Spring experiences in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

Together we hike, pick, taste, and appreciate – let’s take a spring hike while enjoying the pure mountain air. Learn to identify the indigenous wild herbs of the National Park under the guidance of an expert. Learn about the fascinating world of herbs, their healing properties and varied culinary applications. Make a delicious herbal pâté to spread and enjoy on traditional Venosta Valley Paarl bread. Dates: Mondays from 01.04.24 – 27.05.24 Duration: around 5 h Meeting point: location to be advised after signing up (time: 9 am) Price: 15,00€ per person, 10,00€ (children under 15), 0,00€ for guests in partner accommodations of the tourism association of Prad includes snack with “Holbmittog” quark soft cheese infused with freshly picked herbs Min: 3 persons Max: 12 persons Registration: Until 8.30 pm the day before directly at your accommodation (Prad am Stilfserjoch partner companies) or until 12.00 pm on Saturday at the Prad information office. Information: Prato allo Stelvio/Prad am Stilfserjoch holiday region Call +39 0473 61 60 34 / office@prad.info / www.prad.info

Scenic hikes along the ancient Waalwege accompanied by Thomas, our local guide, as he walks you through the ingenious centuries-old hillside irrigation system. Passing through the orchards you reach the vineyards of the Lehengut Wine Estate. Premium South Tyrolean wines include Pinot Blanc Riesling, supplemented with special local varietals such as Sauvignon Gris. A small surprise lies awaiting at the end.

What better way to celebrate Spring’s reawaking than at start of the Martell Valley. An organized hike leads past Obermontani Castle and the ruins of Untermontani, where the original manuscript of the Song of the Nibelungs dating to 1323 was discovered. Crossing through the fascinating countryside around Laces/Latsch we reach Goldrain Castle to discover a Renaissance gem. Walking time: 3.5 hours Guided tour Castle: 1 hour

An organised adventure hike from S. Martino in Monte/St. Martin im Kofel along the Venosta Valley Sonnenberg mountain to Silandro/Schlanders with the focus on the local flora and fauna. Stop and enjoy the regional delicacies against the background of a scenic view of the Venosta Valley basin. A feature of this excursion is the 80 m-long crossing on the suspension bridge over the Fallerbach torrent. Duration: 5 h Price: 30 Euro per person, 15 Euro for children up to 14 years, includes tasting of regional products & cableway (ascent) Max.: 15 persons Registration: not later than 5 pm the day before. Register online or sign up at the Silandro/Schlanders Info Office Information: Silandro/Schlanders-Lasa/Laas holiday region Call +39 0473 73 01 55 / info@schlanders-laas.it / www.schlanders-laas.it

On this organised cultural e-bike tour, learn of the strange and sad story marked by the sunken church tower of the former village of Curon/Graun submerged beneath the lake waters. The small 14 th Century Romanesque church bears silent testimony to the damming up of the artificial lake shortly after the end of the Second World War. The former military bunkers are another leftover of the interwar period. Visit the bunker at the source of the Etsch river, with a local guide to explain the history of South Tyrol. Duration: 5 h Meeting point: Curon/Graun car park, in front of the church tower protruding from the lake (time: 9.30 am)

The Spitzige Lun on the sunny slopes of the Upper Venosta Valley is one of the first mountain summits to be accessible after the winter snows have subsided. This is a great opportunity to combine hiking and biking with a marvellous panoramic view of the Ortler mountain and the Reschensee Lake. Starting from Malles/Mals ride along a wide forest road to the “Seale” at an elevation of 1,000 m. Park your bike and walk for another hour (300 m elevation difference) until you arrive at your destination with a fantastic 360° view. What a great start to the mountain-climbing season! Dates: Thursdays from 18.04.24 – 20.06.24 (depending on weather conditions) Duration: 5 h Meeting point: Malles/Mals railway station (time: 9.30 am) Price: € 30 per person Max: 10 persons Registration: not later than 5 pm the day before. Register online or sign up at the Malles/Mals Info Office Information: Alta Val Venosta/Obervinschgau holiday region Call +39 0473 83 11 90 / info@ferienregion-obervinschgau.it / www.ferienregion-obervinschgau.it

Against the sounds of the bubbling torrent, the twittering of birds and the Waalschelle your mood is sure to perk up. Follow the Waalweg irrigation channel trail above Sluderno/Schluderns as it leads past the prehistoric settlement of Ganglegg to the tavern at the foot of Churburg Castle. On arrival, we’re treated to a sumptuous snack. Entry to the Sluderno/Schluderns Museum is free with interactive presentations of the Waale irrigation channels and Ganglegg. Dates: Fridays from 05.04. – 21.06.24 Duration: 5 h Meeting point: Sluderno/Schluderns Museum Info Office (time: 9.30 am) Price: € 20 per person, € 12 (children under 14) Max: 12 persons Registration: not later than 5 pm the day before. Register online or sign up at the Malles/Mals Info Office Information: Alta Val Venosta/Obervinschgau holiday region Call +39 0473 83 11 90 / info@ferienregion-obervinschgau.it / www.ferienregion-obervinschgau.it

Join the Luggin family in Lasa/Lass and discover the Kandlwaalhof organic farm where first-grade fruit and herbs grow in temperate conditions at an elevation of 900 m. Try some of their crafted products such as apple juice, dried fruit, vinegar, and mustards. Another highlight: during the flowering season, take a tour of the apple orchards and learn all kinds of interesting facts about apple farming. Duration: 1 – 1.5 h Price: 5 Euro per person, includes tasting of farm products Registration: not later than 5 pm the day before. Register online or sign up at the Silandro/Schlanders Info Office Information: Silandro/Schlanders-Lasa/Laas holiday region Call +39 0473 73 01 55 / info@schlanders-laas.it / www.schlanders-laas.it

Even as the surrounding peaks remain sprinkled in snow, nature is already awakening on Benny and Jutta's farm in Montechiaro/Lichtenberg. Learn interesting facts about the history of the 400-strong village of Lichtenberg with its castle of the same name on a short hike. Experience daily farm life for yourself, immersing yourself in the biodiversity and the natural cycle. Participate hands on in the spring preparations and, as a reward, enjoy a small brunch of the farm produce. Dates: Friday, from 22 March to 28 June Duration: approx. 3.5 hours Meeting point: at 10.00 am at the entrance to the village of Lichtenberg, Griessemannplatz Price (to be paid in cash on site) : 25,00 Euro per person, Euro 15,00 for children from 8 to 15 years, incl. tasting of farm products Participants min.: 3 persons Participants max.: 12 persons Registration: by 6 pm the day before online or at the information office in Prad am Stilfserjoch Information: Prad am Stilfserjoch holiday region Tel. +39 0473 61 60 34 / office@prad.info / www.prad.info