Where exactly is Maranza?

On a sunny plateau at 1400 meters, in the municipality of Rio Pusteria. From the Bressanone motorway exit the drive takes about 20 minutes.

Which ski area does Maranza belong to?

Gitschberg Jochtal. The Gitschberg slopes rise above Maranza, the Jochtal slopes start at nearby Valles, and the two are interconnected. Pension Wiesenrain is 300 meters from the gondola lift, and you can ski back down to the house.

How do you get to the Seefeld lakes?

The three lakes lie at the head of the Val di Altfassa, between 2276 and 2502 meters. The valley can be reached from Maranza on foot or by mountain bike, past rustic huts along the way.

Does the Jakobsweg pass through Maranza?

Yes. The village church is dedicated to St. James, and the South Tyrolean Jakobsweg leads from Vintl to Maranza and then on via Mühlbach to the monastery of Neustift.

Do you need a car during your stay in Maranza?

Not for much. The hiking trails start in the village, the gondola lift is 300 meters from Pension Wiesenrain, and the Brixen Südtirol Guest Pass included for guests gives free travel on public transport.

Maranza in Gitschberg-Jochtal

Meadows, sun and mountains on every side: Maranza sits on an open plateau, and the walks begin in the village itself, so the car can stay where it is. The slopes of the Gitschberg rise above the houses, and further in the unspoilt Val di Altfassa leads up to the three Seefeld lakes.

A sunny plateau at 1400 meters

Maranza lies at 1400 meters, on a sun-soaked plateau that belongs to the municipality of Rio Pusteria. High as that sounds, the plateau is easy to reach: about twenty minutes from the Bressanone motorway exit. Then the road stops climbing, the plateau opens out, and what the village is known for is all around you: untouched nature and magnificent mountains in every direction.

Gitschberg and Jochtal, one ski area

The ski slopes of the Gitschberg start right above Maranza. Nearby, at Valles, the slopes of the Jochtal begin, and the two are interconnected: together they form the Gitschberg Jochtal ski region. Pension Wiesenrain stands 300 meters from the gondola lift, and at the end of the day you can ski all the way back down to the house. Our page on winter holidays in Maranza has more.

Up the Val di Altfassa to the Seefeld lakes

From Maranza you can reach the Val di Altfassa on foot or by mountain bike. The valley is still pristine, with rustic huts along the way and, at its head, the three Seefeld lakes, at elevations between 2276 and 2502 meters. The trails start in the village, so there is no need to drive to a trailhead first. More on our page about summer holidays in Maranza.

The church of St. James and the Jakobsweg

The church of Maranza is dedicated to St. James, and that is the reason the South Tyrolean Jakobsweg passes through the village: the pilgrim's path leads from Vintl to Maranza and on via Mühlbach to the monastery of Neustift. The plateau is not only a starting point for walks, then, but also a stage on a pilgrim route that crosses this part of South Tyrol.

Staying in Maranza without the car

Pension Wiesenrain is a small family-run house up here on the plateau, with hosts you actually meet, regional products on the table and fair prices without unnecessary luxury. Guests receive the Brixen Südtirol Guest Pass, which includes free travel on public transport and a number of further benefits. With the trailheads in the village and the gondola 300 meters away, a week in Maranza works perfectly well without much driving. Have a look at the rooms at Pension Wiesenrain and send us a request for the dates you have in mind.

Couple on mountain bikes on a dirt path in Maranza, with the Dolomites in the background, ideal for summer excursions.

Panoramic view of the Dolomites and Val Pusteria from a flower meadow with a rustic hut.

Happy family hiking in Maranza, Pusteria Valley, interacting with a wooden game in the forest.

Aerial view of Val Pusteria with the road winding through green pastures and forests, surrounded by the Dolomites.

Three barefoot girls play in a mountain stream, with a waterfall and dense vegetation in the background, symbolizing family adventures in Maranza.

Two people skiing on the snow in Maranza, with the Dolomites and Val Pusteria in the background.

Breathtaking winter scene in Meransen: A skier in pink descends a snowy slope, with the Dolomites and Pustertal shrouded in fog in the background.

Two hikers admire the sunset over the Dolomites and the Puster Valley from Maranza, South Tyrol.

Snowy path between bare trees and conifers, with mountains and blue sky in the background, in Meransen, Puster Valley.

Frequently asked questions about Maranza

On a sunny plateau at 1400 meters, in the municipality of Rio Pusteria. From the Bressanone motorway exit the drive takes about 20 minutes.
Gitschberg Jochtal. The Gitschberg slopes rise above Maranza, the Jochtal slopes start at nearby Valles, and the two are interconnected. Pension Wiesenrain is 300 meters from the gondola lift, and you can ski back down to the house.
The three lakes lie at the head of the Val di Altfassa, between 2276 and 2502 meters. The valley can be reached from Maranza on foot or by mountain bike, past rustic huts along the way.
Yes. The village church is dedicated to St. James, and the South Tyrolean Jakobsweg leads from Vintl to Maranza and then on via Mühlbach to the monastery of Neustift.
Not for much. The hiking trails start in the village, the gondola lift is 300 meters from Pension Wiesenrain, and the Brixen Südtirol Guest Pass included for guests gives free travel on public transport.