Wandern und Bergsteigen in Vinschgau

The ruins of the two castles Rotund and Reichenberg are clearly visible from the village of Taufers in the Münstertal. Rotund Castle is located at an altitude of 1500 metres, making it one of the highest castles in Tyrol. It was built around 900 by order of the bishops of Chur. The castle changed hands several times over the centuries before it was abandoned at the end of the 17th century and left to decay. Below Rotund is Reichenberg Castle. Originally, Reichenberg Castle was owned by the bishops of Chur, but in the middle of the 12th century it fell into the hands of the robber baron, Lord of Reichenberg, who spread fear and terror. At the end of the 17th century, this castle was also abandoned. Today, the ruins of both estates can be visited.

The chapel in the smal village of Gschwell was built in the first half of the 17th century. A votive tablet from the year 1661 shows Gschwell with the chapel and in the text below it says that a farmer from the "landtschwellhof" was taken by "a bull on the horn". Inside there is a carved altar and a Madonna and two bishops.

The bunker 20 is located near Reschen to about 1550m above sea level. Here is also the source of the Adige, with its 415 km of Italy's second longest river. The bunker is dug partly into the rock and partly executed in concrete. It has a length of approximately 20 m and a walk-in area of ​​about 450 m²

Admission by guided tour only.

 

The chapel in Pleif is spacious and several benches give way to the faithful. On the walls hangs a simple Way of the Cross and the altarpiece shows the St. Agatha, a work of the Nazarene painter Caspar Jele. On the roof is a small tower with bell attached.

Easily accessible charging station for E-Bikes at the Osteria "Niedermoarhof"

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In our shop in the center of Mals experience a variety of jewelry and brand watches.

The Juval fruit cooperative belongs to the Association of Val Venosta producers of fruit and vegetables.
The Juval is one of the seven cooperatives of Val Venosta and offers products like apples, apricots, cherries, pears and other products

The store has great items for sale, everything from decorating supplies to jewelry.

The grocery specializes in wines, spirits and delicatessen is situated in the centre of Resia and offers varied and fresh products. The friendly and qualified team will give you useful information and suggestions about local mountain and alpine cheeses, the typical Kaminwurzen sausages and South Tyrolean bacon as well as about Italian specialities. Come, see and convince yourself.

The chapel in Patscheid was probably built in the 17th century. It is a small building with a ridge turret and a bell from 1914. Inside the chapel hangs a panel painted on wood, depicting a picture of Mary with the saints Joseph and Anna.

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As a place of passage over the Alps, the Upper Vinschgau has always been of military interest. Not only the Romans, the Habsburgs and Napoleon passed through here, but also the Second World War left its traces. Most of these traces, however, are not visible to the naked eye, as they are monumental underground bunkers that were planned as defensive installations and places of refuge. The hidden fortresses were part of the Alpine Wall, but were never used for military purposes.
Today, the architectural relics from the interwar period are embedded in the orchards and pastures of the surrounding area.

The chapel in Kapron was built by Josef Pläs (Blaas) in 1743 and renovated in 1908 by his granddaughter Aloisia Blaas. Both can be found in the inscription in the interior above the entrance of the chapel. In the chapel are various pictures with the cartridges: the ST. Sebastian, Our Lady with Child, Evangelist Johannes and St. Joseph. In May, Mayan prayers are held in the chapel and at funerals, processions and prayers the two bells of the chapel are rung.

The old Niederhof farm, which can still be seen today from the new house and farmstead, was built around 1555, housed two families and was also used as a primary school for the Waldberg district until 1955. 

If you find stories about life on mountain farms in the past and old traditions exciting, the Niederhof farm tour is the right place for you. 

Find out more about the history of the Niederhof and about life as a mountain farmer in the past and today. The farm tour focuses on mountain farming and life as a mountain farmer, while the farm museum takes you back to a time when the farmhouse parlour was the centre of life and gives you an insight into the way farming used to be done. Afterwards there is a joint tasting of the farm produce. Duration: approx. 2-2.5 hours 

Make an appointment with senior farmer Sepp on +39 335 5295 016

Easily accessible charging station for E-Bikes directly on the cicle route

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The ruins of Lichtenberg Castle are perched high above the town of Montechiaro/Lichtenberg near Prato/Prad at the Passo dello Stelvio/ Stilfserjoch Pass. The castle has a rich history of Minnesang, a courtly tradition of lyric and song that was popular in the Middle Ages.

The Count of Tyrol held the enlarged castle up until 1513; the Counts of Khuen-Belasi subsequently took it over, and still own it today. The castle’s tradition of minstrelsy is still visible in the fragments and traces of once-sumptuous fresco decoration leftover from the heyday of the courts. Most of the fresco cycle was removed in 1912, and was transferred to the Ferdinandeum Museum in Innsbruck.

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A kayak trip on the lake Reschensee offers beautiful perspective on the natural landscapes of the Alta Val Venosta and the mountains of the Ortler group.

Easily accessible charging station for E-Bikes at the hotel Himmelreich

Glurns, the smallest town in South Tyrol, works its magic on every visitor with its charming medieval atmosphere, perfectly preserved town walls and its three picturesque gate towers. Virtually unchanged since the 16th century, there are echoes of the eventful history of this former trading town around every corner. With its romantic character, rich culture and idyllic surroundings, Glurns is a real alpine jewel. It is our pleasure to invite you to our beautiful town to share with you magical moments, historic festivals and spectacular cultural events.

While the beginnings of the village of Glurns probably go back to the Carolingian era, the first actual mention dates from 1163. Southeast of the clustered village on the bridge over the River Etsch, Meinhard II of Gorizia-Tirol created a city around the year 1290 in order to secure his power in the Upper Vinschgau Valley against the Bishop of Chur. This new settlement was described as a “burgum” in the year 1294. The two settlements – the village and the city of Glurns – existed for some 200 years alongside each other. After the destruction suffered during the Battle of Calven in 1499, the Habsburgs, especially Maximilian I, had Glurns fortified as a bulwark against the forces of Graubünden; the centres of the two settlements were thus connected by means of the new city walls, still in existence today. Among the oldest buildings that exist to this day are the residential and defensive towers, especially the so-called “Glurns Castle”, and the Spatzenturm tower in the southwest corner of the old town. The 16th century constructions succeed in dominating the city’s contemporary appearance.

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By mid-June, the Prato swimming pool is set to re-open for the season. Situated in the sporting area in Prato allo Stelvio, young and old gather to swim, play in the water and just relax in the sun. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, it is guaranteed enjoyment for all. In summer there are also several evenings with live music programmes.

The greatest attraction of the small beach is the 42-meter-long slide, accompanied by a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. The ample lawn provides enough space to accommodate those wishing to relax and play, while smaller revellers have another pool all to themselves.

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The chapel in Melag dates from the 17th century. The bell in the wooden ridge is still rung every day in the morning and in the evening. Inside, a painting depicts the Coronation of Mary by the Most Holy Trinity and is signed with Jörg Fally. On the altar in a carved frame with foliage, vines and angel heads hangs a picture of Matthias Pussjäger, which represents the flight of the holy family to Egypt.

This chapel belongs to the inhabitants of Perwarg. Inside there is an altar with an image of the painful Savior. In the 18th century, Florian Greiner from Schluderns painted a Way of the Cross for the chapel, which was removed in the 1980s for security reasons.

The chapel stands in the middle of the smal village Pazin. The roof and the attached wooden tower are covered with wooden shingles. In the sanctuary stands in a niche of stones, the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. Above the altar on the ceiling, in a blue star, is a maria monogram painted in gold with glowing rays. On the barrel vault a cross with the heart of Jesus is painted on blue background and decorated with golden stars.