Algund Lagundo

Enjoy with all senses What do you expect from a perfect holiday? Most people would answer: A cozy, comfortable rooms, good food, beautiful scenery, many recreational opportunities within walking distance and of course good weather. The latter we can - at least not always - guaranteed. For everything else already. The younger guests will enjoy the farm next door with lots of animals, on which there is always something to discover. Discover our home in South Tyrol!

Our wine shop offers an exciting mix of high-quality wines and spirits from South Tyrol, Italy, and around the world. From undiscovered exceptional treasures to established wine brands, every gourmet is guaranteed to find the perfect match with us. Our selection turns every connoisseur into an expert. #winelovers #curatedwine #vinumnovum"

The 80 km long Val d'Adige/Etschtal Cycle Path (Etschradweg) leads along the Via Claudia Augusta, an ancient Roman road. 

The trail is mainly flat or downhill. The fantastic bike trail network in the Val Venosta/Vinschgau valley makes for relaxed biking on a good surface, i.e. either asphalt or rolled gravel.

The Val d’Adige Cycle Path (Etschradroute) is especially popular with cyclists looking for a moderate challenge. It is also possible to rent bikes at various train stations and to return them elsewhere, meaning that you do not have to bring your own bike with you. The bike tour can also be shortened or simplified at any time by using the Vinschgerbahn train.

From the Adige Valley to the mountains, visitors can cycle with constant temperatures through shady forests and flowering meadows, far away from the hustle and bustle of traffic.

 

 

Direct next to the Brewery Forst in Algund. A hot tip for a carefree day in the company of like-minded. Whether a for brunch with white sausage, a hot summer afternoon or a warm summer night – at the Braugarten Forst you are always right. The old, shady chestnut trees provide a stylish ambiance, entertaining afternoons or cozy evenings with live music for the right mood and the cool Forst beer, as well as our grilled dishes are awaiting you for your well-being.

One reaches the Bike Highline Meran/o through various Uphills, or by utilizing either the Aschbach cableway or the shuttle service. From the Bike Highline Meran there are various single and also forest trails returning back down into the valley.
The stretch between the Tablanderalm and Mauslochalm mountain pastures is technically challenging. All other routes are generally accessible & do not present complications.

A resting place for hungry and thirsty people.

A unique dining experience is waiting for you at the Ruster Restaurant. We have a wide selection of dishes, hopefully enough to satisfy every diner. Why not try local dishes and the delicious traditional cuisine of South Tyrol? What about a superb dinner in the intimate and inviting ambience of the typical “stube” or in the beer garden? Our chef cooks impeccably executed menus of local and international dishes that are served in relaxed surroundings. Obviously the dinner is complemented by an excellent wine list or by the most exquisite beers. Enjoy dining in a different way and remember Virginia Wolf’s words: "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well”...

The Vinschger railway is ideal for enhancing your cycling experience in South Tyrol. Due to the new Vinschger railway, the Vinschgau region can also now be discovered by a combination of train and bike. The railway connects the garden village of Lagundo aslike the spa town of Meran with the village of Mals. There are six railway stations along the line that offer a bike borrow service (mid April to beginning of November): Meran, Naturns, Latsch, Spondinig, Schlanders and Mals.

Bikes can be hired and returned at different stations. The hire service includes a cycling helmet. For our little guests, who are still too small to cycle by themselves, there are children’s seats available. In addition, there are special tandems and multi-purpose trailers (also for dogs).

Due to the incredible success of bike admittance on trains, there was not enough space on the trains for passengers and bikes. For this reason, restrictions had to be applied at that time. This restriction is still valid at the railways stations of Meran and Algund if you enter with your bike for the journey going towards the Vinschgau region. If this applies to you at some stage, you can use an alternative service: the bike shuttle. This bus runs six times daily from Meran to Mals, i.e. at 9.16 am / 9.46 a.m. / 9.46 a.m. / 10.16 a.m. / 11.16 a.m. / 4.16 p.m. and 5.16 p.m. Afterwards, your bike can be picked up at one of the bike borrow stations of your choice, which are at the following stations: Naturns, Latsch, Schlanders, Spondinig or Mals.

The price of transporting a bike & a person is the same as the price per person, which is EURO 7. A day ticket can be bought at the ticket office.

Bikemobil Card:

This combi ticket can be used for all public transport (bus, train, lift facilities) in all of South Tyrol. In addition, on one day of your choice, you can also hire a bike at one of the numerous borrow-a-bike stations with the ‘Südtirol Rad’ symbol (Bike South Tyrol). Borrowed bikes can be returned at any of the ‘Südtirol Rad’ borrow stations. A fabulous way to discover South Tyrol!

• 7 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 35,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 17,50
• 3 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 30,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 15,00
• 1 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 25,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 12,50

Centre of Lagundo to Velloi along the main street to the restaurant  Oberplatzer and along a path to Leiter Alm

The train of the Bozen-Meran line is ideal for enhancing your cycling experience in South Tyrol. There is one bike hire service at the train station Merano and another one at the Messe railway station Bozen Sud, both being available from mid June to mid September.

Bikes can be borrowed and returned at different stations. The borrow service includes a cycling helmet. For our little guests who are still too small to cycle by themselves there are children’s seats available. In addition, there are special tandems and multi-purpose trailers (also for dogs).

The price of transporting a bike & a person is the same as the price per person, which is EURO 7. A day ticket can be bought at the ticket office.

Bikemobil Card:   This combi ticket can be used for all public transport (bus, train, lift facilities) in all of South Tyrol. In addition, on one day of your choice, you can also borrow a bike at one of the numerous borrow-a-bike stations with the ‘Südtirol Rad’ symbol (Bike South Tyrol). Borrowed bikes can be returned at any of the ‘Südtirol Rad’ hire stations. A fabulous way to discover South Tyrol!

• 7 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 35,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 17,50
• 3 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 30,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 15,00
• 1 day ticket Bikemobilcard: Adults/€ 25,00 - Junior (6 to 14 yrs.) € 12,50

From Algund via Mitterplars to Töll - entrance to the new cycle path. Ride towards the bridge, then follow the Quadrathofstrasse, which will lead you up a steep hill. After 2.4 km turn in the direction of Aschbach (left) at the crossroads, pass two restaurants: at 3 km Gasthaus Niederhof and at 4.3 km Gasthof Bründl. The road leads you through steep forests uphill, passing the former Gasthof Mahlbach (ruins), until the roads ends at 7.3 km at a barrier. Ride on via the forest road, which soon becomes less steep, until you come to 9.2 km. At a fork at 9.8 km, you have reached the highest point (1,416 metres). Turn right, follow path # 27 to Aschbach until you come to 10.9 km, where the forest road ends. After pushing your bike for about 3 to 4 minutes along the hiking path, you come back to a forest road leading downhill to Aschbach (1,362 metres / 12.4 km / N46º 38631 E011º04.421). The Aschbacherhof is a good place to rest and eat and offers you wonderful panoramic views. Be careful on the road leading down to the valley. There are lots of unexpected cars turning corners. Drive via Mitterplars to Algund.

 

Start at the outdoor pool in Algund/Lagundo and turn right to take the cycle path to Naturns/Naturno. In Naturns/Naturno, cross the bridge and continue until the sports field, where the ascent to the Naturnser Nörderberg mountain begins. Passing by a few mountain farms, you continue uphill until you reach the forest road leading to the Kreuzbrünnl car park and to the Naturnser Alm mountain hut. Proceed along trail no. 9A branching off to the right directly behind the mountain hut (Please note: We recommend against taking trail no. 30!). After a short ascent, an old cart path leads along the high plateau to the junction with trail no. 9. Follow this partly steep trail until Vigiljoch/Monte San Vigilio. Take the forest road at the small church to descend towards Aschbach/Rio Lagundo and continue along the asphalt road down to Töll/Tel and back to Algund/Lagundo.

The Schlosswirt Forst welcomes gourmets and connoisseurs of good taste in a cosy atmosphere with a large garden and the Michelin-starred Luisl Stube restaurant. Six romantic rooms invite you to stay overnight with à la carte breakfast.

Wine and its production have a great deal to do with values. And Andreas Theiner must have also thought that. Before he took over his family’s historical estate with Plars Castle in Lagundo in 2003, he was a banker.

As unusual as the change from the teller’s window to the vineyard may be is how simple the explanation is that Theiner provides. “Wine is my passion”, he says, “and even though I had pursued a completely different professional career, it made my love of wine even stronger.” And that may also have to do with the fact that passion for wine is in the genes of the Theiners. Andreas’ grandfather Franz had already studied at the Winegrowing Technical College in Klosterneuburg near Vienna – back in 1895! In 1911, he returned to South Tyrol, he acquired the Plars Castle estate in Lagundo, produced wines for the rest of his life, and in the end handed the estate down to his son Karl, who expanded it.

Finally, in 2003, Andreas took over the castle and concentrated on the production of quality wines. The conditions for them are ideal: the vineyards in Plars di Mezzo, situated at 450 meters above sea level, benefit from a great deal of sun and a constant breeze. “This climate is ideal for a Sauvignon Blanc that is extremely strong in character, but also for Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Schiava, Lagrein, and Merlot,” Theiner explains.

In the winery, a gentle processing of the grapes and careful handling of the wine are important to him, because, “Only in that way are we successful in having the individuality and essence of the vineyard finding their way into the wines.” And that’s also what passion for wine sounds like.

The Schlosswirt Forst near the FORST brewery is the right spot for connoisseurs and gourmets in an idyllic and remarkable setting with traditional restaurant and awarded restaurant Michelin Luisl Stube. Six romantic rooms for your overnight stay with à la carte breakfast.

Open from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm. Breakfast buffet from 7.30-10.00 am in the hotel’s dining room. Warm cuisine from 12.00 am to 11. pm. During the summer open all days.

Culinary pleasure awaits you at the Hotel FAYN at each and every step: Romantic region of South Tyrol and local cuisine to rave about. With fresh ingredients and FAYN Dining à la head chef Holger. Food lovers will be in their true element here. Reservation recommendable.

Our restaurant and pizzeria have two halls in which we place on cozy setting value above around 120 seats. If the weather permits we open our cozy terrace, with another 150 seats. The car park is managed in the evenings, so that they find easier a spot for your car.

Located in the midst of meadows and woodlands, offers a unique view of the Adige Valley, the Dolomites and the Val Venosta with the Ortler group.

Location In a quiet, sunny and secluded spot above Meran right by Meraner Höhenweg path you’ll have incredible views. Ideal base for easy to difficult walks in Texelgruppe Nature Park. Both children and adults will find just the fun and relaxation they are looking for with us.

At lunch and dinner, we offer traditional Alpine and Mediterranean dishes made from seasonal ingredients. In the afternoon, we serve homemade cakes, coffee, and light dishes. All in an exceptional setting: inside or outside on the terrace, with a view over the entire Adige Valley, the surrounding mountain peaks, and the vineyards.

Pizzeria Gstör Over 50 delicious pizzas from the wood oven! In addition, a variety of typical Central American food such as enchiladas, burritos and fajitas are offered, of course, selected regional specialties, delicious pasta and meat dishes and homemade dessert are served.

total km:  16 km
up: 86m
down: 1088m
 S1 - light

From Algund to Meran in the direction of the Passeier Valley. Before you come to the Zenoberg bridge, which leads across the Gilf canyon, turn right uphill to the Passer dam. The cycle path leads you mostly on gravelled road along the river Passer, which you must cross (bridges) several times. Passing the villages of Riffian, Saltaus and St. Martin. The road is well marked and without extended uphill runs until St. Leonhard.

Auf 400 Meter Höhe, im Ortsteil Mitterplars direkt oberhalb von Algund. Mit Blick auf florierenden Obstwiesen und Weinreben, genießen Sie familiäre Atmosphäre, ruhige und erholsame Momente. optimal gelegen, nur 10 Gehminuten direkt von Algund entfernt. der Algunder Waalweg liegt direkt unterhalb, wo Sie entspannt und ruhig den Panoramaweg entlanglaufen können... Ihr verdienter Ausspanntag im MaVie... Ein herzlichen guten Morgen: Ausgeschlafen in herrlicher Ruhe...Entspannen Sie im Restaurant oder auf der Sonnenterasse und nehmen Sie unser Verwöhnfrühstücksbuffet ein. Ein ausgezeichnetes Frühstücksbuffet mit regionalen Produkten & kleinen Überraschungen erwartet Sie! Relaxen Sie am Nachmittag... Entspannen Sie im Outdoorpool & Indoorpool ab März 2019 und holen Sie sich die Ruhe die Sie benötigen. &#