The Gasthaus Anich is the perfect starting point for walking tours to explore the fascinating mountain regions. Wonderful hikes take you on the high-altitude trail “Brixner Höhenweg” into the alpine mountain regions of the Dolomites. The so-called Pale Mountains are particularly famous for their multiform rocks. The best example of this is provided by the Three Peaks, which you may visit during a hiking holiday in South Tyrol. However, there are also remote routes where you will meet far fewer other hikers. This is true for the Prags Dolomites, where from the top of the Mount Seekofel you may enjoy a fantastic view far into the central Alps. Other famous peaks include the Schlern, the Sella, the Langkofel and the Rosengarten. The latter owes its name to the circumstance that the evening alpenglow wonderfully lights up these picturesque rock walls. You may also enjoy a great excursion on the panoramic hiking trails to the Rossalm. Although both trails have slight gradients, they are easy to manage even for children. A cosy rest stop awaits you on the panoramic hiking path to the Rossalm. After about an hour’s walk from Kreuztal, you reach an idyllic mountain inn with a children’s playground. The circular route from Brixen to the Neustift Abbey, Lake Vahrn, as well as the trails around Mount Plose, the Sterzing Mountains and the Gitschberg Jochtal offer even more opportunities for hiking.

It is important to be properly equipped for your hiking holiday in South Tyrol. In any case, high walking boots are an essential item in your luggage. Since the weather in the mountains can change quickly, your outfits should be outdoor-proof. As a rule, a small backpack is sufficient for your hiking gear. In the South Tyrolean Alps, almost everywhere you’ll find the possibility to enjoy a meal in a mountain hut. Especially in the mountains, every extra kilo counts, particularly for non-professional hikers. In this respect, there is nothing wrong with ordering an afternoon snack with a glass of Vernatsch wine or a Kaiserschmarrn with a chilled lemonade after a successful climb and just taking in the view of the surrounding mountains.

The ancient castles and historic residences in South Tyrol offer exciting hiking destinations, such as the castles Rodeneck and Feldthurns. In the Eisacktal you may visit the fortress of Franzensfeste, while a short hike on the apple plateau takes you to the museum “Rudolf Bacher” in Natz/Schabs. Wonderful hiking areas can be found on the Rodenecker Alm, the Lüsner Alm, the wild and romantic Fane Alm and on Mount Plose in the Dolomites. Fantastic views of the Dolomite summit Peitlerkofel can be enjoyed on the family trail Woody Walk. As you can see, there are many routes to choose from. From easy walks to challenging climbs, you may experience everything here in South Tyrol. We are happy to inform you about many other possible hiking itineraries around Natz/Schabs.

Friends of art, culture and history should visit the historic cities of the region during the summer. The medieval city centre of Brixen, with its episcopal cathedral and the historic Hofburg, is just a few minutes’ drive away. The nearby monastery Neustift or the castle Feldthurns are also wonderful destinations for a day trip from our inn near Bressanone. Numerous attractive destinations await you close to your holiday village. The central location of the apple plateau Natz/Schabs allows excursions to the alpine heights of the Dolomites and to the enchanting cities of South Tyrol. The medieval city centre of Brixen can be reached in only a few minutes. With the bishop’s cathedral and the historic Episcopal Palace, the city offers attractive sights. A trip to the spa town of Meran takes you to the botanical gardens of Castle Trauttmansdorf, where you will find Mediterranean vegetation. Worthwhile daily excursions during your summer holidays in Natz/Schabs are the city of Bruneck and the provincial capital Bozen, where you may visit the glacier mummy “Ötzi“.

Eine erfrischende Abkühlung an heißen Sommertagen verspricht ein Besuch im Spaß- und Erlebnisbad Acquarena in Brixen oder im Freibad Klausen. Schwimmen nach Herzenslust können Sie aber auch im Kalterer See und den Montiggler Seen, deren Wassertemperatur im Sommer Werte von bis zu 24 Grad erreicht. Wagemutige nehmen an einem Tandemflug mit dem Gleitschirm teil oder schließen sich einer Raftingtour auf dem Eisack an. Ein Tagesausflug führt Sie in die idyllischen Uferbereiche des Gardasees oder in die Lagunenstadt Venedig an der Adriaküste.