Hiking

with our free hiking guide

Castelrotto and the Alpe di Siusi, part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a hiking paradise in summer and winter.

From easy walks to mystical and legendary places and castles around Castelrotto or the magical “Marinzen Alm” (chair lift 50 m from the hotel), to more strenuous mountain hikes on the Alpe di Siusi and the UNESCO Dolomites and Val Gardena... there is something for every mountain lover!

A special highlight are the mountain hikes with our free hiking guide

Our services:

  • Free hiking guide (multiple times per week)
  • The best hiking suggestions and maps at the reception
  • Free rental of rucksacks, hiking sticks and hiking maps
  • Free ticket for all public transport in South Tyrol

Skiing

With our free ski guide

The Alpe di Siusi-Val Gardena skiing area comprises over 80 lifts and is the largest in the Dolomiti Superski, the world’s most extensive ski network with over 1,200 kilometers of slopes and the famous Sellaronda.

The cable car to the Alpe di Siusi, entrance point to the ski paradise, can be reached comfortably in about 10 minutes with the free ski bus.

A special highlight are the panoramic ski tours with our free ski guide

Our services:

  • Free ski guide (multiple times per week)
  • Online ski pass service - order online & pick it up at the hotel
  • 20% discount at the Fill ski rental on equipment and ski depot
  • Overnight ski service: grinding and waxing (for a fee)
  • Free use of the ski busses (bus stop 200 m from the hotel)
  • Safe ski storage with boot dryer in the hotel

Mountain biking & cycling

1,000 km of bike-trails and 35,000 of height meters: these are the key figures for the Alpe di Siusi - Val Gardena bike region. A total of 33 designated routes invite you to explore the Dolomites in South Tyrol by mountain bike.

Our services:

  • Bike routes and maps at the reception
  • Convenient bicycle storage in the house
  • Washing station for bikes

Sella Ronda

The 10,338 ft high “Sella Group” massif is the true heart of the Dolomites.
It lies between the four Ladin valleys of Alta Badia, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa, and Fodom and can be discovered:

  • by skiing the 38 km long Sella Ronda ski lift carousel in one of the both possible directions
  • by mountain bike on many dedicated single trails as well as hiking trails and forest roads
  • by street bike, especially on the Sellaronda Bike Day on which the road is reserved to the bicyclists
  • by car or motorbike crossing the four passes of Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena.

Sightseeing

Whether you are out and about in sports, by car or with the free Mobilcard for bus and train: South Tyrol's diversity can be experienced in many ways!

In addition to the villages and mountains of the Sciliar area, the most popular excursion destinations include:

  • Ortisei in Val Gardena - famous for its wood carving and the lively pedestrian zone
  • Castles – such as Presule, Trostburg and Runkelstein
  • Chiusa - the artist town with South Tyrolean small town flair
  • Bressanone - the episcopal city with the monastery of Novacella, famous for its Kerner wine
  • Bolzano - the provincial capital and melting pot of cultures

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is big in Castelrotto: 80 kilometers of cross-country trails of varying degrees of difficulty lead across the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-altitude Alpine meadow (Alm) in Europe.

The cross-country slopes are groomed twice or four times a day. Whether skating or classic, beginner or professional, the Alpe di Siusi in South Tyrol offers the right trails for everyone.

Climbing & via ferrata

The Dolomites in South Tyrol are a unique climbing area. The massifs of Sassolungo and Sciliar are particularly legendary, with their mighty rock faces and bizarre rock needles.
The climbing school offers a comprehensive program with via ferrata, rock climbing for beginners, extreme mountaineering, sports climbing and much more. Climbing enthusiasts will find a large bouldering hall in the Telfen sports center, about 3 minutes’ drive from B&B Cavallino d‘Oro.

Golf

The golf course in the neighboring village of Siusi is an 18-hole golf course, 69 par, and extends over an area of approximately 60 hectares. The course is playable from March to November and is suitable for organizing competitive competitions, thanks to its altitude (850 m) under excellent climatic conditions.
As a partner of the golf club, we can reserve game times for you!