Jaufental – South Tyrol's quiet insider tip

A well-run tour...

... with bacon & a good glass of wine! If you want to hike in the Eisack Valley, you need a full backpack. The Becherhaus hike, the highest mountain hut in South Tyrol (3,195 m), in particular, requires a lot of strength & endurance from hikers. Luckily, hosts Dunja & Florian know how to replenish your energy reserves: local delicacies paired with genuine hospitality!

Not only the Becherhaus hike, but also other hiking destinations make Ratschings a superlative vacation spot: the Gurgl, Gilfenklamm, and Burkhardklamm gorges are among the most beautiful in South Tyrol. Hiking in the Eisack Valley also offers cultural inspiration. How about a visit to Wolfsthurn Castle?

Jaufental in winter

Winter experiences at the highest level

Are you longing for the peak of winter bliss? How about a torchlight hike at night to our rustic Rauschtalhütte hut with mulled wine tasting? Or would you prefer a ski tour to the most beautiful peaks of the Jaufental valley? During your winter vacation in South Tyrol at our Jaufentalerhof, you decide what you feel like doing. Because anything is possible!

Throw yourself into skiing fun on the slopes of the Ratschings-Jaufen ski area, such as the sunny but challenging Wasserfalleralm. When winter hiking in Ratschings, a white carpet is rolled out for you in an incomparable setting – including a view of the Mittagsspitze (2,052 m). A winter and skiing vacation in South Tyrol at the Jaufentalerhof means retreating to the tranquility of nature, warm hospitality, and enjoyable hours.

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Every detail is harmonious: this is how splendid a hiking holiday in South Tyrol at the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof is.
Winter and ski holiday in South Tyrol: good snow conditions make the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof the ideal base camp.
Hiking in South Tyrol means feeling the majesty of the Alps.
Holiday in the snow in Jaufental: check in at the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof.
The Girtler family can hardly wait to welcome you on your holiday in South Tyrol at the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof.
Hello
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Far away from the hustle and bustle, close to the mountains: a piece of authentic South Tyrol awaits you here at the Jaufentalerhof. A hearty snack of South Tyrolean bacon, tangy cheese, and freshly baked bread is an essential part of our hikes. And because we love to share what inspires us, we also serve our own honey—a passion that has long since become our vocation.

 

Yours, Dunja & Flori

…a well-guided tour with a full backpack, bacon, and a glass of wine!

Florian, Wanderhotels hiking concierge at the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof, prepares South Tyrolean speck for a hiking snack.
Florian Pichler

Hiking hotelier & hiking hotels hiking concierge

Hotel
highlights
  • Peaceful natural retreat at the end of the valley
  • Awarded the South Tyrol sustainability label – Level 2, in accordance with GSTC standards
  • Guided hikes, herb walks, barbecue on the Rauschtal terrace, bike rental, ...
Active in summer
  • 3 guided hikes per week
  • Other activities:
    • Climbing (new IBEX via ferrata), biking & hiking
  • Fitness room
Active in winter
  • Snowshoeing, ski touring, cross-country skiing
  • Alpine skiing
  • Nearest ski resort: Ratschings-Jaufen (7.5 miles from the hotel, free ski bus)
  • Highlight: Torchlight hike with mulled wine tasting and sleigh ride from our alpine hut
Good to know
  • Special offer weeks, e.g. South Tyrolean Törggelen
  • Summer Activ Card included
  • Allergy-friendly and vegetarian meals
Wellbeing
  • Swimming pool, whirlpool
  • Large sauna area: outdoor sauna with panoramic view of the local mountain, the Weißhorn
  • Private spa with massage and beauty treatments
  • Relaxation room
While hiking in the Gilfenklamm in South Tyrol, you can watch cascading water.
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Your hiking vacation in the Jaufental Valley

The Jaufentalerhof hiking hotel is quietly located at the end of the Jaufental valley, nestled in unspoiled nature, surrounded by rolling meadows, shady forests, and imposing mountain peaks. As a certified hiking hotel, it is the ideal place for your hiking vacation in South Tyrol.

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Törggelen at the hotel’s own hut of the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof in the Jaufental during a hiking holiday in South Tyrol.
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Törggelen in the Jaufental Valley

Roasted chestnuts, autumnal table decorations, the aroma of fresh bread – this is what autumn tastes like in the tranquil Jaufental valley in South Tyrol. At the Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof, Dunja and Florian look forward to welcoming you! "Törggelen our way" – that's the motto of the two hoteliers when they accompany their guests on a cozy Törggelen hike in autumn.

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Floris' recipe for honey schnapps

Have you ever heard of uncapping wax? It is a particularly sought-after product from beekeeping. Flori, the host at the South Tyrolean hiking hotel Jaufentalerhof, is a passionate beekeeper and uses uncapping wax to make a delicious honey schnapps, the recipe for which he reveals exclusively here.

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Wanderhotel Jaufentalerhof

Familie Girtler
Jaufental 53 - 39040 Ratschings
Italy

+39 0472 765030
info@jaufentalerhof.com
https://www.jaufentalerhof.com/
CIN: IT021070A1XLS4WF23

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