At the second ISPO Award Meeting 2024, the jury found the best conditions at "Das Hohe Salve Sportresort" in Hopfgarten in Brixental Valley. It was high time to take a closer look at the advantages of the 4-star superior sports resort and take a look at the sophisticated Move & Relax philosophy with which the Pletzer Resorts fulfill all vacation wishes for sports enthusiasts.
The Hohe Salve Sportresort at a glance:
Biking and hiking paradise right from the front door
Diverse range of sports and holistic care
Exercise, relaxation and nutrition in balance
Golfing embedded in the mountains
Biking and hiking paradise right from the front door
Active in nature with a 360° mountain panorama, the Hohe Salve Sportresort offers the perfect starting point for this. Whether in the saddle or on foot, varied trails and paths await right on the doorstep of the 4*s hotel in Hopfgarten in Tyrol. As a certified elite partner of "Mountain Bike Holidays", you can set off from Das Hohe Salve Sportresort almost directly from your bed onto a varied and extensive network of cycle trails at all levels of difficulty. Whether connoisseur or pro, everyone will find a sporting challenge on action-packed and panoramic mountain bike trails.
And it's not just mountain bikers who can make the most of the area around the hotel: There are also perfect conditions for road bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes. Guided bike tours by the hotel's own guides, an in-house bike wash and workshop as well as a bike store with rental in the immediate vicinity leave nothing to be desired. Combined bike & hike tours offer a particularly varied opportunity to be active and enjoy nature at the same time.
But even those who prefer to explore the Alpine world on foot are in good hands here. Starting from Das Hohe Salve Sportressort, there are a wide variety of hiking routes and trail running routes with varied terrain for everyone, whether for a relaxed evening tour or a pumping morning run. Summer in the Hohe Salve region and the Kitzbühel Alps is full of movement: hiking, swimming, climbing, golfing, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, tennis and much more. - the outdoor challenge is in season. So why not try out a new sport and add some variety to your active vacation?
Wide range of sports and holistic support
But it's not just the location that makes the Hohe Salve Sportresort the perfect starting point for top athletes or anyone who wants to pursue their sport and hobby on vacation. With the Move & Relax philosophy philosophy of the Pletzer Resorts offers a well thought-out overall concept based on the skillful interplay between exercise, relaxation and nutrition.
The Move & Relax philosophy was developed together with the Austrian Olympic ski jumping champion Toni Innauer and the University of Innsbruck, specifically the Institute of Sports Science.
The Move area enables athletes to train with modern and functional fitness equipment. During the training sessions, professional sports scientists and coaches are on hand to provide advice and support - for example during a performance check in the form of a bioelectrical impedance analysis or spiroergometry, the stress test for lung function and the cardiovascular system.
Whether for training or to cool off, guests at Das Hohe Salve Sportresort can swim their lengths in the spacious 25-metre sports pool or enjoy the indoor and outdoor pool with a view of the mountains.
Balancing exercise, relaxation and nutrition
In top-class sport, appropriate regeneration is crucial for training success and, of course, recreational athletes can also benefit from this. Accordingly, the relaxation area in the hotel specializes in high-quality and tailor-made massages, treatments and relaxation offers. Sunbathing, swimming, carefree doing nothing, everything is possible. A visit to the sauna or a yoga class relaxes body and mind - so you can leave everyday life behind or prepare for your next sporting adventure. Inviting rooms and suites also offer all the comfort you need to retreat after a fulfilling day in the mountains.
The Hohe Salve Sportresort is definitely something for sporty connoisseurs. Eating a balanced diet with high-quality regional foods, strengthening the immune system and replenishing energy stores is made possible by the Energy Kitchen of the Pletzer Resorts, which ensures a good feeling and the best possible performance with a balanced diet of regional food. The hotel restaurant, wine bar "Das Brixx" and the beautiful sun terrace attract connoisseurs and gourmets with a lounge feeling to end the day with a fine glass of wine.
Golfing nestled in the mountains
The region around the Hohe Salve Sportresort is also the perfect starting point for an enjoyable golf vacation, as there are various golf courses in the surrounding area. Nearby Kitzbühel scores points with golf enthusiasts with four championship courses and 54 varied holes in a diverse terrain. The Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith, Eichenheim, Kaps and Rasmushof golf courses also impress with their special natural backdrop. In addition, the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf Golf Club and the Wilder Kaiser golf course in Ellmau are just as scenic and uniquely designed.
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