Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Mud, Spätzle & Relay Fever – the Explorer Hotels at the Grüntenstafette
When the Grünten calls, we naturally say: "Challenge accepted!" This year, Explorer Hotels were not only a partner hotel with a booth at the EXPO (including vacation prizes and goodies), but also fielded their own team. Spoiler alert: We left behind not only sweat, but also a few dirty shoes.
Our team – across the Grünten
It all started with Adela, who picked up the pace right from the start. She laughed afterward: "I actually wanted to take it easy – but then this adrenaline hit."
Julia stepped up the pace on her road bike and showed that she wasn't just having fun, but was also really fast: "I just let it flow – legs good, mood good, and then you just fly."
Felix trudged toward the Grünten during the mountain run and realized: "That was less running, more climbing with a heart rate of 180."
Andrea took over on the downhill and shot down into the valley – his conclusion: "Braking is for beginners."
Then Nils came along on his mountain bike: a bit slippery, but doable. "It wasn't that bad – a bit of dirt is part of it, otherwise it would just be cycling."
And Fabian finally brought the team to the finish. His motivation? "The prospect of Kässpatzn (cheese sparrows) – that's more motivating than any finish line."
Expo, emotions & food
While our team dashed across trails, mountains, and asphalt, things were a little more relaxed at the Explorer booth. Vacation vibes, goodies, and plenty of "I have to go there!" moments were handed out.
At the finish line, there was the well-deserved reward: tarte flambée, Kässpatzn (cheese dumplings), and endless amounts of cake. In short: carbohydrate stores replenished – mission accomplished.
Our conclusion:
The Grüntenstafette was cool, exciting, slightly muddy – and simply brilliant. Right up our alley. And next year? Absolutely: We'll be back.
Book your room now for the next Grüntenstafette - the highlight in the Allgäu
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Ski Hit | Montafon
✔ Includes a 2.5-day ski pass
✔ from 3-5 nights
✔ bookable only Sun - Fri
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
MONTAFON: Kids on Ski - for children between 3 and 5
✔ Only in Montafon
✔ 7 nights
✔ includes 5 x 2-hour ski lessons, rental equipment, and a 6-day ski pass for children
✔ Children stay free
✔ Arrival on Sundays
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Special Rate
✔ No deposit
✔ from 1 day
✔ 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Thanks to Sportograf and 808 project for the pictures :)
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