Avelengo / Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
A 1932 mountain retreat in a 30-acre forest above Merano, with a Michelin-listed restaurant and a black hemlock sauna perched 20 metres in the canopy.
Thirty-six steps climb through the canopy to a forest sauna built from black hemlock, 20 metres above the ground. An outdoor shower hangs among the branches. Below, a 30-acre softwood and hardwood forest wraps the hotel at 1,230 m altitude. The Panorama Restaurant looks out over Merano. Rooms follow named design categories, including the Craftsmen's Homes, shaped by South Tyrolean craft traditions.
Boutique Hotel Miramonti has stood here since 1932. The philosophy is direct: find happiness in the moment. Pure mountain air cools the nights. Three waterfalls, Partschinser, Gargazon, and Fragsburger, fall within walking distance. The forest, the views, the food, they work together. Experiences spark emotions which turn into cherished memories.
The 30-acre on-site forest is ideal for long walks beneath softwood and hardwood canopy. Forest therapy sessions guide guests through slower, sensory movement among the trees. The Activity House provides a base for structured programmes.
Hiking trails fan out across the Merano 2000 area, passing rustic alpine huts and open pastures above Avelengo. Three waterfalls sit nearby. Partschinser Waterfall is the tallest. Gargazon and Fragsburger waterfall complete the circuit. In autumn, the grape harvest and fruit crop fill the valleys around Schenna. Wine tasting runs on-site. Lake Garda is reachable for a day of swimming.
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Route length: 4.6km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeBiotop Falschauer, also known as Biotopo Delta del Valsura, is a protected nature reserve established in 1979. It is a class 4 Biotop within a protected boundary and is notable for amateur radio communication association (POTA IT-1298).
Route length: 2km loopEstimated time: 26minLoop routeEstablished in 1982, Biotop Gisser Auen is a protected biotope with a class 4 protection rating. It is recognized for its importance in nature conservation.
Route length: 1.4km loopEstimated time: 18minLoop routeThe Biotop Wangerau is a nature reserve established in 1981 with protection class 4. It is recognized as a biotope and listed under the amateur radio POTA IT-1270 reference.
Route length: 1.5km linearEstimated time: 19minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeThe Sulfner - Naifberg is a hiking track classified at sac_scale hiking, indicating a path suitable for hikers with some experience in alpine terrain. It is a highway track with a grade 3 tracktype, which typically means a rugged and uneven surface. This makes it a suitable route for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a moderately challenging hike.
Route length: 1.5km linearEstimated time: 20minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeArzimus is a hiking track classified with sac_scale hiking, indicating it is designed for hikers of low to moderate difficulty. It is officially marked as a highway track.
Route length: 1.3km linearEstimated time: 6minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeKircheben - Kaser is a gravel highway track with a mountain biking scale of 0, indicating an easy biking trail. The tracktype is grade 2.
Route length: 1.2km linearEstimated time: 5minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeLanzen - Möltnerjoch - 17 A is a highway track suitable for mountain biking with a scale of 0 and a track type grade of 3. This indicates an easy trail that accommodates both hiking and cycling experiences.
Route length: 1.2km loopEstimated time: 16minLoop routeParco delle Terme - Thermenpark is a leisure park with access permitted and a leash requirement for dogs. It is open seasonally with extended hours from April to September and shorter opening hours from October to March.
Route length: 2.5km linearEstimated time: 12minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeSchwob - Bacher is a 2-meter-wide compacted track that is open to pedestrians, cyclists, and horses but excludes motor vehicles. With a grade 2 tracktype and easy mountain bike scale, it is suitable for moderate trail running and cycling.
Route length: 2.9km linearEstimated time: 13minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeEggersteig - Sentiero Egger is a path with foot and bicycle access, rated as easy for mountain biking with a scale of 1. The path is officially designated as a footway and highway, supporting both hiking and cycling activities.
The Panorama Restaurant sits high above Merano, with floor-to-ceiling views over the valley. Head chef Massimo Geromel leads the kitchen. The cuisine draws from South Tyrolean mountain traditions. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide.
Six distinct dining spaces shape the evenings. Osteria Montana serves classic dishes. The Miramonti Stube feels intimate, wood-lined. MM Bar pours cocktails. The terrace opens in warmer months. Blaue Traube rounds out the collection. Wine tasting runs regularly, and a Partner & Friends programme brings guest chefs and collaborations to the table.
Hidden behind 36 steps, the forest sauna rises 20 metres above the ground. Built from black hemlock, complete with an outdoor shower, it is a well-kept secret amongst the trees. It opens daily from 14:00 to 20:00.
The MM Spa spreads across several levels. An infinity pool faces the mountain panorama. The world stands still. An Onsen pool offers a quieter soak. The courtyard jacuzzi delivers every tingle. Forest therapy sessions move through the surrounding 30-acre woodland. A Relax & View area and treatment rooms complete the circuit. Day Spa access is available for non-staying visitors.
Boutique Hotel Miramonti sits within a 30-acre forest it has cared for since 1932. The property's longstanding presence in Avelengo reflects a generational commitment to this particular slope above Merano. The forest remains the dominant feature, with buildings placed to preserve the canopy and natural sightlines.
The hotel sources from South Tyrolean producers and builds with regional materials like black hemlock timber. The Craftsmen's Homes reflect local building traditions. Specific certifications and energy practices are not publicly documented at this time.
Stone, timber, and South Tyrolean craft run through the rooms at Miramonti, set in forest above Merano at 1,230 m. Style Rooms and Lofts sit within the main building, while the MM Collection extends to standalone properties — ROTWAND, MONTI House, Owner's House, the Craftsmen's Homes, and a self-contained Apartment — each shaped by local materials and regional making traditions.
The Apartment
Apartment accommodation within the MM Collection.
ROTWAND
Named property within the MM Collection.
Style Rooms
Named design category within the main hotel building.
MONTI House
A distinct named accommodation unit within the MM Collection and also listed as a room category.
Owner's House
Named accommodation category, distinct from the standard room offerings.
Lofts
Loft-style accommodation category within the hotel.
Craftsmen's Homes
Accommodation category reflecting best regional design and local craft identity.
Sleep at 1,230 m in a 30-acre forest above Merano. Find happiness in the moment at Boutique Hotel Miramonti.
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