Reinswald - Reinswald

The place Reinswald (Italian: San Martino in Sarentino) is in Durnholz Valley in the Sarntal Alps in South-Tirol and is known for its small ski area.

background

Reinswald is located at the confluence of the Getrum valley in the Durnholz valley and already a little above the valley floor on the eastern side of the valley. In the valley floor of the Durnholz Valley is the hamlet of Unterreinswald, a little further up the valley (north) and also on the eastern side of the valley is the hamlet of Hinterreinswald.

From an administrative point of view, Reinswald and its hamlets are part of the town Sarnthein.

getting there

location
Reinswald
Distances (road km)
Thornwood	10 km
Sarnthein	10 km
Bolzano	30 km
Sterzing (over the Pensjoch)	65 km
innsbruck	150 km

By plane

The nearest airport is that of Bolzano (www.abd-airport.it), other airports are located in Verona, in innsbruck (approx. 2 hours by car) and in Munich (approx. 3-4 hours by car).

By train

There is no rail connection in the Sarntal itself.

The next train stations are in Sterzing and Bolzano, they are a station for Intercity and Eurocity trains (train timetables under www.trenitalia.com).

In the street

• Of north or south via the Innsbruck-Brenner-Brixen-Bozen-Trient motorway (A 13 - Brenner motorway, in Italy A 22) to Bolzano, from here through Bozen into the Sarntal and via Sarntheim to Astfeld, there branch into the Durnholzer Tal and after approx. 5 kilometers branch to Reinswald.

• in the summer Access to the Sarntal valley from the north is also possible via the Penser Joch (2781m, closed in winter) Sterzing possible.

mobility

During the day there is a regular bus service from Bozen (bus route 116) to the Sarntal via Sarnthein to Reinwald and Durnholz, approx. Every hour. Info local transport companies in South Tyrol: www.sii.bz.it;

Tourist Attractions

• Parish church of Reinswald, consecrated to Saint Martin of Tours, Fridhof chapel;

activities

summer

winter

• Toboggan run: 5.2 km in length, one of the longest snow toboggan runs in South Tyrol, moonlight tobogganing;

• Sarntal ski school, Reinswald 130, 39058 Sarntal (Office at the car park at the valley station of the ski area). Tel.: 39 0471 625 353. last change: not specified

Reinswald ski area

Altitude of 1570 - 2460 m; 6-seater gondola lift, 4-seater chair lift, 2 ski lifts; 13 km of slopes in total (approx. 3 km easy, 7 km medium, 3 km difficult); 4 ski huts; Ski, snowboard and toboggan rental,; Adult day pass, High season € 26.00 (as of 2011);

season approx. beginning of December to end of April, depending on the weather and snow conditions

Reinswald ski area. Tel.: 39 0471 623091. last change: not specified

shop

• The next more extensive shopping opportunities are in Sarnthein (12 p.m. to 3 p.m. rest in South Tyrol), a small grocery store also in Branch field (no afternoon rest);

kitchen

nightlife

Outside of the accommodation establishments, there is the next entertainment option in Sarnthein or then in Bolzano

accommodation

• Hotel Kircherhof, Reinswald 76, I - 39058 Sarntal (at the church). Tel.: 39 0471 625 113, Fax: 39 0471 625 331, Email: [email protected]. last change: not specified

health

The nearest hospital is in Bolzano, the nearest pharmacy in Sarnthein.

Brief information
Phone code	39 (0) 471
Post Code	39100
Time zone	UTC 1
Emergency doctor service	0471 / 90 82 88
Emergency calls, including cell phones, without an area code
Emergency call	118
fire Department	115

Practical advice

• For the nearest tourist information office, see Sarnthein;

• The next ATMs are in Sarnthein, the nearest gas station in Branch field;

• Avalanche warning service South-Tirol: www.provinz.bz.it/lawinen;

• Avalanche and weather report: Tel .: 0471 271 177 or 270 555;

• See also the article Rockclimbing, it also contains information on the topic Mountain hiking;

• Post and telegraph office in Sarntheim, Postwiese 8, Tel. 0471/623 132;

Opening times Mon. - Sat .: mornings from 8 a.m.;

trips

literature

cards

• Sarntal Alps, winter hiking map: ski tours, snowshoe hikes, winter hiking trails, cross-country ski trails (M = 1:33 000). Eppan: mapgraphic, ISBN 88-86102-30-5 .

• compass Sheet 056: Sarntal Alps, (1: 25,000, hiking / cycling / ski touring);

Web links

• Sarntal community: www.gemeinde.sarntal.bz.it;

• Tourist association Sarntal: www.sarntal.com;

• Tourism association South Tyrol's south: www.suedtirols-sueden.info;