Summer: Hiking in the Dolomites, MTB & more - Hirben

Name: Residenzhotel Hirben
Address: Via Rienza 5, Villabassa, South Tyrol, 39039, Italy
Telephone: +39 0474 745010
Price range: €81 - €234

Days of adventure in the Dolomites

Being able to enjoy your summer holidays in the Dolomites means: experiencing the variety with all your senses while hiking in Pusteria Valley. Where mountain formations rich in contrast meet blooming meadows of flowers, you can conquer classic tours today, and tomorrow you can discover hidden paradises and secret spots. The 3 Peaks Dolomites area is full of adventures that await you.

Hiking Biking Tennis Via Ferrata Other activities

Hiking:

Into the wild we go

Pssst!
Our service for hikers!

2 x weekly hikes, from easy to challenging *
Free use of walking sticks
Mobilcard, valid for 3 or 7 days, for only € 23.00 / € 28.00 per person: it provides free use of all (!) public transport in all of South Tyrol, plus much more!
Hiking maps, brochures and information about the area
Washing machine and dryer

*depending on the requests, subject to change

5 mountains ready to be explored: off to the mountain train!

SIn no time at all you arrive at the mountain railways * of the 3 Peaks Dolomites area with various areas to be explored, divided on five mountains, Helm, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Haunold and Comelico.

*There's a lovely surprise for guests staying in Alta Pusteria! The "3 Zinnen Mountain Card" is a pass valid for several days, allowing unlimited use of all the ski lifts in the Three Peaks Dolomites area. The pass is also great for MTB enthusiasts, who can take their bikes with them in the cable car and start their adventures up in the peaks.

Haunold: made for families …
kids big and small, and those who are still kids at heart will love the giant Haunold. Highlights: the circular trail of the giant, the FunBob summer toboggan run, the “Zwergenparcours” ropes course, a lake for wading barefoot, a tubing run, and much more.
Stiergarten: for hiking and exploring
… put on your hiking shoes or climb onto your bike – at Stiergarten we are off into the open! Highlights: the Sextner alpine meadow hike, the Karnische Höhenweg, Giro Enduro Bike Tour and much more.
Helm: for photographers
… just don't forget your camera when you are on the way to the Helm mountain, because such a view deserves to be immortalised! Highlights: Oplerls mountain world, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and much more.
Rotwand: for fans of reindeer
… we admit it is not the only attraction on Rotwand, but it is the sweetest: the only reindeer herd in the Alps is looking forward to your visit! Highlights: the surroundings are seeped in history, with stations from World War I, via ferrata and much more.
Col d’la Tenda (Dolomiti del Comelico): for sports lovers
… in nearby Belluno, the hiking trails on the mountain tempt you with adrenaline, enjoyment and challenging hikes. Highlights: a wide selection of hikes for all levels of difficulty, two challenging single trails and much more.

5 absolute classic attractions: off into nature!

The Three Peaks: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Observe them from afar, watch them from the sky, hike to them, walk around them, climb up them – the Three Peaks can be admired from different perspectives. Which one will be your favourite?
The Three Peaks View: peaking through the keyhole
For those who first only want to have a brief look of the imposing trio, they can do that about 7 km from Toblach in Höhlensteintal in Landro. A wood platform shows you which way to look and a free telescope is available. On a clear day you can see the north faces of the Three Peaks also with the naked eye.
Fischleintal: picture-postcard views in Sexten
It is only 4.5 km long, but every metre is decked out with scenic beauty. You simply can't get enough of the panoramic view all around you, therefore you might need a little bit longer to get back.
Plätzwiese: so close to the sky
The high pasture in the Fanes Sennes Prags Natural Park is at an altitude of 2,000 m and provides beautiful views. The high pasture does not only tempt you to go for a hike, but also mountain biking. If you hike to Dürrenstein or Strudelköpfen, on a clear day you can admire the imposing Three Peaks.
Lake Braies: the most famous lake in the Alps
It is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites and is an eye-catcher in every season. We recommend going to Lake Braies during off-peak periods so that you can admire this corner of the earth in peace and quiet.

Biking:

MTB, Gravel & Stoneman

Pssst!
Our service for cyclists!

weekly MTB Südtirol tours (E-Bikes, Gravel, MTB, in the winter also with Fat E-Bikes) *
locked bicycle cellar
MTB rentals (E-Bikes, Gravel, MTB, children’s E-Bikes) & helmets (extra fee)
GPS device rental
Tours to download to your cellphone
GPS data to download to your GPS device
Tours to download to the Komoot APP
Area for bike repair and washing
Mobilcard, valid for 3 or 7 days, for only € 23.00 / € 28.00 per person: it provides free use of all (!) public transport in all of South Tyrol, plus much more!
Hiking maps, brochures and information about the area
Washing machine and dryer

*depending on the requests, subject to change

Our rental bikes

Mountain bike tours in Pusteria Valley: the classics

Cycling from San Candido to Lienz
The "Drava cycle path" is a well-marked route with a reputation far beyond the borders of the region. It's suitable for any type of bike and any category of cyclist. It's best to start from Versciaco, where there's a large free car park, a bike rental shop and a service centre. The 44-km route with a 500-metre drop in level takes you to Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol. You can travel back in comfort on the train!
The Val Pusteria cycle path
There's a huge network of cycle paths all over the Val Pusteria, which you can explore a little at a time: starting from Rio Pusteria, you can ride as far as Lienz in East Tyrol - a total of 105 km!
Sporting challenges for mountain bikers and endurance bikers
You can ride to the top of five peaks, all different from each other. In addition to the famous Stoneman Trail, lovers of thrills and challenges can test themselves on the Bike Tour Circuit, the Single-Trail Enduro Traverse and the Dolomites Superbike course. The latest treat for endurance bike enthusiasts: the brand new Single-Track "Erla" Trail on the Orto del Toro.

Gravel biking: the adventure starts …

… where the asphalt ends: it becomes wild and flowing.
If you have never tried for yourself, you probably think it is only a bicycle with thick tyres that everyone uses now because it is “in”. Well, you are wrong. Gravel Bikes aren't a “One-Hit-Wonder”, rather a true game changer. Regardless if it is Dolomite gravel, ice or unsurfaced ground, this multitalent shows its talent not only on asphalt, but also far away from it. Gravel bikes are the best choice for everyone who doesn't know where they tour will take them, but need a bike to get them there. With a gravel bike you no longer need to be worried about the condition of the road.
At our bike rental area, you have the chance to rent a gravel bike and to explore the area with your host and cycling expert. Are you ready for a new terrain?

Stoneman: the challenge starts …

… in the middle of the breathtaking setting of the Dolomites.
The Stoneman offers two alternatives: one for hikers and one for cyclists. In both cases, participants have to follow a set route to various checkpoints, where they receive a stamp on their bracelets. The stamps are counted up to show how many kilometres participants have completed. Stoneman contestants are free to choose how many sections they complete each day. However, they have a maximum of 3 days to get to all the checkpoints and return to their starting point. Those who manage to cover the entire distance within the set time are awarded the exclusive Stoneman Trophy, personally designed by Roland Stauder!

Pssst! Our service for Stoneman participants!

As a Stoneman partner hotel we offer the following services:

20 % discount on the Stoneman starter pack
40 % discount on guided MTB tours
no minimum number of participants for 2 MTB tours every week

The philosophy behind it: everyone is a winner
Even though the aim of the Trail is more to have a special experience in a natural setting than to take part in a sports competition, participants still receive recognition for their efforts. The "finishers", or those who complete all the various routes, receive the coveted Stoneman Trophy in one of three versions: gold, silver or bronze. The type of award depends on the time taken to complete the course. Regardless of whether it's gold, silver or bronze, the trophy is not simply a test of performance, according to Roland Stauder, but rather a reminder of an amazing experience. This attractive point of view runs counter to the attitude so rooted in today's society, that judges everything in terms of performance.

„NO COMPETITION,
JUST A DEEP LONGING
FOR FREEDOM."

Roland Stauder

The creator: back to nature
After 21 years on the road as a professional cyclist, Roland Stauder felt the need to return to his homeland. To go back to his roots, as they say. His greatest wish was to be able to enjoy the natural environment, regardless of sporting performance or technique. This wish came true with the Stoneman Trail. The former MTB professional decided that he would be personally responsible for its creation.

Tennis:

Do it like Roger & Steffi!

If you don’t want to miss out on your favourite hobby while on holidays, you can also pursue your passion here. Nearby, in the spa complex in Niederdorf, tennis fans will find two clay courts as well as the possibility to rent equipment. During winter you can play under the heated aerodrome, and in summer out in the open air.

Pssst! Our service for tennis players!
We would be happy to book a court for you!

Via ferrata

The mountains are calling and asking where you are – the day-to-day is taking a break. Your head clears, your thoughts are free while you are climbing up to the lofty heights, with the sky coming close and your destination as well. In this climbing paradise in the Dolomites you can always find the notorious via ferrata and panorama tours. Are you ready to discover them?

Pssst! Our service for rock climbers!
Together with the Niederdorf alpine school, we organise climbing tours for beginners, advanced and expert climbers.