At the nearby Steinerhof riding stables, you’ll find many attractive options for wonderful days on horseback – solo, as a couple, or with your children. Beginners can practise with an instructor, while experienced riders can choose from full- or half-day rides through the fascinating landscapes of the Val Passiria/Passeiertal valley.

The Val Passiria/Passeiertal valley offers breathtaking scenery with spectacular gorges, crystal-clear waterfalls, and natural pools set in rocky landscapes. Canyoning involves traversing rivers and gorges on foot, overcoming natural obstacles such as waterfalls, rock slides, and water pools by climbing, abseiling, and swimming.

The high ropes course, also known as Tarzaning, is an exciting, adrenaline-fuelled activity that lets you experience Alpine nature in a unique, thrilling way. It involves traversing a course suspended in the trees, using a series of Tibetan bridges, walkways, nets, ropes, and zip lines.

Mountain bikes and e-bikes The Val Passiria/Passeiertal valley offers a variety of trails that mountain bikers love, with routes that lead you past awe-inspiring panoramas and unspoilt landscapes. Here’s a selection of the main routes:

1. Val Passiria/Passeiertal cycle path

• Distance: approx. 20km (one way)
• Difficulty: easy
• Description: This cycle path is ideal for those seeking a more leisurely route suitable for all levels. It starts in Merano and follows the course of the Passirio/Passer river as far as St. Leonhard in Passeier. The route is asphalted and well signposted, passing through picturesque landscapes and small mountain villages.

• Distance: approx. 50km (one way)
• Difficulty: challenging
• Description: This trail leads up to the Passo Rombo/Timmelsjoch pass on the border between Italy and Austria. It is a challenge for experienced bikers, with steep climbs and technical descents. The reward is spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers and mountains. Along the way, you can stop at the Passo Rombo/Timmelsjoch Museum, which tells the story of the Alpine road.

• Distance: approx. 40km (one way)
• Difficulty: moderate
• Description: This tour starts in St. Leonhard and leads all the way to the Val Ridanna/Ridnauntal valley through enchanting forests and Alpine landscapes. The route is varied, with moderate ascents and descents, and is ideal for those seeking a moderately difficult route. It also lets you admire the Ridanna Monteneve/Ridnaun Schneeberg mines and views of Mt Giovo/Jaufenspitze.