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Crystal-clear mountain lake ideal for swimming and relaxation
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You can take the following tours:

cenic hiking trail near Mineralienhotel in the Dolomites

You can enjoy the themed trail (2.5 hours) above the high plateau starting from the Mineralienhotel and going through the Natz village, Viums and Raas. Enjoy the countryside by taking a walk along the biotopes on well-marked hiking trails.

The Apple walking trail of Natz

Mineralienhotel surrounded by Dolomite mountains with hiking paths

A 3-hour tour from the hotel through the Rienzschlucht, and until the Rodeneck Castle - which holds the oldest frescoes of the German-speaking area.

Canyon walks - Schloss Rodenegg

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Guided tours through the monastery, the valuable library and the Rococo styled church will give you an insight into South Tyrol's history and monastic life with literature, herbal gardens and wine-growing.

The Neustift Monastery (starting point is 1 hour walk from the hotel)

Mountain view from a hiking trail close to Mineralienhotel

A wonderful excursion destination for families and hikers, which highest point reaches 1,739 meters in altitude. Keeping a moderate speed, you will reach an alpine mountain village in 1 hour 20 minutes.

Fane Alm (20 min. drive away from the hotel)

Guests enjoying hiking in the Dolomites near Mineralienhotel

A beautiful walk in a natural valley, both in winter and summer. The highest point of the tour is at 1,721 meters and can be extended until the Wildseen.

Altfasstal by the Meransen (25 min. drive away)

Panoramic landscape of Dolomites mountains by Mineralienhotel

A 4 to 5 hours tour with a breathtaking panorama view of the Dolomites and cottages with traditional South Tyrolean meals.

Plose (30 min. drive away)

Nature trail with lush greenery near Mineralienhotel

The unique museum architecture of Zaha Hadid offers a fantastic 360 view beyond the borders of South Tyrol. The mueseum is dedicated to the most complex discipline of mountaineering: traditional alpinism, and how Reinhold Messner shaped it throughout his adventures.

Messner Mountain Museum, on Kronplatz (30 min. drive away)

Nature trail with lush greenery near Mineralienhotel

Enjoy a wonderful panorama of the Dolomites, flowering pastures, traditional cottages and the nature reserve Puez-Geisler in one of the most beautiful valleys of South Tyrol.

The Villnösser high plateau (40 min. drive away)

Nature trail with lush greenery near Mineralienhotel

A cozy hike from cottage to cottage for the entire family. Enjoy the romantic paths through forests, alpine pastures and farms in stages of 45 minutes, 2 hours or 3 hours until Astjoch.

Rodenecker high plateau tour (40 min. drive away)

Mineralienhotel view framed by hiking trails and mountains

Natural lake with a educational themed-track (approx. 1.5 hours walk) along with the world reknown Biathlon centre of Antholz.

The Antholz lake with Biathlon track (40 min. drive away)

Mineralienhotel view framed by hiking trails and mountains

Romantic lake with wonderful natural colours in the middle of the Dolomites. A cosy 1.5 hours circular path which can be extended with a walking track reaching the Pletzwiese high plateau. Alternatively, a shuttle bus will take you up to the high plateau.

Pragser lake (45 min. drive away)

Mineralienhotel view framed by hiking trails and mountains

Enjoy a 40 min. walk themed with local christian symbols and passing by impressive waterfalls. The well- built walking trail leads you to a high viewpoint, and can be extended to a full day immersion into nature.

Rainer Waterfalls (45 min. drive away)

Mountain scenery with trails and Mineralienhotel in the background

The heart of the Messner Mountain Museum focuses on the human-mountain relationship. The museum itself is designed as a mountain tour, with a philosophical perspective.

Messner Mountain Museum, Sigmundskron castle (50 min. drive away)

Outdoor hiking adventure in the Dolomites near Mineralienhotel

A 50-minute guided tour will take you to the Ötzi ice man and its artefacts. This worldwide unique discovery has been exhibited since 1998 in the South Tyrolean Museum of Archeology in Bolzano.

Ötzi-Museum (50 min. drive away)

Mountain scenery with trails and Mineralienhotel in the background

80 dreamlike garden worlds, exotic plants, and panoramic views wrap around a historical castle in Merano. A magical spot where nature and culture bloom together.

Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens in Merano (1 hour drive away)

Natz is the host of many outdoor activities, such as:

  • 15 Nordic walking trails,

  • An excellent network of cycling trails,

  • Natural and well-marked walking and hiking trails for all levels,

  • Apple Blossoming Week Festival in May & Apple Festival in October

Natz: the ideal hiking & cycling spot

Natz is characterised by a mild and agreeable climate, an idyllic landscape and becomes an "Apple Plateau" during harvesting season in autumn. Natz is only 10 minutes drive from Brixen and Neustift (click here to check how to reach our hotel). It is also an ideal destination for walking and cycling tours on the plateau, for all levels of endurance.

We will be happy to advise you of the many activities in the surrounding area. You can check out nearby summer activities here, and winter outdoor activities on this link and have an idea of how your holiday in South Tyrol could look like.

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