Enjoyable moments at inns and huts in Meran/Merano and environs

Suggestion: especially child-friendly with large playground and playroom for cooler days; gluten-free and lactose-free dishes (on request), special focus on regional products, children’s menu Own products: herb garden, salad, bacon, pasta dishes, bread

La malga di Lauregno (1.777 m.s.l) è situata nella Alta Val di Non in mezzo la natura con vista sulle montagne circostanti. La malga offre torte fatte in casa e piatti tipici sudtirolesi. La malga è raggiungibile attraverso la Val d'Ultimo oppure attraverso il Passo Palade. Dal parcheggio Hofmadh si segue a piedi la strada forestale n. 28 in direzione Malga Lauregno (ca. 45 min) La malga è il punto di partenza per l'escursione verso i punti panoramici "Monte Ori" e "Monte Pòpi" (sentiero n. 26) ed il Giro delle malghe nel gruppo delle Maddalene (sentiero n. 26 + 114) al confine tra Alto Adige e Trentino

Alexa and Stefan, both natives of the Puster Valley, have been managing the Malga Bagna dell’Orso since 2010. Alexa takes care of the culinary side of things with some mouth-watering specialties form her home region, such as Pressknödel (pressed dumplings) and traditional Krautsalat (cabbage salad) fresh from the garden. Stefan takes care of the service and his homemade schnapps has earned him quite a reputation – there are over 20 different flavours to choose from!

Wandervorschlag: Ausgangspunkt St. Helena, Weg Nr. 9A Richtung Mariolberg Alm. Von dort auf dem Weg Nr. 3 bis zur Außerfalkomai Alm Gehzeit: 2 Stunden

Faltmar Alm Alp (1,682 m) Starting point: Inn Bergkristall ¦ Pfelders/Plan Hiking trail number: 5 ¦ 5+5b Difference in altitude: 120 m ¦ 350 m Walking time: 30 minutes ¦ 2 hours Difficulty level: easy ¦ medium Opening hours: middle of May - beginning of October Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (from the Inn Bergkristall) - playground

Suggestion: homemade apple strudel and cakes, cuisine with local products, lawn Own products: cow’s milk, eggs, bacon

Lazins Alm Alp (1,860 m) - "Real quality in the mountains" Starting point: Pfelders/Plan Hiking trail number: 24 or 8 Difference in altitude: 250 m Walking time: 1 hour Difficulty level: easy Opening hours summer: middle of May - October Opening hours winter: November - Easter Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage - playground

The Außerschwemmalm (2.142) lies on the sunny side of the Ultental with a wonderful panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountains. You can reach the hut comfortably by using the cable car "Kuppelwies-Schwemmalm" or via several beautiful hiking trails. On the beautiful sun terrace with local dishes, alpine products from our own production, butter and cheese from our own cheese factory, as well as South Tyrolean wines, you can escape the daily stress. Children will find a playground and lots of space to play. We look forward to seeing you!

Hirzerhütte Tallner Alm Alp (1,983 m) Starting point: mid terminal "Prenn" of the Hirzer aerial tram ¦ top terminal "Klammeben" of the Hirzer aerial tram ¦ chair lift Grube Hiking trail number: 4+8+40 ¦ 40 ¦ 8a+40 Difference in altitude: 580 m ¦ 20 m ¦ 180 m Walking time: 2 hours ¦ 15 minutes ¦ 1 hour Difficulty level: medium ¦ easy ¦ easy Opening hours: middle of May - beginning of November Closing day: Saturday Accessible by baby carriage - accomodation - playground

After a hike to the Schusterhütte, you will be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and traditional alpine dishes.

The Vöraner Alp inn is one of the most beautiful mountain huts in South Tyrol. It offers a wonderful view in the South Tyrol mountains. Our specialties: the delicious roast mutton and apple strudel.

Located in the midst of meadows and woodlands, offers a unique view of the Adige Valley, the Dolomites and the Val Venosta with the Ortler group.

Near the Weißbrunnsee.

Ausgangspunkt: Hofmahd Parkplatz, Laurein (1.786 m) Wanderweg: Nr. 8, Gehzeit: 20 min, Endpunkt: Revó Alm, Höhenunterschied: 121 m (leichte Bergtour)

Open all year round.

Egger-Grub-Alm Alp (1,943 m) Starting point: Stuls/Stulles, parking area Hochegg ¦ Jaufenpass mountain pass, "Römerkehre" ¦ curve Rabenstein/Corvara Hiking trail number: 14+14b ¦ 12a+12+15+14 ¦ 26+14b Difference in altitude: 300 m ¦ 400 m (ascent) 450 m (descent) ¦ 500 m Walking time: 50 minutes ¦ 5 hours ¦ 1 hour 45 minutes Difficulty level: medium Opening hours summer: middle of May - beginning of November Closing day summer: Wednesday Opening hours winter: beggining of December - end of March Closing days winter: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (no closing day on Holidays) (Open also on request for groups in the evenings and on other days of the week) Accessible by baby carriage (from Stuls/Stulles)

Starting point: Proveis (1,405 m), hiking trail: No. 19, endpoint: Stierberg Alm, walking time: 1h 30 min, difference in altitude: 491 m (easy mountain tour)

Ausgangspunkt: Nationalparkhaus Lahnersäge (Bushaltestelle St. Gertraud), Wanderweg: Nr. 143, Endpunkt: Kaserfeld Alm, Gehzeit: 1h 50 min, Höhenunterschied 563 m (leichte Bergtour)

The Kirchsteigeralm alpine hut, at the valley station of the chairlift Mittager in the hiking area Merano 2000, is the starting point for beautiful walks round. Traditional cuisine and accommodation.

Farmazon Alm Alp (1,886 m) Starting point: parking area Außerhütt ¦ Platt/Plata Hiking trail number: logging road (no hiking trail no.) ¦ 10 Difference in altitude: 430 m ¦ 760 m Walking time: 1 hour 20 minutes ¦ 2 hours 15 minutes Difficulty level: easy ¦ medium Opening hours: beginning of June - end of September Closing day: Thursday Accessible by baby carriage (from parking area Außerhütt) - playground

Suggestion: lamb specialities, feast on 15 August, large lawn, rooms and dormitory Own products: bacon, cheese, Kaminwurzen (smoked sausages), juices

The Mittager Alpine Hut is situated on 2,260m and offers a wonderful view of the Dolomites. It offers typical Tyrolean dishes.

Wanseralm Alp (1,640 m) - "Alp of the year 2021" Starting point: Walten/Valtina, parking area Wanserhof farm Hiking trail number: 14 or 15+12+15+14a (Jägersteig) Difference in altitude: 200 m or 400 m (ascent) 170 m (descent) Walking time: 1 hour or 2 hours Difficulty level: easy or medium Opening hours: June - September Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage (along the path no. 14) - playground

Gompm Alm Alp (1,800 m) - "Real quality in the mountains" Starting point: mid terminal "Prenn" of the Hirzer aerial tram ¦ top terminal "Klammeben" of the Hirzer aerial tram Hiking trail number: 4+5 ¦ 40+5 or 40+5b Difference in altitude: 400 m ¦ 150 m (descent) Walking time: 1,5 hours | 30 minutes Difficulty level: medium | easy Restday: Tuesday Accessible by baby carriage

Ausgangspunkt: Simian (1.720 m) - Wanderweg Nr. 4 - Gehzeit: 1 h - Höhenunterschied: 322 m - leichte Bergtour

Ausgangspunkt: St. Helena (1.535 m), Wanderweg: Nr. 8, Endpunkt: Innerfalkomai Alm, Gehzeit: 2h 20 min, Höhenunterschied: 649 m (leichte Bergtour)

Untere Gostalm Alp (1,854 m) Starting point: Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, bridge "Schneebergbrücke" Hiking trail number: 32 Difference in altitude: 200 m Walking time: 45 minutes Difficulty level: easy Opening hours: middle of June - end of September Closing day: none Accessible by baby carriage - playground

The Stafler Alm is situated above St. Pancras ( Fam Paller ). Quaint mountain farm with panoramic views of the Dolomites. Brettl snacks with alpine cheese and butter , fresh cow's and goat's milk, pancakes , fried eggs with bacon. Accessible from San Vigilio on trail # 9 + 1 or from St. Pancras on marking 6a or 6b.