It doesn't matter whether you want to experience the Dolomites live and up close or prefer to enjoy the solitude in rustic side valleys: if you want to go on a hiking holiday, you can't stay away from South Tyrol. With 16,000 km of marked hiking trails and 300 hours of sunshine a year, South Tyrol is the ideal holiday region for hikers and mountain enthusiasts at any time of the year. The hiker's paradise is as diverse as you could wish for: whether as a couple or with the whole family - everyone has their fun here.

The farm, your base camp

A cosy farm with holiday apartments or rooms is the ideal base camp for hiking. Around 150 holiday farms are located at over 1,500 meters above sea level. From there you have a direct view of South Tyrol's mountain peaks and can start your Alpine tours. At medium altitudes, the farms are surrounded by gentle meadows and sparse forests. Here you will find hiking opportunities for every taste. Farms near the bottom of the valley are ideal for excursions and walks along old irrigation channels or exciting themed hiking trails.

All-round care

In the high-quality accommodation, you can relax after a strenuous day and enjoy a good night's sleep. In the morning you wake up to an impressive panorama and start your long-awaited mountain tour directly from the farm. In your backpack: detailed hiking maps from the farm and the best insider tips from the hosts. So that you don't run out of energy during the hike, the farmer will give you a fortifying snack with many farm products to take with you on the way. Many farms also provide you with an invigorating breakfast for an optimal start to a day of hiking.

On many farms, the farmer is happy to exchange his stable boots for mountain boots on a weekly basis. On these days he and his guests conquer the South Tyrolean mountains together. Directly from the farm door you can reach the most beautiful vantage points and crystal-clear mountain lakes, along gentle paths and breathtaking mountain ridges.