Vacances sur la route du vin du Sud-Tyrol

The parish church of Montan/Montagna is dedicated to St. Bartholomew. The majestic façade of the church fits perfectly into the picturesque village-scape. The neo-Romanesque broad front is impressive. The tower, which dates back to the 12th / 13th century, is the oldest part of the church. The church owes its present form to a new building constructed in the 19th century (1875-1881). A special piece of equipment of the parish church is the pulpit, whose openwork sandstone tracery forms the year 1489.

Drinking water fountain in the center of the village, outdoors and accessible to all.

After a short hike through the mixed forest up to Hocheppan Castle, visitors are greeted with a unique panorama: towering above the provincial capital of Bolzano is one of South Tyrol’s most famous mountain groups, the Sciliar massif and the legendary Rosengarten. Looking further across the landscape, one can see the Ötztal Alps to the north and the Lagorai range in Trentino to the south.

History:

The castle was built by Count Ulrich II around 1130 and was already one of the most powerful fortresses in the region at that time. In 1158, it was destroyed but soon rebuilt. In 1315, it was handed over to the territorial princes of Tyrol and has since changed ownership several times. Since 2019, Hocheppan Castle has been owned by the municipality of Eppan. Among the many well-preserved castles in South Tyrol, Hocheppan Castle is undoubtedly one of the most impressive due to its unique location.

Architectural Style and Features:

Hocheppan Castle combines the beauty of the surrounding landscape with the romantic charm of a medieval fortress. Particularly striking is the keep, with its pentagonal shape, parts of which date back to the 16th century. The highlight from an art-historical perspective is the castle chapel, featuring a remarkable fresco cycle.

Art-Historical Guided Tours:

Hocheppan Castle and its chapel can be visited as part of guided tours, available every 30 minutes from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following days:

• April – July: Thursday to Sunday
• August: Thursday to Monday
• September – November: Thursday to Tuesday

For more information about guided tours, please contact the Tourist Association of Appiano at info@eppan.com or by phone at +39 0471 662206.

Archery Course at Hocheppan Castle:

The archery course next to Hocheppan Castle is open daily except Wednesdays and offers visitors an exciting and medieval-like experience during the "hunt" with bow and arrow. Completing the entire course takes approximately 3 hours.

Hiking Options:

The hike to Hocheppan Castle is one of the highlights of the "Three Castles Hike," which also includes the ruins of Boymont Castle and Schloss Hotel Korb.

 

Note: Hocheppan Castle will be closed for winter break from November 11, 2025, until March 27, 2026, inclusive. From Saturday, March 28, 2026, we warmly welcome you back and look forward to a new season full of history, culture, and enjoyment at Hocheppan Castle!

At the top of a little hill you can find the small church of Favogna di Sotto, dedicated to S.Leonardo. It is surrounded by an iron which, according to a old legend, is extended for one link every seven years and when the church is completely enclosed by the chain, the end of the world is near.

The Saint Nicholas church in Penon was first mentioned during the 14th Century. It is worth visiting the sacramental house made of sandstone, which possibly dates from around 1380 - Alto Adige's oldest example carved in stone.

Athesia stands for South Tyrol, for tradition but also innovation, for Christian-social values that have been the basis of our corporate culture for more than 150 years. 

In the meantime, the Athesia company includes not only the media, book trade, publishing and printing sectors, but also business areas in the tourism, energy and information technology sectors.

The parish church of Cauria is dedicated to Santa Margherita. It was built in the 13th century and rebuilt in gothic style.

 

 

Approaching the Rastenbach gorge, on your way down from Altenburg/Castelvecchio to Lake Kaltern, it suddenly gets really cool and dark. Your steps become more cautious, as if you’re being careful not to disturb the peace. Silently, you look around and enjoy the wonderfully refreshing ambiance. How reassuring to know that the wooden stairs and bridges are reinforced and properly secured. When you get to the bottom of the trail, you are welcomed by a sunny field and Lake Kaltern.

We have been baking bread and pastries by hand since 1972 at the Wörndle bakery in Kaltern. Matthias Wörndle took over the family business from his father in 2010 and has not only continued to invest in high quality, but also in growth. Now with seven outlets in Kaltern, Tramin, Auer and Bozen, the bakery chain offers a wide range of breads and sweetmeats, from traditional schüttelbrot (crispy bread) to pistachio gipfele (croissants), sandwiches and of course such all-time favourites as semmel (bread rolls), ciabatta, baguettes and krapfl (doughnuts). Four of the seven branches also have cafés, where a morning macchiato and croissant – or a lunchtime pizza and salad – taste even better!

Wörndle bakeries bake with experience, love and the very best ingredients – and, where possible, by hand, meaning that their products taste 100% good (#100BrotzentGuat).

The traditional Montan butcher's shop has been convincing customers with the excellent quality of its meat and meat products since 1966.

The unusual phenomenon of the ice caves between the two villages of Kaltern (Oberplanitzing/Pianizza di Sopra) and Eppan/Appiano can be explained with a simple physical principle: air streams down through cracks in the porphyry stone, creating a system of windpipes that becomes cooler as it descends. This heavier, cold air mass collects in a 5 meter high pool in the depression. This climate is ideal for plants that would normally thrive in higher alpine regions. We do recommend to make this excursion during warm summer months.

Bike shop and repair.
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The museum "Avventura Haderburg" shows the historical background of the medieval castle and his residents. There is illustrated the development of the castle, the weir system, the habitation and also the decline of the castle. Over 100 artefacts explain the importance of the castle.

SOLOS stands for innovative agriculture in the heart of Tramin.Using aquaponics technology – a combination of fish farming and plant cultivation – they produce fresh lettuce, herbs such as basil and chives, and the regional Tramin catfish.The closed-loop system requires no chemical additives, saves up to 90% water, and enables environmentally friendly, local production year-round.Fresh, sustainable, and sourced directly from the region – for conscious enjoyment with a clear conscience.      

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E-bike charging station in Graun, a little higher then Kurtatsch. Have a good trip!!

The St. George church in Graun/Corona stems from the 14th century. The tower is decorated with a newly restored fresco of St. Chritopher.

The idyllic village centre of Neumarkt/Egna is 300 metres from the Etsch/Adige cycle path. In the middle of the historic village centre there are two free charging points for e-bikes. One of them is located directly on the main square, which is just the right place for a refreshment break or a warm meal in one of Neumarkt's bars or restaurants in the midst of a magnificent backdrop in the south of South Tyrol.
The second charging point is located a little above at the beginning of the Lauben, where the charging point is also free of charge and numerous bars and restaurants offer an excellent way to bridge the charging time.

When malaria raged in the swampy Adige Valley in summer, the monks of the Capuchin monastery in Neumarkt moved to the so-called Klösterle in Gschnon, which is 1000 meters above sea level. Today the Klösterle is a self-catering house. In summer, it is used for retreats and spiritual exercises.

In September, the German Capuchin Order invites men up to 50 years of age to come and live in the Klösterle in Gschnon, to be active together in the mountains, to organize everyday life together, to spend time in worship, silence and prayer, and to engage in conversation.

The stately castle of Enn is located above Montan/Montagna. It was built around the year 1300 at the request of the noble Lords of Enn, who at that time also owned the fortress of Castelfeder. In the course of a dispute, the von Enn family was expelled. The castle was subsequently inhabited by several noble families and repeatedly rebuilt. Since the 17th century, Enn Castle has been privately owned by the Albrizzi family and is not open to visitors. An exception is the traditional "Schlosskonzert," which takes place annually in mid-August. This is a good opportunity to see the castle courtyard and experience a traditional concert by the Montan Music Band.

During his first trip to Italy in 1494, the famous German painter Albrecht Dürer had to deviate from his route to Venice because of a flood on the Adige River. After possibly spending the night in the monastery "Klösterle" of St. Florian/San Floriano or in Neumarkt/Egna, he probably arrived at the Freedom Square in Laag/Laghetti and from there took the path over the Sauch Saddle into the Cembra Valley. This assumption is based on Dürer's watercolors of Segonzano Castle and a mill. Today it is possible to follow Dürer's footsteps on the Dürer path of the same name, which begins in St. Florian near Laag.

For over 100 years, we have inspired ourselves and others with jewellery and watches. A love of craftsmanship and attention to detail - bringing this fascination to life again and again has become a valuable tradition in our family business. Would you like to give a cherished treasure a new lease of life? Then you've come to the right place! From simple silver jewellery to valuable watches, diamonds, pearls and platinum, you will find a large selection of genuine classics and dreamlike unique pieces - extraordinary identities in extravagant creations and precious objects with unique expressiveness. Sometimes extravagantly modern, sometimes classic and traditional.

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The shooting range of Termeno village (Tramin Dorf), located in the Via Tiro a Segno road no. 10, was founded in 1855 by the community physician and mayor Alexander von Keller. Nowadays the facility is also known for its eponymous restaurant with pizzeria, called “Schiessstand” in German, and is one of only four remaining shooting ranges in South Tyrol which still organises the traditional 120 m small-bore free shooting. The historical annual small-bore shooting was renamed “Josefi Fest- und Freischiessen” in 1951. Still today it is held every year at the weekends between the beginning of March and the beginning of April.

Foutain, built by Trinkwassergenossenschaft Terlan, near the church in Kirchgasse (street).

The business Fotolito Varesco takes care of printing, digital printing, logistics and further processing.

Children's playground near the Restaurant Schießstand. The playground includes a small football pitch.

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A seductive island of perfumes and cosmetic lines awaits you at Parfümerie Kerstin in the centre of Neumarkt.