Leitlhof NATURHOTEL DREI ZINNEN DOLOMITEN
The cragged peaks of the Haunold mountain have been dusted in white. The crisp, clear air and gentle wind suggest that the seasons are about to change. Winter is moving into the Dolomites.
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4 questions to Markus Auer The Stube effect Editorial
The Leitlhof 14 10 Beautiful winter skin 24 Sweet idleness Time-out 18
In all its glory Berge 28 16
H I E R Kitchen secrets F S C LOGO 26
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The seasons may come and go, but Leitlhof re- mains, peacefully embedded in the thick forest and the majestic mountains. It is the ideal place to observe how Mother Nature trades in her summer dress for her vibrant fall outfit before changing to winter splendor. As the landscape outside is changing, Leitlhof, too, transitions through the different seasons of the year. The colder it gets, the warmer and cozier our hotel becomes. The Stube effect — The cozy ambiance 1 — Get a taste of 3 — Let your thoughts of our traditional autumn and winter. wander and your mind Stube parlor made Our chef Markus rest at our Alpine Spa. from fragrant stone Auer has created We will pamper your pine wood creates Winter in exceptional light skin to protect it from the perfect setting for Val Pusteria dishes for the cold the cold and wind. jovial get-togethers. — months. In winter, the Leitlhof Naturhotel transforms 2 — Take in the spec- Local cuisine into a comfortable tacular views through — sanctuary. Our spacious the large panoramic Even in winter, Markus rooms and many cozy window in our spa’s Auer and his team little nooks throughout relaxation area. They serve regional products the hotel offer plenty of may inspire you to refined with creativity opportunities to retreat. head out and explore and love. the winter wonderland. Autumn in Val Pusteria is a vibrant display of colors. Quite the 1 contrast to the thick white snow that covers 2 3 the meadows, trees and mountains in winter.
The area around San Candido is ideal for skiing, ski touring, sledding, snowshoeing and winter hiking.
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The Leitlhof Leitlhof has grown over time. It now extends from the west wing all 1 the way to our outdoor saunas. 7 Airy wooden rooms — 5 6 The west wing of Outdoor pool our hotel has modern — rooms made with East building Spa & wellness Summer or winter, fragrant stone pine 3 — area with roof-top our outdoor pool wood. They are Built in 1979, this is relaxation has a consistent elegant and simple. the original hotel — temperature of Main building building. Previously Unwind and recharge 31 degrees Celsius 3 — there once was a in our modern spa (88 F). Swim your laps, 5 Our west wing is a farmhouse. Today, and wellness area float and enjoy the traditional part of our our guests feel with Alpine Spa, gym, view of San Candido hotel. The rooms there comfortable and at sauna and steam and the surrounding 1 4 2 are furnished with home here. rooms. Most relaxing: mountains. beautiful old wood the monumental 6 paneling and fine mountain view from The lobby fabrics. the relaxation area. Welcome! 8 — You will feel welcome 8 at Leitlhof before you even enter our hotel. Outside the entrance, 4 Outdoor cabin saunas 2 you will be greeted by with panorama view the wonderful stone — 7 pine scent, which Sun terrace Two little cabins will accompany you — made of birch and through our lobby and Our sun terrace is stone pine wood into our library. the best place for a nestle in our garden. traditional Marende Soak in the heat afternoon snack. before you cool off What makes Leitlhof so special? Old and new go hand in In South Tyrolean dialect, a “Leite” is a steep slope. The Count the numerous beneath the majestic hand here. They seamlessly blend to create the special word “Hof” means farmhouse and stems from the farm peaks as you enjoy Haunold mountain. Leitlhof flair. Our Naturhotel has slowly, organically that used to be in the hotel’s place. After the Mühlmann some South Tyrolean developed into what it is today. The name Leitlhof comes family took over the Leitlhof in 1997, we consistently ex- speck, tasty cheese or from our location: The hotel is nestled in a slope up against panded the hotel: Step by step, we strategically added on sweet cake. the thick forest overlooking the valley and the Dolomites. several extensions.
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Future visions
If you’ve visited our website in the last few weeks, you may is the result of many years of passionate work. At Leitlhof, have noticed that our hotel has received a new outfit. We’ve we have strong regional roots and a clear focus on sustain- also redesigned this magazine along with our Leitlhof logo. ability. Our hotel is climate-neutral. All the electricity and Why is that so important? Because we want to clearly com- heat we need is generated by our own power plant. On our municate our mission of being sustainable. That is why farm, the Mühlhof, we raise Angus cattle and grow herbs Leitlhof is now a Naturhotel. and vegetables, which we serve in our restaurant. Our fu- Changing our name was a difficult decision, but this ture mission is to find even more ways to combine sustain- rebranding was a significant step in our development and ability with premium holidays.
The idea behind Leitlhof: a sustainable lifestyle securing the future of the next generation. —
Leitlhof has developed into a Naturhotel. We want our guests to feel and see this transformation.
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Winter in 3 Zinnen
Haunold next door — The Haunold ski area is an inti- mate and friendly resort at an altitude Helm ski area of 1500 meters. — A 4-person chairlift The Helm ski area located directly in the is also part of the center of San Candido 3 Zinnen Dolomites whisks skiers right to ski resort. Families the top. and laid-back skiers as well as avid athletes Riese Haunold will enjoy the variety Winter hiking mountain inn of ski runs and the on Stiergarten — impressive panoramic — If you like South view. Stiergarten offers an Tyrolean cuisine, easy ascent by cable Riese Haunold is the car. Once you’re at the place to go. The inn’s top, the only tough interior is adorned part follows: choosing with beautiful old a route from the vast wood and has the network of groomed Stiergarten – most charming winter hiking and Bull Garden atmosphere. snowshoeing trails. — In the old days, herds of bulls would spend their summers here. Today, Stiergarten is part of the 3 Zinnen 3 Zinnen Dolomites Dolomites ski resort, ski resort Guided snowshoeing and winter hiking in which extends across — pristine landscapes, first-class ski resorts and five mountains. Skiing Sunny downhills with amidst a UNESCO all levels of difficulty perfectly prepared slopes: Winter is calling. world heritage site and plenty of snow may be a once-in-a- are guaranteed at lifetime experience. 3 Zinnen Dolomites. The slopes are not overcrowded. The focus is on sports and nature.
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3 Zinnen Dolomites
Car-free travel — Enjoy the freedom of leaving your car in our hotel garage. We offer a Dürrenstein | Picco di Vallandro 2.839m Monte Cristallo 3.221m shuttle service that will take you to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort, Sarlkofel | Monte Serla 2.380 the Haunold ski area and to the Cima Bagni 2.983m Neuner | Cima NoveZehner 2.581m | Cima CrodaElfer Rossa | Cima 2.965m UndiciZwölfer 3.092m | Croda dei Toni 3.094mDrei Zinnen | Tre Cime Lavaredo 2.999m center of San Candido. Croda da Campo 2.712m
Haunold | Rocca dei Baranci 2.966m Croda Rossa 3.146m Birkenkofel
Kreuzbergpass Rotwand CORTINA Passo Monte Croce D‘AMPEZZO Croda Rossa 1.224M
Stiergarten Haunold Rienz Orto del toro Baranci Helm Rienza Monte Elmo NIEDERDORF VILLABASSA 1.154M
TOBLACH SEXTEN DOBBIACCO SESTO 1.242M TRAIN CONNECTION TO BRUNECK → 1.310M INNICHEN CA. 32 KM FROM INNICHEN SAN CANDIDO 1.175M
← TRAIN CONNECTION TO LIENZ CA. 43 KM FROM INNICHEN VIERSCHACH VERSCIACO 1.131M
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Zwölferkofel Leitlhof 3.094 m — This impressive peak its glory Shuttle Service with its bizarre rock formations is part of – the Sesto Sundial: a set of mountains that allow the locals to determine the time based on the way the sun hits the peaks.
Hiking with experts Easy hiking — — Easy access Alpine climbs or The Helm mountain — easy hikes: Whatever is famous for its At Leitlhof, we want our guests to have a worry- your preference, our spectacular views. free, car-free winter vacation. Our comfortable experienced guides There are many shuttle service allows you to enjoy just that. offer a range of hikes different walking and and will take you to hiking trails leading their favorite places. from the lift station at the top to various scenic outlook points.
Dolomite landmarks — At Leitlhof, we are surrounded by several major landmarks of the Dolomites. From the terrace at the top of the Helm mountain, you will see Zwölfer kofel. Behind it, there In autumn, nature tries to put all her are Paternkofel and the Drei Zinnen (Three magnificence on display. The best way to experience Peaks). This is the heart of the Dolomites. this splendor is to join a guided hike.
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Sweet idleness
Outdoor pool Perfect pool with a view temperatures — — Our heated outdoor No need to take pool is 16 meters a cold plunge at long and beckons you Leitlhof. Our outdoor outside, even in winter. pool has a consistent Swim your laps as you temperature of enjoy the splendid 31 degrees (88 F). view of San Candido, We heat it with energy or float and count the from our own plant. cragged peaks of the Haunold mountain.
Natural materials — Floors from natural stone, walls from local wood and clay, softly cushioned furniture: The Leitlhof relaxation area is a place to let go.
Just sitting there, wrapped in soft robes and admiring the view: It’s wunderbar.
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What makes dry-aged How long does the Which meat is used for meat so special? process take? dry-aging at Leitlhof ? — — — Kitchen Dry-aged beef has a Aging takes about six For our dry-aged fine, slightly nut-like to eight weeks. That’s steaks, we use flavor to it. The long a long time to wait for a premium meat from aging process makes it perfect piece of meat, local Angus cattle, very tender. but “It’s clearly worth which we raise at our it,” says Markus Auer. Mühlhof farm or buy secrets How does dry ag- from regional farmers. ing work? — Dry aging lets the meat mature under ideal temperature and moisture conditions in a special humidity- controlled room.
An interview with our chef Markus Auer Dry Aging on Dry Aging, light autumn dishes and a – fully stocked pantry for winter.
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4 questions to Markus Auer – Chef de cuisine
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1 — This lime green risotto is a signature dish of Markus Auer’s light and healthy cuisine. It is refined 3 — Caramelized pear with mountain pine is a sweet dream in the butter and topped cold months. In winter, off with apples. it is served with fresh “This creates a light orange slices. freshness,” explains the chef.
What are your autumn and How do you achieve that? Does that mean you already How can you use resources 2 — Barley risotto winter specialties? — prepare for winter in the carefully in a hotel kitchen? with fresh chanterelle — By using more spices in summer? — mushrooms is an We serve light dishes utilizing winter. Allspice and carda- — Primarily by respecting food aromatic autumn regional and seasonal ingre- mom, for instance, but also Indeed. I try to ferment or as a resource. I try not to meal. The chef also dients. I don’t like to cook juniper for game dishes. One process as much as possible. waste any of it. For my porcini uses fresh and fer- heavy, rich meals – not even of our absolute delights are I make honey from spruce gnocchi, for instance, I use mented chanterelle in winter. Instead, I design the larch seedlings, which seedlings and elderflower left-over bread chunks from mushrooms for his meals that create a pleasant we collect and process in oil. I also ferment chanterelle South Tyrolean rye bread and polenta dishes or as a warm feeling. summer. mushrooms. Regional mix them in with the potato filling for his strudel ingredients are limited in dough. and tortellini. winter, so I have to find other ways.
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The Stube effect
Original South Tyrolean Stube — The Stube is an integral part of the South Tyrolean culture. It is a meeting place for family and friends. When the days start getting short, the wooden panels, cushioned benches and tiled stove of the cozy Stube hold a special allure.
Fine wines & spirits Autumn appetite — — The treasures stored in Seasonal and tasty our wine cellar are the meals: Markus Auer’s perfect companions A place with a spirit: The Leitlhof Stube is cozy autumn and winter for a delightful evening cuisine uses regional in our Stube. Among parlor made from traditional stone pine wood, ingredients such them are select wines as parsnip and root from regional, Italian radiating a relaxed air of conviviality. vegetables, carefully wineries, homemade prepared to create the liqueurs and fine finest meals. South Tyrolean spirits.
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After a long day in the outdoors or on a cold winter day, the Leitlhof rooms and suites feel like a sanctuary of peace and quiet. A warm place to snuggle up and nourish your soul. Time-out
When the Haunold mountain is shrouded in thick clouds, reception to our lobby, where you can treat yourself to a the rooms and suites at Leitlhof feel like a cozy nest: You cappuccino or a cup of tea in one of the large sofa chairs. can cuddle up by the large windows and watch the weather Enjoy a moment of sweet idleness and let your eyes wander from a comfortable distance. The wooden furniture cush- over San Candido and the surrounding mountains. Our ioned with soft fabrics then serves as comfortable reading hiking library will provide you with plenty of reading ma- nooks and retreats where you just sit, relax and unwind. terials, such as inspiring guide books on snowshoeing and You will find many cozy spots like this throughout our winter hikes. hotel. The fragrant pine scent will guide you past the
Plenty of cozy nooks to retreat to at Leitlhof. —
Clear forms, reduced design and a homey feeling. —
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Monte Piana hike — This beautiful skidoo and snowshoe hike to Monte Piana is perfect for outdoor lovers and history buffs alike. It is topped off with a downhill ride on a sledding track.
1 — Starting at Lake Misurina, the first part is done by shuttle. Then, a snowmobile will take you up to the Bosi hut at 2,205 meters. 2 — This is where the 4 — Back at the Bosi snowshoeing hike hut, rental sleds will begins. Monte Piana be waiting for you. was a major battle Enjoy an exhilarating site during World War tobogganing ride I. Today, an open-air down the many turns museum pays justice of the natural sledding to the legacy of this track until you reach place. In summer, you Lake Misurina again. will even see many trenches and tunnels along the historic trail.
3 — Snowshoeing across the plateau, you will understand why Monte Piana is so famous for its panorama. It offers an incredible view of the famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) and a 360-degree panoramic outlook. www.leitlhof.com/berge
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3 Gentle care — Beautiful A gentle face massage with the Age Repair Miracle Drops by Team Dr. Joseph can do won- ders. The moisturizing, firming plant oils rich winter skin in antioxidants make your skin velvety soft.
After the massage, your skin will be pampered with a “In winter, our skin is exposed to the cold and the wind proclaims the skin specialist. She also recommends doing 1 2 nourishing cream that as well as to dry air from heated rooms, so it needs more a gentle peeling once a month to remove flaky skin, fol- moisturizes dry and care,” explains Julia Kraler, spa manager at Leitlhof. lowed by a nourishing face mask. For their intensive care 3 sensitive skin and Applying moisturizing cream to maintain the skin’s facial treatments, Julia and her team use the premium protects it against the protective functions is of paramount importance – as is skin care line by Team Dr. Joseph. This is a South Tyrole- elements. sunscreen with a high sun protection factor. “Especially an brand that relies on natural ingredients, which are re- Nature is an integral during skiing, when our skin is out in the winter sun,” fined and transformed into high-tech active ingredients. part of Leitlhof – also at our Alpine Spa. Julia Heat applications Kraler knows which — active ingredients 2 In addition to effective will soothe stressed facial treatments, skin. “If you tend to the spa manager get spider veins or Customized care products with natural also recommends redness, you should try ingredients for the entire body. heat applications to horse chestnut,” she — eliminate the stress recommends. and cold from the body. Alpine fango packs are particularly effective, detoxifying and cleaning the skin. 1
A relaxing atmosphere Essential oils — — At the Alpine Spa, we Gentle massages with help our guests relax warm calendula oil from the moment they and vanilla essences step in. “With soft or pine fragrance are candlelight and light calming, relaxing and Extra care: That’s what our skin needs fragrances, we create soothe the skin. a tranquilizing atmos- in winter. Spa manager Julia Kraler phere.” shares her expertise.
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Exploring Val Pusteria — Off the beaten track, there is much to be discovered in the Dolomites: New views and perspectives, solitude and bike & hike trips. Your personal Leitlhof outdoor map is full of fun ideas care- fully selected by our Leitlhof team to ensure sustainable hiking adventures.
Nature is our luxury. We complement this luxury with experience, curiosity, emotion, movement and relaxation. We find time for all of that on a holiday in the Dolomites.
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The day is drawing to an end. We’re sitting by the window with a cup of hot tea. As the steam rises from the cup, we recall our afternoon outing, when every one of our breaths vaporized into a fine line of fog in the crisp cold air. Hiking through the winter landscape, our eyes were everywhere except on the trail, trying to take in every moment. The views were too tempting. The scenery too beautiful. We soaked up every scene, storing it carefully in our brain. We will remember them in times when we seek fond memories to thrive on. Leitlhof GmbH, Concept & graphic design: Bureau Rabensteiner, Photographs: Mike Rabensteiner, Text: Texteria Rosanna
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