The ADLER Ritten, an exclusive eco-retreat immersed in the Renon woods, offers experiences and itineraries aimed at enhancing an authentic territory, still partly to be discovered. Benefiting from cool temperatures, here it is possible to take part in nature excursions, visits to local producers and community festivals linked to the mountain pasture. Alexander Platzer, the structure’s certified guide, told us about all the initiatives
Just thirty minutes by car from the center of Bolzano and also reachable by alternative means such as the cable car (in just 12 minutes) combined with the facility’s shuttle or lo historic train of Renon, the ADLER Ritten represents a exclusive eco-retreat, silent and protected immersed in deep quiet of the Renon woods. Once you arrive at the facility, it’s very simple leave the car and explore this enchanting territory Still away from the most popular circuitschoosing sustainable mobility mode like l‘hike, the e-bike or the little train which easily connects the main locations of the plateau. One of the peculiar aspects of the territory is precisely this balance between nature and accessibility. Just for valorise this destination, the ADLER Ritten organizes engaging weekly excursionsideal for slow down, breathe deeply and rediscover the authentic contact with nature. To tell us about them, the certified ADLER hiking guide Alexander Platzernative of Renon and great connoisseur of the area.
“ADLER’s attention to the territory it is a value that I feel deeply mine and that I try to convey to guests also through the paths that I carry most in my heart.” He told us with enthusiasm. “Among these, there is certainly the one that leads to the Corno del Renon: an itinerary far from the large tourist flows which contains all the essence and beauty of our territory”.
The route to the Corno del Renon it leaves directly from the hotel and crosses meadows, woods, dirt roads and paths surrounded by naturein a landscape that continually changes with the passing of the seasons. What is striking along the route is not only the beauty of the vegetation, but above all the great sense of peace that pervades the place. Here, in fact, it is not uncommon walking for hours without meeting anyoneembraced only by silence and uncontaminated nature. Reached the topthe reward is one amazing 360 degree view which ranges from well 40 peaks Dolomites up to the Austrian Alps And Swisspassing through the Brenta Group.
Equally suggestive are the routes ranging from Half Mountain to the Costalovara lakesuntil spectacular Earth Pyramids, spectacular pinnacles of moraine clay surmounted by large boulders, residues of the action of the glaciers of the Isarco Valley. During precipitation, the boulders protect the ground from the rain, but the water shapes the surrounding material, bringing out these suggestive natural formations.
“A particularly appreciated aspect is the large size variety of itineraries,” he tells us. “This allows guests, divided into small groups, to experience a different discovery every day and of create an authentic bond with Renon and its extraordinary natural richness”.
A worthy success too of the high degree of customization which characterizes ADLER excursions, always modeled on the needs of the guest. If the goal remains important, it is the path to really countbecoming first and foremost an opportunity to relax and experience contact with nature. It’s about dynamic and flexible itineraries which reflect the desires of each group and which are thus transformed into unique opportunities to discover the area from a new perspective.
Authentic contact with the local culture also comes through genuine encounters with the people and traditions of the area. During excursions, in fact, it is possible stop at the farms, get to know the locals or attend moments of daily life which tell the soul of Renon.
“Even the traditional events they represent precious opportunities for discovery. Town festivals, festivals, religious celebrations and processions allow guests to get closer to the local culture in spontaneous and engaging way“, Alexander Platzer tells us. “Whenever possible, we accompany guests to these events so that they can live the area as part of the community”.
For example, every Saturday morning, a Collalbo – the main center of Renon, reachable in just six minutes with the Renon train which leaves right below the hotel – a characteristic farmer’s market where it is possible meet local producers directly, discover the specialties of the area And breathe the community atmosphere. For those who wish to further deepen their knowledge of local excellence, the ADLER Ritten organizes private visits to various wineries and farms with whom he collaborates, as well as regular tastings in the hotel in which the producers themselves present their specialties to guests, telling their history, processing techniques and strong connection with the territory.
Among the events that best describe the identity of Renon, the traditional Bartlmasfest with the characteristic return of the cattle from the mountain pastures, a real one collective day of celebration which, historically, takes place on the Monday following August Bank Holiday – this year, the August 24, to Three Ways. On this day, i farmers retrace the gestures of the past in which agriculture marked the rhythm of life, meeting on the Renon Alp for the herding of livestock and subsequent market. The animals, after spending the summer in the mountain pastures, are gathered at the Saltner hut and led at midday with calls and encouragement. The meeting place is a fenced meadow, where in the past the Barthlmas market took place and goods were exchanged. Today, the same market is dedicated to agricultural products, music and a sincere sense of community that he ADLER guests they will have the opportunity to experience first hand.
Alongside the organized activities, the structure offers individual experiences that allow you to delve deeper new aspects of local traditionlike the archerya discipline that boasts a long tradition on Renon. Also, thanks to RittenCardguests can access for free or at a discounted rate to numerous museums, exhibitions and cultural events in Renon and Alto Adige.
