Scena/Schenna/Berlin, September 2025 - When summer bids farewell and nature is bathed in a sea of colors of gold, copper and red, a tradition comes to life in South Tyrol that pampers the heart and palate alike: Törggelen. At the Hotel Hohenwart in Scena/Schenna, this centuries-old culture of enjoyment meets what attracts guests from all over the world here - enjoyable hikes in a landscape that is made for autumn adventures
made for autumn adventures.
Hiking in the play of colors of the seasons
In autumn, the region around Scena/Schenna resembles a stage on which nature puts on its most impressive show: clear air, sweeping views as far as the Dolomites, crackling leaves underfoot. Whether on the historic Waalwege trails with their babbling streams and ancient fruit trees or on the chestnut trails with their golden vineyards and picturesque chestnut groves - every step leads deeper into this very special atmosphere that only autumn knows.
Törggelen - pure South Tyrolean lifestyle
After exercise comes pleasure: Törggelen, once the custom of winegrowers after the harvest, is now synonymous with conviviality and South Tyrolean joie de vivre. Freshly pressed wine, so-called Suser, chestnuts roasted over an open fire and hearty specialties such as Schlutzkrapfen or Surfleisch are the essence of South Tyrolean autumn - and bring people together in an original way.
A special place: the Pfefferlechner
This tradition can be experienced in a particularly atmospheric way at the Pfefferlechner in Lana - an integral part of the Hohenwart family business. A lively meeting place for centuries, today it combines cozy parlors and a spacious beer garden under chestnut trees. The Törggelen dishes are still served here as they have been for generations: homemade dumplings, Schlutzer or Erdäpfelblattln, along with bacon, sausages and cabbage from local producers. The Suser comes from our own vineyard, the chestnuts from local farmers - there is no more authentic way to taste autumn.
Enjoyment that goes on - at the Hotel Hohenwart
But it's not just outside in nature that relaxation continues inside the hotel. After a hike or a Törggele evening, the VistaSpa invites you to switch off. The infinity saltwater pool on the roof terrace offers a breathtaking view over the Merano region, as if you were swimming directly out into the landscape. Those who want to stay active will find ideal conditions in the spacious 25-metre sports pool, while the heated indoor pool provides soothing relaxation all year round. And if you want to enjoy the panorama in a special way, return to the Hohenwart terrace: this is where roasted chestnuts and fresh Suser taste best in the open air.
When nature and culture come together
The interplay of movement and leisure, nature and tradition is what makes autumn in Merano and Environs so unique. Those who stay at the Hotel Hohenwart feel both: the power of the mountains and the warmth of South Tyrolean hospitality. Or, to put it another way: here, autumn is not simply experienced - it is celebrated.