Your must-see list

The lake that never fails to leave the online community speechless and looks even more impressive in real life. It shimmers emerald green at the foot of Mt Croda del Becco/Seekofel, framed by the Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park. The walk around the lake takes a good hour. Our tip: set off early, as visitor numbers will still be manageable then. In the summer, you’ll need to book online to access the site. About a 45-minute drive from Green Lake Hotel Weiher.

Distance: 40 kilometres 

Three rocky towers, a panorama that leaves you speechless. The Three Peaks in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site are a natural spectacle that you should see at least once in your lifetime. The circular walk takes you around the north faces in just over three hours – and along the way, the Dreizinnenhütte mountain hut welcomes you with South Tyrolean cuisine at over two thousand metres above sea level. Plan to spend a full day there. About a 75-minute drive from the hotel.

Distance: 75 kilometres 

The town’s streets are bustling with visitors flocking to the boutiques, cafés and the weekly market, while the castle, home to the MMM Ripa, stands proudly above it all. Bruneck is the sort of charming town where you pop in for an espresso in the morning and are still strolling through the narrow streets in the evening. Just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Distance: 8 kilometres 

South Tyrol’s largest high ropes course is practically on our doorstep, right by Lake Issengo/Issinger Weiher. Fourteen adventure courses, zip lines, and a climbing tree that reaches up to the sky mean adrenaline and the scent of the forest all in one go. There are dedicated routes for children aged three and over, and for the brave, a free fall on the Powerfan.

Distance: 0.5 kilometres 

The keep rises out of the forest like an exclamation mark in a story that has been waiting for eight hundred years to be told in full. This is said to be the birthplace of the minstrel Oswald von Selva. Although the castle is privately owned, the footpath leading past it is well worth the walk for the panoramic views alone. Right next door: the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant of the same name. Within walking distance of the hotel.

Distance: 1.5 kilometres 

Our neighbours on Weiherplatz square have been distilling essential oils from mountain pines and Swiss stone pines for over a hundred years. You can smell the organic herb garden even from the car park, and the guided tours of the distillery open up a fascinating world. By the way: Bergila also supplies the oils for our sauna infusions at the Pure Nature Spa.

Distance: 0.2 kilometres 

Reinhold Messner has gifted the Val Pusteria/Pustertal valley no fewer than two museums. The MMM Corones is situated on the summit of Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz; the best way to get there is to take the shuttle to the valley station and then the cable car up to the summit. At the top, you’ll be greeted by Zaha Hadid’s architecture and a view of the Dolomites that leaves many speechless. The MMM Ripa is housed in Bruneck Castle and tells the story of the lives of mountain peoples around the world. Both are definitely worth a visit.

Distance: 8 kilometres Ripa | 12 kilometres Corones

In the Pfalzen sports area, the little ones climb, balance, and slide their way through a playground nestled on the edge of the forest. Shady in summer, full of adventure all year round. Parents sit on the bench and watch, or simply join in.

Distance: 2 kilometres 

Art flourishes here amongst the moss and tree bark. Seven artists from Pfalzen have installed sculptures in the forest that change in response to the wind and weather. You’ll find little moss men on the tree trunks, giant wooden mushrooms, and installations that you only spot at second glance. The circular trail starts at the sports area and winds its way on level ground to Lake Issengo/Issinger Weiher. Perfect for an afternoon walk with the children.

Distance: 2 kilometres 

The Val Gardena/Grödner Tal valley stretches from Ortisei via Santa Cristina to Selva, and each village has its own unique charm. The cable car to Mt Seceda takes you up to a ridge that looks as though someone had arranged the Dolomites especially for a panoramic photo. The view of the Odle/Geisler group will stay with you long after you’ve put your camera back in your suitcase. It’s about a 75-minute drive, but well worth the trip.

Distance: 75 kilometres 

Ladin culture, via ferrata routes, and cuisine that sparkles with stars: Val Badia/Gadertal packs a lot of character into a single valley. You may be familiar with Corvara and Alta Badia from the Ski World Cup; in summer, hiking trails wind their way through the plateau of Malge Fane/Fane Alm. The valley speaks its own language – quite literally: Ladin sounds like a secret somewhere between Italian and romance. About a 45-minute drive from the hotel.

Distance: 45 kilometres 

From sheep to coat – the interactive “loden” world in Vintl shows how this traditional fabric is made – the very fabric that Emperor Franz Joseph once made fashionable. Children are amazed by the sheep in the outdoor enclosure, while adults are impressed by the craftsmanship behind it. Next door, the Capriz show dairy entices visitors with its goat’s cheese and tastings. A classic rainy-day activity on the way to the Valle Isarco/Eisacktal valley.

Distance: 15 kilometres