Paardrijden en rijtuigtochtjes in Zuid-Tirol

Heinrich Dorfer, managing director at our resort, has turned parts of the Quellenhof into a rider’s paradise!

Horse riding:

- modern indoor arena to an international standard (60 x 24 metres)

- paddock

- new stables

- approximately 20 well-trained school horses (Hafling, Icelandic, warm-blooded animals)

- varied programmes for riding lessons, tailored to your needs

- our own riding school with qualified instructors

- learn proper handling and care of horses

- organised rides along the Passer River

- guest speakers & lessons for riding holidays with your own horse

- pony rides for our little guests

The horse riding stable you find in the middle of trees in Nalles/Nals. We are looking forward to see you soon!

Horse lovers can take riding lessons also for beginners in our paddock or make short rides or also day rides in the wonderful landscape of the Passeiertal Valley.

Our horseback riding offerings:

- Modern equestrian center at the Andreus vacation horseback riding stables

- Horseback riding hotel with its own corral

- New stalls at the luxury equestrian center

- About ten well-trained school horses

- Wide variety of horseback riding classes

- Hotel's own horseback riding school with qualified riding instructors

- Organized horseback riding outings

- Pony-riding for the kids

For experienced horsemen we offer exciting outings on horseback into our wonderful alpine landscape. You can choose whether you want your ride to last two hours, half a day, an entire day or two whole days. You will always be accompanied by our cross-country riding guide and riding instructor Alberich. We offer riding lessons for beginners and pony rides for children. At the Steinerhof, all horse-enthusiasts are guaranteed to enjoy themselves.                            

In the land of the Haflingers

South Tyrol is the home of the gentle-natured and sturdy Haflinger horses, which are bred all over the world. Just like everywhere else in the country, there are excellent horseback riding opportunities in and around Lana, offering Haflingers and other breeds. Carriage rides across the town of Lana for the whole family are offered once a week during July and August.

Lana Equestrian Park and the Merano Riding Club

If you would like to get a closer look at the Haflingers, you might want to book a trial riding lesson. Many stables also offer guided tours on horseback or pony treks, as well as individual or group riding lessons. The Lana Equestrian Park offers a wide spectrum of services for accomplished riders and breeders, including livery, while the Meran Riding Club lets you discover the diversity of breeds and disciplines at their extensive riding facilities.

If you are more interested in horse racing and athletics, the Merano race track is the place to be.

Racing season at Maia Bassa

The Merano race track in Maia Bassa is the main meeting point for Haflinger fans every year, when the traditional Haflinger race is held on Easter Monday. At other times, the track hosts racing events with noble thoroughbreds from around the world. During the entire racing season from spring until autumn, fans can watch top sporting events with professional jockeys. The season highlight each year is the high-stakes 5000 m steeplechase event, the 'Meran-Forst Grand Prix', held in late September.