The Renon – South Tyrol's sunny plateau ☀️

Your holiday region Renon – where mountains touch the sky

High above Bolzano, the Renon plateau awaits you – where fragrant meadows meet majestic Dolomite panoramas.
Whether you enjoy panoramic hikes on the Rittner Horn, explore the earth pyramids, chug along on the Rittner Bahn railway, swim in mountain lakes or go skiing – the Ritten combines energising nature with South Tyrolean joie de vivre. Welcome to the region that invented summer retreats over 300 years ago!

Hiking & Activities – Your Highlights

🏔️ Rittner Horn (2,260 m) & Toni's World of Legends – Breathtaking 360° panorama of the Geislerspitzen, Schlern, Rosengarten and Latemar mountains. For families: The adventure trail with Toni the Eagle invites you to play and discover.
🌰 Keschtnweg – South Tyrol's most beautiful autumn hike through fragrant chestnut groves. Perfect for traditional Törggelen!
💧 Wolfsgrubner Lake – One of the cleanest swimming lakes in Italy. For swimming in summer and ice skating in winter.

Winter magic on the Rittner Horn

13 km of slopes with spectacular views of the Dolomites ⛷️ – ideal for families and connoisseurs. Plus: snow park, ‘Toni der Adler’ children's fun park, 3.5 km cross-country ski trail, 3.7 km toboggan run and 30 km of winter hiking trails. (Only 50 minutes from Bolzano!)

Culture & Natural Wonders

🗻 Earth pyramids – The highest in Europe! Marvel at these geological wonders in Lengmoos, Oberbozen and Unterinn.
🚂 Rittner Bahn railway – The nostalgic narrow-gauge railway from 1907 chugs leisurely through the countryside – an experience in itself!
🐝 Plattner Bee Farm Museum – The 600-year-old farm is home to South Tyrol's largest collection of beekeeping artefacts, complete with an interactive educational trail.
⛪ Most beautiful churches – From the parish church of Maria Himmelfahrt in Klobenstein to the pilgrimage church of Maria Saal – sacred architecture steeped in history.

Is the Ritten family-friendly?

Absolutely! The Ritten offers many highlights for young and old alike: 🦅 Toni's World of Legends to marvel at, the exciting 🐝🍯 Bee Museum, the idyllic 💧 Wolfsgrubner Lake and numerous pram-friendly hiking trails that invite you to go on discovery tours together.

Where are the most beautiful earth pyramids on the Renon 🗻?

The most beautiful earth pyramids are those near Lengmoos 🗻 – they are considered the most beautiful and impressive because they are the highest and most accessible – perfect for photos. The formations near Oberbozen and Unterinn also enchant visitors with their mystical location in the forest 🌲🌳 and peaceful atmosphere – ✨ perfect for unforgettable holiday moments.

🎭 What cultural highlights are there on the Renon?

The Renon delights visitors not only with its nature, but also with its culture 🎶🎭. A must-see is the Beekeeping Museum in Wolfsgruben 🐝🍯, where young and old alike can immerse themselves in the world of bees. In the Kommende Museum Lengmoos 🖼️, you can learn exciting stories about the Teutonic Order. Music lovers will get their money's worth at the summer concerts and festivals 🎻🎶, while the Ritten Earth Pyramids 🗻, a natural monument, also provide cultural inspiration.
In short: on the Ritten, history, tradition and enjoyment merge into a unique experience ✨.

Where can you eat well and stop for refreshments on the Ritten? 🍝🍷

On the Renon, you can enjoy culinary diversity at its finest 🍝🥂. Cosy mountain inns and alpine huts 🌲🏔️ will spoil you with South Tyrolean specialities such as dumplings, Schlutzkrapfen or homemade cakes 🥟🍰. In the restaurants and wine cellars 🍷🍇, you can experience Alpine cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Particularly popular: a hearty Törggelen stop in autumn 🍂, with chestnuts, new wine and a convivial atmosphere.

🍽️ Recommended places to stop for refreshments on the Ritten are:

Schlosshof Buschenschank – Siffian / Schloss Stein
Very cosy wine tavern with farm-fresh specialities such as bacon, sausage, wine and cakes. Great quiet sun terrace.
Patscheiderhof – Signat
Combination of traditional and modern South Tyrolean cuisine, winner of numerous awards. Ideal for connoisseurs who value quality and regional products.
Feichtner Hof – Mittelberg
Good place for traditional cuisine, with very good reviews (e.g. Google, Facebook). 👍 Especially if you like local dishes and a family atmosphere.
Restaurant 1908 (Parkhotel Holzner) – Ritten
Slightly more upmarket: seasonal and high-quality dishes, with an emphasis on sustainability. Beautiful décor and ambience.