There are places that change us – and Val Venosta is one of them.
Rise, step outside, breathe deep in the mountains, and feel freedom while biking, paragliding, or kitesurfing. Each day of your summer holiday in South Tyrol is filled with moments you’ll never forget.
Whether it’s a hike to the giant peaks that lay (almost) the whole world at your feet, or a cycling tour through the alpine pastures of Val Venosta – every moment of your summer vacation in South Tyrol becomes a highlight.
Hiking is more than just walking in nature – it’s a break from everyday life, a true benefit for body and mind, and a wonderful way to experience landscapes in all their beauty.
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a challenging mountain tour – in Val Venosta there’s a perfect route for every taste. And every step in the summer activity mountains becomes a lasting memory.
Whether by MTB or e-bike – Val Venosta is a paradise for everyone who loves to pedal. Here you’ll find sweeping panoramas, crisp climbs, flowing trails, and cosy refreshment stops. Directly from Panoramahotel Watles, you can start out on some of the most beautiful tours:
Panoramahotel Watles | ↔ 14 km | ▲ 1.734 m ▼ 64 m | 🕒 3 h
A moderately difficult tour on the northern slope with breathtaking views and a stop at the “Latscher Alm”, where traditional alpine dishes await hungry bikers.
Panoramahotel Watles | ↔ 34,7 km | ▲▼ 1.338 m | 🕒 individual
A picturesque route below the Watles summit through a wild and romantic landscape – with a stop at the turquoise Lake Pfaffensee and a cosy rest at the “Plantapatsch-Hütte”.
Panoramahotel Watles | ↔ 23,5 km | ▲▼ 880 m | 🕒 1,5 h
A moderate tour into the idyllic Schlinig Valley (Schlinigtal), along historic paths, including the impressive waterfall at the “Black Wall” (Schwarze Wand) – with a refreshment stop at the Schlinig Alm.
Panoramahotel Watles | ↔ 25,1 km | ▲▼ 1.249 m | 🕒 4,50 h
A challenging tour with demanding forest ramps leading into the remote, idyllic valley – the effort rewarded with a stop at the “Planeiler Alm”.
Panoramahotel Watles | ↔ 35 km | ▲▼ 838 m | 🕒 1 h
A relaxing tour along the Via Claudia Augusta to the “Prader Fischerteiche”, where the “Fischerstube” offers a cosy place to rest.
Even without snow, a hit: in summer, Watles shows off its playful side – with breathtaking hiking trails, an adventurous playground for little explorers, exciting Watles rides (mountain carts), a thrilling 3D archery course, and much more.
Just 100 metres from our hotel, at 1,750 m altitude, lies your perfect launch spot: a gentle meadow, ideal for solo or tandem flights. From here you can soar across the entire Val Venosta – from the Sesvenna group to the Ortler group and even the Ötztal Alps. The landing site is in “Schleis” at 1,060 m, directly next to the road. Top landings are possible, but in north winds we recommend the alternative sites in “Sulden” or “Schlinig”. More information about solo flights and tandem experiences is available at our reception.
Where thermals are perfect and the scenery is impressive: our model-flying hotel, Watles in Val Venosta, offers the best conditions for uninterrupted hours of flying.. Here, technology meets nature, clear mountain air meets boundless freedom – just 100 m from our hotel.
It’s not only a postcard motif and popular excursion destination, but also Europe’s top hotspot for kitesurfing: Lake Reschen (Reschensee). Perfect conditions prevail here, with constant wind and space in abundance.
If you’d like to try out a mix of wakeboarding and windsurfing, you can learn it from scratch at one of the three kite schools in “Graun” in Val Venosta. And in winter? When the lake freezes, the boards are swapped for skis – and snowkiting becomes the ultimate experience.
From the warm welcome at check-in to the delicious, varied, and fresh meals, the lovingly designed spaces, and the super friendly, attentive staff – everything was just perfect! We stayed for 5 days, spent our days cycling, and in the evenings we looked forward to relaxing in the sauna and pool before dinner. The time just flew by – a pity, really 🙂
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