Do you want to experience fun exercise?
With us, you can "sport” and laugh yourself healthy.

This is also proven by the Austrian AMAS 2000 Study, “Austrian Moderate Altitude Study”, which states that holiday and exercise in the mountains have health effects. Exercise at high altitude is always high-altitude training, regardless of age, condition and fitness. From the AMAS Altitude Study, it emerges that locations such as Merano 2000 (1,600 above sea level) have a very positive climate. A stay in this high-altitude location offers complete uniqueness for the health prophylaxis. Regardless of whether it involves walking, hiking, jogging, cycling, Nordic Walking, carrying out sports at high altitude increases your wellbeing and brings the following positive effects with it:

• Economising the cardiovascular system: the heart frequency and blood pressure declines
• Decrease in elevated blood lipids (LDL with increase of HDL)
• Weight reduction without an actual diet
• Improvement of blood sugar metabolism
• Rise in the blood-forming hormone, erythropoietin, as well as improved oxygen transfer to the tissue (“permitted doping”)
• Decline in “oxidative stress”
• Various neuropsychological improvements (among others, quality of sleep, attitude to life)

"Exercise has many faces
everyone finds his form,
after a while, mind and 
soul also join in”

Indoor Sport:

The fitness room:

In the 70 m² fitness room, there is something for every athlete. It is equipped with high-quality cardio equipment, such as cross trainers (2), steps, treadmills (2), rowing machines (2), reclining bike, and upright seated bike. You can shape and strengthen your muscles using our modern weight set, our crunch trainer (for the abdominal muscles) and our multi-strength trainer. The fitness room also offers sufficient space for exercising on the floor mats provided. Did you become thirsty while training? Next door, you can quench your thirst at our excellent tea and water buffet with fresh fruit.

The 5 Tibetans:

Start the day full of energy and lust for life with the 5 Tibetans!
They represent a unique system for energy work. With these spiritual exercises, body, mind and soul are truly included. Their appearance of simplicity and their enormous development of energy make them an indispensable part of our energy work.
Measurements show that after practising the 5 Tibetans once, the Chakra activity rises to more than 20%, however usually to 30%. This elevation in the energy level usually lasts for several hours. That is why these spiritual exercises are terrific.
Within a short time, your entire meridian, Chakra and aura system is cleansed and energised, equilibrium, vitality and spiritual growth are generally already perceptible after the second/third exercise units. Subsequently, you can breathe in the fresh mountain air during rope walking and star breathing exercises.
Would you like to have a fit start to the day?
Nora will be happy to introduce you to this mental training.
The 5 Tibetans are suitable for everyone, no matter how old you feel. The only important thing is that they are practised correctly…

Outdoor Sport:

Nordic Walking – the gentlest form of whole-body training:

Experience the beauty of the untouched fauna and flora of Merano 2000 during the Nordic Walking courses (for beginners and advanced) and during the Nordic Walking Tour. Both of our qualified instructors, Leo and Diana look forward to introducing you to the 7 steps method and the ALFA technique 3 times a week.
History: Already in the 1930s, the cross-country skiers incorporated the so-called “ski walk” into their summer training. In spring 1997, supported by the technical development, Nordic Walking was introduced to the public as an independent fitness sport in Finland.
Health aspects: 85% of all body muscles are incorporated.

• Nordic Walking is much more effective than walking without poles. It elevates the pulse to a level for optimum fat-burning (400 instead of 280 calories/hour during normal walking)
• Nordic Walking firms the shoulder and chest muscles and strengthens the arms.
• Nordic Walking improves aerobic fitness, even at a low speed.
• Nordic Walking releases muscle tension in the neck and shoulder region.
• Nordic Walking reduces stress on the knee joints and is therefore also particularly suitable for overweight people.
• Nordic Walking economises the heart activity
• Nordic Walking strengthens the immune system
• Nordic Walking trains the coordination abilities
• Ideal for: Overweight people, for rehabilitation of orthopaedic illnesses and cardio-vascular illnesses. Ideal for beginners, returners, young and old.

Hafling offers you a Nordic Walking Park with 7 routes at various levels of difficulty! Another Nature Fitness Park is available in the neighbouring municipality of Schenna!

“Hiking brings experience,
gets the body moving”

Hiking between snow-covered peaks and rustling palms:

With our own qualified nature and landscape guide, Otto, hike the most enchanting trails around us twice a week, from the hiking paradise Merano 2000 and from South Tyrol! Experience nature with all of your senses and find out interesting facts about the country and the people.
Wonderful South Tyrol, with a 20,000 km long, well-marked hiking path network, 315 days of sunshine per year, unique landscapes and fantastic panoramas, colourful nature, with glaciers, alpine lakes, impressive mountains of the Dolomite or Ortler range, high-altitude and mountain pasture trails stir the blood of every hiker.
Just a hop, skip and a jump away from Hafling, in the Mediterranean valley basin of Merano, were south and north meet, wide valleys, scented forests, numerous optional routes along creeks, gentle hills and impressive mountains virtually beckon you to discover them.
Above the Merano Valley Basin, on the sunniest plateau of South Tyrol, the wonderful mountain scenery of the Texel, Brenta and Ortler ranges, the Dolomites and even the Ötztal Alps invite you for alpine hiking. And the best thing is: the Residence Hotel Merano 2000 **** is the starting point for numerous hiking tours.
Otto looks forward to accompanying you on the hikes and inspiring you with stories…

Golf – the little, white ball packs a punch…

Become one with the diversified nature between grapevines, apple trees, mountain and alpine meadows. Forget daily life with a relaxing, yet exciting, round of golf.
The nearby golf courses in Lana and Passeier-Meran offer you the ideal conditions for a successful tee-off.
Golf Club Lana: The 9-hole golf course in Lana is generally regarded as a pleasant course to play on, as there are no major elevation differences and it is therefore suitable for older players. Due to its length of 2,793 metres (PAR 35), this course is regarded as a relatively long course by South Tyrolean standards, which also requires length and precision in hitting, even for experienced players. In Golf Club Lana, the golf season lasts from the beginning of February until Christmas. The Par 70 course is pleasant to play on, the driver will find good use for all par 4 and par 5 holes.

Golf Club Passeier – Meran: The Golf Club Passeier-Meran, the new 18-hole course, is situated at 500 m above sea level and is only a 30-minute drive away from Hafling. The demands that the course places on the golfers are now already masterly. Cleverly devised par 3 and par 4 holes await you for nearly the whole year, due to the mild climate. Due to the hilly terrain, 25 golf carts are available, however the terraced fairways are all flat and integrated very attractively and spectacularly into the unique landscape.   

Other fantastic golf courses:

• 18-hole golf course Petersberg
• 18-hole golf course Dolomiti
• 9-hole golf course Karersee
• Golfing in South Tyrol

Horse-riding in the home of the Haflinger:

The Haflinger horse is distinguished by its character, willingness to perform, people-friendliness, sportiness, reliability, good nature, likeability and gentleness. Its impressive charm, its unmistakable appearance, its versatility and its absolute reliability prove that it is a trusting recreational companion and an ideal family horse.
Secret tip for horse fans: from the beginning of June until the end of September, the traditional alpine meadow walk of the Haflinger herds takes place. Enjoy the sight of the freely galloping golden manes on the alpine meadows. Only a glance out of your apartment suite is enough to admire this spectacle…
Explore the Tschögglberg on horseback. We recommend riding lessons for beginner and advanced riders, hourly rides, half-day and full-day rides, pony rides, horse-drawn carriage rides and children’s tours, which can be booked at the following stables:  


Reitstall Paur Hafling:              348 7653739
Pferdehof Bacher Vöran:          335 437572 0473 279331
Reitstall Innergruber Hafling:  348 7734528
Reitstall Sulfner Hafling:          339 5030381 0473 279424

Endless cycling paradise…

Endless tours around the hiking region of Merano 2000, gigantic views as far as the Dolomites, steep curves, interesting downhills, numerous operated alpine lodges, invite you to cycling enjoyment. Pleasant temperatures and 315 days of sun per year allow a cycling season from May to November, for successful high-altitude training from 1600 m.
Our top mountain bikes for free rental with combined click pedals are waiting to guide you through the alpine nature. A helmet not only ensures your safety, but also protects you from the sun. Our caretaker, Alfred, maintains and regularly checks the functionality of the bikes.
However, if you prefer your own bikes, we have a safe place available for these, in our lockable bike room, which is equipped with all technical aids.
Feel like a cycling experience?
Then explore the most apple-rich valley in South Tyrol, the Vinschgau Valley, by trying out the new, comfortable Vinschgerbahn and then ride along the well-signposted cycle path along the Etsch, to Merano.

Cycling tips:

• in Merano and surroundings
• Mountain bikers

Active through the winter…

"Ice crystals are twinkling,
snow-covered worlds,
endless white beauty -
winter fairytales come true."

Merano 2000, the most family friendly ski region in South Tyrol, guarantees you fun skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking and winter hiking.
Would you like to jump out of the bed and land right on the ski piste? Then you have come to the right place, fortified by a substantial breakfast at our Restaurant 1600, it is only 2 steps to the ski piste and the lift facility for you. And the best part – your car can take a break, secure in the underground garage. After an eventful day of skiing, you can ski straight to reception, where you can put your ski equipment in the ski room.
Why Merano 2000?
Sun, snow and fun await you in the total of 40 km of well-prepared ski pistes, which can be reached with 7 lift systems and a 2.7 km natural toboggan run. The best part: our hotel is a partner operation to the Merano 2000 Ski Region - that is why you receive the best prices when purchasing ski passes.  
Numerous operated ski lodges invite you to fortify yourself. The Ski School Merano 2000, with state examined ski instructors, looks after and teaches adults and children the technique of skiing and snowboarding. The smallest guests are awaited by qualified staff at the Ski Kindergarten, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More information on the ski school and ski kindergarten are available at +39 0473 279404 or skischulemeran2000@virgilio.it.
Too much luggage and not much space in the car? No problem, 2 professional ski rental firms will be pleased to advise the whole family and rent out top ski or snowboarding equipment and toboggans. More about this: Skiverleih Rent a Sport  www.rentasport.it; Skiverleih Sport Max: +39 339 6853242.
Experience the wonderful winter landscape of Merano 2000 and find out more about South Tyrol during hikes with our own qualified nature and countryside guide, Otto.

Would you like to enjoy all of these offers and much more? Then book one of these attractive winter offers and secure a fantastic stay with us.