A circular hike on the Caldaro High Route in the southern part of South Tyrol is a great way to enjoy fantastic views. Beginning at the mid-station of the Mendolo cableway, this autumn hike leads through colourful forests on the way to Castelvecchio. There are many highlights on the way.
Visiting the ruins of Grifo Castle or otherwise known as „Sauschloss“, is always worth a trip. The excursion, beginning from the bus stop in S.Maurizio first winds through vineyards before getting steeper in the shrublands. The trail to the castle leads over Cologna where the ruins lie like an eagle‘s nest, clinging to the red porphyry rock.
Castle Leuchtenburg and the so-called Denti di Cavallo are found overlooking Lake Caldaro, a very popular hiking destination that offers some stunning views.
Today our three-hour hike takes us from Caldaro to Roen. Mount Roen, with an altitude of 2216m is the highest mountain in the region of Mendola, situated on the border between South Tyrol and Trentino.
The „Winzerwanderwoche“. This hiking week is a secret tip for those wanting to experience nature first hand. Hiking groups make their way through the colourful landscapes that the South Tyrolean Autumn has to offer.
Quite a lot of exalted persons already stayed on the Passo Mendola, Empress Sissi, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, several ministers of the Republic, three popes (Johannes XXIII, Paul VI and Johannes Paul I) as well as Mahatma Gandhi are among them. We walked to the place where already Archduke Franz Ferdinand watched down on the valley, accompanied by a very likeable local inhabitant. Our excursion started in the Mendola funicular, the steepest funicular railway of Europe – very exciting!
The roughness of the Dolomites and the sweetness of the green meadows, plenty of chances to relax and to be active: This and much more is what the summer in South Tyrol means. We have collected some highlights from this long expected season.
We suggest: What about a guided tour across the local vineyards followed by a traditional wine tasting? For further information please ask the local wineries!
And in the meantime you might embark on one of the following hikes:
Gasthof Mondschein Adventure holiday in the charming centre of Kaltern 
Gartenhotel Moser Pleasant holiday with a magnificent view of the lake 
Organic farm holidays Arrive. To breathe. Relax. 
Finkenhof comfort, relax and traditional hospitality 
Hotel Elefant Welcome to yout holiday near Lake Caldaro 
Gasthof Hotel Terzer Comfortable and relaxing days 
