Restaurants in Algund

Chairlift and gondola basket lift Vellau

The ride with the single chairlift from Plars to Vellau is a dreamlike experience of nature. Slowly you travel up through the vineyards and forests from Algund to Vellau.

From there, the nostalgic gondola basket lift brings you directly to the Leiter Alm mountain pasture - situated on the Merano High Mountain Trail - at an altitude of 1,550 metres.

Price list
Single ride: 8,00 €
Round trip: 10,00 €
Childeren up to 12 years: 4,50 € single ride - 5,50 € round trip
Dog: single ride 3,00 € - round trip 4,00 €

 

22 Chestnut trees Vellau Recharge your batteries
23 Herb slope Vellau Herbal scents and colours
24 Church of the Holy Trinity Vellau Order of life Living naturally
26 Organic Hoferhof Vellau Nutrition Versatility
25 Adventure playground Vellau Movement Stability
21 Pirbamegger seating area Order of life Vastness
32 Blumenthalerhof Water Water and herbs
38 Grabbach Water Treading water
4 Balthasar-Leiter-Straße Exercise Workout
5 Klosterbauerhof Exercise Natural circulation
6 Pirhofer vegetable garden Nutrition Natural nutrition
1 Town hall Water Kneipp espresso
2 Tauber bakery Nutrition Mood enhancer
3 Tourism Association Water Water as an incentive

The climatic terrain cure is a special form of exercise therapy characterised by activity adapted to one’s fitness level, endurance training, and time spent in the outdoors experiencing the landscape, which is carried out through a personalised walking programme.

So-called terrain hiking improves endurance and agility, increases speed and flexibility, reinforces the cardiovascular system, stimulates breathing activity and strengthens muscles, ligaments and joints. It has a positive impact on the metabolism, activates the digestive system and noticeably increases the expenditure of calories.
The climatic terrain cure is recommended for functional cardiovascular disorders, respiratory and metabolic disorders, and above all is a tried and tested method of primary prevention and general health promotion.
The "Terrainkur" trails in Partschins/Parcines have been certified  by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.

The circular hike Martinsweg is an easily walkable circular trail named after the little church of St. Martin, near the Eggerhöfe farm houses. The Martinsweg is signposted as saasy family hiking tour with spectacular mountain views!

Chairlift and gondola basket lift Vellau

Up to airy heights!

The ride with the single chairlift from Plars to Vellau is a dreamlike experience of nature. Slowly, you travel up through the vineyards and forests from Algund to Vellau.

Price list:
Single ride: 10,00 €
Round trip: 15,00 €
Children up to 12 years: 6,00 € single ride; 6,50 € round trip
Dog: single ride 4,00 € - round trip 4,50 €

The natural healing method according to Kneipp is based on five pillars: order of life, exercise, nutrition, herbs and water. The order of life can be seen as the foundation on which the other methods are based. Basically, human beings have sufficient bodily defences, but our civilised way of life lacks the natural stimuli and stimulation that challenge and train the immune system. And this is exactly where Kneipp comes in: especially with his water treatments, he forces our body to react and thus regulate itself. However, Kneipp advises moderation - "order lies in moderation" is one of his principles - and careful handling of the water applications, which must be adapted to each individual. This also applies to the "Healthy in Algund" stations: let's listen to our body and feel what is good for us.

Aschbach, a fraction of Algund, is a small mountain village at 1,360 meters. It is located southwest of Algund and can be reached by cable car in only 7 minutes. In a circular hike you will discover the Naturnser Alm (mountain hut) and its surroundings at 2.000 m, located below the Mount Guardia Alta at the eastern foothills of the Ortles-Cevedale Group.

The highest point of this mountain tour is the Taufenscharte also called "Karjoch" at 2230 m. The steep ascent is a challenge, but you will be rewarded with an excellent view over the Spronsertal at the top.

The Felsenweg (Rock Trail) is a well-maintained hiking trail close to the edge of the mountain, a rather easy and flat path but you need to be sure-footed and free from giddiness. Take special care if the ground is slippery - you should avoid the hike in case of snow and ice as well as on hot summer days. After heavy rain there’s also a risk of rockfall!

Beautiful mountain hike with a wonderful view of the Merano region and the surrounding mountain scenery. There are some alpine pastures along the way that invite you to stop and relax.

The Tschigat is a striking peak in the Texel Group. The pyramid formed from gneiss offers a magnificent view of many mountain peaks. The tour to the Tschigat is not just a hike, but a real mountain tour with easy climbing passages (grade 2) in exposed terrain. Experience, a good physical condition, sure-footedness, a head for heights and stable mountain weather are prerequisites (dangerous with ice and snow).

Friendly atmosphere, Tyrolean dishes, camp bed, board games - the "Hochganghaus" invites you to take a break. For families and hikers who enjoy the beauty of the mountains.

The Leiter Alm is located directly at the well-known Meraner Höhenweg at 1550 m.
It is located in the heart of the Nature Park Texelgruppe and is an ideal starting point for hikes and summit tours.
The Leiteralm offers their guests delicious traditional and international dishes.

As the name suggests: Ebeneich, an old farmstead, is located on a somewhat flatter, flat shoulder of land on the steep mountain slope that rises in the back of Algund towards the Mutspitze and the almost three-thousand-meter peak Tschigot (2998 m). Back in the 14th century a farm was already mentioned here. By dividing the farm in more recent times, an excursion inn with a large panoramic terrace was created. This place now has one of the most beautiful views in Burggrafenamt! The view over the Merano basin, the Adige valley and the distant mountains almost literally takes your breath away!