Penaud Alm

There the young team will spoil you with tasty snacks, including the coveted "Dochbrett", smorgasbord of the best things the alpine pasture has to offer, as well as of course freshly prepared hot dishes. Highlights also the self-made dishes made with fresh dairy products from their own dairy. If you have to bow out wanting more, you are welcome to purchase several alp products to bring a piece of alpine pasture to your own kitchen table. Situated near the village of Karthaus, at 2323 meters above the sea level, you will find the highest alpine pasture where produce cheese in South Tyrol- the "Penaud Alm". In about 2,5 hour comfortable walking time you reach the alpine pasture from the parking lot in Karthaus. The Alp is similarly accessible through the Niederjöchl, starting in St. Martin im Kofel. The steeper rise follows a leisurely hike through the Penaud valley and about 4,5 hours you`ll arrive the "Penaud Alm".