Weekly program

Sunday:

• 8.30 pm - Meet & greet with hiking guide Kurt after dinner at the bar. Kurt will inform you about the guided tours of the week and will take your registration for the Monday tour.

Monday:

• 8 am - 8.45 am - Vitalpina® Breathe: gentle power exercises for tummy, pelvis and back combined with deep breathing exercises and meditative elements
• approx. 9.30 am - Easy warm-up hike with our certified hiking guide Kurt: the idyllic irrigation channels and cosy panorama paths at medium altitudes are the destinations we aim for (max. difference in altitude of 300 m and walking time of approx. 3 hours).

Tuesday:

• approx. 9.30 am - Easy to medium hike with our certified hiking guide Kurt in Val Venosta or Merano & environs with interesting details told about the land & the people (max. difference in altitude of 450 m and walking time of approx. 4.5 hours).
• 11 am - Nordic walking warm-up tour for learning the technique: we walk on flat terrain and train a special walking & breathing technique
• 8.30 pm - Meet & greet with hiking guide Erich after dinner at the bar. Erich will inform you about the guided tours of the week and will take your registration for the Monday tour.

Wednesday:

• approx. 9.30 am - Easy to medium hike with our certified hiking guide Erich in Val Venosta with interesting details told about the land & the people (max. difference in altitude of 450 m and walking time of approx. 4.5 hours).

Thursday:

• approx. 9 am - Today, Erich will accompany you on a mountain tour of medium difficulty in high-alpine regions. Depending on the group participants, some secluded summits and alpine lakes above 2,000 m of altitude are part of the hike (from 460 m to 1200 m of difference in altitude and 4 - 8 h walk).
• 8.30 pm - Meet & greet with mountain guide Bruno after dinner at the bar. Bruno will inform you about the guided tour on Friday

Friday:

• approx. 9 am - Easy to medium hiking tour with Bruno. Final destination: panoramic high-alpine trails, enchanting alpine pastures in May/June, blooming alpine rose trails in June/July or a traditional “Kaiserschmarren” (sliced pancakes) in traditional alpine huts (max. difference in altitude of 450 m and walking time of 4 - 5 hours).
• 11 am - Nordic walking tour to improve the technique: uphill & down dale, round movement sequences, stretching & strength exercises and different ground conditions

Saturday:

• 8 am - 8.45 am - Vitalpina® Breathe: gentle power exercises for tummy, pelvis and back combined with deep breathing exercises and meditative elements
• approx. 9 am - Easy to medium hiking tour with Bruno depending on the weather conditions and the season. Details on the weekly programme are available at reception.

The destination of guided tours is listed in the weekly programme on Sundays, the exact route is always described in the Morning Mail on the day before. Registration for hiking & Nordic walking tours on the day before by 9 pm. Whenever possible, we go by bus, train and cable cars. The tours are guaranteed even with only 1 participant. The exact times are available in the weekly programme.

The weekly programme may be subject to change for organisational reasons.

The best: 1 guided bike tour or 1 technique training included in the offer (from 4 nights)

Monday:

• 9.40 am - 2 pm - "Basics" - technique training, the basic course for beginners in the new bike course of the Ötzi Bike Academy with Klaus Nischler. Bike measurement, saddle & pedal positioning, technique in turns uphill & downhill, changing gears and braking, agility and bike control on uphill & downhill routes are learned and trained in the hurdles course. Afterwards we’ll try everything in a practical part on free terrain.
• 9 am - approx. 6 pm - Demanding mountain-bike tour (about 700 m - 1500 m of difference in altitude)
• 3 pm - 5 pm - Open afternoon in the bike course to get used to it with free training for all. Klaus Nischler will inform you on the tour programme of the week.

Tuesday:

• 9.30 am - approx. 5 pm - "Advanced" - technique training for advanced cyclists - Off-road test round

Continuation of the basic course and intensification of single elements. Basic endurance required.

• Technique in the turns (gravel turns)
• Technique in the turns (hairpin turns, uphill, downhill)
• Uphill cycling
• Downhill cycling
• Overcoming hurdles

• 9.30 am - approx. 2.30 pm - Easy MTB tour in the morning (approx. 300 m difference in altitude)
• 2 pm - approx. 5 pm - Enduro bike event in the afternoon (approx. 400 m difference in altitude)

 Wednesday:

• 9.30 am - approx. 3 pm - Mountain-bike tours in 2 performance classes:

• Power Rider Variation with challenging trails (approx. 700 m – 1500 m of difference in altitude)
• Easy Rider Variation with cable car or shuttle for the uphill section, mainly on forest roads with easy downhill trails (max. 800 m of difference in altitude)

• 4.30 pm - 6 pm - Open afternoon specially for children and teens

• Ideal for all children from 10 to 16 years; prior registration at the hotel reception required

Thursday:

• 9.40 am - 2 pm - "Basics" - technique training, the basic course for beginners in the new bike course of the Ötzi Bike Academy with Klaus Nischler. Bike measurement, saddle & pedal positioning, technique in turns uphill & downhill, changing gears and braking, agility and bike control on uphill & downhill routes are learned and trained in the hurdles course. Afterwards we’ll try everything in a practical part on free terrain.
• 9.30 am - approx. 5 pm - “Expert” - Technique training, a course for experienced bikers and prospective pros with off-road trail tour.

 Friday:

• 9.30 am - approx. 3 pm - Mountain-bike tours in 2 performance classes:

• Power Rider Variation with challenging trails (approx. 1000 m – 1500 m of difference in altitude)
• Easy Rider Variation with cable car or shuttle for the uphill section, mainly on forest roads with easy downhill trails (max. 800 m of difference in altitude)

Saturday:

• 9.30 am - approx. 1 pm - Trail tour of medium difficulty (max. 800 m of difference in altitude)

On weekdays and Sunday: individual bike tours or technique training with private guide possible!

Registration for guided tours offered by the Ötzi Bike Academy has to occur at reception by 9 pm on the day before the tour. The costs per person and tour amount to € 20.00, exclusive of any possible fees for the bike shuttle (€ 10.00 to € 15.00). The open afternoons on Monday are free of charge; a fee of € 10.00 is charged for the open afternoons on Wednesdays and Thursday. 1 guided tour or 1 technique training are included in the rate (from a stay of 4 nights)

All events and guided tours are guaranteed even with only 1 participant.

Monday:

• 10 am - 2 pm - Pleasure cycling tour along the Val Venosta cycling trail "Via Claudia Augusta" (approx. 200 m of difference in altitude and 35 km)
• 3 pm - 5 pm - E-bike beginners’ tour to get to know the “additional power” of the bike (approx. 200 m of difference in altitude and 20 km)

Tuesday:

• 10 am - 4 pm - Road bike tours in different performance classes from March to November
• 9 am - 5 pm - The highlight for road bike fans - the guided tour to Stelvio Pass insofar as the road conditions permit (approx. 1,900 m difference in altitude and 85 km)

Wednesday:

• 10 am - 1 pm - E-bike beginners’ tour to get to know the “additional power” of the bike (approx. 200 m of difference in altitude and 20 km)

Thursday:

• 9.45 am - 2.30 pm - Culture & Pleasure cycling tour in the surroundings of Merano or to Val Passiria (max. 350 m of difference in altitude and 24km)

Registration for guided tours offered by the Ötzi Bike Academy has to occur by 9 pm on the day before the tour. The costs per person and tour range from € 10.00 to € 20.00, exclusive of any possible fees for the bike shuttle (€ 10.00 to € 20.00). 1 guided tour is included in the rate (from a stay of 4 nights).

All guided tours are guaranteed even with only 1 participant.

Monday:

• 9.30 am - Tour of the village of Parcines with “Christl”. Interesting facts about South Tyrol, its people, culture, history and interesting sights in Parcines. A glass of wine from the local wine grower “Baron Kripp zu Stachlburg” is of course part of the tour.

Tuesday:

• 1 pm - Abseiling from the highest waterfall in Italy, the 98 metres high Parcines Waterfall. An unforgettable experience for the courageous (for a fee)!
• 9.30 am - Tour of the village of Rablà with “Christl”. Interesting facts about South Tyrol, its people, culture, history and interesting sights in and around Rablà.

Wednesday:

• 4 pm - 5 pm - From fruit to a noble distillate. A round tour of the historic manor “Gaudententerum” with a visit of the farm distillery and tasting of different distillates (for a fee).

Thursday:

• 10 am - 11 am - Visit of the dairy in Lagundo. Gain an insight into the production of cow, sheep and goat cheese with tasting of different types of cheese (for a fee).
• 5 pm - 6 pm - Wine seminar with tasting of pressed wines in the Stachlburg Castle Winery with Baron Sigmund Kripp (for a fee).

Friday:

• 3 pm - 5 pm - Gala, Golden and Morgenduft - fruit growing in South Tyrol. Christine, the apple farmer, will explain modern cultivation techniques during a walk through the orchards.

Starting times can vary due to organisational, weather-related or seasonal reasons; registration for the different events should occur as early as possible since we have to forward them to the local Tourism Board in order to get a confirmation of available and bookable places. Events without price are free of charge.

Childcare at the Waldhof is offered from Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. The programme highlights organised by the Tourism Board take place during school holiday times.

Monday:

• 3 pm to 6 pm - Supervised programme for children at the Waldhof
• *5 pm - 6 pm - Papermaking in the Typewriters Museum: from old to new (€ 5.00)

Tuesday:

• 3 pm to 6 pm - Supervised programme for children at the Waldhof
• *5 pm - 6 pm - On the rocks with a helmet, rope & climbing harness: climbing course for children with professional guide (€ 8.00)

Wednesday:

• 3 pm to 6 pm - Supervised programme for children at the Waldhof
• 4.30 pm - 6 pm - Open afternoon in the bike course of the Ötzi Bike Academy for children and teens in the company of their parents. Also present chief biker Klaus Nischler ( € 10.00)

Thursday:

• 3 pm to 6 pm - Supervised programme for children at the Waldhof
• *10 am – approx. 2 pm - An outing with the friendly “spitters”, enjoy riding on a Lama with sausage-grilling and funny outdoor games. Adults: € 15.00, children up to 4 years free, from 5 up to and including 15 years: € 12.00

Friday:

• 3 pm to 6 pm - Supervised programme for children at the Waldhof
• *10 am - 3 pm - Discover the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park together with the park ranger who will explain plants, animals, stones, woods and water. An adventure day for children from 7 to 12 years (€ 5.00)
• *4 pm - 5 pm - Hunting with bow & arrow like “Ötzi” did, in the archery course with original 3D game targets. For children from 12 years (€ 5.00)

Registration for events that are organised outside the hotel (*), should occur as early as possible since we have to forward them to the local Tourism Board in order to get a confirmation of available and bookable places. Events without price are free of charge.

The programme and programme sequences may be subject to change for organisational reasons. The exact days and times are available in the weekly programme.