Hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal and much much more ...

Valle di Tures ed Aurina/Tauferer Ahrntal, where our aparthotel in South Tyrol is situated, is surrounded by the Zillertal Alps. The valley is framed by more than 80 three thousand metre peaks, believe it or not. Which is exactly why hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal, or more precisely in Valle di Tures ed Aurina/Tauferer Ahrntal, is so popular. Ambitious alpinists can find real challenges here and can take on demanding mountains. But leisurely hikers and families also love hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal. A whole variety of hiking paths wind through Val Pusteria/Pustertal offering all ages plenty of opportunities for hiking. In Valle Aurina/Ahrntal – Val Pusteria/Pustertal’s side valley – alone, there are 90 managed mountain huts, 50 of them offering drinks and the refuges even accommodation. However, hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal is not just restricted to Valle Aurina/Ahrntal. There are countless opportunities for hiking throughout the Plan de Corones/Kronplatz holiday region, for example in Alta Val Pusteria/Hochpustertal or in Val Badia/Gadertal where you experience the fascinating Dolomites. The trails there are well sign-posted and even hikers who are not local can easily find their way to the peak in Val Pusteria/Pustertal. The moment of arriving at the summit cross is the most beautiful element when hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal: Once you’ve perpetuated yourself in the guestbook at the peak, you can enjoy the stunning view. The vast meadows and fields, narrow valleys and surrounding mountains ... you simply have to have experienced hiking in Val Pusteria/Pustertal yourself!

Bike lovers are in just the right place in the Plan de Corones/Kronplatz holiday region. Besides a unique hiking paradise, Val Pusteria/Pustertal is namely also a popular destination for biking. Over hill and dale, through rich green forests and high up – the region around the Aparthotel Panorama is superb for mountain biking. We’re not going to deny that riding up to the peak is somewhat tiring but it is definitely worth it! Once up the top you enjoy an indescribably beautiful view. Then you whizz back down to the valley with panache.

DOWNHILL & FREERIDE

Not only in winter: Freeride makes Kronplatz to THE meeting point for sporty people and outdoor freaks in summer too. Freeriders have the possibility to bike on 6 different trails. If you don’t feel confident enough on the bike yet, you can book some hours with a qualified Freeride Guide. There are many rental shops around the Kronplatz where you can rent the bikes and the appropriate protectors. To get on the top of the Kronplatz you can use the cable cars of Riscone, Valdaora, Furkelpass and San Vigilio di Marebbe. Two trails are not reachable by cable car. www.freeride-kronplatz.com/it/

Anyone who does not need quite as much adrenaline and would rather be out and about on two wheels instead of hiking, can also find a cycle path close to the hotel. This is fun for everyone, for children as well.