Hiking in the Lüsner Valley

The Lüsner Valley is a quiet side arm of the Eisack Valley and stretches from Brixen to the Dolomites. It is one of the most unspoiled valleys in the Alps and is far away from the tourist hustle and bustle. The Natuhotel Lüsnerhof is located in this paradise.

Lüsner Alpine pasture

Thanks to South Tyrol's mild climate, the region is an ideal destination for hiking holidays all year round. The imposing Peitlerkofel massif rises up next to the valley, accompanied by mysterious high moors and fragrant Swiss stone pine forests.

The Lüsner Alm high above the valley is the longest alpine pasture in South Tyrol. This expanse makes the Lüsner Alm a unique hiking paradise, suitable for extended tours in both summer and winter. The Alm can be reached quickly and easily on foot from the Naturhotel Lüsnerhof – a real bonus for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Numerous managed Alms invite you to take a break and provide refreshments along the way.

Hiking without lifts – consciously slowing down

Anyone hiking in the Lüsen Valley will notice that things are done differently here than in classic Alpine vacation spots. There are deliberately no lifts or cable cars in Lüsen—a consistent approach that has preserved the valley's authenticity and tranquility. The alpine pastures are still easily accessible, even without lifts, and this makes them particularly valuable: quiet, genuine, and unspoiled.

The number of beds in the village is also deliberately kept low. Vacationers and locals share the landscape, the village, and the culture in a balanced coexistence, without mass tourism or hustle and bustle.

Helping to shape sustainable development

The fact that the Lüsner Valley has remained as it is is also thanks to personalities such as Franz Hinteregger, host at the Naturhotel Lüsnerhof. He played a key role in the sustainable, slow development of the valley. His credo: don't obstruct nature, but make it tangible – for guests and for the people who live here. At the Lüsnerhof, this philosophy is reflected in the architecture, construction and the unique Naturellness® concept, which combines nature and relaxation into a holistic experience.

View from the window of the Nature Hotel Lüsnerhof into the mountain world of South Tyrol.

During a guided hike on the Lüsner Alm, a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains unfolds.

During a guided hike in South Tyrol, the Lüsner Alm appears in lush green with a magnificent panorama.

In Südtirol Schneeschuhwandern bedeutet, aktive Draußenzeit im Winterwunderland.

Snowshoe hiking, a popular winter activity, is organized by the hiking hotel Lüsnerhof.

During a guided hike in South Tyrol, a small path leads through a green meadow toward the forest.

Two hikers enjoy the evening atmosphere on the Lüsner Alm with mountains in the background.

Two hikers on the Lüsner Alm in front of a gray mountain during a hiking holiday in South Tyrol.

Variety of tours in the Lüsen Valley

The tours on offer range from easy hikes to challenging summit tours. Whether it's an informative herb hike, a panoramic tour of the Lüsner Alm or a detour to the Peitlerkofel – there is a suitable route for every requirement.

At least ten guided tours per week with experienced alpine professionals are offered exclusively to guests by the Naturhotel Lüsnerhof. Those who prefer to explore on their own can obtain maps at the Lüsnerhof and borrow backpacks or hiking poles.

Snowshoeing in the Lüsner Valley

The Lüsner Valley is particularly charming in winter. When a glittering blanket of snow covers the alpine pastures and forests, the region is transformed into a paradise for snowshoe hiking. Without lifts and without the hustle and bustle of skiing, guests can enjoy the silence of winter and trudge through snow-covered forests and across untouched plateaus – an experience that offers both peace and adventure. The Lüsen Valley impressively demonstrates that less is more – a lesson in tranquility, authenticity, and closeness to nature that we can all learn from.