Kronplatz
Bruneck / Reischach
- 125
- Slopes (km)
- 32
- lifts
- easy 60 km
- moderate 36 km
- hard 29 km
The famous ski mountain of the Pustertal, this season with three new lifts.
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Activities
Activities in and around Uttenheim
Three ski areas nearby, mountain huts and waterfalls in summer, museums in any weather.
Winter: three ski areas
Kronplatz, Speikboden and Klausberg are only a few kilometres away. After skiing you will find a ski room with boot heater, a warm dinner and the house bar waiting for you.
Dolomiti SuperskiMore than 200 km of connected slopes
Skiworld Ahrntal86 km of slopes · 21 lifts · Speikboden and Klausberg: one ski pass for all slopes.
Speikboden
Sand in Taufers
- 41,5
- Slopes (km)
- 8
- lifts
- easy 22.8 km
- moderate 13 km
- hard 5.7 km
Sunny and family-friendly near Sand in Taufers: a cabin lift and a chairlift take you up to the summit area.
WebsiteKlausberg
Steinhaus in the Ahrntal
- 46,5
- Slopes (km)
- 11
- lifts
- easy 13.7 km
- moderate 26.3 km
- hard 6.5 km
In Steinhaus in the Ahrntal: the K-Express gondola takes you into the ski area, with many intermediate slopes.
WebsiteSki bus at our doorstep
The ski bus to Kronplatz (Gais–Uttenheim line) leaves from the stop in front of our house for the Reischach valley station. Ski buses to the Skiworld Ahrntal lifts run every 20 minutes. With the Guest Pass you receive from us, all ski buses are free. Current timetables are available at südtirolmobil.
More in winter
Cross-country skiing
Popular trails nearby:
- Antholz: 20 to 60 km, biathlon World Cup
- Rein in Taufers: trails with panoramic views
- Kasern: trail past the Adleralm
Tobogganing
Several toboggan runs nearby:
- Speikboden: up to 10 km
- Weissenbach: natural run, 4.5 km
- Mühlbach: from the Huber hut, about 4 km
Winter hiking
A few examples:
- Weissenbach: to the Schönbergalm
- Prettau: to the Stegeralm
- Kasern: to the Adleralm
- Rein in Taufers: to the Knuttenalm
Ice skating
Artificial ice rink in Sand in Taufers.
Summer: huts, waterfalls and summits
There is something for everyone in our surroundings, from a leisurely stroll to a summit climb. All times are approximate. We are happy to advise you at breakfast on weather, trails and refreshments.
A few recommendations
easy
Huberalm
Mühlbach valley near Gais
- Duration1,5 h
- Distance5,6 km
- Ascent+236 m
A pleasant walk on trail no. 2, a wide forest road to the Huber hut at 1,854 m in the Rieserferner-Ahrn nature park. If you want more, continue past the valley’s huts to the Oberwanger hut (2,030 m): 8.3 km, about 2 h 35 and +432 m. In winter a toboggan run leads down from here.
On the mapeasy to moderate
Schönbergalm
Weissenbach in the Ahrntal
- Duration1 – 1,5 h
- Ascent≈ +450 m
A sunny hut in the Weissenbach valley, a side valley of the Ahrntal. The trail can even be managed with a pushchair. Up top you will find South Tyrolean cooking, a playground and a petting zoo. Closed on Wednesdays according to the listing: please check in advance.
On the mapeasy
Adleralm
Kasern in Prettau
- Duration1,5 h
- Distance5 km
- Ascent+95 m
A very easy walk, ideal for families and doable with a pushchair: from the visitor centre in Kasern past the Heilig-Geist church to the hut at 1,700 m, with a playground.
On the mapeasy to moderate
Reinbach waterfalls
Sand in Taufers (Rein)
- Duration2 h 20
- Distance4,9 km
- Ascent+262 m
Well-secured paths with steps, bridges and viewing platforms pass three waterfalls up to the Tobelburg ruin. Sure-footedness is needed; a great outing for families with mountain experience.
On the mapeasy
Lake Antholz nature trail
Antholz valley
- Duration1 h
- Distance3,6 km
A circuit around the turquoise mountain lake on wooden boardwalks over streams, with information boards on the Rieserferner-Ahrn nature park. In winter the valley hosts the biathlon World Cup.
On the maphard
Bloßberg, Uttenheim’s local mountain
from Uttenheim / Gais
- Duration5 h
- Distance6,5 km
- Ascent+1.780 m
The alpine tour to 2,619 m for experienced, sure-footed hikers with good fitness: stamina and technique are demanded, and the summit of the village’s own mountain is yours.
On the mapWe also recommend these tours: Lenkjöchl, Sambock, Tiefrastenhütte, Chemnitzer Hütte, Kasseler Hütte, Astjoch, Birnlückenhütte … We are happy to advise you.
Cycling
Cycle routes right in front of the house lead over paved farm tracks, through forests and up to mountains and alpine pastures: from easy, flat rides to very demanding tours with lots of climbing. Downhill trails are available too. Bike hire is available in the very next village, Mühlen in Taufers, and also in Sand in Taufers and Bruneck. For your own bikes we have a large garage where they are kept safe.
Trips and culture
Even in rain and snow there is plenty to discover: museums, a large castle and the town of Bruneck.
Bruneck Castle
Messner Mountain Museum Ripa
In Bruneck Castle the museum shows the heritage and cultures of mountain peoples, including Sherpa, Tibetans, Mongols and Hunza.
Websitenear Bruneck
South Tyrolean Folklore Museum, Dietenheim
An open-air museum with more than 20 farmhouses from different valleys, a manor house and farm animals: rural South Tyrol as it once was.
WebsiteSand in Taufers
Taufers Castle
One of South Tyrol’s largest castles, from the 13th century, a ten-minute walk from the centre of Sand in Taufers.
WebsitePrettau in the Ahrntal
Prettau show mine
The historic copper mine: a mine train takes you one kilometre into the mountain. The climate tunnel has a special microclimate that can ease respiratory complaints.
WebsiteSt. Johann in the Ahrntal
Kirchler Mineral Museum
Around 1,000 exhibits on 300 m²: rock crystals, garnets, emeralds and gold from the Ahrntal and the Hohe Tauern, including South Tyrol’s largest smoky quartzes. With a shop and geode cracking.
WebsiteLuttach in the Ahrntal
Maranatha Nativity Scene Museum
Regarded as Europe’s largest nativity scene exhibition: from miniature scenes to a walk-in one with life-size wooden figures, plus woodcarving from the Ahrntal and a themed garden.
WebsiteMore ideas: a stroll through Bruneck with its markets, day trips to the Dolomites for the Three Peaks and Lake Braies (the Lake Braies shuttle is not included in the Guest Pass).
Südtirol Guest Pass
Guest Pass included: free bus and train
The South Tyrol Guest Pass is included with your stay: you receive it at check-in and travel free by bus and train all over South Tyrol, in summer and in winter. The bus stop is just a one-minute walk from the house.
- 1 minute on foot to the stop
- A bus every 20 minutes
- In summer and in winter
- Free for overnight guests aged 6 and over, valid from midnight on the arrival day to midnight on the departure day.
- Valid on regional trains, city and regional buses, ski buses and public cable cars throughout South Tyrol.
- Line 450 takes you to Bruneck, Sand in Taufers, the Prettau mine and Kasern (Adleralm).
- Not included: long-distance trains, Nightliner and the Lake Braies shuttle; bikes and pets cost extra.
- Validate at the start of every ride: scan the QR code at the blue devices.
Timetables, connections and the app are available at südtirolmobil, South Tyrol’s mobility portal. Departure times may change with the season.
Information from public sources as of October 2026, without guarantee. Opening hours, prices and timetables change every season: please check in advance or ask us.