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CYCLING GUIDE

From Resia Pass to Bolzano

Photos:Girolibero and no.parking: cover, p. 10, 52, 53, 58, 60Eva Nardulli: p. 20, 48Frieder Blickle: p. 55all others: Oswald Stimpfl.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOROswald Stimp , the author of this Guide, is a passionate cyclist. He has published more than 25 books on various Italian regions and territories for publishers of the calibre of MairDumont, Folio Editore Bolzano/Vienna and the Italian Touring Club Association. When hes not travelling the country observing, photographing and describing lands, peoples, foods and wines, he lives and works in the bilingual city of Bolzano.observing, photographing and describing lands, peoples, foods and wines,


OSWALD STIMPFL

This guide will help you discover the western region of South Tyrol,

particularly the Adige valley from the Resia Pass to Bolzano. Here, you will

nd valuable information about the history, the artistic heritage and

the beautiful landscape of the areas on route, not to mention also recommended places to stop along each stage and advice

on the not-to-be-missed food and wines, with some names and addresses of

restaurants and shops.

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From Resia Pass to Bolzano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6South Tyrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 South Tyrol on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Val Venosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

From Resia to Silandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Silandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

From Silandro to Merano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39The Merano region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 A few historical notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Merano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The best in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

From Resia to SilandroSilandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eating and drinking

A potted history

From Resia to Silandro

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South Tyrol on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Tyrol on the Internet

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OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR . . . .8

STAGES OF THE TOURFrom Resia to Silandro . . . . . . . 18From Silandro to Merano . . . . . . 38From Merano to Bolzano . . . . . . 62

CITYMAPSSilandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Merano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Bolzano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

From Merano to Bolzano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Bolzano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 History of the city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The best in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Bolzano at a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Bolzano at a glance Events Events

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Bolzano at a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eating and drinking Bolzano at a glance

The best in brief Eating and drinking Bolzano at a glance

History of the city The best in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and South Tyrol by bike. The route along the Adi-ge River meanders through the diversi ed cultural landscape of the Adige valley, from Resia through Val Venosta, the Bur-graviate region (the ancestral seat of the Counts of Tyrol), past Merano to Bolzano and beyond, along the Adige River towards the south. The tour through the extensive plain at the bottom of the valley is ideal for leisure cyclists and families. The thing that makes the landscape of South Tyrol so magni cent is its diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme after another: green meadows and Alpine pastures below the giant ice-capped peaks of the Ortles mountain range, the fer-tile soil in the valley with its cultivated elds and fruit or-chards and the wooded south-western slope which contrasts the steppe vegetation on the south-facing, barren side of the Monte di Mezzod mountain. In addition to its towns with his-torical cultural treasures and sophisticated air, this stunning scenery is dotted here and there with peaceful, secluded little mountain villages. The elongated Val Venosta, which stretches from Resia to Merano, lures visitors with its diversi ed attrac-tions. The Adige River winds its way through the valley and then continues further south, passing through Bolzano and Trento until it nally reaches the plain of the Po valley. The entire landscape is dotted with fortresses, castles and ruins of


diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme after another: green meadows and Alpine pastures below the giant ice-capped peaks of the Ortles mountain range, the fer-tile soil in the valley with its cultivated elds and fruit or-

that makes the landscape of South Tyrol so magni cent is its diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme after another: green meadows and Alpine pastures below the giant ice-capped peaks of the Ortles mountain range, the fer-

that makes the landscape of South Tyrol so magni cent is its diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme after another: green meadows and Alpine pastures below the

of the valley is ideal for leisure cyclists and families. The thing that makes the landscape of South Tyrol so magni cent is its diversity and on our way we will pass through one extreme

the south. The tour through the extensive plain at the bottom of the valley is ideal for leisure cyclists and families. The thing that makes the landscape of South Tyrol so magni cent is its

Merano to Bolzano and beyond, along the Adige River towards the south. The tour through the extensive plain at the bottom of the valley is ideal for leisure cyclists and families. The thing

graviate region (the ancestral seat of the Counts of Tyrol), past Merano to Bolzano and beyond, along the Adige River towards the south. The tour through the extensive plain at the bottom of the valley is ideal for leisure cyclists and families. The thing

of the Adige valley, from Resia through Val Venosta, the Bur-graviate region (the ancestral seat of the Counts of Tyrol), past Merano to Bolzano and beyond, along the Adige River towards

ge River meanders through the diversi ed cultural landscape of the Adige valley, from Resia through Val Venosta, the Bur-graviate region (the ancestral seat of the Counts of Tyrol), past

parts of Italy and South Tyrol by bike. The route along the Adi-ge River meanders through the diversi ed cultural landscape of the Adige valley, from Resia through Val Venosta, the Bur-

parts of Italy and South Tyrol by bike. The route along the Adi-ge River meanders through the diversi ed cultural landscape

Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and South Tyrol by bike. The route along the Adi-

Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this

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military forti cations which are perched on mountain ledges and other strategically favourable spots.The Adige cycle path starts at the Resia Pass, which is the wa-ter divide, and for the last 100 years or so, has also formed the border between Austria and Italy. After the Brenner this is the most important gateway into North Tyrol. Our itinerary broad-ly follows along Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient Roman road built almost 2,000 years ago which linked the Adriatic and the Danube. Emperor Claudius used this road to bring his soldiers and tradesman through the Alps into the north. Throughout history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange between populations and many interesting sights still remain to this day with a great number of historical remains, ancient settlements and architectural gems.For a detailed description of your route, refer to your Roadbook and maps provided in a scale of 1:50,000. This Guide contains a presentation of the most important sights along the way, to-gether with background information on the land and the peo-ple, as well as amusing anecdotes for a better understanding of the way of life in this region. For more detailed information on speci c aspects, we advise you to refer to the many travel guides available in bookshops.

So now we wish you a lot of fun on your bike trips along this wonder-ful itinerary!

history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange between populations and many interesting sights still remain to this day with a great number of historical remains, ancient settlements and architectural gems.

and tradesman through the Alps into the north. Throughout history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange between populations and many interesting sights still remain to this day with a great number of historical remains, ancient

and tradesman through the Alps into the north. Throughout history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange between populations and many interesting sights still remain

Danube. Emperor Claudius used this road to bring his soldiers and tradesman through the Alps into the north. Throughout history, it has helped to develop a strong cultural exchange

built almost 2,000 years ago which linked the Adriatic and the Danube. Emperor Claudius used this road to bring his soldiers and tradesman through the Alps into the north. Throughout

ly follows along Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient Roman road built almost 2,000 years ago which linked the Adriatic and the Danube. Emperor Claudius used this road to bring his soldiers

most important gateway into North Tyrol. Our itinerary broad-ly follows along Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient Roman road built almost 2,000 years ago which linked the Adriatic and the Danube. Emperor Claudius used this road to bring his soldiers

border between Austria and Italy. After the Brenner this is the most important gateway into North Tyrol. Our itinerary broad-ly follows along Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient Roman road

ter divide, and for the last 100 years or so, has also formed the border between Austria and Italy. After the Brenner this is the most important gateway into North Tyrol. Our itinerary broad-

The Adige cycle path starts at the Resia Pass, which is the wa-ter divide, and for the last 100 years or so, has also formed the border between Austria and Italy. After the Brenner this is the

The Adige cycle path starts at the Resia Pass, which is the wa-ter divide, and for the last 100 years or so, has also formed the

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Overview of the tour


The routeThe cycle route from Resia Pass to Bolzano is 114 km in length.The rst stage (Resia PassSilandro) is 46 km, the second (Si-landroMerano) 38 km, and lastly the third (MeranoBolzano) about 30 km.It starts at an altitude of 1,507 m, descending to the 370 m of Merano and again to the 260 m of Bolzano a considerable drop. The busy cycle path was built in recent years and basi-cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by countryside, are dirt tracks or sometimes have a grit surface, therefore not suitable for racing bikes. In the rst stage, the cycle path links the main towns; the second and nal stage take you through the middle of the valley, along the Adige River with a few detours (always well signposted) to reach the points of interest on the edges of the valley.

cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by countryside, are dirt tracks or sometimes have a grit surface, therefore not suitable for racing bikes. In the rst stage, the cycle path links the main towns; the second and nal stage

drop. The busy cycle path was built in recent years and basi-cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by countryside, are dirt tracks or sometimes have a grit surface, therefore not suitable for racing bikes. In the rst stage, the

drop. The busy cycle path was built in recent years and basi-cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by countryside, are dirt tracks or sometimes have a grit surface,

Merano and again to the 260 m of Bolzano a considerable drop. The busy cycle path was built in recent years and basi-cally follows the main road. Some stretches are surrounded by

It starts at an altitude of 1,507 m, descending to the 370 m of Merano and again to the 260 m of Bolzano a considerable drop. The busy cycle path was built in recent years and basi-

It starts at an altitude of 1,507 m, descending to the 370 m of Merano and again to the 260 m of Bolzano a considerable

landroMerano) 38 km, and lastly the third (MeranoBolzano)

It starts at an altitude of 1,507 m, descending to the 370 m of Merano and again to the 260 m of Bolzano a considerable

The rst stage (Resia PassSilandro) is 46 km, the second (Si-landroMerano) 38 km, and lastly the third (MeranoBolzano)

The cycle route from Resia Pass to Bolzano is 114 km in length.The rst stage (Resia PassSilandro) is 46 km, the second (Si-landroMerano) 38 km, and lastly the third (MeranoBolzano)

The cycle route from Resia Pass to Bolzano is 114 km in length.The rst stage (Resia PassSilandro) is 46 km, the second (Si-The cycle route from Resia Pass to Bolzano is 114 km in length.

South TyrolSouth Tyrol lies on the sunny, climatically blessed southern slopes of the Alps and is one of Europes favourite holiday des-tinations. Small wonder, con-sidering what is on offer: lively towns with fascinating histori-cal centres, a landscape com-prising woods, lakes, gentle vineyard-covered hills and the striking Dolomite peaks, all in ected with Italian grace coupled with German thoroughness. And it is this variety that makes the difference!

AREA: 7,400 square kilometersINHABITANTS: 508,000THE SIX LARGEST TOWNS (IN TERMS OF POPULATION) ARE: Bolzano: 105,000; Merano: 38,300; Bressanone: 20,900; Laives: 17,300; Brunico: 15,700; Appiano: 14,300.

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sidering what is on offer: lively towns with fascinating histori-cal centres, a landscape com-prising woods, lakes, gentle vineyard-covered hills and the

tinations. Small wonder, con-sidering what is on offer: lively sidering what is on offer: lively towns with fascinating histori-cal centres, a landscape com-

tinations. Small wonder, con-sidering what is on offer: lively towns with fascinating histori-

Europes favourite holiday des-tinations. Small wonder, con-sidering what is on offer: lively

slopes of the Alps and is one of Europes favourite holiday des-tinations. Small wonder, con-

climatically blessed southern slopes of the Alps and is one of Europes favourite holiday des-

South Tyrol lies on the sunny, climatically blessed southern slopes of the Alps and is one of Europes favourite holiday des-

South Tyrol lies on the sunny, climatically blessed southern

A potted history120005000 BCE Evidence uncovered of prehistoric hunters.50003000 BCE The glacier-embedded tzi mummy and other other remains in Similaun provide proof of permanent settle-ments in the Alpine region. 15 BCE Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign.4th and 5th centuries CE Spread of Christianity throughout area. 8th century Tyrol becomes part of Carolingian Empire under Charlemagne. 11th century Prince-Bishops of Brixen and Trent entrust bailiffs with administration of their lands.13th14th Meran becomes capital of Tyrol.14th century Margarethe Maultasch, the last Countess of Tyrol, dies without issue; Tyrol taken over by the Habsburgs.1499 Swabian War between Swiss Confederacy and the House of Habsburg: Swiss troops enter the Val Venosta through the Val Monastero.1525/26 Peasant revolt led by Michael Gaismair.16321646 Regency of Claudia de Medici, widow of Archduke Leopold.

Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign.4th and 5th centuries CE

8th century Tyrol becomes part of Carolingian Empire under 8th century Tyrol becomes part of Carolingian Empire under 8th centuryCharlemagne.

ments in the Alpine region. 15 BCE Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign. Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign.4th and 5th centuries CE

Tyrol becomes part of Carolingian Empire under

ments in the Alpine region. Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign.

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other remains in Similaun provide proof of permanent settle-ments in the Alpine region.

Romans conquer Tyrol during Drusus campaign.

The glacier-embedded tzi mummy and other other remains in Similaun provide proof of permanent settle-ments in the Alpine region.

Evidence uncovered of prehistoric hunters.The glacier-embedded tzi mummy and other

other remains in Similaun provide proof of permanent settle-

Evidence uncovered of prehistoric hunters.The glacier-embedded tzi mummy and other

other remains in Similaun provide proof of permanent settle-

Evidence uncovered of prehistoric hunters.


17401790 The reforms of Maria Theresa and Joseph II reduce the power of the nobles and clergy. 1805 Peace of Pressburg: after losing several wars, Austria forced to cede Tyrol to Frances ally, Bavaria. 18091813 Uprising led by Andreas Hofer against Napoleons troops crushed.19151918 World War I: Italy declares war on Austria and is rewarded with South Tyrol. 19221943 Fascists come to power in Italy. Policy of Italianisa-tion rigorously pursued in South Tyrol. 194345 After the fall of Mussolini, German troops occupy South Tyrol until Allies arrival (May 1945).1946 Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol.195658 and 1961 Italy fails to fully enforce Paris Agreement, leading to protest bombings in South Tyrol; Austria brings South Tyrol question before the Council of Europe and UN.1972 New Statute of Autonomy gives South Tyrol minorities special rights. 1998 Border controls between Austria and Italy abolished. June 2006 Brenner Base Tunnel begun. This joint Austrian-Italian project is for a passenger and freight rail tunnel through the base of the Brenner massif.2008 Silvio Berlusconi leads the country with a solid majority and a coalition of right-wing parties.2011 Berlusconi is forced to resign and a cabinet of experts, headed by Mario Monti, is formed to solve the nancial and economic crisis.After one year, Monti is replaced by Enrico Letta following new elections and by Matteo Renzi after the general election of February 2014, the person on whom the hopes of the PD, the left-wing democratic party, are pinned.

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After one year, Monti is replaced by Enrico Letta following new elections and by Matteo Renzi after the general election of February 2014, the person on whom the hopes of the PD, the

headed by Mario Monti, is formed to solve the nancial and economic crisis.economic crisis.After one year, Monti is replaced by Enrico Letta following new elections and by Matteo Renzi after the general election of

headed by Mario Monti, is formed to solve the nancial and economic crisis.After one year, Monti is replaced by Enrico Letta following new

Berlusconi is forced to resign and a cabinet of experts, headed by Mario Monti, is formed to solve the nancial and economic crisis.

and a coalition of right-wing parties. Berlusconi is forced to resign and a cabinet of experts,

headed by Mario Monti, is formed to solve the nancial and

Silvio Berlusconi leads the country with a solid majority and a coalition of right-wing parties.

Berlusconi is forced to resign and a cabinet of experts,

Silvio Berlusconi leads the country with a solid majority and a coalition of right-wing parties.

Berlusconi is forced to resign and a cabinet of experts,

project is for a passenger and freight rail tunnel through the base

Silvio Berlusconi leads the country with a solid majority

Brenner Base Tunnel begun. This joint Austrian-Italian project is for a passenger and freight rail tunnel through the base

Border controls between Austria and Italy abolished. Brenner Base Tunnel begun. This joint Austrian-Italian

project is for a passenger and freight rail tunnel through the base

Border controls between Austria and Italy abolished. Brenner Base Tunnel begun. This joint Austrian-Italian

New Statute of Autonomy gives South Tyrol minorities

Border controls between Austria and Italy abolished.

South Tyrol question before the Council of Europe and UN. New Statute of Autonomy gives South Tyrol minorities

Italy fails to fully enforce Paris Agreement, leading to protest bombings in South Tyrol; Austria brings South Tyrol question before the Council of Europe and UN.

New Statute of Autonomy gives South Tyrol minorities

Fascists come to power in Italy. Policy of Italianisa-

After the fall of Mussolini, German troops occupy After the fall of Mussolini, German troops occupy

Fascists come to power in Italy. Policy of Italianisa- Fascists come to power in Italy. Policy of Italianisa-

Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol. Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol.


After the fall of Mussolini, German troops occupy

Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol. Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol.


Paris Agreement aims to protect minorities in South Tyrol.









, The individual entries in this book will also provide further links to Internet pages.

The following Internet pages provide all sorts of information about South Tyrol:

SOUTH TYROL ON THE INTERNET

WWW.SUEDTIROL.INFO The of cial website of Sdtirol Marketing Gesellschaft KGmbH, also in English.

WWW.SUEDTIROLERWEIN.COM Information about wine growing in South Tyrol, including list of wineries and events, also in English.

WWW.PROVINZ.BZ.IT The public administration service portal, also in English.

WWW.KULTUR.BZ.IT The cultural events calendar, also in English.

SOUTH TYROL ON THE INTERNET

Val Venosta

A potted historyEARLY HISTORY Even before tzi, the well-preserved 5,000 year-old mummy was extracted from the ice, it was known that Val Venosta was a settlement area at a very early stage, as proved by important ndings on the Ganglegg hill, near Sluderno, and in Col di Tarces, near Malles.

THE ROMANS The area then known as Raetia was conquered by the Romans around 15 BCE. Their in uence on the lifestyle and language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and shortly after their conquest they built the rst road across the main ridge of the Alps: Via Claudia Augusta, which led from Altino, on the Adriatic coast, through Val Venosta, across the Resia pass, then north up to Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicorum).

THE MIDDLE AGES From the Early Middle Ages, the prince-bish-op of Coira and the county of Tyrol contended Val Venosta and Val Monastero (the lower part of which, starting from Pieve di Tures, is on Italian soil), that stretches from the Fuorn Pass, in Switzerland, to Glorenza. In the thirteenth century, the counts of Tyrol acquired sovereignty over the VenostaBassa Engadina county, although the property (much of which was also in the Upper Val Venosta) and the rights of the diocese of Coira re-mained untouched. In Malles, under the prince-bishop of Coira,

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language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and shortly after their conquest they built the rst road across the main ridge of the Alps: Via Claudia Augusta, which led from Altino, on the Adriatic coast, through Val Venosta, across the

the Romans around 15 BCE. Their in uence on the lifestyle and language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and shortly after their conquest they built the rst road across the main ridge of the Alps: Via Claudia Augusta, which led from

the Romans around 15 BCE. Their in uence on the lifestyle and language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and shortly after their conquest they built the rst road across the

The area then known as Raetia was conquered by the Romans around 15 BCE. Their in uence on the lifestyle and language of the local inhabitants lasted for many years and

The area then known as Raetia was conquered by the Romans around 15 BCE. Their in uence on the lifestyle and

in Col di Tarces, near Malles.

The area then known as Raetia was conquered by

by important ndings on the Ganglegg hill, near Sluderno, and in Col di Tarces, near Malles.

The area then known as Raetia was conquered by

Venosta was a settlement area at a very early stage, as proved by important ndings on the Ganglegg hill, near Sluderno, and in Col di Tarces, near Malles.

old mummy was extracted from the ice, it was known that Val Venosta was a settlement area at a very early stage, as proved by important ndings on the Ganglegg hill, near Sluderno, and

Even before tzi, the well-preserved 5,000 year-old mummy was extracted from the ice, it was known that Val Venosta was a settlement area at a very early stage, as proved

Even before tzi, the well-preserved 5,000 year-old mummy was extracted from the ice, it was known that Val

Even before tzi, the well-preserved 5,000 year-

a court was set up for the people known as Gotteshausleute who lived on land donated to the church and came under its jurisdiction. They were subordinated to an episcopal captain who lived in the princes castle (Frstenburg) in Burgusio.After Tyrol was handed over to the Habsburg dynasty in 1363, Habsburg governors tried again and again to restrict the bishop rights in Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Val Venosta, but were challenged by the Gotteshausleute of the bishop: the peo-ple from Coira, Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Upper Val Venosta founded in fact the so-called Gotteshausbund (literally League of Gods House) between 1367 and 1415 in order to suppress the Habsburg in uence.

MODERN TIMES In the late fteenth century, the Habsburgs ac-quired more and more power and rights in Prttigau and Schan gg (now both part of Switzerland), which meant their sovereignty seemed to gradually prevail throughout the entire Swiss Confederation. The Habsburg Emperor Maximilan I at-tempted to strengthen the power of the central government, but the Swiss rebelled against this and forged an alliance to stop any further expansion of the Habsburg power in Grisons. After 1494, the gain in power of the Habsburgs led to a lengthy con ict with France for supremacy over Italy. Consequently, the control over the Alpine passes, that allowed direct access into Lombardy, gained crucial importance. One of these impor-tant crossings over the Alps was the Umbrail Pass, which led from Val Monastero into Valtellina and provided a direct con-nection between Innsbruck and Milan.

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quired more and more power and rights in Prttigau and Schan gg (now both part of Switzerland), which meant their sovereignty seemed to gradually prevail throughout the entire

MODERN TIMESMODERN TIMES

quired more and more power and rights in Prttigau and Schan gg (now both part of Switzerland), which meant their

MODERN TIMES

quired more and more power and rights in Prttigau and

suppress the Habsburg in uence.

In the late fteenth century, the Habsburgs ac-

League of Gods House) between 1367 and 1415 in order to suppress the Habsburg in uence.

Venosta founded in fact the so-called League of Gods House) between 1367 and 1415 in order to suppress the Habsburg in uence.

ple from Coira, Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Upper Val Venosta founded in fact the so-called League of Gods House) between 1367 and 1415 in order to suppress the Habsburg in uence.

were challenged by the Gotteshausleute of the bishop: the peo-ple from Coira, Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Upper Val Venosta founded in fact the so-called

rights in Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Val Venosta, but were challenged by the Gotteshausleute of the bishop: the peo-ple from Coira, Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Upper Val

Habsburg governors tried again and again to restrict the bishop rights in Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Val Venosta, but were challenged by the Gotteshausleute of the bishop: the peo-

Habsburg governors tried again and again to restrict the bishop rights in Bassa Engadina, Val Monastero, and Val Venosta, but

who lived in the princes castle (Frstenburg) in Burgusio.After Tyrol was handed over to the Habsburg dynasty in 1363, Habsburg governors tried again and again to restrict the bishop

jurisdiction. They were subordinated to an episcopal captain who lived in the princes castle (Frstenburg) in Burgusio.After Tyrol was handed over to the Habsburg dynasty in 1363,

Gotteshausleutewho lived on land donated to the church and came under its jurisdiction. They were subordinated to an episcopal captain who lived in the princes castle (Frstenburg) in Burgusio.

THE SWABIAN WAR AND THE BATTLE OF CALVEN Tyrolean troops attacked Saint Johns monastery in the appropriately named Val Monastero and triggered an open con ict which led to the Swabian War, between the Swiss and the Habsburg dynasty, in February 1499. In the Battle of Calven, a narrow strip of land in Val Monastero near to Glorenza, the Habsburgs suffered a crushing defeat in which thousands of people were killed. The Swiss ransacked and pillaged Glorenza and the entire Upper Val Venosta, as far as Silandro. It was the largest, bloodiest dis-pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to have cost the lives of 5,000 men from Swabia, Tyrol, and Italy compared to a loss of 2,000 amongst the Swiss. The Treaty of Basel put an end to the expansion of the Habsburg power and still de nes the Swiss borders to this day. The Upper Val Venos-ta was the only area to remain in the hands of the Habsburgs, and the Swiss had give up this territory for good in 1618.

WORLD WAR I When World War I ended, Val Venosta together with the rest of South Tyrol became part of Italy.

PRESENT As the border into Austria loses importance, the north Tyroleans and the inhabitants of Val Venosta are also growing closer and closer, leading to more and more joint projects in the elds of tourism, industry and culture.

pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to have cost the lives of 5,000 men from Swabia, Tyrol, and Italy compared to a loss of 2,000 amongst the Swiss. The Treaty of Basel put an end to the expansion of the Habsburg power and

Val Venosta, as far as Silandro. It was the largest, bloodiest dis-pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to have cost the lives of 5,000 men from Swabia, Tyrol, and Italy compared to a loss of 2,000 amongst the Swiss. The Treaty of

Val Venosta, as far as Silandro. It was the largest, bloodiest dis-pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to have cost the lives of 5,000 men from Swabia, Tyrol, and Italy

Swiss ransacked and pillaged Glorenza and the entire Upper Val Venosta, as far as Silandro. It was the largest, bloodiest dis-pute that had ever taken place in South Tyrol and is believed to

crushing defeat in which thousands of people were killed. The Swiss ransacked and pillaged Glorenza and the entire Upper Val Venosta, as far as Silandro. It was the largest, bloodiest dis-

Val Monastero near to Glorenza, the Habsburgs suffered a crushing defeat in which thousands of people were killed. The Swiss ransacked and pillaged Glorenza and the entire Upper

February 1499. In the Battle of Calven, a narrow strip of land in Val Monastero near to Glorenza, the Habsburgs suffered a crushing defeat in which thousands of people were killed. The Swiss ransacked and pillaged Glorenza and the entire Upper

Swabian War, between the Swiss and the Habsburg dynasty, in February 1499. In the Battle of Calven, a narrow strip of land in Val Monastero near to Glorenza, the Habsburgs suffered a

Val Monastero and triggered an open con ict which led to the Swabian War, between the Swiss and the Habsburg dynasty, in February 1499. In the Battle of Calven, a narrow strip of land in

attacked Saint Johns monastery in the appropriately named Val Monastero and triggered an open con ict which led to the Swabian War, between the Swiss and the Habsburg dynasty, in

attacked Saint Johns monastery in the appropriately named Val Monastero and triggered an open con ict which led to the

THE SWABIAN WAR AND THE BATTLE OF CALVEN Tyrolean troops attacked Saint Johns monastery in the appropriately named

Tyrolean troops



RESIA 1 This small village is part of the municipality of Curon and lies two kilometres south of the Austrian border. It is a young village, parts of which were rst built in 1949 to replace the homes of farmers whose property was lost when the for-mer village was ooded to create the reservoir known as the Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed through a pressure tunnel until it reaches Sluderno, where it is used to drive the turbines of a power station. In summer, from

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TOURIST OFFICE, RESIA PASSwww.reschenpass.it/en 61, Hauptstrae, 39027 Curon - tel. 0473 633101

EATING AND DRINKING

1 MEIN DRFL11, Altdorf, Resia, tel. 0473 633183, open daily.

In this small group of wooden chalets directly along the cycle path and bank, there is a terrace caf and restaurant.

BNDNERFLEISCH, SAUSAGES AND SPECKButcher Hermann Folie, 39, Hauptstrae, Resia, tel. 0473 633129.The close proximity to Switzerland and the Grisons can also be noticed in the food and drink served in this area, which forms the most western point of South Tyrol. Local butcher Hermann Folie, for example, is well

known in Resia for his home-made Speck, smoked Kaminwurzen (smoked, dry sausages) and excellent Bndner eisch (beef that has been cured and left to rest for at least 23 months), which alone makes it worth taking a trip to his butchers shop, and have a Jause, or typical Tyrolean snack, prepared for a picnic along the way.

SHOPPINGSHOPPING

11, Altdorf, Resia, tel. 0473 633183, open daily.tel. 0473 633183, open daily.11, Altdorf, Resia, tel. 0473 633183, open daily.

MEIN DRFL11, Altdorf, Resia, tel. 0473 633183, open daily.

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61, Hauptstrae, 39027 Curon - tel. 0473 63310161, Hauptstrae, 39027 Curon - tel. 0473 633101

through a pressure tunnel until it reaches Sluderno, where it is used to drive the turbines of a power station. In summer, from

the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of

Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to

Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of

an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water

Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the

from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water

the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the

from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed

Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed

Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed

the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to

Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the

from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed

Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water from the lake, which is just under eight kilometres long, is fed

Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to

Resia lake. Visitors are faced with a magni cent view: south of the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to an elevation of almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The water

the large lake the largest in South Tyrol the peaks of the Ortles massif, which are covered in ice even in summer, soar to

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Resia is also the source of the Adige River, the second longest river of Italy, that crosses through the Alps in a southerly direction, enters the Po valley near Verona and then

empties into the Adriatic sea around Chioggia, after a stretch of 415 kilometres. The Adige continues northwards, ows into the Inn and nally empties into the Black sea.

THE ADIGE RIVER

The only thing rising above the water is now a campanile a suggestive image captured in countless photos and postcards. The reason why the tower went swimming gives pause for thought: in 1949 the entire village of Curon Vecchia was sacri ced when the farmhouses and the church were blown up, with the exception of the campanile, to create a reservoir, ooding fertile meadows and elds. Water is accumulated in the lake in the summer months and then used to produce electricity in

winter, when there is a greater need for energy. In spring the water level sinks and the bare earth can be seen once more. The northern winds whirl up dust and dirt through the valley and the idyllic lake landscape is lost until high summer, when it shows its most beautiful side: the area is lled with sailing enthusiasts and surfers, while tourists walk and cycle along its shores. In the old city hall of Curon, a photo exhibition illustrates the story behind this arti cial lake. Tel. 0473 633127.

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reservoir, ooding fertile meadows and elds. Water is accumulated in the lake in the summer months and then used to produce electricity in

of the campanile, to create a of the campanile, to create a reservoir, ooding fertile meadows and elds. Water is accumulated in

were blown up, with the exception of the campanile, to create a reservoir, ooding fertile meadows and elds. Water is accumulated in

the farmhouses and the church were blown up, with the exception of the campanile, to create a

thought: in 1949 the entire village of Curon Vecchia was sacri ced when the farmhouses and the church were blown up, with the exception

thought: in 1949 the entire village of thought: in 1949 the entire village of Curon Vecchia was sacri ced when the farmhouses and the church

swimming gives pause for thought: in 1949 the entire village of Curon Vecchia was sacri ced when

winds whirl up dust and dirt through the valley and the idyllic lake

sinks and the bare earth can be seen once more. The northern winds whirl up dust and dirt through

for energy. In spring the water level sinks and the bare earth can be seen once more. The northern

for energy. In spring the water level sinks and the bare earth can be

winter, when there is a greater need for energy. In spring the water level

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nally empties into the Black sea.

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kilometres. The Adige continues northwards, ows into the Inn and nally empties into the Black sea.

Chioggia, after a stretch of 415 kilometres. The Adige continues northwards, ows into the Inn and kilometres. The Adige continues

empties into the Adriatic sea around Chioggia, after a stretch of 415

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SURFING AND SAILING In summer, the weather conditions are ideal for sur ng and sailing on Resia Lake. The high wind which regularly blows through the valley and is normally so dreaded, warms the heart of all sports enthusiasts. In Curon and Resia there are many large landing stages. Kite sur ng (paragliding with the surfer holding onto a tow rope) is particularly popular in Curon, where there is a dedicated area with a special landing stage and school.

Info: www.adrenalinakitesurfclub.com

CURON 3 The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the reservoir. Of the sunken village only the church campanile was spared: it rises admonishingly above the waters, providing a popular photo shot. The main parts of the old cemetery were moved, together with the mortal remains, to its new location above the road tunnel. Excursionists can take a trip across the lake in a boat that was brought here from the Bavarian lake Starnbergersee.

SAN VALENTINO ALLA MUTA LAKE 4 This is one of the largest natural lakes in South Tyrol and lies along our cycle path, just a short distance away from the Resia Lake and San Valentino. It is framed by the glaciated peaks of the Ortles mountain range and is known for its abundant sh population. In good weather, the lake is dotted with the colourful rowing boats of an-glers. San Valentino is a picturesque village on

the banks of the lake. An orbital cable car provides access to the skiing and hiking area of the Haider Alm, or Malga San Valentino, which is 2,150 metres above sea level.

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RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIACAF ZUM SEE26, Kirchgasse San Valentino alla Muta (Curon),

tel. 0473 634576, www.zumsee.it The restaurant is part of the nearby campsite and faces directly onto the cycle path.

away from the Resia Lake and San Valentino. It is framed by the glaciated peaks of the Ortles mountain range and is known for its abundant

lies along our cycle path, just a short distance away from the Resia Lake and San Valentino. It is framed by the glaciated peaks of the Ortles

of the largest natural lakes in South Tyrol and lies along our cycle path, just a short distance away from the Resia Lake and San Valentino. It

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of the largest natural lakes in South Tyrol and lies along our cycle path, just a short distance away from the Resia Lake and San Valentino. It

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of the largest natural lakes in South Tyrol and SAN VALENTINO ALLA MUTA LAKE

lake in a boat that was brought here from the Bavarian lake lake in a boat that was brought here from the Bavarian lake

moved, together with the mortal remains, to its new location above the road tunnel. Excursionists can take a trip across the lake in a boat that was brought here from the Bavarian lake

popular photo shot. The main parts of the old cemetery were moved, together with the mortal remains, to its new location above the road tunnel. Excursionists can take a trip across the

reservoir. Of the sunken village only the church campanile was spared: it rises admonishingly above the waters, providing a popular photo shot. The main parts of the old cemetery were moved, together with the mortal remains, to its new location

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at

sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-sia, Curon was also rebuilt following the construction of the

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at the gateway to the romantic, lateral Vallelunga valley. Like Re-

The small village of Curon (2,400 inhabitants) lies at

The section of the cycle path connecting this area and Burgusio follows the Adige River, which is still young and impetuous at this point, and you will need to use your brakes and watch out for agricultural vehicles or the few residents of the area who share our cycle path. In just a few kilometres we drop just over 200 metres in height!

BURGUSIO 5 is a typical scattered village of Val Venosta, with crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of San Michele but for those not so keen on spring water, there are several other places to stop by.

MONTE MARIA ABBEY 6 The counts of Tarasp built this Bene-dictine abbey around the year 1200 on the cliff situated to the west of Burgusio. The mighty, bright white building shows outstanding unity and has impressive high faades with many windows, making it look more like a fortress than an abbey. The three-nave church is also worth a visit, with a round-arch portal and the Romanesque crypt featuring mar-vellous Byzantine-style frescoes portraying long-winged an-gels. For centuries Monte Maria was considered the cultural


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gels. For centuries Monte Maria was considered the cultural vellous Byzantine-style frescoes portraying long-winged an-gels. For centuries Monte Maria was considered the cultural

round-arch portal and the Romanesque crypt featuring mar-vellous Byzantine-style frescoes portraying long-winged an-gels. For centuries Monte Maria was considered the cultural

abbey. The three-nave church is also worth a visit, with a round-arch portal and the Romanesque crypt featuring mar-vellous Byzantine-style frescoes portraying long-winged an-gels. For centuries Monte Maria was considered the cultural

many windows, making it look more like a fortress than an abbey. The three-nave church is also worth a visit, with a round-arch portal and the Romanesque crypt featuring mar-

outstanding unity and has impressive high faades with many windows, making it look more like a fortress than an abbey. The three-nave church is also worth a visit, with a

west of Burgusio. The mighty, bright white building shows outstanding unity and has impressive high faades with many windows, making it look more like a fortress than an

west of Burgusio. The mighty, bright white building shows outstanding unity and has impressive high faades with

The counts of Tarasp built this Bene-dictine abbey around the year 1200 on the cliff situated to the west of Burgusio. The mighty, bright white building shows

The counts of Tarasp built this Bene-dictine abbey around the year 1200 on the cliff situated to the

San Michele but for those not so keen on spring water, there are

The counts of Tarasp built this Bene-

chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-

of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock

crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-

kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-

crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights

ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-

chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights

ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of

crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of

of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of

chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock

crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights

ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of

of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-ful fountain in the village square is overlooked by the statue of

of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock

crooked alleys, old yet well restored houses, and signi cant ar-chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock kept here are obvious to the eye and also the nose. The beauti-

chitectural details such as oriels, archways, frescoes and ights of steps. The traces left on the cobbled streets by the livestock


and spiritual centre of the Upper Val Venosta and it was here that, in 1390, the monk Goswin wrote his chronicles, of impor-tant value for the history of Tyrol.

Open from March to October, Mondays-Saturdays, 10am5pm; closed on Sundays. The walk along the footpath from Burgusio takes 20 minutes. Tel. 0473 831306, www.marienberg.it

CASTEL PRINCIPE 7 This dark forti cation near Burgusio lies along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional technical college for agriculture.

Guided tours are available in July and August, at 4pm on Mondays and at 10pm on Thursdays (except on August 11 and 14), tel. 0473 831190 (Information of ce of the Upper Val Venosta).

Sights along the routeFrom Burgusio, our route, which follows the course of the Adige River, leads into the small town of Clusio, which is worthy of a visit. The main route then continues towards Laudes, the walled medieval village of Glorenza, Sluderno, as far as the hamlet of Spondigna, with its pond, lawn, and small restau-rant. A stretch of dirt track then takes you through carrot, leek, cauli ower and white cabbage elds as far as Lasa, the marble town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town of Eyrs, on the right, Cengles.

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town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town of Eyrs, on the right, Cengles.

cauli ower and white cabbage elds as far as Lasa, the marble town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town of Eyrs, on the right, Cengles.

cauli ower and white cabbage elds as far as Lasa, the marble town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town of Eyrs, on the right, Cengles.

rant. A stretch of dirt track then takes you through carrot, leek, cauli ower and white cabbage elds as far as Lasa, the marble town. Possible detours: on the left side of the valley is the town

hamlet of Spondigna, with its pond, lawn, and small restau-rant. A stretch of dirt track then takes you through carrot, leek, cauli ower and white cabbage elds as far as Lasa, the marble

walled medieval village of Glorenza, Sluderno, as far as the hamlet of Spondigna, with its pond, lawn, and small restau-rant. A stretch of dirt track then takes you through carrot, leek,

visit. The main route then continues towards Laudes, the walled medieval village of Glorenza, Sluderno, as far as the hamlet of Spondigna, with its pond, lawn, and small restau-rant. A stretch of dirt track then takes you through carrot, leek,

River, leads into the small town of Clusio, which is worthy of a visit. The main route then continues towards Laudes, the walled medieval village of Glorenza, Sluderno, as far as the

From Burgusio, our route, which follows the course of the Adige River, leads into the small town of Clusio, which is worthy of a visit. The main route then continues towards Laudes, the

From Burgusio, our route, which follows the course of the Adige River, leads into the small town of Clusio, which is worthy of a From Burgusio, our route, which follows the course of the Adige

Guided tours are available in July and August, at 4pm on Mondays and at 10pm on Thursdays (except on August 11 and 14), tel. 0473 831190 (Information of ce of the Upper Val Venosta).

religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the

lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters

along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the

of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional

along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur

of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional

religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional

religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters

along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters

along the old country road near to our cycle path. During the religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters of Calvin and Zwingli. Frstenburg now houses the regional

religious turmoil of the sixteenth century the bishops of Chur lived here to protect themselves from the reformist supporters

MALLES 8 This village (5,100 inhabitants) lies at the foot of the alluvial cone known as the Malser Haide, and the mountain-side, which acts as a protective barrier. The Val Venosta rail-way that embarks on its journey in Merano ends in this pictur-esque village, with its beautiful old houses and churches and the 33 metre-high round tower of the twelfth-century Frh-lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and school complex of the Upper Val Venosta also has its head of- ces here.

CHURCH OF SAN BENEDETTO On the northern edge of the vil-lage stands the church of San Benedetto, a true gem dating back to the Carolingian period, with frescoes and portraits of its founder, which are among the oldest mural paintings in the German-speaking world.

1, St. Benediktstrae.

TOURIST OFFICE UPPER VAL VENOSTAwww.altavenosta-vacanze.it1, Benediktstrae, 39024 Malles - tel. 0473 831190

lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and school complex of the Upper Val Venosta also has its head of- ces here.

the 33 metre-high round tower of the twelfth-century Frh-lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and school complex of the Upper Val Venosta also has its head of-

the 33 metre-high round tower of the twelfth-century Frh-lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and school complex of the Upper Val Venosta also has its head of-

esque village, with its beautiful old houses and churches and the 33 metre-high round tower of the twelfth-century Frh-lichsburg castle, now the symbol of Malles. The business and

way that embarks on its journey in Merano ends in this pictur-esque village, with its beautiful old houses and churches and the 33 metre-high round tower of the twelfth-century Frh-

side, which acts as a protective barrier. The Val Venosta rail-way that embarks on its journey in Merano ends in this pictur-esque village, with its beautiful old houses and churches and

alluvial cone known as the Malser Haide, and the mountain-side, which acts as a protective barrier. The Val Venosta rail-way that embarks on its journey in Merano ends in this pictur-esque village, with its beautiful old houses and churches and

This village (5,100 inhabitants) lies at the foot of the alluvial cone known as the Malser Haide, and the mountain-side, which acts as a protective barrier. The Val Venosta rail-

This village (5,100 inhabitants) lies at the foot of the alluvial cone known as the Malser Haide, and the mountain-

This village (5,100 inhabitants) lies at the foot of the


EATING AND DRINKING

ZUM MOHREN & PLAVINA81, Burgeis, Malles, tel. 0473 830406, open all year round, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, www.mohren-plavina.comA well-established example of hospitality in Val Venosta.

GASTHOF GERDA65, Burgeis, Malles, tel. 0473 831425, closed Mondays, www.gerda-burgeis.it This pleasant inn located in the centre of Burgusio is well-known for its cuisine.

SCHLOSSBAR183, Burgeis, Malles, tel. 0473 831559, closed Tuesdays.Good pasta dishes, one-course meals and snacks.

GASTHOF ZUM GOLDENEN ADLER46, Schleis, tel. 0473 831139, closed Thursdays, www.zum-goldnen-adler.comThis inn has old and new Stuben, a good cuisine and an excellent wine list.

PASTA & STEAKHOUSE25, district of Laudes tel. 328 293444, www.crazypublaatsch.comA good place for quick dishes, directly on the cycle path, on the corner between the main road and the bridge. With terrace and garden.

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PALABIRNBROT Bakery Schuster, 139, Laatsch, Malles, tel. 0473 831340 The Palabirne is a pear variety grown in Val Venosta and is similar in shape to the Williams pear, yet with a more intense aroma. These old, knotty pear trees can be found standing next to any farmhouse in the area and even bakers and distillers appreciate these pears for their taste.

To make the Palabirnbrot (rye bread with pears), the juicy fruits are cut into slices and left to dry, and then added to the dough. For its delicious Palabirnbrot, the Schuster bakery was awarded the gold label by the South Tyrol quality control consortium.

CHEESEEnglhorn dairy. 8, Schleis, Malles,tel. 0473 831664, www.englhorn.com Outstanding cheeses made from unpasteurised milk can be purchased in the spotlessly clean sales outlet of the Englhorn Kserei (dairy).

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Bakery Schuster, 139, Laatsch, Malles, tel. 0473 831340 The Palabirne is a pear variety grown in Val Venosta and is similar in shape to the Williams pear, yet

PALABIRNBROT Bakery Schuster, 139, Laatsch, Malles, tel. 0473 831340 The Palabirne is a pear variety

PALABIRNBROT Bakery Schuster, 139, Laatsch, Malles, tel. 0473 831340

PALABIRNBROT Bakery Schuster, 139, Laatsch,

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the bridge. With terrace and garden.

A good place for quick dishes, directly on the cycle path, on the corner between the main road and the bridge. With terrace and garden.

PASTA & STEAKHOUSE25, district of Laudes

www.crazypublaatsch.com


www.crazypublaatsch.comwww.crazypublaatsch.com

PASTA & STEAKHOUSE25, district of Laudes PASTA & STEAKHOUSE

www.crazypublaatsch.com


THE VAL VENOSTA RAILWAY Opened ceremoniously in 1906, shut down in 1991 and fully renovated since 2005 a model of suc-cess: the MeranoMalles railway can look back on an eventful history. A trip through the varied landscape of Val Venosta on the highly modern little train is an experience itself! It stops at eighteen stations along the way some partly renovated, some newly built, which means the valley can be easily explored by train. At some stations it is possible to hire bikes.

www.vinschgerbahn.it/en

THE MALSER HAIDE ALLUVIAL CONE The Malser Haide is a par-ticular landscape on an immense alluvial cone formed during and after the Ice Age. It is used mainly as a pasture land, with apple trees ourishing only on its southern-most foothills.

THE POOR HOUSE OF TYROL Before tourism and fruit-growing co-operatives opened up new sources of income for the inhab-itants of the valley, the Val Venosta was perhaps the poorest area in Tyrol. Its inhabitants were so bitterly poor in the last centuries that many were forced either to beg for a living or roam through the countryside to nd casual labour wherever they could. As they took all their belongings with them in carts

, 2nd Saturday in October: Romanesque festival, Val Venosta In Malles and the surrounding area, numerous Romanesque sites are open to visitors free of charge. Tel. 0473 620480, www.venosta.net/en

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co-operatives opened up new sources of income for the inhab-itants of the valley, the Val Venosta was perhaps the poorest area in Tyrol. Its inhabitants were so bitterly poor in the last

THE POOR HOUSE OF TYROL THE POOR HOUSE OF TYROL

co-operatives opened up new sources of income for the inhab-itants of the valley, the Val Venosta was perhaps the poorest

THE POOR HOUSE OF TYROL

co-operatives opened up new sources of income for the inhab-

apple trees ourishing only on its southern-most foothills.

THE POOR HOUSE OF TYROL

and after the Ice Age. It is used mainly as a pasture land, with apple trees ourishing only on its southern-most foothills.

ticular landscape on an immense alluvial cone formed during and after the Ice Age. It is used mainly as a pasture land, with apple trees ourishing only on its southern-most foothills.

THE MALSER HAIDE ALLUVIAL CONE

ticular landscape on an immense alluvial cone formed during and after the Ice Age. It is used mainly as a pasture land, with apple trees ourishing only on its southern-most foothills.

THE MALSER HAIDE ALLUVIAL CONE

ticular landscape on an immense alluvial cone formed during The Malser Haide is a par-

train. At some stations it is possible to hire bikes.train. At some stations it is possible to hire bikes.

eighteen stations along the way some partly renovated, some newly built, which means the valley can be easily explored by train. At some stations it is possible to hire bikes.

the highly modern little train is an experience itself! It stops at eighteen stations along the way some partly renovated, some newly built, which means the valley can be easily explored by

cess: the MeranoMalles railway can look back on an eventful history. A trip through the varied landscape of Val Venosta on the highly modern little train is an experience itself! It stops at eighteen stations along the way some partly renovated, some

Opened ceremoniously in 1906, shut down in 1991 and fully renovated since 2005 a model of suc-


Opened ceremoniously in 1906, shut down in 1991 and fully renovated since 2005 a model of suc-down in 1991 and fully renovated since 2005 a model of suc-




Opened ceremoniously in 1906, shut


or Karren, they were scornfully referred to as Karrner. Even in the nineteenth century, many minors had to migrate to South Germany as cheap labourers, known as Schwabenkinder (Swabi-an children).

Sights along the routeIn the 1930s, before his pact with Nazi Germany, Italys Fascist ruler Mussolini considered his enemies to be in the north and between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker was used as an ageing room for whisky.Our cycle path takes us through the small village of Laudes from where it is also possible to make a detour into Val Mon-astero. The two-storey church of San Leonardo is interesting: one of the lanes of the narrow village road leads to a tunnel which passes beneath this Gothic church with a precious f-teenth-century winged altar and Gothic frescoes on both the outside and inside.

GLORENZA 9 This small town with just under 800 inhabitants is an architectonic gem and the only town in Tyrol with fully intact city walls. The three quadrangular towered gateways,

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intact city walls. The three quadrangular towered gateways, is an architectonic gem and the only town in Tyrol with fully intact city walls. The three quadrangular towered gateways,

This small town with just under 800 inhabitants is an architectonic gem and the only town in Tyrol with fully intact city walls. The three quadrangular towered gateways,

This small town with just under 800 inhabitants is an architectonic gem and the only town in Tyrol with fully intact city walls. The three quadrangular towered gateways,

This small town with just under 800 inhabitants

teenth-century winged altar and Gothic frescoes on both the which passes beneath this Gothic church with a precious f-teenth-century winged altar and Gothic frescoes on both the which passes beneath this Gothic church with a precious f-teenth-century winged altar and Gothic frescoes on both the

astero. The two-storey church of San Leonardo is interesting: one of the lanes of the narrow village road leads to a tunnel which passes beneath this Gothic church with a precious f-

from where it is also possible to make a detour into Val Mon-astero. The two-storey church of San Leonardo is interesting: one of the lanes of the narrow village road leads to a tunnel

Our cycle path takes us through the small village of Laudes from where it is also possible to make a detour into Val Mon-astero. The two-storey church of San Leonardo is interesting:

ruler Mussolini considered his enemies to be in the north and

line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers


around the countryside, such as those on the north-western


edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker around the countryside, such as those on the north-western

between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence

edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker

ruler Mussolini considered his enemies to be in the north and between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker

line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker

between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence

edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker

line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western edge of the village of Malles, are open to visitors. One bunker

line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers between 1936 and 1942 he forti ed the border as a defence line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers around the countryside, such as those on the north-western line in the case of invasion. Some of the easy-to-spot bunkers


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the semicircular defensive towers, the arrow slits and machi-colations underline the defensive architecture of this town, which was founded by Meinhard II of Tyrol in an attempt to strengthen his position against the Swiss bishops of Chur. There are also two beautiful porticoed streets that were made to create an urban feel but are so low that you need to duck your head! The most important buildings have information boards explaining their former functions. A guided tour to the town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the small museum which tells the towns history and collects the works of the local painter Paul Flora are also worthwhile.

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GASTHOF ZUR POST15, Florastrae, Glorenza, tel. 0473 831208, www.hotelpostglorenza.com This hotel is rather plain on the outside but inside it has the charm you might expect of one of the oldest inns in the region, which has survived over the centuries and offers ne cuisine and modern comfort. Garden with a childrens play park.

WHISKY DISTILLERY10, Punistrae, Glorenza, tel. 0473 835500, www.puni.comThe rst whisky distillery of Italy is located just outside Glorenzas medieval city walls.

The modern building re ects the common practice of using traditional working methods. It is named after the nearby Puni River, which has its source in the Alps above the tztal valley, at an elevation of 3,391 metres, and ows through the Planol valley until it reaches Val Venosta.

KIOSKAM TAUFERER STADTTORDirectly on the cycle path, on the doorstep of Glorenza and near the river Adige, with tables, benches, and parasols. It serves hot and cold dishes, ice creams, and drinks.

, Mid September: Palabirn-days. In Glorenza and the surrounding area, all eyes are set on the Palabirn, served in various recipes. Visit the farmers market. Tel. 0473 831288, www.glurns.eu

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comfort. Garden with a childrens play park.

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offers ne cuisine and modern offers ne cuisine and modern comfort. Garden with a childrens

survived over the centuries and offers ne cuisine and modern comfort. Garden with a childrens

oldest inns in the region, which has survived over the centuries and offers ne cuisine and modern

outside but inside it has the charm you might expect of one of the oldest inns in the region, which has survived over the centuries and

outside but inside it has the charm outside but inside it has the charm you might expect of one of the oldest inns in the region, which has

This hotel is rather plain on the outside but inside it has the charm you might expect of one of the

named after the nearby Puni River, named after the nearby Puni River, which has its source in the Alps

common practice of using traditional working methods. It is named after the nearby Puni River,

The modern building re ects the common practice of using traditional working methods. It is

The modern building re ects the common practice of using The modern building re ects the

works of the local painter Paul Flora are also worthwhile.

with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards

and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-

town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards

ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the

town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door

small museum which tells the towns history and collects the ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the

with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door

small museum which tells the towns history and collects the

town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the small museum which tells the towns history and collects the small museum which tells the towns history and collects the

and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the small museum which tells the towns history and collects the

with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-ed path around the northern wall circuit and a visit to the and window stone cornices. A walk along the recently renovat-

town includes visits to Gothic reticulated vaults, courtyards with arcades, frescoes, coat of arms as well as charming door

small museum which

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