Your hiking holiday in South Tyrol

Exploring the mountain world of the Passeier Valley

After a hearty breakfast, your summer holiday in South Tyrol begins right outside the hotel door. Around the idyllic village of Pfelders in the Texel Group Nature Park, you’ll be captivated by towering three-thousanders, numerous hiking and biking trails, and a very special tranquillity.

The traffic-calmed mountain village in the upper Passeier Valley has preserved its original character. Whether on foot, by mountain railway or on two wheels: here you’ll experience a summer in the mountains that lets you savour nature with all your senses, far from everyday life. A stunning mountain backdrop, unforgettable natural experiences and a beautiful panorama of the Ötztal, Sarntal and Stubai Alps await you.

Hiking in the mountains
around Pfelders

In the upper Passeier Valley, every step takes you deeper into nature. Leisurely alpine hikes lead across green meadows and gentle hills. On scenic high-altitude trails and challenging mountain hikes, you’ll be accompanied by the impressive Alpine scenery.

Whether it’s the Lazinsertal, the winding paths to the Stettiner Hut, or idyllic routes across blooming meadows: varied hikes, rustic rest stops, and picturesque views make the Passeier Valley a hiker’s paradise. With a bit of luck, you might even spot a marmot along the way.

Cycling holiday
in the Passeier Valley

Exploring the landscape around Pfelders by bike reveals the Passeier Valley from a new perspective. Between valley floor and peaks, you’ll find a variety of mountain bike and e-bike routes to suit every level. Leisurely rides take you through the unspoilt Lazinsertal, while challenging climbs around the Merano High Trail reward you with panoramic views, and the Stettiner Hut invites you to a well-earned break.

For your bicycle, there’s a lockable bike cellar with charging facilities for e-bikes. Thanks to the lift, you can easily reach all floors from there.

Your summer holiday
in the mountains

With the cable cars in Pfelders, you can reach over 2,000 metres above sea level in just three minutes. Nestled within the Texel Group Nature Park, you’ll find a high-alpine landscape that invites you to breathe deeply and savour the moment. From the mountain station, there are countless ways to actively experience the alpine scenery. Whether it’s a leisurely panoramic trail, a scenic summit hike, a delightful walk or a ride on the MountainCart: This is where your mountain adventure begins.

Sustainable holiday
in South Tyrol

With the South Tyrol Guest Pass discover the Passeier Valley and all of South Tyrol conveniently and sustainably. Use public transport, float up to the heights once a day on the Grünboden Express and enjoy your hiking holiday in Pfelders without a car.

Your questions, our answers

Everything you need to know about your holiday in Pfelders

Yes, you will receive the South Tyrol Guest Pass Passeiertal Premium for the duration of your stay, which includes the following benefits:

  • use of public transport throughout South Tyrol,
  • one daily ascent and descent with the "Grünboden-Express" cable car in Pfelders (December–April and June–September)
  • free entry to the St. Leonhard sports arena
  • one hour of free use of the bowling alley at the St. Leonhard sports arena (between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, registration required)
  • free entry to the swimming pool at the St. Martin sports centre
  • one hour of free use of the tennis court at the St. Martin sports centre (registration required)
  • participation in the "Alpine Summit Hikes" (registration required, limited number of participants)
  • use of the hiking and ski buses in the Passeier Valley
  • selected offers from the local tourism association
  • South Tyrol GuestPass

In summer, the area around Alpshotel Bergland in Pfelders offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, and e-biking. The Pfelders cable car takes you up to around 2,000 metres in the heart of the Texel Group Nature Park, where you can enjoy numerous nature experiences and try MountainCart.

Yes, numerous hikes and mountain tours start directly from Alpshotel Bergland, including routes to Faltmaralm, Lazins Alm, the Spronser Lakes plateau, and various peaks in the Texel Group Nature Park.

No, there is no bike rental directly in Pfelders. The nearest bike rental is located in St. Leonhard in Passeier.

The Pfelders cable car is only about 400 metres from Alpshotel Bergland.

Yes, there is a lockable bike storage room as well as a lift from the bike cellar to all floors.

Yes, you can charge your e-bikes directly in the bike storage room.

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