Alpine hiking routes of all difficulty levels begin right at the doorstep
A high-altitude base that puts your group ahead of the climb from day one
Refuel, recover and rest well before the next day's discovery route
A base camp worth returning to: For hiking groups in Ahrntal, the starting point matters as much as the trail itself. Our secluded alpine farm at 1,300 metres in the South Tyrolean mountains is not just close to the hiking network – it is embedded within it. Step through the farm gate and the mountains begin immediately: forest paths weave through pine and larch, meadow tracks cross ridges with views that stretch to the Dolomites, and high-altitude trails challenge even the most seasoned trekking groups. This is group trekking Ahrntal in its most uncompromising and rewarding form.
The air at this altitude carries that particular clarity that lowland dwellers travel hundreds of kilometres to experience. On the first morning, when the group gathers on the terrace and the valley below is still wrapped in mist while the peaks above already glow in the sun, the decision to choose this farm as a base feels immediately, completely right.
Recovery is part of the adventure: Great hiking groups know that what happens after the trail is just as important as the trail itself. Our alpine farm for groups has been hosting trekking parties and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 40 years, and every practical feature of the house reflects that understanding. The professional kitchen is a genuine delight after a long day in the mountains: large enough for a group of 68 to cook together, well-equipped and paired with an industrial dishwasher that means the clearing-up never becomes a burden.
The 17 rooms – each with private shower and WC – are where trail-tired legs stretch out and the body recharges for tomorrow. The mix of single beds, bunk beds and double beds suits every group configuration, from mixed-age hiking clubs to dedicated trekking societies. As a mountain cabin for groups, it strikes the balance between rustic alpine character and practical comfort that serious hikers genuinely appreciate. Two comfortable common rooms provide the space for route planning, map reading, the day's debrief and whatever laughter the mountain happens to have generated along the way.
The Ahrntal as your living trail map: The hiking network accessible directly from our farm connects the group to some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in South Tyrol. Day hikes to the high ridges above Luttach reward with 360-degree panoramas where the eye travels from glacier to glacier without interruption. Multi-day trekking routes link valley to valley, hut to hut, making our farm holidays group experience the ideal starting point for anything from a gentle three-day programme to a serious week-long alpine traverse.
In late spring and early summer, the regional public mountain transport runs free of charge for guests, dramatically extending the reach of every hiking day without a single extra logistical arrangement. Explore the farthest corners of the Ahrntal and return to the farm for the evening meal – a rhythm that trekking groups quickly fall in love with and find genuinely hard to leave at the end of the week.
A farmhouse that feels like coming home: Farm holidays for groups rarely combine the genuine agricultural atmosphere of a working alpine environment with the practical facilities a large group actually needs. Ours does. The scent of fresh alpine hay in the morning, the sound of cowbells drifting across from the neighbouring pastures, and the panoramic view from the breakfast terrace create a setting that feels authentic to its bones. Yet the professional kitchen, the 4,000-watt party room and the well-organised accommodation ensure that no group ever has to choose between atmosphere and comfort.
Because the property is rented directly from the owners – without booking agencies or intermediary platforms – farm holidays for groups here represent outstanding value. The whole farm is yours for the duration: the meadows, the football pitch, the common rooms and the open-air spaces that become, over the course of a week, the natural extension of your group's home territory in the mountains.
The walk that earns its own chapter: After a day on the high trails, the 15-minute evening stroll to the Schwarzbachalm offers something that no summit can: the particular pleasure of arriving somewhere warm, welcoming and alive with South Tyrolean tradition. The illuminated path leads gently upward through the evening forest, and the mountain hut at the end is everything a hiker's evening should be. The aroma of duftendem Almheu drifts from the hay meadows, the hut lanterns cast a golden glow across the terrace, and the petting zoo still has visitors long after the sun has set. For hiking groups in Ahrntal seeking a group trekking experience that goes beyond the trail itself, the Schwarzbachalm provides the memorable finale that turns a great holiday into an extraordinary one.