from 102 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
The best possible relaxation | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
from 110 €
Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof
Wellness hotel | Vals in Eisacktal
from 120 €
Die Waldruhe
Nature holiday | Kiens at Mt. Kronplatz
from 480 €
Naturhotel Waldheim
Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 104 €
Hotel Vilpianerhof
Active hotel | Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 65 €
Landhaus Fux
Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 98 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal

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

Reitschule und Trekking Garmesegg-Hof
Reitschule und Trekking Garmesegg-Hof

Holidays on a horse farm

Reitschule und Trekking Garmesegg-Hof

Many 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

Horse trekking in Tauferer Ahrntal
Horse trekking in Tauferer Ahrntal

A trekking tour on a horse across the flowering meadows of Tauferer Ahrntal is a real highlight for each rider.

IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair

Ideal 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

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Hotel Tirolerhof

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Trail riding in the mountains
Trail riding in the mountains

Wide views of the Zillertal Alps and Rieserferner Group are waiting for riders in Tauferer Ahrntal.

IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
Riding in Tauferer Ahrntal - South Tyrol
Riding in Tauferer Ahrntal - South Tyrol

In the green valley of Tauferer Ahrntal, horse lovers will feel like in paradise.

IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
Horse trekking in Tauferer Ahrntal
Horse trekking in Tauferer Ahrntal

A trekking tour on a horse across the flowering meadows of Tauferer Ahrntal is a real highlight for each rider.

IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair
Riding holidays in Tauferer Ahrntal
Riding holidays in Tauferer Ahrntal

The picturesque landscape of Tauferer Ahrntal can be very well explored riding a horse.

IDM Südtirol - Hansi Heckmair

Riding

Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Hotel Vilpianerhof - Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
  • Central location between Bozen & Meran
  • Wellness area with natural bathing pond
  • Regional specialities
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Very good transport connections
from 89.00 € per day
Stöckerhof - Meran in Meran and environs

Stöckerhof

Meran in Meran and environs
5.0 Excellent
7 Recommendations
  • Surrounded by orchards
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Garden with barbecue facilities
  • Bread service & herb garden
  • Guided farm tours on request
from 86.00 € per day
Boutique Hotel Pachers - Neustift in Eisacktal

Boutique Hotel Pachers

Neustift in Eisacktal
4.7 Excellent
3 Recommendations
  • Panoramic location amidst vineyards
  • Exclusive wellness with Self-Spa
  • Typical South Tyrolean gourmet cuisine
  • Cosy, family atmosphere
  • Elegant, modern rooms
from 154.00 € per day
Garni Sunnhofer - Terlan in Southern South Tyrol

Garni Sunnhofer

Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
4.6 Excellent
18 Recommendations

New and recently refurbished rooms in very good position, with heated outdoor pool and sunbathing lawn, directly at the cycle path in the wine village Terlan.

from 52.00 € per day
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