It tastes even better at high altitude: South Tyrolean cuisine is characterized by rural down-to-earthness and Mediterranean lightness. On the mountains, you can enjoy the lovingly prepared dishes made from local products even more with a special view. Here is a selection of places to enjoy great food in an alpine atmosphere.
At the Messnerhütte hut, the focus is especially on home-made dishes and conscious enjoyment. The slogan “We don’t serve fast food! We serve fresh food as fast as we can!“ sums it up just perfectly. The cozy stube (snug) and the sunny terrace offer you the ideal setting for a well-deserved break in the mountains.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, head of the valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 01:00 h
Difference in altitude: 577 m
Trail number: 49
Right at the top station of the Plose cable car you find the Bergrestaurant Kreuztal. It is the ideal start for your trails and, at the same time, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view. Big childrens' play ground.
Enjoy traditional dishes, typical cold cut dishes, fresh butter and unique local low-fat cheese from our own production in a marvellous hiking destination.
Our family-friendly hut is also reachable with baby strollers.
At the family-run Oberbergalm hut, you can taste home-made, lovingly prepared dishes that reflect the traditional taste of the region. As highlight you can for sure count, that the farm’s own meat is served here. The quiet, idyllic location of the terrace and the stube (snug) offers you a perfect time-out.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, head of the valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difference in altitude: 510 m
Trail number: 49
The "Steinrast" 1.723m is hide in the most beautiful lateral valley of the Val d'Ultimo. In summer the "Steinrast" is an ideal starting point for splendid hikes and excursions. We are also accessible by the new cable car of the "Schwemmalm" as a secret suggestion for mountainbikers. In winter the snow covered "Steinrast" fascinate for it's paradise for the snowrackets. Many way-marked footpaths guarantees fun for everyone. We spoil our guests apart from the traditional tyrolean cuicine also with dishes containing home made herbs. For the small ones we offer large tracts on the grass to have fun and play.
The Dreischusterhütte hut offers every day typical regional dishes: amongst all the delicacies they suggest especially tasty dumplings with goulash, the Kaiserschmarrn with cranberries (Grantn) and the homemade "Äpfelkiachlan" with vanilla ice cream, the specialty of the house.
Overnight accommodation available from June to September
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
The Malga Laranzer Schwaige is situated in 1925 m at Saltria near the station on top of the Floralpina skilift. The Hans & Paula Steger Path, which leads you from Compatsch via meadow and alpine places to Saltria, passes directly the Malga Laranzer Schwaige. The panoramic view to Saltria, the Lang- and Plattkofel and the mountains of Val Gardena is wonderful!
Moos in Passeier/Moso in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
The bothy "Schneeberg" find oneself in the old mining area oft he local community Moos.
The house lies at a height of 2355 meters above sea level. Startingpoint many mountain hikings.
Fam. Gasser
Refuge Schneeberg/Monteneve (2,355 m)
Starting point: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, bridge "Schneebergbrücke" ¦ parking area "Platterköfel" ¦ bridge "Timmelsbrücke"
Hiking trail number: 31 ¦ 29b+29 ¦ 29 or 30+29
Difference in altitude: 690 m ¦ 660 m ¦ 600 m or 1,050 m
Walking time: 2 hours ¦ 2 hours 15 minutes ¦ 2,5 hours or 4,5 hours
Difficulty level: medium
Opening hours: 15/06 - 15/10
Closing day: none
Accommodation
Rasen-Antholz/Rasun Anterselva, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
In addition to the easy hike, this alpine pasture always attracts visitors with its unique dishes, typical and traditional with incredible finesse. The dumpling tris is a dream and the desserts a worth a sin...
--> E-bike loading station available
Starting Point: Oberraysen | Berggasthaus Mudler
Roundtrip: 3h | 2h
Hiking Trail: 5,20,31,31a
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
A luxurious retreat at 2,106 metres – between Sassolungo and Seceda.
Local freshness and alpine sophistication – on the sun terrace with view on the Dolomites.
Welschnofen/Nova Levante, Dolomites Region Eggental
Pleasure in the mountains
A simple alpine hut, surrounded by cowbells, imposing Latemar rocks and views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, experiencing and redesigning tradition.
Down-to-earth, with great attention to detail. A delight for the palate and the eyes.
Our products preferably come from small farms in the surrounding area, from farmers we trust and who are connected to us.
We do not follow trends. We LIVE it!
The Latmor Alm team wishes you a wonderful time.
Our hut is located on the sunny side of the Zillertaler Alps, in the beautiful mountain village Prettau/Predoi. A stunning panoramic view is waiting for you. Enjoy Tyrolean specialties: typical cold-cut dishes and delicious dishes from Ahrntal valley.
Private fishing in the Waldner lake, for tickets call +39 340 1562829.
Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
Genuine, regional and traditional cuisine.
Small but nevertheless nice - we mean our tavern, and don't think about the portions that are served on your plate. Here every guest is satiated with the products of our farm. We fulfill your wishes, we have our feet on the ground, we offer you a family atmosphere, we are sincere and authentic.
We are the "Heisla".
San Martin /San Martino, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
Easy reachable (also by car), departing point for numerous excursions (summer/winter), sun terrace, marvellous panoramic view, typical Ladin kitchen. The hut lies directly on the slopes of the ski area Plan de Corones – Kronplatz.
Information point and starting location for all hikes in the nature reserve. Sun terrace with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. Large selection of homemade cakes and small dishes.
The Allriss Alm is a rustic and cozy mountain hut located in the upper Pflerschtal Valley in the municipality of Brenner.
Open year-round (closed from April to May and in November), the hut is a popular destination in winter for moonlit tobogganing, and in summer, it offers beautiful hikes for both young and old, with a breathtaking panorama! The hut can be reached from various starting points: from St. Anton in Pflersch, from Ladurns via the "Drei Almen Weg" Trail and also from Sterzing/Rosskopf via the "Dolomieu Weg" Trail (full-day hike).
Our hut offers a cozy atmosphere where we truly care about the well-being of our guests. Let yourself be pampered by our traditional dishes, prepared with love. Whether for relaxation or celebration – every visit with us becomes an unforgettable experience.
Moos in Passeier/Moso in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Oberglanegg Alp (2,060 m)
Starting point: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, parking area Oberglanegg Alp ¦ parking area Seeberalm Alp
Hiking trail number: 43a ¦ 20
Difference in altitude: 40 m ¦ 150 m
Walking time: 10 minutes ¦ 30 minutes
Difficulty level: easy
Opening hours: End of May/ Begin of June - October
Closing day: none
Accessible by baby carriage (from the parking area Oberglanegg) - playground
Thanks to the varied flora and fauna , a hiking trip to our Bärentalalm is a special experience for the whole family. Visit us in our own cheese dairy, where various cheese products and butter are produced, and enjoy typical Tyrolean cold-cut dishes.
The hut is reachable easily also with baby strollers and mountain bikes.