Trail riding in the mountains of South Tyrol, Italy: Horse trekking
Hardly any other region is as suitable for multi-day trail rides as South Tyrol – with its vast alpine pastures, clear mountain lakes, rustic huts and well-marked trails. The varied landscape between the Dolomites, the Sarntal Alps and the Ortler region offers ideal conditions for guided trekking tours on horseback. Those who want to experience the mountains intensively and far away from everyday life will find the perfect adventure in the saddle here.
Trail riding with a hire horse or your own horse
Holidays on a horse farm
Reitschule und Trekking Garmesegg-HofMany riding stables in South Tyrol offer guided riding tours with experienced guides through the breathtaking landscape. Riders have the option of hiring an experienced horse. The advantage? The horse is sure-footed and used to the local conditions.
However, riders can also bring their own horse. This creates special experiences and strengthens the partnership. However, the rider's own horse should be appropriately trained and be used to the terrain.
Why are Haflingers good for day rides?
Haflingers are the ideal companions for day and trail rides in the mountains. They are considered to be particularly sure-footed, enduring and strong-nerved - qualities that are indispensable in alpine terrain. Thanks to their balanced nature and reliability, they also master challenging routes with calm and vigour.
Only for experienced riders
Trekking in the mountains is an intensive nature experience – but not a programme for beginners. Horse trekking in South Tyrol requires good riding practice, cross-country experience and saddle strength in all gaits. This is why these tours are only suitable for experienced riders who can safely lead their horse on steep, narrow and unpaved paths.
Riding stables for horse trekking in South Tyrol
A trekking tour on a horse across the flowering meadows of Tauferer Ahrntal is a real highlight for each rider.
IDM Südtirol - Hansi HeckmairIdeal regions for a trail ride:
- Ahrntal: From horseback, holidaymakers can experience the dreamlike landscape in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park in complete harmony with nature.
- Around Bozen: The Ritten landscape offers varied riding trails through forests and meadows with a fantastic panorama of the Dolomites.
- Around Meran: The vast forests, high-altitude mountain pastures and riding farms allow you to ride in harmony with nature away from the hustle and bustle.
Horse trekking in Tauferer Ahrntal
- Herbert‘s riding stable & horse trekking, Luttach
info@pferdetrekking.it, Tel. +39 335 538 9099 - Walter’s Horses Ranch, St. Jakob in Ahrntal
info@pferdetrekking-horsesranch.com, Tel. +39 339 432 3573
Apartment next to Meran
- Steinerhof, Pfelders
Apartments on the equestrian farm, riding lessons for house guests, rides, half-day and two-day rides also for other guests
info@steinerhof.eu, Tel. +39 340 547 8603 - Naturresidenz Theistadl, St. Walburg
Aparthotel with holiday flats and rooms, riding lessons, rides (also on a guided hand horse), trekking
info@theistadl.it, Tel. +39 342 663 4707
Ranch in the Dolomites
- Sitting Bull Ranch, St. Martin in Thurn
Western riding, trekking, no riding lessons
nadia.erbisti61@gmail.com, Tel. +39 380 499 054
Riding holidays on a farm near Bozen
- Himmelreich Alpine Ranch, Klobenstein
Farm apartments, riding lessons, rides and trekking
info@alpenranchhimmelreich.com, Tel. +39 0471 356 300 - Flachenhof, Klobenstein
Apartments on the farm, riding lessons, horse riding, trekking
info@flachenhof.it, Tel. +39 0471 352 782 - Kaserhof, Oberbozen
Apartments on the farm, children's riding, riding lessons and rides (also day rides); llama trekking is also offered
info@kaserhof.it, Tel. +39 0471 345 046
Images
Wide views of the Zillertal Alps and Rieserferner Group are waiting for riders in Tauferer Ahrntal.
IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
In the green valley of Tauferer Ahrntal, horse lovers will feel like in paradise.
IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
A trekking tour on a horse across the flowering meadows of Tauferer Ahrntal is a real highlight for each rider.
IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
The picturesque landscape of Tauferer Ahrntal can be very well explored riding a horse.
IDM Südtirol - Hansi HeckmairRiding
Selected accommodations in South Tyrol
- Historic building with modern comfort
- 4 apartments with sauna & balcony/terrace
- Wide view over Meran and environs
- Breakfast basket on request
- Rental bikes, car parking & e-charging station.
- Dream location above Merano
- Spacious rooms & lots of privacy
- Wellness for adults only & for families
- Varied culinary highlights
- Sustainability label South Tyrol
- Beautifully furnished flats
- Wellness area with indoor pool
- Garden with pond and loungers
- Ski and bike storage room with workshop
- Breakfast on request
- Ideal, central location
- Ski-in & ski-out
- Children's playground & playroom
- Modern apartments with breakfast buffet
- 2 saunas