Summer in Meransen, South Tyrol

Hiking, biking and alpine pastures in the Gitschberg Jochtal region, with Dolomites views over Val Pusteria/Pustertal.

Meransen is your summer base in South Tyrol, at 1,414 metres above sea level, where days are made for the mountains and nights stay pleasantly cool. From here you can step straight into the Gitschberg Jochtal alpine region for meadow hikes, scenic viewpoints and bike tours on panoramic routes, with crisp mountain air and wide-open views all around. In the evening, everything slows down naturally. Enjoy calm, clear air and a panorama that stretches all the way to the peaks of the Dolomites. That is what summer in Meransen is all about.

To make every summer day feel this effortless, our holiday apartments in Meransen become your home base in the mountains.

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Nothing but mountains and nature

Hiking in the Gitschberg Jochtal alpine region, with views reaching the Dolomites around Meransen.

In short: In Meransen, summer starts right outside your door. The Gitschberg Jochtal alpine region is made for hiking, with wide-open views towards the Dolomites. Our hiking favourites around Meransen:

Fane Alm (Malga Fane) – classic alpine pasture scenery.
Meransen alpine-hut loop – easy-going, scenic, perfect for relaxed days.
Altfasstal circular hike – pure nature and plenty of calm.
Gitschberg (Monte Cuzzo) – your local summit with far-reaching views, including the Dolomites.

More freedom to explore: with the Brixen South Tyrol Guest Pass, public transport across South Tyrol is included, and during selected periods you also get access to mountain lifts such as Gitschberg and Jochtal and Plose for easy rides up to panoramic trails and viewpoints.

And at the end of the day, your perfect home base is waiting: our holiday apartments in Meransen.

Holiday in Meransen: never a dull moment!

Active mountain days in the Gitschberg Jochtal region — with the Dolomites close enough for unforgettable day trips.

Meransen is made for an active summer in South Tyrol: you can step straight into the mountains, and the Dolomites are close enough for easy day trips.

Active around Meransen (easy to plan, easy to enjoy):

Hiking & mountain routes: from relaxed walks to summit days.
Mountain biking & panoramic trails: ride out, breathe in, keep going.
Hiking, excursions and a refreshing swim in between: summer at its best.
Rustic alpine huts: pause, refuel, and head for the next view.

Dolomites day trips from Meransen (3 highlights):

Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies): a famous alpine lake in the Dolomites.
The Geisler peaks (Odle Group / Gruppo delle Odle): iconic Dolomites spires between Val di Funes and Val Gardena.
Würzjoch (Passo delle Erbe): a scenic Dolomites pass and a gateway towards the Puez–Odle area.

Good to know: with the Brixen South Tyrol Guest Pass, public transport across South Tyrol is included, and during selected periods mountain lifts in the region are included as well — including Gitschberg-Jochtal and Plose.