Summer, sun and pleasant temperatures – what could be better than vacationing in the mountains? Fresh air, picturesque landscapes and countless hiking- and bike trails make summer in the mountains the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts. These three hotels are particularly good for a quick break.

Hotel Tauernhof

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A vacation in the natural beauty of the Salzburg mountains awaits at the Tauernhof in Grossarl. The charming hotel is an ideal starting point for numerous activities. Trail runners will find numerous paths, with the area even hosting the "MOUNTAINMAN Grossarltal" race earlier this year. Trails between 10 and 50 kilometers are waiting to be discovered by mountain sports enthusiasts. There are also plenty of hiking routes and mountain bike trails. If you want to take a more relaxed approach, you can hire an e-scooter from the hotel and enjoy the surrounding landscape in an environmentally friendly way – picnic blanket and a backpack with a guide to the idyllic spots included! In the afternoon, the hotel's own spa area beckons with its pools, treatments and relaxation rooms. Delectable cuisine and the warm service of the hotel round off your active vacation in Grossarl perfectly!

Hotel Tauernhof
Unterbergstraße 55, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 2640
Web: tauernhof.com
Price: Doubles from approx. €285 per night

Alpenstern gourmet & panorama hotel

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Right in the heart of Damüls, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails await outdoor enthusiasts just outside the "Alpenstern". Guided hikes, flower trail hikes and sunrise hikes are offered several times a week. Excitement is guaranteed! After a long day in the picturesque mountains, the hotel's own spa area – with a panoramic view, naturally – beckons with muscle-relaxing treatments. Excellent cuisine awaits you in the hotel's restaurants, so you can set off on your next hike feeling energized.

Gourmet and Panorama Hotel Alpenstern
Damüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Austria
Tel.: +43 5510 5130
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at
Price: Doubles from €126,- per person

Linder Cycling Hotel

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As the name suggests, the Linder Cycling Hotel is a preferred spot for cyclists, as atrue biking Eldorado awaits athletes in South Tyrol's Val Gardena. Trails, downhill routes or winding passes? You'll find everything nearby. Host Günther is a passionate cyclist himself and can recommend the best routes for every level of difficulty. Of course, the hotel also has an excellent spa where you can relax your tired muscles – either at the stylish pool or in the Finnish sauna. Your stay is rounded off by the Luis Eatery, which serves delicious classics and modern morsels. Perfect for a cycling holiday in the South Tyrolean mountains!

Linder Cycling Hotel
Nivesstraße, 36, 39048 Selva di Val Gardena, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 795242
Web: linder.it
Price: Doubles from €215

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