Ritten · South Tyrol
A sun-drenched plateau high above Bolzano: wide meadows, larch forests, alpine pastures, and views of the Dolomites. From Wolfhof, all of it is right on your doorstep, in summer and in winter alike.
At a glance
Right at the farm
Long before Ritten unfolds into hiking trails and summits, it's right here: meadows that reach the house, animals in the barn, cheese ripening close by. That's all part of Wolfhof, and often holiday enough in itself.
Farm life, as it is
Farm life & your hosts
A family who lives and works here, with everything a farming year brings with it.
Animals
Piglets in the barn, cows out on the pasture: animals are simply part of Wolfhof.
Our own farm dairy
Milk from our own meadows, shaped by hand and ripened in our own cellar.
Meadows & nature
Pastures, larches, and forest as far as the eye can see, right behind the farm gate.
Walks
Short loops along meadow paths, with no destination in mind, the view wanders along with you.
Quiet & views
In the evening, as the Dolomites take on colour, a view becomes a moment to pause.
Ritten Guest Card
For overnight guests on Ritten
As a guest staying on Ritten, you benefit from the RittenCard: it gives you free or discounted access to many of the area's best destinations.
Full details, validity and conditions are available directly from the Ritten Tourist Board.
The RittenCard on ritten.com→Summer on Ritten
Hiking along sunny mountain trails, the earth pyramids in the forest, a dip in a cool mountain lake, and farm cheese with wine on the terrace come evening.
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Straight from the farm onto the meadows, then on through forest and high trails to the Rittner Horn and its 360° panorama over the Dolomites. Marked, family-friendly paths for a quiet afternoon or a full day out.
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Bizarre earth towers, each capped by a boulder, carved over millennia out of glacial clay. Reached via shaded forest paths: one of South Tyrol's most striking natural sights.
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A small mountain lake for a swim, larch and spruce forests for long walks, mushrooms and berries in late summer. For the most part, Ritten is simply forest and meadow.
And also
Ritten cable car & cable railway
Ride the cable car down to Bolzano, or take the historic narrow-gauge railway from village to village across the plateau.
Cycling & e-bikes
Quiet side roads and forest tracks across the plateau, plus e-bike rental in the villages.
Toni's world of legends
An adventure trail populated by Ritten's legendary characters, inviting children to explore, puzzle, and play in the forest.
Forest wildlife trail
A themed trail through the forest that introduces Ritten's native wildlife in a playful way.
Regional stops & flavours
Mountain huts, farm taverns, and guesthouses along the trails: South Tyrolean cooking with views of the Dolomites.
For families
Animals to touch, short walks, plenty of space to explore: Ritten makes holiday life easy for children and relaxing for parents.
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Rabbits in the straw, piglets in the barn, cows out on the pasture: at Wolfhof, animals are simply part of everyday life, and children get to be part of it too.
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A quick visit to the piglets, a peek into the cheese cellar, a walk across the farm meadow: small moments that stay with children for a long time.
And also for families
The Ritten railway
A ride on the historic narrow-gauge railway across the plateau delights more than just the little ones.
Toni's world of legends
An adventure trail for children featuring Ritten's legendary characters: for exploring, puzzling, and playing in the forest.
Forest wildlife trail
A themed trail through the forest that introduces children to Ritten's wildlife in a playful way.
Easy walks & the earth pyramids
Short, flat paths suit small legs well, like the walk to the earth pyramids in the forest.
For couples & those seeking quiet
No obligations, no schedule: just open space, light, and time for the two of you. Ritten is a place where quiet arrives on its own.
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A walk with no destination, a bench looking out at the Dolomites, light drifting across the meadows: no clock matters here.
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Farm cheese and a glass of wine on the terrace, a quiet dinner nearby, the view down into the valley at sunset: small pleasures that round off the day.
Winter on Ritten
Ritten is a gentle, sunny ski area and a wide network of winter walking and sledging trails. Short distances, little crowding, plenty of panorama.
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The ski area at the Rittner Horn is compact and family-friendly: wide pistes for skiing and snowboarding, a mountain cable car, and a panorama stretching from the Dolomites to the main Alpine ridge.
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Cleared winter walking paths and marked snowshoe routes lead through snow-covered larch forests and across open highlands. A full winter's day, even without skis.
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Natural sledging runs for the whole family, groomed cross-country trails across the plateau, and sun terraces looking out to the Schlern.
And also
Ice skating
Natural ice rinks in the villages, and the lake itself when winter cooperates.
A stop with a view
Mountain huts and restaurants at the Horn and along the trails: Kaiserschmarrn with a view of the Dolomites.
The Ritten railway in winter
The narrow-gauge railway runs all year round, in winter through a deeply snow-covered plateau.
Day trips
If you're after a change of scene for a day, you'll find it down in the valley, easy to combine with a quiet day at the farm before or after.
Ideas for a day out
Bolzano & the Ötzi museum
Old town, fruit market, and the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology with the world-famous glacier mummy Ötzi. The cable car down is free with the RittenCard, museum admission is separate.
Runkelstein Castle
The most extensive secular fresco cycle of the Middle Ages, just minutes from Bolzano's old town.
Chestnut trail & wine cellars
An autumn walk through chestnut groves, with wineries and inns across the region serving South Tyrolean cooking.
Your starting point
Wolfhof sits on a sunny slope between meadow and forest, a little way from the villages. From here you set out for a hike, a day of skiing, or an excursion, and find quiet again in the evening, with our own farm cheese, clear mountain air, and a view into the valley. We're happy to work out specific trails, timetables, and connections with you personally.
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