No limits for summer activities in Verano!
The breathtaking mountains surrounding the Hotel offer its visitors endless hiking paths and is at the same time the ideal starting point for wonderful mountainbike and climber tours but also relaxing walks and excursions on alpine paths.

Little church of St. Katharina (St. Katharina Kirche)
Built in 1251 and visible from the whole area around Merano it represents in a certain way the symbol of the village of Avelengo. On the inside of the church you can see freskos of the 15th century and other precious tresures.
Just 10 min from Gasthof Alpenrose, it is easy reachable by car. The excursion takes about 2 hours.

The natural-didactic trail of Avelengo
The trail proceeds around the Sulfner pond at 1300 m above sea level. Thanks to its exceptional position and particular microclimate, it presents the perfect conditions for the growth of different kinds of plants. Of particular interest and beauty the water lilies that cover the pond’s waters.
From Gasthof Alpenrose it is easy reachable by car in just 10 min. The walk, from the car park of St. Kathrein, takes about 15 min. The excursions takes about 2 hours.

Merano
Merano, the pearl of Italian Alps
Famous worldwide as a thermal and health resort, this enchanting city glimmers among the Alps at 324 m above sea level.
Due to its particular and unique setting in the hearth of the Alps, protected in the North and in the East by high mountains, Merano boasts an incredible Mediterranean climate. Thanks to this particularity the gardens, parks and promenades in the city and in its neighbourhood host a wide range of Mediterranean and subtropical plants and flowers which constitute Merano’s most renowned marker.
The recently renovated Thermal Baths of Merano contribute to the fame of this alpine city as an exclusive health resort of international level, but also the gardes of Castle Trauttmansdorff and the Golf Club of Lana deserves a visit as well. For more informations go to www.meraninfo.it.
You can reach Merano by car, in about 10 min. The excursion takes about 2 hours.

Bolzano & the Ötzi museum
The South Tyrolean capital town has really a lot to offer: beside several museum and exhibitions, you can hava a walk trough the multicoloured stalls of the fruit market, shop, enjoy the wonderful view from Bolzano's promenade or let the day end by sipping a fresh aperitif on the famous Waltherplatz...
The man from glaciers:
More than 5,000 years ago, a man ascended the icy heights of the Schnal Valley glacier and died there. In 1991, his mortal remains - together with his clothing and equipment, mummified and frozen - were accidentally discovered. This was an archaeological sensation providing a unique glimpse into the life of a man of the Chalcolithic Period who was travelling at high altitudes.
After many years of investigation by highly-specialized research teams, the mummy recovered from the glacier and the accompanying artefacts are now accessible to the public in the South Tyrolean Archaeological Museum.
For more informations please visit www.archaeologiemuseum.it/index_ice.htm.
You can reach Bolzano by car in about 30 min.

Castelrotto
Situated next to the Sciliar, in the middle of the protected territory and on the margin of the Nature Park, there is the home town of the "Kastelruther Spatzen", the winners of the "Grand prix of folks-music" as well as several other important gold and platin-awards. The town is characterised by a 1000-years old tradition, narrow alleys and a nice square which is the centre of the daily life.
Hikers, music fans but also sun bather and families with children: Castelrotto deserves a visit!
For fans of the Kastelruther Spatzen amongst you: there are several unforgettable summer and winter life concerts.
Annual highlight: the big Kastelruther tent party in october.
For more informations please visit www.kastelruther-spatzen.de.

Dolomites
The name "Rosengarten" which describes the Catinaccio group, derives from a legend about dwarfs and knights.  
According to this myth, the beautiful rose colour, wich covers the rocks at sunset, is to ascribe to King Laurin's roses. The show lasts just few minutes, but is really unforgettable.
Rosengarten is reachable by car in about 40 min.