Going offline in Scena – a digital detox in the mountains

Hiking, switching off, breathing – with tips straight from those who live here and love what they do.

You don’t need much to unwind properly – sometimes it’s enough to keep your phone tucked away, lift your gaze and consciously immerse yourself in nature. In Schenna, that’s surprisingly easy: after just a few steps you leave daily life behind and find yourself in greenery, surrounded by fresh air, wide views, and tranquility. It feels almost like a mental reset. Hubert knows this well – he loves setting out at dawn, before paths are crossed by anyone. And Lisa, our spa manager, believes that letting go works even better when movement in nature is followed by soothing calm – warmth, aroma, silence. It’s not about rejecting the digital, but choosing reality consciously.

Great hiking tips from our mountaineer Hubert

On the way with Hubert: hiking for the heart, not for your phone

Hubert enjoys hiking with guests not only for the movement itself, but above all for the experiences: with nature, others and themselves. “I often tell our guests: it’s not about how far or how high we go, but what we encounter on the way. In Schenna you’re surrounded by nature. In Spring and Autumn, I recommend the “Waalwege” (irrigation paths) around the village – perfect for winding down. You hear water flowing, walk through chestnut groves and enjoy beautiful views.”

For guests who prefer more effort, Hubert has further suggestions: “The hike to Gsteier or along the Taser High Route are lovely half‑day tours, suitable even for less experienced walkers. What matters most to me: enough breaks, good shoes, plenty of water – and please: phone on airplane mode. That’s how you truly feel your surroundings.”

Hubert also encourages small moments of mindfulness along the way: “Just stop for a moment, pick up a leaf, smell the larch resin, let your gaze drift into the distance. Or simply sit on a bench, take in the view into the valley, listen to the murmuring water and song of birds. That, for me, is really being offline.”

The perfect place to relax after your hike in South Tyrol

Spa manager Lisa has the perfect spa recommendation for you

After the activity comes the relaxation: Lisa’s spa tips

Those who’ve been active deserve a little treat afterwards – and nobody knows this better than Lisa from the VistaSpa. She often sees guests returning exhausted. “The best thing is to use that moment to fully unwind – not to rush to the next event.”

Especially after longer mountain hikes, she recommends our muscle‑vital massage or a back-neck-head & foot zone massage: “Legs are often tired from walking, the neck is strained from carrying the backpack – a targeted massage works wonders. It relaxes the muscles and also helps release mentally, gathering strength for the next day.”

Lisa stresses the importance of balancing activity and rest: “Especially after several days of hiking or sport, the body needs purposeful recovery phases. Our sauna area with panoramic view offers the perfect setting. A sauna session post‑hike relaxes muscles, aids regeneration and, through sweating, supports metabolic residue elimination – a soothing finale for body and mind. And after the sauna, unwind in our relaxation room with breathtaking mountain views – you truly feel your whole body calming down.”

Guests who prefer outdoors have plenty of peaceful retreats in the extensive Hohenwart garden. Many enjoy swimming a few laps in the 25‑metre pool after a hike – it loosens muscles, boosts circulation and lets thoughts flow, explains Lisa. Or they drift gently in the warm saltwater pool on the VistaSpa rooftop terrace, with stunning views. Floating softly, combined with fresh mountain air, physically and mentally re-balances – a quiet, regenerative end to an active day in the mountains.

Two sauna infusions every day for proper relaxation after your hike

The pool with a dream view for plenty of relaxation during an active holiday

More than just a screen break

Whether you hike with Hubert or relax with Lisa in the spa – in Schenna it isn’t about digital detox in the strict sense, but about stepping back, reconnecting with nature and yourself. It’s to realise that stillness is a gift, not boredom. And those who truly listen take something home: the courage to leave their phone behind, the desire to give themselves more space. And perhaps this combination of nature, mindful relaxation and inner calm is the most beautiful souvenir from Scena – and just right for anyone craving a restorative pause.

And perhaps it’s this very combination of movement in nature, mindful relaxation, and inner calm that makes for the most beautiful souvenir to take home from Schenna – and perhaps just what you need to switch off and enjoy a truly restorative break.

[Translate to English:] Mann bekommt Gesichtsmaske im Day Spa Schenna

[Translate to English:] [Translate to Italiano:] Mann bekommt Gesichtsmaske im Day Spa Schenna

Going offline in Scena – a digital detox in the mountains

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