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Hotel Kristall Meransen - Directly on the ski slope

Panoramic guesthousein beautiful surroundings

Free for our guests. „AlmencardPlus“ with a variety of possibilities.

Our Offers & Packages

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Offer alpine rose

01.06.2024 – 29.06.2024
  • 7 days from 560,00 € per person
  • Half board included (breakfast and dinner)
  • Free rental of trekking poles
  • Free use of our wellness-area with Sky-Sauna, outdoor whirlpool, infrared sauna, relax room, panoramic terrace, hay bad;
  • Almencard Gitschberg Jochtal free of charge, enjoy 3 mountain and cable cars and much more for free with the Almencard!

 

Autumn – hiking – wellness

05.10.2024 – 20.10.2024
  • 7 nights for the price of 6 (7=6), 1 day free
  • 7 days from 468,00 euro per person
  • Half board included (breakfast and dinner)
  • Free rental of trekking poles
  • Free use of our wellness-area with Sky-Sauna, outdoor whirlpool, infrared sauna, relax room, panoramic terrace, hay bad;
  • Almencard Gitschberg Jochtal free of charge, enjoy 3 mountain and cable cars and much more for free with the Almencard!

Offer | book 14 days 2 days free of charge

Offer
Book 14 days 2 days free of charge

Ski week special pay 6 get 7

06.01.2025 – 25.01.2025

  • 7 nights for the price of 6
  • 6day ski ticket for the price of 5 days (not included in the hotel price)
  • Equipment rental and group ski lessons bookable with the 6 for 5 formula
Hotel Kristall Meransen - Directly on the ski slope

Summer holidays

Between valleys and mountains

During the summer months you can relish in extravagant hiking tours through the valleys and the mountains. The remarkable lakes and waterfalls seduce one to take a plunge into the wet and the beautiful fields welcome one for a nice picnic. With the Alpine card you are capable to access the various mountainous fields and mountain trains which enable to easily cover the more difficult mountain trails.

Active summer holidays

Hiking holidays in South Tyrol

Maranza and its alpine region Gitschberg Jochtal are the ideal destination for your hiking holiday in South Tyrol. The start of hikes and mountain tours of various lengths and degrees of difficulty begins directly in front of our Hotel Kristall. Either on foot or with the mountain railway 300 metres away, you can really climb high: the Gitschberg, the Gaisjoch, the Seefeldseen. They let you experience nature with all your senses and offer you impressive panoramic views of the Dolomites, the Stubai Alps and the Zillertal Alps.

Experience Maranza

Maranza lies on the sunny route south wards on the top side of the Pusteria Valley. The fields and plains offer a numerous opportunities to explore the area. Next to the museums and South Tyrol’s Alpine huts are also Castle Rodenegg and the Neustift monastery which welcome you for a unique cultural experience.

Maranza lies on the sunny route south wards on the top side of the Pusteria Valley

Hiking holiday in South Tyrol - A summer like in a picture book

The Hotel Kristall, with its idyllic location in the Puster Valley, offers the ideal starting point for an unforgettable summer mountain. The valley, not in vain known as the “Green Valley”, is located in South Tyrol and is one of the sunniest regions in the Alps.Finally away from the desk and out of the gray monotony. This longing explains the new wanderlust, which we share passionately here in the Hotel Kristall.

Hiking holiday in South Tyrol - A summer like in a picture book

Discover in Pustertal one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the world

In the immediate vicinity of the Hotel Kristall there are versatile hiking areas that offer an optimal hiking experience for every level of experience. Beginners from Meransen can hike beginners to the Moserhütte up to a height of 1940 meters. Alpine summit tours for clear days with the best view, cozy forest trails through shady and dense alpine forests – even with baby carriages! Especially for families with small children, the community Sexten designed the pacifier mile, with adventure playgrounds and picnic facilities.To present hiking fans only a few delicacies: Erdpyramiden plates, Lizard peak, Angerer Alm, Fassaner Höhenweg, Lanzwiese. And there are many more to discover. A highlight is the panoramic platform on the Gitschberg in the adjacent Eisacktal. If the climb is too difficult for you, take the comfortable panoramic lift, which you can use with your Almencard.

Discover in Pustertal one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the world

Um Wanderfans nur einige Schmankerl zu präsentieren: Erdpyramiden Platten, Eidechsspitze, Angerer  Alm, Fassaner Höhenweg, Lanzwiese. Und es gibt noch viele mehr zu entdecken. Ein Highlight ist die Panoramaplattform auf dem Gitschberg  im angrenzenden Eisacktal. Wenn Ihnen der Aufstieg zu beschwerlich ist, nehmen Sie den bequemen Panoramalift, den Sie mit ihrer Almencard nutzen können.

Especially recommended: The Gitschbergwanderung

Experience fantastic views of 500 mountain peaks and varied trails.
The possibilities are as diverse as the landscapes to be explored. Whether you want to go for a leisurely stroll or a mountain hike – there are numerous possibilities in the Puster Valley. The very sporty guests can try out their skills in high alpine hiking. And who is not out of breath after that can explore the area with the mountain bike or on the back of the horses.

Especially recommended: The Gitschbergwanderung

The Dolomites - A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Located at the foot of the Dolomites, there is much to discover for hikers in the Alpine region. The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer an incomparable panorama. The impression of their unique beauty will long be remembered. Between the mountain slopes you will find alpine pastures, crystal clear mountain lakes and rustic alpine huts, where you can enjoy the culinary treasures of South Tyrol.

The Dolomites - A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Not only for hikers - The perfect holiday on the Gitschberg plateau

But also away from the hiking trails, the Puster Valley has everything to offer that makes for a perfect summer holiday. The picturesque town of Meransen (Maranza in Italian) is reminiscent of a romantic postcard motif. Here is also her Hotel Kristall. You can play mini golf or use the indoor tennis court directly in Maranza. From here you can discover the historic old town of Bressanone, the oldest town in Tyrol, and marvel at the Cathedral of Bressanone. Everywhere you will find testimonies of the 1000 year old city history. Also Vals is not far away, where she could get an impression of an original mountain village.

Not only for hikers - The perfect holiday on the Gitschberg plateau

3 star hiking hotel in Meransen - Wellness and enjoyment

We offer you a real South Tyrolean breakfast buffet every day, so you can start the day with a boost. In the evening, enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner with a fresh salad buffet. In our wellness area you can unwind and forget about everyday life in the Finnish sauna and whirlpool. Special relaxation for the muscles is provided by our infrared sauna. Fun and relaxation for the whole family can be found in the nearby Erlebnisbad Alpinpool.
Discover your wanderlust in the Hotel Kristall!

3 star hiking hotel in Meransen - Wellness and enjoyment

Nordic Walking

Meransen in the Eisacktal is known for its numerous Nordic Walking trails and thus the best place for a Nordic Walking holiday in South Tyrol. In the immediate vicinity of our hotel in Meransen you will find eight Nordic Walking trails in Meransen, Vals and Spinges. Get to know the surroundings of the Eisacktal during a quick walk and enjoy the wonderful view on your trail. Four other routes of varying length and difficulty can be found in Rodeneck, just 15 minutes away. Over 22km allow you to train your fitness and strengthen your upper body and back. Your Nordic Walking vacation in Meransen offers numerous trails to choose from: regardless of whether through the mountain village or, for trained Nordic Walker, over numerous mountain slopes and meadows in Altfasstal. There is something for everyone here.

Nordic Walking

Mountain bike & e-bike

Equally beneficial for body and soul is the mountain biking and e-bike ride in Meransen. Set yourself new challenges in your mountain bike holiday in South Tyrol and discover the numerous bike paths and mountain bike trails on the Gitschberg and in the Eisacktal. The alpine region Gitschberg-Jochtal offers numerous demanding routes for mountain bikers: Take the bike eastwards to Lienz or – for pleasure cyclists westwards downhill to the episcopal city of Bressanone. With the e-bike you can easily reach the northern border at Sterzing am Brenner. Here you can go up into the unique mountains of the Dolomites, where you can relax after an exciting ride on a mountain bike and enjoy the sun. Cyclists are welcome guests in the countless mountain huts and are always welcome.

Mountain bike & e-bike

Rafting & other offers

Have you always dreamed of exploring the Dolomites from above or even experiencing the deep valleys and mountain gorges up close? Take advantage of your holiday in Meransen for one of these unforgettable experiences! Whether rafting, canyoning, paragliding or paragliding – our house is the ideal holiday destination for all those who do not shy away from some adrenalin. Experience the ice pack that flows through the Isarco Valley, once up close: You get under expert guidance in the boat and the adventure can begin, water splashes in your face, the boat takes the next wave and you have just the most exciting day of your life.
You can also discover the breathtaking scenery of our holiday region on Gitschberg from above, namely with a paragliding tandem flight or paragliding. Let yourself be enchanted by a unique view of the Eisacktal and the Dolomites world heritage, the feeling of weightless flight and the unique panorama! Your next holiday in Maranza will give you the opportunity.

 

Rafting & other offers

Environment & Location

Our hiking hotel am
Gitschberg / Jochtal South Tyrol

Welcome to our hiking hotel on the Gitschberg in Meransen / South Tyrol. With our sustainable hotel we want to protect the surrounding nature, because here you spend your green holiday in the middle of the Dolomites world natural heritage. Our hotel is located on the Gitschberg near Meransen and therefore ideal as a hiking hotel in South Tyrol. Here you can relax in the middle of the mountains, relax in our skysauna and plan your next tour to more than 30 pastures or one of the “Big Five”. With the e-bike, you can experience the mountains particularly sustainable and cycle to the panoramic platform Gitschberg / Jochtal: From here you have an unforgettable view of quaint mountain farms and over 500 mountain peaks in our region of South Tyrol.

Free for our guests

Almencard Gitschberg Jochtal

Upon your arrival you will receive the Gitschberg Jochtal Almencard free of charge for the duration of your stay between May 9th and November 2nd, 2024..

  • Free travel on the Berg-Nesselbahn cable cars on the Gitschberg in Meransen and the Jochtal cable car in Vals between 09.05. until July 12th, 2024 and from September 16th. until November 2nd, 2024
  • Unlimited rides on the Meransen-Mühlbach cable car
  • Free use of mountain and cable cars: Bolzano-Ritten cable car, Burgstall-Vöran cable car, Mölten-Vilpian cable car, Mendel cable car, Jenesien cable car, Renon cable car
  • Bus ride from Mühlbach to the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm 1,725 m
  • Free use of all regional public transport in South Tyrol
  • (= mobile card)
  • Free admission to over 90 museums and collections throughout South Tyrol
  • (= MuseumMobilCard)
  • Benefits and discounts at various shops and leisure facilities
  • Discounted entry to the Alpinpool Meransen
  • Free participation in numerous cultural, sports and hiking offers for the whole family

From July 7th to September 8th, use the attractive multi-day tickets for the mountain railways such as the weekly ticket, 4 in 7 days and 2 in 3 days and experience the unforgettable beauty of the mountains.

Hotel für Ihren Wanderurlaub Meransen Pustertal

Offer alpine rose

01.06.2024 – 29.06.2024
  • 7 days from 560,00 € per person
  • Half board included (breakfast and dinner)
  • Free rental of trekking poles
  • Free use of our wellness-area with Sky-Sauna, outdoor whirlpool, infrared sauna, relax room, panoramic terrace, hay bad;
  • Almencard Gitschberg Jochtal free of charge, enjoy 3 mountain and cable cars and much more for free with the Almencard!

 

Autumn – hiking – wellness

05.10.2024 – 20.10.2024
  • 7 nights for the price of 6 (7=6), 1 day free
  • 7 days from 468,00 euro per person
  • Half board included (breakfast and dinner)
  • Free rental of trekking poles
  • Free use of our wellness-area with Sky-Sauna, outdoor whirlpool, infrared sauna, relax room, panoramic terrace, hay bad;
  • Almencard Gitschberg Jochtal free of charge, enjoy 3 mountain and cable cars and much more for free with the Almencard!
Skifahrer & Winterfreuende Special

Ski week special pay 6 get 7

06.01.2025 – 25.01.2025

  • 7 nights for the price of 6
  • 6day ski ticket for the price of 5 days (not included in the hotel price)
  • Equipment rental and group ski lessons bookable with the 6 for 5 formula

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