In winter, it’s the number-one ski mountain and in summer, a true hotspot and a favourite destination for many: the Kronplatz. It offers hiking, art exhibitions, museums, a bike park, a giant swing … but there is more. Discover around a true paradise for nature lovers and adventurers around St. Lorenzen! Whether exploring the Dolomites, enjoying breathtaking panoramas from the peaks of the Kronplatz, or testing yourself in wild waters and airy heights – unforgettable experiences await you here.
Are you ready for your personal adventure in the South Tyrolean mountains?
Eco summer holiday in the Puster Valley
In winter , it’s the number-one ski mountain and in summer, a true hotspot and a favourite destination for many: the Kronplatz . It offers hiking , art exhibitions , museums , a bike park , a giant swing … but there is more. Discover around a true...
The sun is shining, the mountain air is clear …
A day at the Kronplatz
South Tyrol’s number-one ski mountain transforms into a paradise for adventurers and connoisseurs in summer. A cable car conveniently takes you to the summit, where a 360-degree panorama of the Dolomites and vast parts of the Alps awaits you. In addition to challenging bike trails and downhill routes, there are numerous hiking paths and a rich cultural programme: besides Reinhold Messner’s MMM Corones – the architectural masterpiece by Zaha Hadid impresses as much as its contents – and the Lumen Museum for mountain photography, you should visit the open-air gallery Via Artis, where sustainability and art are combined with movement.
South Tyrol’s classic landscape
Hiking and mountaineering
Around St. Lorenzen, countless hiking opportunities spread out in a star shape – from easy alpine walks to challenging summit ascents. To the south and east, the famous Dolomites beckon with highlights such as the Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen) and Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee). To the north lie the Ahrntal (a valley), Tauferer Tal (another valely), and Antholz with the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park, where numerous impressive 3,000-meter peaks and diverse tours await you. The Kronplatz and the Badia valley with the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park are also worthwhile destinations for unforgettable nature experiences.
arieshof active: Guided sunrise tours
Experience a magical mountain world
On request, we are happy to organise a guided tour at daybreak to the Astjoch, the most beautiful viewpoint above St. Lorenzen. While the world is still asleep, you can watch the sun slowly rising behind the surrounding mountains, painting the sky in vivid shades of purple. After this unforgettable natural spectacle, a nourishing breakfast awaits you to start your day perfectly.
Bike tours in the surrounding area
Mountain bike, road bike, e-bike, gravel bike
The region offers a wide range of opportunities for cycling enthusiasts. The Puster Valley cycle path stretches over a picturesque 61 kilometers and is ideal for all ages and fitness levels. With a special combo ticket, you can flexibly combine your tour with a train ride. Countless other biking tours await you off the main bike path. Those seeking an adrenaline rush will find an exciting bike park with thrilling downhill routes at the Kronplatz: Franz, Uschi, Hans, Andreas – as some trails are beautifully named – await you with varying levels of challenge.
The Dolomites are not just a visual paradise
Climbing nearby
The Dolomites are a paradise for climbing enthusiasts. Nearby, you’ll find via ferratas such as the Piz da Peres (C/D), as well as alpine and sport climbing routes from the “Loathna Kofel“ to the Haunold. The climbing park in Aufhofen near Dietenheim (10 minutes by car) offers 10 climbing and 32 boulder routes. The KronAction high ropes course near Issinger Weiher (a lake) is the largest in the country with 140 stations. And if the weather doesn‘t cooperate, the Heliks climbing center in Bruneck offers 2,500 m² of indoor and outdoor climbing opportunities.
Wild water sports and aerial adventures
Rafting, kayaking, canyoning, paragliding
Thanks to the Rienz and Ahr rivers, there are numerous professional providers for rafting and kayaking tours nearby. For a more intense water experience, canyoning allows you to explore gorges while getting an adrenaline rush. Our local mountain, the Kronplatz, is also a popular starting point for paragliding. Tandem flight providers make the dream of flying come true. And don’t forget the Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures in St. Vigil with Europe’s longest zipline!
To start and end the day
High-quality organic cuisine
To start and end the day
High-quality organic cuisine
After such an active day, you naturally need to refuel! Our restaurant offers the ideal ambiance to let the active day fade out in well-deserved peace and to regain your strength. Hardly anything is better suited for this than organic-quality products from our own agricultural site and all sorts of delicious local treats. Add a suitable glass of wine, and the day finds its perfect conclusion.
