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 intermediate station of the Mendola Funicular, this autumn hike leads through colourful forests on the way to Castelvecchio, including 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.
The Castelchiaro ruin and the Horse Teeth rock formations (Denti di Cavallo) tower high above Lake Caldaro - they represent a popular hiking destination with stunning views.
Today our three-hour hike takes us from Caldaro to Mt. Roen. With 2,216 m a.s.l. it is the highest mountain of the Mendola Ridge, situated on the border between South Tyrol and the Trentino.
Hiking through wine harvest in Termeno - 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. Enjoy!
Quite a lot of exalted persons already stayed on the Passo della Mendola mountain pass: the Empress of Austria, Sisi, several ministers of the Republic, three popes (John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul I) as well as Mahatma Gandhi. 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 with a ride in the Mendola Funicular, one of the steepest funicular railways of Europe - 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:
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