners best learn to take their first turns. Experienced skiers can carve over the slopes of the forest valley ski run or enjoy the panoramic trail with a view of the Tribulaun and the Weißwandspitze peaks. The nearly 7-km toboggan run from the Ladurner Alm Alpine pasture is fun for young and old. Alternatively, the idyllic landscape in the Ridnauntal, Pfitschtal and Pflerschtal valleys boasts countless winter hiking routes and an exquisite network of cross-country skiing trails. Experienced ski tourers can climb up to the Stubai Glacier or the Zillertal Alps.

Located 9 km from the Brennerpass, Hotel Schuster offers cozy rooms in 70s style. All rooms are en suite, some of the rooms are located in the annex building 50m away. The Hotel features a bar/café open to public 5 days a week (closed on tuesdays and wednesdays). It also features an on-site ski/bike room. The reception is open daily from 7:30 am to 11 am and from 3pm till 7 pm. Hotel Schuster is a good starting point for hikes and bike rides, since we are located in the heart of the Alps and on the main bike route.

Our restaurant is located in the historic center of Vipiteno. In addition to our cozy bar we also have 2 Stube, a wine cellar and a splendid sun terrace. We would be delighted to spoil you with modern dishes and delicious pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven.

The Grohmann hut (Italian Rifugio Vedretta Piana) is located in South Tyrol in the upper Ridnauntal near the Austrian border.

Starting point: Parking "Stein" (1,350 m) or parking "Hölle" (1,450 m) Hut tip: special location in the valley, family hike

Starting point: Flading, Racines di Dentro (1.482m) The mountain pasture Klammalm can be reached via Flading. You can either drive to the valley by car or walk across the Ratschinger Almenweg to the end of the valley. Walking time Bichl-Flading: approx. 1,5 hrs. from Flading you reach the Klammalm, following the marked trail no. 12 to the mountain pasture. Alternative: reachable also across the Ratschinger Almenweg

The bar is located in the sports area of Stange. It is possible to play miniature golf, there is a climbing gym and a playground for children. In the evening, people like to meet for a game of bowling.

The Waldhütte is located in the Ratschings-Jaufen ski area right next to the mountain station. It can be reached in winter via the mountain railway Ratschings-Jaufen. In summer the forest hut is closed.

Are you coming to the Zillertal Alps for mountaineering or climbing? Then don't miss out on a visit to our uniquely situated Europahütte. Many alpinists still know us under the former name Landshuter Hütte. Here you can stop off on your hiking vacation in the Pfitschertal, enjoy the magnificent view with hearty Tyrolean delicacies and spend the night at a wonderful altitude. We have a total of 65 beds available.

We heat up the oven for shoes and souls, cook with love and fantasy, support dance and music, appreciate tradition and fresh thoughts, enjoy telling and listening to good stories.

From the valley head Ridanna follow path no. 9 through the forest and along the Fernerbach moderately steep up to the Aglsboden, then stronger ascending to the refuge Grohmannhütte (2.254m) and steep up to the refuge Teplitzer Hütte.

At 3,195 m, the Becherhaus is South Tyrol's highest refuge. The Becherhaus is located in the Ridnaun Valley in the Wipptal on the South Tyrolean side of the Stubai Alps on the edge of the Übertalferner.

Starting point: Ridanna - Masseria (1.370m) Take the same route to the mountain pasture Martalm and then follow the marking no. 30 to the mountain pasture Staudenbergalm. Alternative: starting point Bergl (1.560m) to the Martalm and further on follow path no. 30. Tip: homemade bacon and sausages, on the weekend roasted kid or lamb

Starting point: Entholz-Gasse (1.438m) This hike starts at the hamlet “Gasse” just before Ridanna. Follow the signpost “Mareiter Stein” southwards along the asphalted road. Go past the group of farmhouses Entholz. Crossing meadows you soon reach the edge of the forest. Turn right across a stream ditch. The path leads over a forest trail with the marking no. 4A steeply up to the first mowing meadows. There is a street which leads over wavy alpine pastures to the mountain pasture Joggelealm. Alternative: also reachable via the path no. 26 towards the mountain pasture Valtiglalm, whereby you have to turn left on path no. 24b after about half way. Also suitable as a mountain bike tour. Tip: daily fresh strudel, musical events and theatrical performances in the stable, sunrise breakfast on reservation

Tribulaun Lodge is an ideal base for climbers and mountaineers both before their climb to the summit and as overnight accommodation, or for those who wish to have a relaxing holiday and enjoy the fantastic view. Tasty mountain dishes are served with refreshing drinks. Treat yourself in the heart of the mountains!

Wonderful hut in Ladurns 1982 mt.

Few cities are so close to the slopes: From the picturesque shopping streets of the former Fugger town of Sterzing/Vipiteno, it’s just a five minutes to the valley station of the Rosskopf cable car, which quickly transports guests up to 1,860 m above sea level. On Sterzing's local mountain, also known as the "Sterzing sun terrace," the panorama over the entire Wipptal valley is quite impressive and the Dolomites of the southern Odle mountains reach for the sky. The quickest way back into the valley is via the spacious slopes. Alternatively, discover the idyllic winter landscape of the family-friendly skiing area by snowshoes. The toboggan run is winter fun for young and old at its most popular. With a distance of 10 km, it’s the longest track with artificial snow cover in Italy.

True to the motto “a good kitchen is the foundation to happiness” our kitchen staff fascinates our guests with various fresh and tasty delicacies. The finest ingredients are refined into traditional South Tyrolean and Italian dishes.

Starting point: head valley Val Ridanna - Masseria (1.417m) Start at the gate and follow the asphalted road uphill, very steep at first, then a little flatter after 800m. At the bridge we turn left and follow the signposts to the mountain pasture Moarerbergalm. After the Poschhaus ruin we turn off to the right and hike approx. 200m to the mountain pasture Moarerbergalm. Alternative: reachable by using the bus of the Mining Museum, registration required (Tel. +390472656364) Tip: homemade cheese and butter

Starting point: valley head Ridanna (1.417m) Start at the head valley of Ridanna and take path no. 9 on the right, which leads along the Fernerbach and moderately steep up to the Senner-and Aglsboden Plateau. On the eastern edge of the plateau, the path no. 9A branches off on the right and leads steeply up over grassy slopes to the mountain pasture Aglsalm. Tip: cream, hard and grey cheese, alp butter, “Apfelkiachl” (apple pies), donuts on weekends

Starting point: Mittertal, Val Giovo (1.150m) From Mittertal you start on trail no. 13 in the direction of the Sennerberg valley and continue along the trail to the mountain pasture Bärnfiechtalm. Tip: grey cheese and alpine butter