Schenna / Berlin, January 2026 - In a world that is constantly changing, there is a growing
Longing for places that endure. For paths that are not just traveled,
but are experienced. For moments that last. High above Merano, in Scena, lies such a place: the Hotel Hohenwart - a home away from home for generations. A place that stays.
Culinary hiking as an attitude
At the Hotel Hohenwart, hiking is not a part of the program, but part of the identity. The focus is on gentle tours, a deliberate pace and a direct connection to the region. Instead of top athletic performance, the focus is on paths that leave room for conversation, observation and encounters.
The hikes often start directly at the hotel or a short drive away. Waalwege,
And high-altitude trails open up the Merano region in varying degrees of difficulty
Levels of difficulty. Guests can hike individually or with a guide - the tour suggestions are tailored to suit your fitness level, interests and the time of year.
Encounters along the way
An essential element of the pleasure hike in the Hohenwart region are targeted stops at
regional producers. Many hikes lead past mountain farms and small
Farms and small craft businesses where culinary delights and handicrafts are still part of everyday life.
These include the Zmailerhof, known far beyond the region's borders for its dumplings, the Lechnerhof, where guests can learn how Kaiserschmarrn is traditionally prepared, as well as the Hilburgerhof and Pföstlhof, which offer homemade juices and jams. The culinary offerings are complemented by craft businesses such as the Torgglerhof, where distillates from the farm's own cultivation are distilled in a wood-fired copper kettle, or the Atelier Alpinart, where people knit, sew and felt according to traditional customs.
In June 2026, Monika Kienzel from Atelier Alpinart invites you to a workshop where the wool of the Gsteir lamb is turned into felt. Felting allows guests to experience the journey from raw material to product first-hand.
These encounters are not a showcase, but genuine participation: You
you observe, ask questions and understand connections. This creates a direct relationship
between landscape, people and product - and a deeper understanding of regional value creation
Added value.
Cuisine with provenance
The close connection to the region is consistently reflected in the hotel's cuisine. Ingredients from our own
own production and products whose origin is
transparent and whose producers are often known personally
known personally. This includes lamb from the hotel's own Gsteier mountain farm as well as bacon and delicatessen products, where the pork comes from the hotel's own rearing and is processed using traditional methods by the Schenner Speckladele. The range is complemented
By the beer from the family's own brewery
Pfefferlechner brewery.
The hotel also sources other products from selected
South Tyrolean farms, including the Boarbichl farm cheese dairy, where hay milk from rare, old livestock breeds is processed by hand, the Neuhof farm in Schenna, which produces blueberries in season, and the Hieslerhof farm in Hafling, where Hohenwart honey is produced. Around 80 percent of the wine list is made up of South Tyrolean wines, including small, artisan producers from the immediate vicinity
small, artisan wineries in the immediate vicinity, such as the Schenner Weingut Innerleiter and the Riedinger Biohof in Merano.
Culinary delights are not explained at Hohenwart, but made tangible - through quality,
Recognizability and consistent regionality.
Hiking tip: Bacchus and Pomina, the apple and wine hiking trail in Schenna
The two defining cultural assets of the sunny lowlands around Scena/Schenna are the focus of this themed trail: wine and apples. The trail leads through a gently undulating cultural landscape and combines enjoyment with knowledge and views.
At several stations, the wine trail tells of the centuries-old wine-growing tradition of Schenna - of the work, history, customs and myths surrounding the vineyard. The
Apple trail is dedicated to the region's most popular fruit, the dessert apple, and its
its significance for the landscape and everyday life.
Sometimes slightly uphill, sometimes very leisurely, the paths meander past vines and orchards. Along the way, there are sweeping views of Scena Castle and the spa town of Merano. If you wish, you can stop off at wineries or farm stores or let yourself be guided by the scents of the region at the aroma station.
- Distance: wine trail - 5.3 km, apple trail - 3.7 km
- Difference in altitude: approx. 300 meters
- Difficulty: easy
Back at the hotel
After the hike, the experience continues at the hotel. Breakfast, afternoon snack and gourmet dinner are coordinated and follow the rhythm of the day. The enjoyment is not characterized by something special, but by quality - calm, sustainable and
reliable.
A place with substance
Pleasure hiking at the Hotel Hohenwart is not a trend, but the expression of a long-term
long-term attitude. It combines exercise, encounters and culinary delights to create an experience that lasts beyond your stay - and makes the hotel a place that guests love to return to
like to return.
The family-run Hotel Hohenwart in Scena/Schenna (South Tyrol) offers exclusive
4-star superior accommodation in front of a breathtaking mountain panorama. Its location on an
idyllic sunny plateau above Merano offers countless leisure opportunities. In the adults-only
Wellness area VistaSpa, all guests aged 16 and over will find pure tranquillity, including in the saltwater pool and in the panoramic sauna with spectacular 360° views of the Alps. The FamilySpa is suitable as a
Bathing paradise for young and old with indoor pool, steam bath, sanarium, infrared cabin, heated outdoor
Outdoor sports pool and lounge. The offer is complemented by a comprehensive activity and
Wellness program. In culinary terms, the hotel focuses on its own regional products and creative
Creative interpretations of South Tyrolean cuisine. www.hohenwart.com
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