Holidays in Partschins, Rabland and Töll

South Tyrol 5 Historical overview

6 Languages

8 South Tyrolean quality products

Village information 11 Village information

Water 18 Partschins Waterfall

20 Waalwege trails

22 The hydroelectric power plant

23 The Spronser Seen Lakes

Culture 24 Places of interest

30 Museums in Partschins

32 Points of interest in the environs

42 Tradition in Partschins

Gastronomy 49 Restaurantsomy

50 Direct sales from the farms

52 The "Törggelen" tradition

54 South Tyrolean recipes

Hiking 57 Waalwege water channel paths

58 Themed trails

60 Easy hiking tours

63 Medium hiking tours

66 Difficult high alpine hiking tours

68 Cable cars

Sport and leisure 71 Fun and Action 74 Climbing

Cycling and 77 Cycling tracks mountain bike 78 Mountain biking

Familyholidays 81 Hiking paths for families

Public transport 84 Advantage cards in South Tyrol

Info 87 Information A-Z

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Text: Tourist office Partschins, Rabland and Töll, IDM Südtirol

Graphic: ID Creativstudio, Meran

Print: Lanarepro, Lana

Historical overview

At the end of the First World War, South Tyrol was ceded by the victorious powers to their ally Italy. The region had previously belonged to Austria for over five centuries. What followed were Mussolini’s policy of Italianisation, the Option Agreement, the years of bombing, numerous protest rallies and hard political power struggles with the government in Rome. In 1972, the second South Tyrolean Autonomy Statute for the better protection of South Tyroleans came into force, which can now be fully implemented 20 years later. Today South Tyrol is an exemplary model for an autonomy of ethnic minorities.

South Tyrol’s most significant historical facts:

• The most famous iceman in the world, Ötzi, was found on the Schnalstaler Gletscher glacier, providing insights into the world 3,200 years before Christ when the settlement of small side valleys began.

• From 400 BC to the 5th century AD, South Tyrol was under the control of Rhaetians and Romans. The Ladin language is a remnant of this time and is still spoken in the Val Badia/Gadertal and Val Gardena/Gröden valleys.

• As a bridge between the Germanic north and the Italian south with two Alpine passes, the region has long been of great strategic importance. Trade routes, splendid stately residences, market squares, and of course more than 800 fortresses and castles are historical reminders of this time.

• Until 1918, South Tyrol had belonged to the county of Tyrol, and therefore the Habsburg empire, for over 550 years. This period heavily influenced South Tyrol’s culture, architecture and cuisine.

• At the end of the First World War, South Tyrol was ceded to Italy. After years of a policy of Italianisation and harsh political power struggles, the second South Tyrolean Autonomy Statute for the better protection of South Tyroleans came into force in 1972. People of Italian, German and Ladin heritage now live here together in peace.

South Tyrol

Languages in South Tyrol

People of German, Italian, and Ladin heritage live in South Tyrol. On a daily basis, town dwellers and farmers converse in over 40 dialects characteristic of the south Bavarian vernacular. Italian is most commonly spoken in South Tyrol’s provincial capital city of Bolzano/Bozen as well as Merano/Meran and in the province’s south. Ladin, South Tyrol’s parent language, is over 1,000 years old and is still spoken by 18,000 people in the Val Badia and Val Gardena valleys. All three language groups in South Tyrol have their customs and stories to tell. Over time, however, the languages and cultures have commingled, resulting in the unique South Tyrolean way of life.

Interesting facts and figures about languages in South Tyrol:

• The native language breakdown in South Tyrol is as follows: 70% German, 25% Italian and 5% Ladin.

• Ladin is a Romansh language spoken in the Dolomite valleys of Val Gardena and Alta Badia.

• The school system in South Tyrol is separated into three languages. German or Italian is taught as the first foreign language. All three languages of instruction are used in Ladin-speaking valleys.

• 98% of Italian speakers live in cities. 72% of the German-speaking population live in the countryside. 87% of the Ladin people live in the Val Badia and Val Gardena valleys.

• 100% of the people in the municipality of Martello/Martell are amongst the German speaking group.

• The municipality of Bolzano has the highest percentage of Italians at more than 70%.

German

German speakers account for the largest language group in South Tyrol. Approx. 70% of South Tyrolean's declare themselves part of this group. Historically, the significant distribution of the German language can be traced to the Germanic, Alemannic, and Bavarian tribes, a portion of whom settled in present-day South Tyrol. Many visitors will not immediately recognise the language as being German. On the street, South Tyrolean dialect is the primary lingua franca. This way of speaking noticeably differs from standard German.

Italian

The Italian language group of 26% is the second largest linguistic contingent in South Tyrol and is the most recent from a cultural history standpoint. The proportion of Italian speakers in the region markedly grew during the fascist regime of Mussolini due to the attempt to “Italianise” the population.

Ladin

With a share of less than 5%, the Ladin people are the statistically smallest group in South Tyrol. The language is, however, the oldest. Ladin, also called Rhaeto-Romanic or Romansh, is a neo-Latin or Romanic language that originated from Vulgar Latin and the Rhaetian protolanguage when the Romans conquered the Alps in the first century BC. The majority of the Ladin people live in the Val Badia and Val Gardena valleys. Rhaeto-Romanic or Romansh languages are also spoken in Graubünden in Switzerland and certain valleys in Trentino.

South Tyrolean Quality Products

South Tyrolean specialities like smoked ham and wine have a long tradition, and a passion for delicious and healthy food has always been practised here. This is reflected in years of carefully preserved recipes and in the continuous, uncompromising selection of high-quality basic products. The “Quality Südtirol” seal of quality represents agricultural products and foodstuffs that originate in South Tyrol and that have been tested for quality. On the following pages, we will serve up South Tyrolean quality products and specialities, enriched with interesting facts and many tips for you to use.

South Tyrolean Wine

South Tyrolean wines have a good reputation throughout the world and have garnered numerous awards. The climate is especially mild in South Tyrol and the region’s geography is influenced by 300 days of sun per year as well as Mediterranean air currents. South Tyrol is amongst the oldest wine growing regions in the German-speaking countries. High quality white and red wines are produced from about 20 grape varieties. The three most important varieties are Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer. South Tyrol is very small in comparison to the rest of Italy, but is nevertheless rich in its unique variety of wines. 5,400 hectares of land annually produce 350,000 hectolitres of wine.

South Tyrolean Apples

South Tyrol is Europe’s largest interconnected apple-growing region. One in ten apples produced in Europe comes from South Tyrol. More than a dozen varieties are verifiably richer in taste and have a longer shelf life than their peers from other regions due to the optimal growing conditions.

South Tyrolean Smoked Ham

Over centuries, South Tyroleans have mastered the art of making smoked ham, passing the skill on from generation to generation. South Tyrolean smoked ham is a mildly smoked raw ham with an exceptional taste and unmistakable appearance. The defining characteristic of South Tyrolean smoked ham is its preparation. As opposed to smoked ham from the north and airdried ham from the south, South Tyrolean smoked ham is mildly smoked and air-dried at the same time.

South Tyrolean Milk and Dairy Products

An average of twelve cows can be found on a typical South Tyrolean mountain farm. The milk takes just 24 hours to get from here to the supermarkets’ refrigerated displays. South Tyrolean dairy products are produced especially close to nature and production is based on healthy animals and GMO-free production. Milk is delivered from South Tyrol’s mountain farms on a daily basis and the exceptionally high quality is continuously monitored. It is for this reason that South Tyrolean milk has earned the ‘GMO-free’ seal. Annually, over 90 types of cheese are made using this milk.

South Tyrolean Honey

Over 6,000 bee colonies collect honey in South Tyrol. The honey is rich in natural ingredients and free from additives. South Tyrolean honey features especially low amounts of water and is therefore highly concentrated and rich in flavour. Bees in South Tyrol have an enormous number of blossoms at their disposal. Wildflower, Alpine rose, dandelion and forest are the four predominant types of honey.

Village information

Village information

South Tyrol still has paradisiac places that promise tranquillity and relaxation you can only dream of during your hectic daily life. Partschins with Rabland and Töll is such a place – at just a few kilometres (9 km) from Meran.

Partschins, the main place, is situated at 642 m, Rabland at 525 m and Töll at 508 m. Other districts of Partschins are Sonnenberg, Vertigen, Quadrat and Tabland. Partschins is one of the municipalities with one of the biggest altitude differences in Vinschgau Valley and in Meran and surroundings: the municipal territory ranges from Rabland situated in the valley floor at 525 m to the Roteck peak at 3,337 m in the Texel Group Nature Park.

Enjoy hiking, biking, and South Tyrolean cuisine and culture, recharge your batteries and enhance your health in unspoilt natural surroundings – a holiday in Partschins has a lot to offer. And, thanks to its ideal location – with Meran, the Vinschgau Valley and the Texel Group of mountains right by the door – there are countless options to explore.

Blessed by sunshine, the climate and the natural healing resources of its waterfall, Partschins and its surrounding villages of Rabland and Töll, lies at the entrance to South Tyrol’s largest nature park, the Texel Group. A real leisure and hiking paradise, with everything that goes with that, such as panoramic and irrigation channel trails boasting magnificent views, 13 (!) three thousand meter-plus mountains, single trails for mountain bike lovers, long distance hikes on the Meraner Höhenweg High Altitude Trail, and climbing on the many rock faces or the Ziel Via Ferrata. All this is nicely spread out across two mountainsides, easily accessible by the two cable cars.

A little further down in the valley, visitors to Partschins can enjoy a wide range of activities: cycling along the Etsch cycle path, the Via Claudia Augusta, a detour to the Typewriter Museum, Railway World or the Bad Egart Royal and Imperial Museum. Or a leisurely walk through the old village centre, past stately residences, castles and prehistoric places of worship.

Health and wellness: the Partschins Waterfall

Partschins Waterfall is an impressive landmark in this unique setting: a thunderous natural spectacle with a drop height of 97 metres and proven benefits to health and wellbeing. “Gsund bleibm! Salute! Take care!” is the name of the health programme that is based on the outstanding water and air quality of Partschins Waterfall and which, with guided visitor experiences in the natural surroundings, places the emphasis on prevention, mindfulness and slowing down.

Partschins, Rabland, Töll, Quadrat, Sonnenberg, Vertigen, Tabland

Regional cuisine and genuine hospitality

The wide range of food available in the restaurants and inns in the holiday resort of Partschins is healthy yet indulgent. Typical South Tyrolean dishes are served, which are delicious with a creative twist, prepared with fresh produce directly from the surrounding fields or rural farm shops, and always authentic, high quality and sustainable. The latter is also true of the accommodation in the area. Be it a 4-star hotel, holiday apartment, B&B or holiday on the farm - with their cosy atmosphere, outstanding service and authentic hospitality, the accommodations in Partschins and its districts lay the foundations for a perfect holiday in South Tyrol right on the outskirts of Meran.

PARTSCHINS AND ITS DISTRICTS

Partschins

Partschins is the main village in this region, located on a detritus cone at the foot of the Sonnenberg mountain in the Vinschgau Valley. Apart from the historical village centre with its well-preserved houses and farms, idyllic estates and picturesque lanes, the main attractions are the late Gothic parish church of Peter and Paul, Stachlburg castle in the very centre of Partschins (now an organic wine estate), Spauregg castle with its distinctive reddish paintwork, the Gaudententurm - a tower now housing a distillery - and the Peter Mitterhofer typewriter museum, a fantastic collection which illustrates the life and work of this most famous Partschins resident.

Rabland

Unlike Partschins, Rabland is located at the very bottom of the valley, but has an equally long and illustrious history. Rabland was of particular economic importance, as this settlement was situated on the Via Claudia Augusta, today known as the Via Venosta. Here, wonderfully restored farm houses compete with distinguished old inns, lending character to the district. Other attractions include the late Gothic St. Jacob's Church on the main street and the new parish church (also known as Christ Church) right behind it. This was built in 1961 and decorated by the well-known artist Friedrich Gurschler. Also well worth a visit is the Railway Museum, which boasts a miniature landscape that fascinates young and old visitors alike.

Töll

This small village is located in the valley at an altitude of about 500 m; it is now a popular starting point for walks such as the Marlinger and Algunder Waalweg trails. In Roman times, this settlement was home to a toll station, which remained functional well into the 19th century and gave the village an interregional status. Thus the name of the village, Töll, is probably derived from the Latin word "teloneum", meaning toll. Cultural attractions include the 14th century St. Helena Church and Bad Egart, the oldest spa in Tyrol, which now houses an art and culture museum. The hydropower stationthe first of its kind in South Tyrol - was built between 1895 and 1897 and is regarded as a milestone of industry. The distinctive sluice gate topped with a small house is perched on three brick columns directly about the Etsch River and is popular with photographers. Another highlight is a large mural that has been on display since 2022 alongside the Etsch cycle path on the Töll and which is a gift to the inventor of the typewriter Peter Mitterhofer.

Quadrat

The name Quadrat is probably derived from the Latin word "quadratus", referring to the blocks of stone which were taken from the marble quarry that had been actively mined since Roman times. It was later abandoned, but has since been re-opened during the 20th century, although this time for chalk mining, which is still being undertaken by the company Röfix today. A very well-preserved lime kiln may be seen close to the old quarry. The scattered Quadrathöfe farms can be explored on long walks and are a great attraction in this region.

The other districts in the municipality of Parcines are Sonnenberg, Tabland and Vertigen , all located above Parcines on the Val Venosta Valley Sonnenberg mountain, which are particularly famous for their scattering of old farms.

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240 KM HIKING PATHS

Here you can find paths and hiking trails at different altitudes totalling 240 km!

PREHISTORIC PLACES OF POWER AND WORSHIP

Especially on the Sonnenberg mountain there are several prehistoric settlements and places of worship, traces of circular earthworks, cupped stones and cave dwellings!

VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA

The old Roman road once crossed this region. An ancient Roman milestone was discovered in 1552 in Rabland.

12 MTB TOURS

Ten exciting routes to recommend and two challenging single trails on the Nörderberg mountain are waiting for you!

TEXEL GROUP NATURE PARK

Partschins is part of the 33.430 hectar Texel Group Nature Park - which is the largest of its kind in South Tyrol!

MERANO HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL

From Partschins you reach the famous 110 km circuit "Meraner Höhenweg" using the Texelbahn cable car.

THE BIGGEST WATERFALL IN SOUTH TYROL

Considered one of the most spectacular in the Alps, the Partschins waterfall cascades down the rock face from a height of 97 m.

PETER MITTERHOFER

Partschins is the hometown of the inventor of the typewriter.

3 MUSEUMS

A typewriter museum namend after the inventor Peter Mitterhofer, a train world museum and the Royal & Imperial museum Bad Egart are located in Partschins and its districts.

2 HIKING AREAS

Each area is served by its own cable car! To the north, the Texelbahn cable car leads up the Sonnenberg mountain, while on the south side the Aschbach cable car reaches up into the Nörderberg mountain.

MURALES - WALL DESIGN

The visual concept for the wall design along the bike path in Töll/ Partschins is a homage to the inventor of the typewriter Peter Mitterhofer.

Mountain streems, effervescent springs, babbling brooks and a thundering waterfall

Blue gold

The precious resource from the mountains

Partschins, Rabland and Töll are water-rich areas and there are a large number of springs, wells and Waalwege (farmers’ irrigation channels) on both sides of the valley, on the Sonnenberg mountain and the Nörderberg mountain. If you take a walk into the Zieltal Valley, up from the Meraner Höhenweg/Merano High Mountain trail at the Schutzhaus / rifugio Nasereit mountain hut, you’ll hear the splashing of water all along your way. This water flows on to the waterfall in Partschins and then cascades over a 97mt. high drop down over imposing rock walls making the Partschins waterfall one of the most impressive natural attractions in South Tyrol. A number of springs and pathways trace the old irrigation channels in and around Partschins. There are two well trodden Waalwege trails in Partschins and two others start from nearby Töll. After a strenuous hike, there is nothing better than to relax soaking one’s feet in the cool waters of the river.

Above Partschins, the clear waters of the Spronserseen lakes on the mountain plateau reflect the surrounding mountain peaks. The water vapor beneath the waterfall creates a particularly salubrious microclimate, euphemistically referred to as the Partschins Alpine Wellness, helping to relieve respiratory ailments and strengthens the immune system.

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We in Partschins are lucky to be able to turn on the tap and enjoy excellent drinking water that flows from various mountain springs into our fountains and wells.

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Refill points

Considered one of the most spectacular in the Alps, the Partschins waterfall cascades down the rock face from a height of almost 100 m. It is particularly impressive in early spring with the melting of snow, when as many as 6,000 liters of water per second flow into the Zielbach torrent. The family hike from Partschins to the waterfall takes about an hour and a half on foot. Otherwise you can reach the waterfyll by using the public transport. A scenic family walk leads from the Texelbahn Cable Car mountain station down to the base of the waterfall.

The Healing Power of Nature

Visitors and locals alike should be able to enjoy the many possibilities that stem from the Alpine landscape, the three different elevations and the special microclimate around the waterfall, and derive specific added benefits for their health. With its natural resources, an imposing waterfall with a curative climate and the variety of possibilities for people seeking activity and recreation, Partschins has set up a pioneering project that not only makes health promotion and prevention of disease possible, but also brings demonstrable benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing.

The "Gsund bleibm! Salute! Take care!" concept

The “G’sund bleibm! Salute! Take care! project grew out of the collaboration between climatic therapists, medical doctors, hiking guides, nutrition experts and wellness trainers, and has the objective of making the curative benefits of Partschins’ natural surroundings accessible to a wide audience. Visitors and locals alike should be able to enjoy the many possibilities that stem from the Alpine landscape, the three different elevations and the special microclimate around the waterfall, and derive specific added benefits for their health.

Here you can discover more about the project and book our health program:

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spectacular Partschins WaterfallA Natural Marvel

Walking along the ancient irrigation channels near Partschins

Waalweg is the German name for the paths alongside the water channels formerly used to irrigate the fields in the valley. These ancient trails along the gentle slopes have been adapted into popular pathways for leisurely walks, especially popular with families in recent years.

The history and tradition of the Waalwege - paths which follow the farmers’ irrigation channels

The Vinschgau valley and the entire Meran area get very little rainfall, an average of only 500 mm. per year, in fact, and the strong sunshine quickly dries the countryside, especially that of the Sonnenberg mountain. This is why local farmers have built so many water-irrigation channels over the years as the only option of taking the essential water to their fields, meadows and fruit orchards. The word “Waal” comes from the Celtic word “bual”, which relates to the Roman word “aquale”.

The Waalweg paths along the slopes in the Meran area and in the Vinschgau valley are, without doubt, the most popular walks in the whole region. Years ago, these flat, narrow paths were only used by the “Waaler”, the men employed to guard, patrol and maintain the water channels. The Waaler cleaned the channels and ensured that water reached the different fields for the right amount of time. They opened and closed the wooden sluice gate shutters to control the flow of the water as necessary and looked after the small water-wheels. These wheels each have a hammer which clink as the water passes so that the Waaler know that everything is all right as long as he hears the hammer striking as it should. The irrigation water flows through a main channel into side channels which lead off in different directions and a farmer’s fields are watered at certain times according to previous agreement. A meadow on the Sonnenberg mountain would be virtually worthless if irrigation was not available. Water from the main Waale channels and side channels ends up in the river or in one of the numerous valleys streams.

Along a still functioning irrigation channel above the center of Partschins, the Partschinser Waalweg trail leads past religious sites with spectacular views overlooking the Meran basin. The Rablander Waalweg trail shows how important the old irrigation channels were to agriculture in bygone days.

The hydroelectric power plant in Töll

The first large power plant in South Tyrol

The hydroelectric plant in Töll (later nown as AEC-EW and AE-EW) was the first large power plant in South Tyrol, built on the initiative of the Mayor of Meran and Bozen and designed by the Munich engineer Oscar von Miller in 1897; it was connected to the power grid on April 5, 1898. On the site was formerly located the sawmill belonging to the father of the most famous citizen of Partschins, Peter Mitterhofer, inventor of the typewriter. The waters from the Etsch river pass through a 16 m long weir at the level of Töll, making it a unique contemporary historical monument. The water enters the surge tank, which is situated at an elevation of 496 m above sea level just above the power station, via a 480 meter long free-flow tunnel with a total volume of 6000 cubic meters. The waters of the Etsch river are dammed here, and the lock house located on three masonry columns covered with porphyry stone, built in 1925 for the operation of the lock. It was renovated in 2003, maintaining its original style, as was the former Zieglbrugg (so named because it was once covered by a roof).

There was already an arched bridge built at this site during Roman times, as attested by documents housed in the Johanneum in Innsbruck dating from the 14th and 16th century.

The Peter Mitterhofer cultural trail towards Rabland starts next to the power station, as does the Marlinger Waalweg trail (irrigation channel) as well as the nearby Algunder Waalweg trail (irrigation channel).

in the Alps

Approximately 15 kilometers north of Partschins, the ten Spronser Seen lakes nestle at varying altitudes between 2.120m and 2.590m a.s.l. on a high mountain plateau in the heart of the Texel Group Nature Park. The largest two lakes, the Langsee and the Grünsee lakes, together with the other eight lakes, form part of what is the most extensive high altitude lake system in Europe.

On a hike to the Spronser Seen lakes, the route leads straight through an ancient sacred mountain site on the Pfitscher Schartl wind gap. In 1933, the artist Josef Tscholl discovered an ancient place of worship at 2,130 metres above sea level that is unique in South Tyrol. Its discovery was the start of the cup stone research still being undertaken in South Tyrol today. Numerous cup stones from the Bronze age are strung together right by the edge of the path on the Pfitscher Schartl. There are no fewer than 1.300 cup shapes spread over 40 stone slabs. Almost all of the cup stones can be found within the remains of walls in the shape of a pentagon. In addition to the general round depressions, a variety of different figures were also ground out of the stones by hand. The cup shapes on the “star slab”, for example, are believed to have an astronomical meaning. Different symbols are thought to represent the sun, moon and stars. As well as the cup stones, rock paintings also bear witness to the importance of this pass road during Ötzi’s time. The exact meaning of the mysterious cup stones is still being debated today. They may have been used for ritual acts or as sacrificial sites. Others, on the other hand, believe that they depict signs of the zodiac, calendars or a kind of original script for marking pathways.

Tip: Anyone not wishing to climb so high can also admire cup stones on the Merano High Path "Meraner Höhenweg" n° 24 at the Hochganghaus or on the Partschinser Sagenweg (Trail of Legends).

The Spronser Seen lakesthe largest high-alpine lake district

Places of interest

The old manors and castles, narrow alleyways and traditional farmsteads in the small village center have a timeless fascination. Along the old Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta, the churches and the old milestone still bear witness to the centuries-long and eventful history of Partschins.

Stachlburg Castle, Partschins

This castle dates from before 1300 and was once the home of the Lords of Partschins. It is now the Castle Vineyard of Baron Sigmund von Kripp and his family. It is possible to visit the wine cellar and inner courtyard during weekly wine tasting events held every Thursday. The interios cannot be visited.

Gaudententurm – Tower of Gaudenz, Partschins

The mansion was originally built in 1348 by Meinhard, Edler von Gaudenz (an aristocrat from Gaudenz). Since that time it underwent several renovations, especially during the Baroque period. The Erker oval windows, sundial and coat of arms symbolizing the alliance, date back to the 17th century. In 1794 the house was bought by Anton Isser, a chronicler from Meran, who four years later changed his surname to ‘von Gaudententurm’ when entering the nobility. It was via his grandson, the Viennese physician and neurologist, Dr. Friedrich Leopold von Sölder zu Prakenstein (1867-1943) that the residence passed on to the present-day owners. The inner courtyard and cellars are open to the public during the weekly Schnaps tasting events.

The private interior rooms are not open for public viewing.

Spauregg Castle, Partschins

This stately home dates back to the XII century and is owned by the descendants of Knight Franz Ferdinand von und zu Goldegg The splendid gardens are the home of many Mediterranean trees as well as an old yewtree, a cypress and an incredible 140 years old, 45 mt. tall Mammoth Tree. The castle itself is not open to visitors.

Gravestone from the Roman era – Via Claudia Augusta, Partschins

At Hochhueben Hof farm in Partschins, a feudal holding of the Salzburg Bishops dating to the 14th century, a Roman gravestone has been built into the front wall of the house on the right side next to the entrance. An officer of the customs station in Töll did this to immortalize his firstborn son, who died only 21 years and 11 months old.

The letters D.M. on the seal (Dis manibus – the gods of death) and the manner of execution of the lettering appear to date to the first half of the 2nd century AD.

Roman tombs and coins have also been found across the courtyard.

Roman milestone of the Via Claudia Augusta, Rabland

The discovery of an ancient Roman Milestone proves that the old Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta, which led up and over the Alps, ran through Töll and Rabland. This particular milestone is now housed in the Bolzano Civic Museum while a copy can be seen at the Hanswirt hotel, the old coaching inn at Rabland.

Parish church of St. Peter and Paul, Partschins

This church was first mentioned in a document in 1264 and rebuilt in late Gothic style in 1502. It is worth mentioning some marble sculptures and mural paintings as well as a wooden sculpture by the famous artist Jörg Lederer from Kaufbeuren.

Chapel of St. Jakob, Rabland

St. Jacob's Chapel was built in late Gothic style in 1513. On the outer wall, you can see two sundials from the 16th century. The chapel interior houses a pointed arch portal decorated with a little turret as well as two altarpieces.

New parish church of Rabland

The Christkönigskirche church, also known as the new parish church, was built between 1961 and 1963. The church has a flat-ceiling nave with a separate altar area. The two stained glass windows are by Heiner Gschwendt from Klausen, the church organ, consecrated in 1987, is by Andrea Zeni, and all other works of art connected with the church, including the granite fountain in front of the church and the statue of the Archangel Michael made of Lasa marble housed in a niche on the church square, are by the artist Friedrich Gurschler. Friedrich Gurschler was born in February 1923 on a farm near Unsere Frau in Schnalstal Valley and is an honorary citizen of Partschins.

Chapel of St. Helena, Töll

Gothic building which was first mentioned in a document in 1326. The interior of the chapel offers a statue of St. Helen, two neo-Gothic altars (consecrated to St. Nepomuk and St. Valentine) as well as a crucifix from the 17th century.

Open air Museum of technical machinery, Rabland

The collection includes three agricultural machines, all dating from 1903. They are 5mt. in height and are proof that the Vinschgau valley was once regarded as the bread-basket of South Tyrol. You’ll find the open air museum of Technical Machinery along the the Etsch cycle path in Rabland.

Peter MitterhoferThe inventor of the typewriter

Peter Mitterhofer, born in 20.09.1822 and † 27.08.1893, in Partschins is known as the inventor of the typewriter, carpenter, and gifted tinkerer and inventor. The house of Peter Mitterhofer is first mentioned as the "Zimmerhaus im Obergarten" in a document dating to 1431. Peter Mitterhofer (1822-1893) lived in this house in Partschins for 31 years and developed five typewriter models in his workshop there; the first of these prototypes was also the earliest of its kind, in 1864. It is known that Peter Mitterhofer designed five different typewriter models during the period between 1864 and 1869. The first model (1864, The Unsuccessful) is housed today at the Technical Museum of Industry and Commerce in Vienna. The second model was discovered accidentally in 1911 hidden in a secret compartment in the attic of Peter Mitterhofer’s house in Partschins. The third model remains missing to this day – although Peter Mitterhofer travelled with it from Partschins to Vienna on foot in 1866. The fourth model (the Meran model) was created in 1866. This model is on display at the Palais Mamming City Museum in Meran. Peter Mitterhofer completed his fifth typewriter prototype in 1869 (the Wien model). It was his intention to build a perfectly functioning typewriter.

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Murales Töll

A late birthday present for a brilliant inventor

The large mural that has been on display alongside the Etsch cycle path on the Töll is a gift to the inventor of the typewriter Peter Mitterhofer. It is there to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth on 20th September 2022. The Murales is located directly on the Etsch cycle path in Töll at the wall of the Texel cooperative and can only be reached on foot or by bike on the cycle path.

What to see in Partschins, Rabland and Töll

Museums

Museums in Partschins, Rabland and Töll

The Typewriter Museum in Partschins

Church square, Partschins, Phone +39 0473 967 581 –www.typewritermuseum.com

The Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum (Schreibmaschinenmuseum) in Partschins is named after its inventor. In the museum, there are as many as 2,000 exhibits documenting the evolution of the typewriter from its humble beginnings until the advent of the computer. The exhibition includes 1,400 machines including rarities such as the Enigma, an early 20th Century German-made machine mainly used to encrypt military communications.

Opening times

April - October:

Monday 2 - 6 p.m. / Tuesday - Friday 10 - 12 a.m. & 2 - 6 p.m. / Saturday 10 - 12 a.m.

November - March:

Tuesday 10 - 12 a.m.

Closed on Sunday and during holidays.

Train world museum in Rabland

Gerold square, Rabland, Phone +39 0473 521 460 –www.eisenbahnwelt.eu

The Train World Museum in Rabland near Partschins is a magnet for visitors of all ages. Spread across more than 1,000 m2, the digital model railway takes up three floors and is the largest in Italy. Comprising 20,000 pieces, 40 running trains, 400 vehicles, 7,000 figurines and with railway tracks totaling 400 m, the impressive 1:87 scale model is one of the largest private collections in Europe. Junior visitors can take turns driving a model train through surprisingly realistic landscapes. The main 130 m2 Train World Museum complex is located on the top floor, representing a miniaturized South Tyrol.

Opening times

April - November:

Sunday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed on Saturday.

The Royal & Imperial Bad Egart Museum

Bahnhofstraße 17, Töll, Phone +39 0473 967 342 –www.bad-egart.com

Mentioned in the records dating back to 1430, the Bad Egart spa in Bahnhofstraße street in Töll was built on an ancient hot spring in Tyrol. The ancient Romans utilized water from three springs as a drink for its curative effects as well as for various treatments. With the arrival of the railway line in the early 20th Century, Bad Egart enjoyed a period of significant prosperity and Empress Elisabeth, the Empress of Austria and Hungary, spent time there. In 1956 the spa closed only to reopen as a museum and traditional mountain restaurant. Today it houses the Royal & Imperial Bad Egart Museum with a sizeable collection of memorabilia from the Austro-Hungarian period, including numerous antique photographs and some personal effects belonging to Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph.

Opening times

April - November:

Tuesday - Sunday 10.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed on Monday.

Points of interest in the environs

MERAN AND ENVIRONS

MERAN

1 The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

St. Valentin-Str. 51/a, Phone +39 0473 255600, www.trauttmansdorff.it

Colorful plants from all around the world thrive and bloom in Trauttmansdorff’s more than eighty garden landscapes. Multifaceted Experience Stations, spectacular themed gardens, Artist Pavilions and intriguing animals turn the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle into a colorful world where visitors enjoy a variety of different experiences. The Castle houses an interactive museum: the Touriseum.

2 The Touriseum

(South Tyrol's Museum of Tourism at Trauttmansdorff Castle)

St. Valentin-Str. 51/a, Phone +39 0473 255656, www.touriseum.it

It is the first museum in the Alpine region dedicated exclusively to the history of tourism.

Interactive displays take you on an exciting journey through time that tells the story of 200 years of tourism from the point of view of both tourists and locals alike. Mechanical theatre shows, detailed models, films, audio: the Touriseum is anything but a dusty old museum full of tedious texts.

3 The Prince's Castle

Galileistraße, Phone +39 329 0186390, www.gemeinde.meran.bz.it/de/Landesfuerstliche_Burg

In the fifteenth century, Archduke Sigismund of Austria built the Prince´s Castle behind the town hall. It comprises a courtyard, a battlement parapet, and two floors with a number of small rooms. The furnishings date from the Gothic and Renaissance periods. There is a chapel in the castle featuring a fresco that dates from the sixteenth century. An exhibiton of historical weapons and a collection of antique musical instruments are also of particular interest.

NATURNS

4 St. Proculus Church and Museum

St. Prokulusstraße, Phone +39 0473 673139

Although inconspicuous from the outside, the St. Proculus Church hides a priceless treasure within: impressive frescoes from the early Christian 8th century, which make the church one of the most important artistic treasures in Central Europe.

Alongside the early Carolingian frescoes, the church is also decorated with Gothic frescoes dating from the 14th century, including a depiction of the Creation on its exterior. Later frescoes that covered the oldest mural paintings have been removed and are now on display in the Proculus Museum opposite the church.

5 MMM Messner Mountain Museum Juval

Juval 3, Phone +39 0471 631264, www.messner-mountain-museum.it

The museum in Juval Castle in Vinschgau is dedicated to the Magic of the Mountain and houses several fine art collections: a Tibetica collection, a gallery of paintings of the world’s holy mountains, a collection of masks from five continents, a unique Gesar of Ling exhibition, a Tantra Room and the Expedition Cellar. Trained guides are available to explain all the exhibits.

How to get there:

>> by foot: Waalweg path from Tschars to the castle (approx. 1,5 hours)

>> shuttle bus: services daily except Wednesdays from the car park to the restaurant "Schlosswirt" Juval. From there it is a 15 minute walk to the castle. Timetable and booking: www.juvalshuttle.com

6 Texelgruppe Nature Park House

Naturns, Phone +39 0473 668201, www.naturparks.provinz.bz.it

Experiencing, understanding and preserving nature – this is the role of the Texelgruppe Nature Park House in Naturns. The largest natural park in South Tyrol is characterized by massive contrasts, from almost Mediterranean-looking areas to rugged, high-Alpine landscapes. High mountain pastures, farms, old stone walls and ancient trails are all testimony to human settlement and hard work. In the Texelgruppe Nature Park House, this world becomes playful for children and informative for adults, palpable and visible. Aquariums, microscopes and video presentations provide exciting insights in the natural landscape of the region, while nature itself can be discovered with all the senses by smelling, touching and hearing on a guided tour.

SCHNALSTAL VALLEY

7 archeoParc Schnalstal valley – tracking Ötzis trails

Unser Frau 163, Phone +39 0473 676020, www.archeoparc.it

The outdoor archaeological museum near the location where Ötzi the Iceman was found in the Schnalstal valley shows where and how Ötzi and his contemporaries lived 5,300 years ago. You will see reproductions of Ötzis clothing and equipment as well as reconstructed Stone Age buildings. Demonstrations and workshops are held every day such as making fire, baking bread and archery...

8 Carthusian Monastery Allerengelbergthe monastery of Karthaus

Karthaus, Phone +39 0473 679148, www.schnalstal.it

Visiting the town of Karthaus is like a journey into the past. The town was built inside the walls of the Cloister of Certosa degli Angeli, founded in 1326 and reopened in 1782. The Via Crucis of the ancient cloister is especially interesting.

DORF TIROL

9 Bird Care Centre Tyrol Castle

Schlossweg 25, Phone +39 0473 221500, www.gufyland.com

The daily flight shows on Tyrol Castle hill are an inspiring experience. Twice a day at 11.15 am and 3.15 pm captive-bred falcons, vultures, eagles, buzzards, kites and owls are released to fly above the city of Meran. The centers’ primary role is to nurse injured birds back to health and return them to the wild as soon as possible. Closed on Monday.

10 South Tyrolean Museum of History Tyrol Castle

Schlossweg 24, Phone +39 0473 220221, www.schlosstirol.it

The castle of the Counts of Tyrol houses the South Tyrolean Museum of History and Culture. An interactive walk through the manor illustrates the main themes of the region’s past, its art, social history and everyday life in a medieval castle. In the keep visitors can explore 20 levels, each dealing with crucial events of the 20th century. Multimedia stations and an extensive collection of documents illustrate the long road to South Tyrols’s autonomy. In addition, each year visitors can view important special exhibitions.

SCHENNA

11 Schenna Castle

Schlossweg 14, Phone +39 0473 945630, www.schloss-schenna.com

Built around 1350, Schenna Castle is one of South Tyrol’s finest and most important castles. The many collections of Archduke John, the original furnishings and personal everyday objects of the time, weapons covering a period of six centuries, paintings by famous Tyrolean artists, portraits of the Habsburgs and the family of the Counts of Meran, the largest private collection of Andreas Hofer items, magnificent ovens, the archducal table service – not forgetting the Castle’s magnificent location high above Meran, once the city of residence of the Counts of Tyrol, with its wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and mountains.

LANA

12 Museum of Fruit Cultivation

Brandisweg 4, Phone +39 0473 564387, www.obstbaumuseum.it

As South Tyrol's traditional and largest fruit producing municipality, Lana is the ideal location for the collection and display of information regarding the history of fruit-growing Thus the South Tyrolean fruit-growing museum gives an interesting overview on the fruit-growing aspects of agricultural life.

13 Parish church and the Schnatterpeck Altar

Schnatterpeckstraße, Phone +39 0473 333 4342596

The parish church of Niederlana is among the most beautiful examples of South Tyrolean Late Gothic art. Its magnificent winged altar by Hans Schnatterpeck is known far beyond the borders of the country.are home to a painting and portrait gallery, a weapons collection, as well as numerous art-historic objects of Tyrolean history.

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ULTENTAL VALLEY

14 The Lahnersäge Visitor Centre

St. Gertraud, Phone +39 0473 798123, www.lahnersaege.com

In the Ultental Valley, the Lahnersäge Visitor Centre explains and documents the vital role of the forests in the National Park Stilfser Joch. Nearby, a 200-year old Venetian sawmill was discovered and later restored to full functionality. Demonstrations of traditional workmanship are on display, using the refurbished Venetian saw. The production of boards and other wooden items is demonstrated at the refurbished old sawmill.

15 Ancient larch trees

St. Walburg 4, Phone +39 0473 795387

These three larch trees, to be found near St. Walburg in Ulten Valley, are considered to be the oldest conifers in Europe. Legend has it that these ancient larch trees are more than 2,000 years old.

If you would like to visit them, you can reach the ancient larches along an easy walking path starting below St. Gertraud, taking about 30 minutes.

PASSEIERTAL VALLEY

16 Museum Passeier – Andreas Hofer

Passeirerstraße 72, Phone +39 0473 659086, www.museum.passeier.it

The museum is located at the Sandhof Farm, the birthplace of Andreas Hofer. It tells, in a lively and entertaining way, how a bearded innkeeper and cattle-dealer became a Tyrolean folk hero. Alongside numerous pictorial and written exhibits, there are audio stations, films and areas for children. The exhibition “Heroes & Us” presents large light cones to illuminate the fascinating topic of the function of role models. The open-air exibition represents a typical farmstead of the Passeier Valley.

17 Museum

of Mining - Location Schneeberg

Rabenstein 52/53, Phone +39 0473 932900, www.bergbaumuseum.it

The Schneeberg site and the miners settlement of St. Martin is located at 2.355 metres above sea level and - only accessible by foot.

Miners for centuries dug for hours on the Schneeberg mountain, first with sledgehammers and picks, later with heavy equipment. The miners settlement was on occasion home to up to 1.000 people, totally isolated far above the treeline. Europe’s highest permanent settlement remained inhabited until the 1960s. Today, an unimaginable 150 km of tunnels penetrate the mountain. Above ground, the intensive mining operations have permanently changed and reshaped the landscape.

BOLZANO

18 South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

Museumstraße 43, Phone +39 0471 320100, www.iceman.it

Ötzi, the Iceman, is a glacier mummy from the Copper Age, who, thanks to extraordinary circumstances, has been preserved down to the present day. He was accidentally discovered in 1991 by hikers together with his clothing and equipment, on the Schnalstal Valley glacier and has been the subject of intensive research ever since. The permanent exhibition is dedicated entirely to Ötzi. It is housed on three floors of the Museum and displays everything of interest about the world’s most famous glacier mummy.

19 MMM Messner Mountain Museum – Firmian

Sigmundskronerstraße 53, Phone +39 0471 631264, www.messner-mountain-museum.it

As the centerpiece of the Messner Mountain Museum, MMM Firmian in Sigmundskron Castle addresses the subject of man’s encounter with the mountains. In a setting dominated by the various peaks between the Schlern and the Texel range, the museum is spacious enough to be organized as an itinerary between the various works of art, installations and relics that it houses. The paths, stairs and towers lead visitors from the depths of the mountain, where their origins and exploitation are brought to life, and the religious significance of the peaks as an aid to orientation and a bridge to the beyond, to the history of mountaineering and the alpine tourist industry that we know today.

20 Runkelstein Castle

Sill 15, Phone +39 0471 329808, www.runkelstein.info

Runkelstein Castle encloses the largest cycle of secular frescoes dating back to the Middle Ages. Its representation of medieval society and its strategic location made it one of the foremost attractions of our region.

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VINSCHGAU VALLEY 21 MARTELLTAL VALLEY

The Martelltal Valley lies in the Stelvio National Park and is considered one of the most beautiful side valleys in the Vinschgau Valley. It rises 950 m up to the Cevedale Glacier at 3,769 m. It is the highest altitude of strawberry cultivation anywhere in Europe. You shouldn't miss to visit the Plima Gorge with four imposing constructions, a real spectacle of nature!

SCHLUDERNS 22 Churburg Castle

Churburg 1, Phone +39 0473 615241, www.churburg.com

The visitors find an impressive Renaissance castle enhanced by the remarkable paintings in the arcades surrounding the courtyard. The world renowned private armoury is the largest of its kind. The harnesses, all made for members of the family, are of incomparable artistic and historic value. Visits are only possible with a guided tour.

23 MALS

Mals is famous for his romance churches and steeples. In earlier times, the 5,000-strong community once had seven steeples and five of them are still in existence.

24 GLURNS – THE SMALLEST CITY IN THE SOUTHERN ALPS

With its 900 inhabitants, the historic town of Glurns in the south of Mals is one of the smallest cities in the world. First mentioned in 1304 as Glurns has hardly changed over the centuries. This gem of the Upper Vinschgau Valley has a medieval centre and boasts the only intact enclosed fortification, complete with fully preserved ramparts and picturesque gate towers.

25 LAAS – THE VILLAGE OF MARBLE

High above Göflan and the idyllic village of Laas, at the foot of the Ortler massive, there is a quarry where the purest marble in Europe has been mined for centuries. This marble is not only pure in character, but extremely hard, durable, and weather-resistant. A series of guided tours and marble-themed hikes leading to the White water marble quarry, the Göflan quarry or the incline quarry railway used to transport the heavy marble slabs down to the valley offer visitors an interesting insight into the history of the local marble industry. The interior of the centuries-old marble quarry itself cannot be visited for safety reasons.

PRAD AM STILFSERJOCH

26 Aquaprad Visitor Centre

Kreuzweg 4, Phone +39 0473 618212

Water is the main theme at the visitor center aquaprad. After entering the facility, visitors can hear, see and taste water. 30 local fish species can be seen in twelve spectacular tanks. In an impressive manner, visitors will receive insight into the local fish fauna – from mountain streams to rivers, from high mountain lakes to the floodplain.

BURGEIS

27 Benedictine Abbey Marienberg

Schlinig 1, Phone +39 0473 843980, www.marienberg.it

Marienberg Abbey above Burgeis dates back to the 12th Century. The highest located Benedictine abbey in Europe is situated at an altitude of 1,340 m a.s.l., since 900 years monks live here according to the rules of Saint Benedict of Nursia. Today, the main hall displays impressions about the daily life of the monks marked by Benedict's credo ora et labora. The exhibition displays also beautiful paintings such as the Romanesque Crypt frescoe with its unique depiction of angels.

Living traditions in Partschins

Customs and traditions in Partschins are closely bound up with the Christian faith and the Catholic Church in particular, with solemn religious processions taking place throughout the year. In the run-up to Easter, palm branches are braided and on Easter Sunday children receive a platted cake shaped in the form of a chicken or rabbit from their godparents, known as a Fochaz.

On the third Sunday after Pentecost the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated throughout South Tyrol. Visible from a distance, fires are ignited on the hills commemorating the local resistance against the historic invasion by the French army. In the third week of September the annual transhumance of sheeps from the Zieltal Valley is a traditional event of note.

The Tradition of “Kiniweihe”

An old tradition which is celebrated on 6th. January – the “Dreikönigsweihe” - when the Three Wise Men come to bless your home. The whole family walks through the rooms of the house, praying and sprinkling holy water on their way, and incense, the dried resin from the so-called Incense Tree, is lit in the hope of keeping harmful spirits and danger away from the family and their home. Farmers’ fields and meadows are also blessed and the sign of the “Kini”, the Three Wise Men who are locally referred to as the “Three Kings”, is chalked on the door lintel together with the year and the letters CMB standing for Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, as in 20 CMB 13, for example. At the end of the ceremony, everyone present recites the Rosary or “Rosenkranz” prayer together.

The Tradition of “Herz Jesu Sonntag”

This very popular religious ceremony is particularly important in South Tyrol and is connected to a strong patriotic feeling for the Fatherland. It is celebrated on the second Sunday after the feast of Corpus Christi. Bonfires are lit in the shape of the Cross or a heart on the surrounding mountain sides and outline the peaks after dark and a very special atmosphere can be felt everywhere. This tradition dates back to the XIX century, to the year 1796, when the leaders of Tyrol met in Bolzano to discuss how to push Napoleon’s invading troops out of the country. Sebastian Stöckl, abbot of Stams monastery in present-day Austria, suggested appealing to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to save South Tyrol from the hands of the French. Fires are lit every year on this day in remembrance of the event.

The Transhumance of the returning sheep herds in Partschins

Autumn in Partschins is not only renowned for the various events relating to the Törggelen (tasting the young wine along with roast chestnuts and seasonal dishes), but also for the transhumance of the returning sheep herds, from the Zieltal Valley to their shelters. In september, some 1,300 head of sheep will be expected to descend on the Schutzhütte Nasereit / rifugio Nasereit. Some of the sheep, which have been marked in color, will later be separated for shearing, known here as "Schofschur". The return of the herds from summer pastures from the Zieltal Valley is appropriately celebrated at the Nasereit Alpine shelter, in accordance with the old farming tradition.

The Traditional Procession of St. Nicholas and the Tuifltog, the Day of the Devil

The processions of St. Nicholas are held annually on 5th December, St. Nicholas’s Day and are a longstanding tradition in South Tyrol. Escorted by his entourage of ‘angels’, the procession of the holy bishop is preceded by an uproar that already started in the preceding days. This is when, on the 5th December, the so-called Krampus, or devils (Tuifl in the local German dialect), wreak havoc in the inhabited centers. Dressed in animal skins, their faces covered with scary masks, they run amok in the streets, rattling their chains and ringing heavy iron bells. Back in the old days, these ‘devils’ used to frighten people and scare the ‘naughty’ children. Nowadays, there is nothing more to be afraid of, since the processions are choreographed to perfection and every year provide great entertainment for spectators of all ages. At the end of the procession, St. Nicholas hands out surprise gifts to the ‘good’ kids.

The Krampus and Tuifltog recall the ancient pagan rituals and traditional Celtic customs.In the age when man still lived out in the open, there were the old beliefs in numerous spirits in nature, including that of the harsh winter, which had to be expelled forcefully. The evil winter spirits were exorcised scary monsters to the noisy accompaniment and the clanging of bells. At the same time, the beating of the rods was meant to promote fertility.

Every valley and each inhabited locality in South Tyrol has its own special way of celebrating this raucous, ancient tradition. During the procession in Partschins, the Höllentol Tuifl (the devils of the valley of hell), provide an escort to St. Nicholas.

Traditional Costumes in Partschins

The “Tracht” is the traditional attire of the South Tyrolean people. South Tyrol has a wide variety of different costumes that are unique in the alpine region. Every valley, almost every village even, has its own costume that differs from that of its neighbours when it comes to colour, style and decoration.

The traditional costume is the people’s grandest outfit, worn for festivities and special occasions in South Tyrol. It is also seen during performances and appearances by bands, riflemen or folk dancing groups. The wearing of “tracht” is very closely connected to the idea of homeland and is representative of people’s appreciation of a centuries’ old folk culture. The tradition is carefully and reverentially perpetuated and cultivated by every generation.

Our traditional costume is a priceless asset. Its roots stretch back well into the 18th century. It was during this time that the typical everyday and feast day clothing of the predominantly rural population that is known as “tracht” today came into being.

Only high-quality materials are used by genuine craftspeople to make the traditional attire. Lovingly sewn and timeless: “tracht” was and still is the best and most prized clothing of South Tyroleans.

You can read here which different types of "Trachten" are worn in Partschins:

Religious Processions as a Ritual in the Course of the Year

During certain religious festivities and feast days, religious processions are held in Partschins and Rabland. The entire village, along with its relative unions and clubs, such as the local band, the Schützen and volunteer fire brigade, choirs, and local inhabitants all participate at the event. Thus, processions are a popular and colorful public spectacle, as well as a firmly rooted religious ritual! The traditional and colorful rogations lead through the village and stop at several stations, where the partakers pray and sing. The priest walks along under a baldachin while the partakers carry relevant flags, statues, and other Christian symbols.

The important and most spectacular processions in our community are:

• the Josefi procession (in March)

• the Corpus Christi procession (in June)

• the Sacred Heart procession (in June)

• the Thanksgiving procession (in October)

South Tyrolean Cuisinean Alpine-Mediterranean lovestory

The South Tyrolean cuisine takes the best from the world of Italian classics such as pasta and from hearty dishes such as dumplings. South Tyrolean cuisine has its origins in the traditional cooking in the mountain farms. Traditionally, the dishes that came to the table were made mainly from ingredients produced right there on the farm. Over time, however, the hearty cuisine has combined with a more refined and diverse Italian cuisine. The result is a culinary mix that has made the South Tyrolean cuisine well known far beyond the borders of South Tyrol.

The quality gastronomy in Partschins, Rabland and Töll can best be described as rich and varied, ranging from sophisticated upmarket restaurants to typical local pubs serving hearty South Tyrolean dishes.

The restaurants and other establishments in Partschins go to great lengths to serve only the best quality dishes accompanied by an impeccable level of service, with a bias in favor of local platters and ingredients. The single-most characteristic South Tyrolean trait is that of hospitality, which begins as soon as patrons enter the door.

Opening hours

Take a look on our homepage to see the opening hours of restaurants and bars.

Direct Sales from the Farms in Partschins

In Partschins you will find a wide range of farm products to buy in farm shops: from fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, homemade speck and sausages, to bread, honey, jams, fruit juices or eggs. The cheese is made out of fresh milk and the apple juice and tasty jams are produced according to old recipes.

LOCAL PRODUCTS STRAIGHT FROM THE FARMS

STACHLBURG CASTLE WINERY

Partschins, Peter-Mitterhofer-Straße 2, Phone +39 335 265939

Authentic wines from organic farming.

FARMYARD – GUTSHOF ISSER

Partschins, Gaudententurmstraß 7, Phone +39 349 5837483

High quality wine from the vineyard of the Gaudententurm manor.

GAUDENZ DISTILLERY

Partschins, Gaudententurmstraße 7, Phone +39 348 7341463

Unique and high quality distillates and finest fruit schnapps.

ORGANIC FARM NIEDEREBEN

Rabland, Saringstraße 51, Phone +39 340 4914072

Fruits and vegetables depending on the season, Speck and tipical South Tyrolean sausages; in autumn: pumpkins, chestnuts, apple juice, Vernatsch and Riesling wine.

FARM STORE WINKLERHOF

Partschins, Sonnenbergweg 56, Phone +39 347 1132279

Fruit spread, fruit syrup, dried fruit, apple juice, eggs, vinegar, honey, herbal salt, fruit and vegetables depending on the season.

FARM STORE PRÖFINGHOF

Partschins, Pröfingweg 52, Phone +39 340 5539972

Vegetables and fruits of the saison, fruit spread, juices, dried fruit, eggs, and honey.

FARM STORE ANSITZ MAIRHOF

Partschins, Max von Isser 1, Phone +39 347 9121903

Apple juice, a variety of jams, fruit and leaf syrups, homemade chutneys, Riesling, Lagrein rosé and Vernatsch wines.

FARM STORE OBERBRUNNHOF

Quadrat, Aschbachstraße 1, Phone +39 334 9674121

Fresh meat, home-made sausages, Speck, traditional "Paarlbrot" bread from the wood-fired oven, jams, various syrups.

FARM STORE MOAR 1271

Rabland, Vinschgauerstraße 4, Phone +39 333 2940113

Freshly harvested fruit, homemade fruit spreads, fruit syrups, dried fruit, honey, quality wines and much more.

Homemade products from our gastronomy

“BUSCHENSCHANK” UNTERWEIRACHHOF TAVERN

Töll-Partschins, Weirachweg 2, Phone +39 0473 967008

Speck, wine and apple juice.

RESTAURANT ONKEL TAA-BAD EGART

Töll, Bahnhofstraß 17, Phone +39 0473 967342

Fruit jam and products from there organic herb garden.

DURSTERHOF FARM

Partschins, Wasserfallweg 105, Phone +39 338 2919915

Fresh raspberries from early July to the end of October.

RESTAURANT HANSWIRT

Rabland, Geroldstraß 3, Phone +39 0473 967148

Homemade jams, cider and juices, organic apple blossom honey, organic forest honey and Italian cantucci.

The Törggelen tradition in Partschins

Autumnal delights: chestnuts and wine

No autumn in South Tyrol is complete without the traditional Törggelen, the convivial annual festivity following the harvest. Roast chestnuts and the new wine are the key ingredients throughout the course of these autumn celebrations in South Tyrol. In the traditional inns and taverns the typical Törggelen menu consists of a plate of barley soup, a mixed platter with local sausage and smoked meat, garnished with sauerkraut and dumplings.

For dessert, roast chestnuts and stuffed doughnuts are washed down with the new wine, locally known as Suser. The farmsteads, wineries and taverns celebrating the Törggelen in Partschins mainly utilize homegrown ingredients for the traditional platters and the new wine matured in the local cellars. The term Törggelen originates from Torggl, meaning a winepress in German. At the Stachelburg Castle wine cellars, there are guided tours with tastings once a week and an old refurbished wine press is on show.

VERTIGNER CHESTNUT ROUND TRIP

The popular family chestnut round trip in Partschins is a great pleasure for hikers – not only in autumn! Walk suitable for children and buggies!

Head north along Hubenstraße road from the Partschins Church Square. Continue on the Vertigen Road to Route No. 10B to Hotel Niedermair. Then turn left, following the signs to the Graswegerkeller Tavern and continue on Route. No. 7A back to the Hubenstraße road and back to the starting point in Partschins Church Square.

 /  Partschins 1 h  2,7 km /  116 m

OUR "TÖRGGELEN" INNS

Discover the best farmhouse inns for Törggelen in Partschins with wine and chestnuts, dumplings, Schlutzkrapfen...

Recipes

South Tyrolean bacon dumplings

Ingredients (4 people):

250 g white bread (at least 2 days old)

150 g South Tyrolean bacon

2 eggs

250 ml of milk

1 onion

50 g butter

parsley (quantity as desired)

30 g of flour

salt and pepper

chives

Preparation: Stir eggs and milk and add to the cubed white bread. Fry the chopped onion in the butter with the finely diced bacon. Add parsley and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Let the dumpling mass rest for about half an hour. If the mass is too soft, add some breadcrumbs (no flour added, otherwise they will be hard). Now make dumplings by hand with the help of a small trowel or a tablespoon (divide up the mass for about 8 dumplings). Soak in boiling and salted water for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve in meat or vegetable broth.

Kaiserschmarrn

A South Tyrolean delicacy - homemade simply irresistible

Ingredients (4 people):

150 g flour

200 ml milk

6 eggs (separate)

1 pinch of salt

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp oil for the pan

To finish

25 g butter

1 tsp vanilla sugar

1 tbsp sugar

Icing sugar

Preparation

Stir the flour, milk and salt into a smooth batter. Stir in the egg yolks, beat the egg whites with 1 tbsp sugar until stiff and fold into the mixture. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and pour in the Schmarrn dough. Bake until golden on the underside, then turn over and cover with a lid. Bake until done. Tear the Schmarren into pieces with 2 forks, lightly caramelise with butter, sugar and vanilla sugar. Arrange on hot plates, sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve with homemade cranberry jam.

Our tip

You can also add a handful of sultanas to the Schmarrn dough. The Kaiserschmarren can also be served with apple compote or plum compote.

240 km hiking paths

Hiking in Partschins

Hiking & Mountain Tours

Partschins has two hiking areas, each served by its own cable car. To the north, the Texelbahn cable car leads up the Sonnenberg mountain, while on the south side the Aschbach cable car reaches up into the Nörderberg mountain. There are paths and hiking trails at different altitudes totalling 240 km: from the flat Waalwege trails along the ancient irrigation channels on the hillsides above Partschins to the high altitude mountain terrain with 13 peaks rising above 3,000 m a.sl.. There are easy children’s walks as well as more challenging treks along the Merano High Mountain Trail.

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Tour start  Tour end Duration  Length

 Difference in height uphill  Difference in height downhill

WAALWEGE TRAILS IN PARTSCHINS

What is a Waalweg? Read more on page n° 20.

ROUND TRIP ALONG THE ANCIENT “WAALWEG”

(IRRIGATION CHANNEL) OF PARTSCHINS

From Partschins village you follow the Sonnenbergstraße direction west then you pass the suspension bridge until you arrive at the Winklerhof. From there you follow the trail no. 1 near the river Ziel until you arrive to the entry of the ancient Waalweg (irrigation channel) of Partschins. You follow the irrigation channel direction east. At the end of the Waalweg you follow the footpath no. 7A to the district Vertigen, then downhill along the road to the center of the village.

ROUND TRIP ALONG THE ANCIENT “WAALWEG” (IRRIGATION CHANNEL) OF RABLAND

From the center of Rabland you walk to the St. Jacob's Church and pass the Hotel Hanswirt with the well-known Roman milestone. Continue along the Geroldstraße between houses and through orchards to the western entrance of the Rablander Waalweg (irrigation channel) at the Happichl inn. From there you follow the idyllic Rablander Waalweg in a half-hour, at the end you sharp right and you reach again on a narrow road in 20 minutes the centre of Rabland.

THE “ALGUNDER WAALWEG” (IRRIGATION CHANNEL) PATHWAY FROM PARTSCHINS TO MERAN

From the center of Partschins (Franz von Goldeggstraße) path no. 10A past orchards over the "Töllgraben" to the district Oberplars. Turn right before the "Köstenwaldele" and follow path no. 10 downhill towards the center of Oberplars. Turn left on the road to the bus stop, continue past the "Schnalshuberhof" inn to the entrance of the Waalweg. Follow the Algunder Waalweg to Gratsch (a district of Meran). The Waalweg ends with a suspension bridge. A little further down the road to the entrance to the Tappeinerweg, one of the most famous walking paths in Meran! Descent to Meran.

“WAALWEG” (IRRIGATION CHANNEL) OF MARLING

The Marlinger Waalweg is one of the most beautiful irrigation channel in the region of Meran. With a length of 12 km, it is the longest irrigation channel path in South Tyrol. The Marlinger Waalweg begins near the Etsch barrage in Töll (opposite the parking lot on the main road). It runs along the slope of the Marlinger Berg mountain, just above the villages of Forst, Marling, Tscherms and ends in the village of Lana. Back with the bus via Meran.

 Töll  Lana 3 hours  12 km  85 m  266 m

PETER MITTERHOFER CULTURE TRAIL –ON THE PATH ON THE INVENTOR

Starting at the Töll hydroelectric power station, follow the cycling path along the Via Claudia Augusta to the Töll bridge. Cross the bridge and continue along the Bahnhofstraße street up to the K.u.K. Imperial and Royal Bad Egart museum. Continue along the "Badlweg" trail and on to the Saring Bridge in Rabland. Turn left, along Cutraunstraße street to the Vingschgauer street (the main road Venosta) leading through Rabland. Following the main road in the direction of Meran/o, turn left to the Lahnstraße street then right into Hans-Guet-Straße street and to Route No. 1 through fields and woods to the Texelbahn cable car valley station. The route leads along the Peter Mitterhofer street past the birthplace of the famous inventor, Peter Mitterhofer, into the town center of Partschins. Passing the Kirchplatz square and the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, continue along the Hubenstraße road where you can visit the well-preserved ancient Roman tomb. Bend to the right along the old Roman trade road and then left into Zehentstraße road towards Töll. Turn left to the field along Vertigen and return to the Etsch dam at Töll.

/  Töll 2,5 hours  8,6 km  /  160 m

FOREST ADVENTURE TRAIL ASCHBACH

This easy family circular hike starts at the mountain station of the Aschbach/ Rio Lagundo cable car. From there, continue on hiking trail no. 27A towards the Eggerhöfe farms. After walking approx. 5 minutes you will reach the junction to the Aschbach forest adventure trail. The adventure trail is a scenic route of approx. 3.6 km, with illustrated information panels (in German and Italian) and interactive stations along the way, showing the great diversity of fauna and fauna in the forest.

/  Aschbach cable car mountain station 1,5 hours

 3,6 km  /  214 m

FROM ASCHBACH TO THE MARTINSWEG THEMED TRAIL

THEMED TRAILS

LEGEND TRAIL OF PARTSCHINS

From the center of Partschins, head towards the district Vertigen and from there onto the Partschinser Waalweg – irrigation channel path. From the Waalweg, a path branches off to the right with the signposting for the “Sagenweg” (legend path, symbol: prehistoric hunters) and continues along the “Geadaweg” to the “Golderskofel” (viewpoint) and on to the famous “Saltenstein” rock on the district Salten. From there, follow the road in the direction of Partschins to the entrance to trail n° 1 along the Zielbach river in the direction of the Winklerhof farm/inn. From there, walk over the suspension bridge and through apple meadows to the center of Partschins.

Out tip: Take bus no. 265 from Salten to shorten the way to Partschins, or to visit the famous Partschins waterfall!

Starting point is the mountain station of the cable car Aschbach. From there, take forest path no. 27A to the intersection with path No. 27 (forest path) and continue on to hiking path no. 9 to the Eggerhof inn (1267 m). From there you follow the path no. 9 to the junciton "Martinsweg". The circular hiking trail leads back to the Eggerhof inn. The return journey is along trail no. 27 to the forest road, then further uphill towards Aschbach and back along trail no. 27A to the mountain station of the cable car Aschbach.

/  Aschbach cable car mountain station 3 hours  10 km  /  360m

Here

you will find all the themed trails on a map.

Here you will find all the tours on a map.

EASY HIKING TOURS

PARTSCHINS WATERFALL FROM TEXELBAHN CABLE CAR VALLEY STATION

From the valley station of the Texelbahn cable car take trail n° 1 to the Winklerhof farm/inn and continue to the district Salten. There you cross the asphalted waterfall road and follow trail n° 1 to the Birkenwald inn (950 m a.s.l.). Crossing the road again, head uphill on trail n° 23 through a deciduous forest to the impressive Partschins waterfall with a drop of 97 m (1,060 m). At the Wasserfall inn, a footbridge leads to the viewing pulpit. Return along the same route or take the bus no. 265 to the center of Partschins and walk aproxx. 10 minutes (saving about 40 minutes).

 Texelbahn cable car valley station  Partschins waterfall

2 hours  4,1 km  484 m

QUADRATHOF FARM HIKING TOUR

From the Niederhof Inn, follow the road in the direction of the Gramegg farm tavern, then continue along hiking trail no. 29B, past the historic farms Mitterhof, Niederweg and past the historic mountain farm Oberbrunn farm tavern. From there, continue along the mountain road to the Oberebenhof farm and Unterobereben farm tavern. From there, follow the same route back to the starting point at the Restaurant Niederhof.

FAMILY TRAIL QUADRAT

A short and easy hike for the whole family in Quadrat!

From the Restaurant Brünnl approx. 200 m along the asphalted street to the signpost "Familien-Wanderweg". After a few minutes of walk you cross the hiking trail 35A to the next signpost "Familien-Wanderweg" and you turn back on the trail to the Restaurant Brünnl.

Tip: You easily reach the restaurant by taking the bus no. 268.

MÜHLWAAL HIKING CIRCUIT ALONG AN AGE-OLD WATERWAY

Start at the bus stop "Birkenwald" in Partschins (bus no. 265). First downhill in the direction of Partschins a few metres on the tarred road, until you reach the entrance to hiking trail no. 1. Continue on hiking trail no. 1 until you reach the famous "Saltenstein" (approx. 15 minutes), a huge boulder steeped in legend, where the canal trail “Partschinser Waalweg” separates to the east. From there, walk down the waterfall road for about 150 metres, then turn left towards the canal trail “Partschinser Waalweg”. After about 50 metres, continue on hiking trail no. 1 where you will find yourself back on the waterfall road after a few minutes. Follow the waterfall road downhill for about 10 minutes until you reach the restored "Farmermühle" (farmer's mill) and continue along the waterfall road towards Partschins. When you reach the retirement home, turn right into Sonnenbergstraße and after a few meters turn left into Schlossergasse past an old fountain. At the end of Schlossergasse turn right into Peter-Mitterhoferstraße and after about 30 meters turn left into Mair am Ort Gasse. Here you will find another historic fountain, the "Stocker Brunnen". Following Mair am Ort Gasse, after a short walk you reach the Pröfingweg. Following this path, past old cruxifixes, you reach the historic and restored Mühlwaal (irrigation channel) after about 400 metres. Continue along the Zielbach stream to the valley station of the Texelbahn cable car (approx. 15 minutes). At the valley station, take hiking trail no. 1 to the Winklerhof farm and the suspension bridge. Continue over the suspension bridge along the Sonnenbergweg trail back to the village center of Partschins.

 Bus stop Birkenwald  Partschins 1,5 hours  4,9 km  128 m  427 m

HIGH FOREST HIKE AT THE NÖRDERBERG MOUNTAIN

The shade forest is perfect for nature lovers and the young discoverers during the sommertime.

From the Aschbach cable car mountain station, turn left onto the Egger trail on route no. 27A. The trail runs through the high forests of the Nörderberg mountain towards the intersection at the "Rasner Kreuz". The return trip leads back the same way to the Aschbach cable car mountain station.

/ Aschbach cable car mountain station 1 hour 4,8 km

 /  236 m

ROUND TRIP "BAD EGART"

Bad Egart is considered the oldest spa in Tyrol. The spring has been used for drinking and bathing cures since 1430, but probably as early as Roman times. Today Bad Egart is home to one of the most extraordinary museums of the Imperial and Royal period as well as an open-air museum with many curiosities.

Starting at the Aschbach cable car valley station near the Rabland railway station, the route takes a left turn towards Rabland, continuing on the tar road until reaching the forest road towards Töll. Passing the K.U.K. (Imperial and Royal) Bad Egart museum, you reach Töll bridge crossing the Etsch river. Once across, turn left on to the cycle trail on the ancient Via Claudia Augusta and then back to the starting point.

ROUND TRIP THROUGH THE APPLE ORCHARDS

From the church square in Partschins, take a left turn on the Sonnenberg road through magnificent apple orchards up to the suspension bridge and to the Winklerhog inn. Take route no. 91A towards the sports center and then along the sidewalk in the direction of Rabland into a small field path to the left and to Hans Guet road. Turn left again and return back to Partschins on route no. 1 (changes to 7A). 

MEDIUM HIKING TOURS

PARTSCHINS HIGH PATH – CIRCULAR HIKING TRAIL

The hiking begins in the center of Partschins. Follow the trail no. 7A to the Graswegerkeller inn. From there continue on the trail no. 7 direction Niederhaushof farm. Here starts the "Partschinser Höhenweg" high path (marking 23). This trail is narrow, so sure-footedness and a good head for heights are required. The Partschinser Höhenweg high path leads you to the famous waterfall of Partschins and the Wasserfall inn, passing the Eggerhof farm and the Prünster inn. In front of the Wasserfall inn you can find the bus stop of the bus line 265. Head down the valley (trail no. 8B) to the Birkenwald inn. From here follow trail no. 1 downhill to the Winklerhof farm/inn and over the suspension bridge and the Sonnenbergweg trail back to Partschins.

/ Partschins 3 hours 20 minutes  8,4 km  /  632 m

PARTSCHINS – SAXNERWEG TRAIL – VELLAU

From the center of Partschins past the Gaudententurm residence (distillery of Schönweger Christine with weekly tastings) and continue on path no. 10B via the Töllgraben, then on the Saxnerweg trail (marking 26A) to Vellau (906 m). The paved road takes you to the church of Vellau, from there follow trail no. 26 on the Kieneggerweg trail to the Saxnerweg trail and back to Partschins.

/ Partschins 3,5 hours  10 km  532 m  532 m

ASCHBACH – NATURNSER ALM MOUNTAIN PASTURE –VIGILJOCH

With the Aschbach cable car from Rabland to the idyllic mountain village of Aschbach (1,362 m). From the mountain station, first follow the marking 28, then path no. 27 (Goldbrunnen-Siebenbrunnen) branches off to the right to the Naturnser Alm mountain pasture (1,922 m). Back (slightly uphill) on path no. 9A, then on trail no. 9 and no. 30 to the Vigiljoch (1,790 m). From there on path no. 28 back to the Aschbach cable car mountain station.

/ Aschbach cable car 3,5 hours  10 km  /  650 m

FROM PARTSCHINS ON THE SONNENBERG MOUNTAIN PANORAMIC TRAIL TO NATURNS

The Sonnenberg mountain panorama trail no. 91 (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg) connects Rabland with the neighboring village of Naturns, and offers hikers breathtaking views of the valley and the surrounding mountains and villages.

The way leads from the center of Partschins to the Winklerhof farm/inn. From there, continue westwards along the Sonnenberg mountain panorama trail (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg) no. 91 to Naturns. The path runs almost level (except at the beginning after the bridge there is a short, steep ascent), and reveals itself as a true panoramic route. At the end of the path you descend briefly to the village of Naturns where you can visit the famous ancient church of St. Prokulus and its museum. Bus no. 266 and then 265 lead back to Partschins.

ON THE MERANO HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL TO THE ALPINE HIKING TRAIL WATERFALL

From the mountain station of the Texelbahn cable car, take the Merano High Mountain Trail no. 24 in the direction of the Nasereit refuge (1,523 m). From there, take trail no. 8B to the Steinerhof mountain farm (1,442 m) and continue downhill to the "Alpinsteig Wasserfall" junction. Turn right and follow the Zielbach stream past turquoise-blue pools and a large rock "Knott". Possibility for a detour to the lookout point with picnic area and view of small waterfalls. Downhill over serpentines to the restaurant "Wasserfall" (from there you reach the lookout point / 5 minutes hiking), continue to the famous waterfall with 97 m drop height (1,060 m). Continue descending on trail no. 8B to the Birkenwald inn and via trail no. 1 along the Zielbach stream to the Winklerhof inn to the valley station of the Texelbahn cable car.

 Texelbahn cable car mountain station  village station 3 hours

 11 km  198 m  1093 m

PARTSCHINS ADVENTURE ROUND TRIP

From Partschins, head east on route 7A in the direction of Partschinser Waalweg (irrigation channel). Along the Waalweg irrigation channel in the direction of Salten district. Shortly before, turn right and follow the Partschinser Sagenweg (legends trail), past prehistoric settlements and places of worship to the Ebnerhof farm. Continue uphill through the forest (marker 1 then 23) to the Prünster inn (1,196 m). On trail no. 23 slightly downhill past the Gasthaus Wasserfall inn to the impressive Partschinser waterfall with a drop of 97 m (1,060 m). Down the valley on path 8B to the Gasthaus Birkenwald inn, then first left on the Wasserfallstraße road, then branching off to the right, following path marking 1 to the Winklerhof inn (642 m). Turn left and over the suspension bridge on path no. 39 to Partschins.

/ Partschins 3 hours 45 minutes  9,7 km  /  646 m

CIRCULAR HIKING TOUR PARTSCHINSER SONNENBERG

From the Texelbahn valley station, take path no. 1 up to the Winklerhof inn (642 m). Follow trail no. 39 in the direction of Ausergrubhof farm (Gruberhof), turn right at the second crossroads and continue on the Sonnenberger Höhenweg high path no. 26 to the Dursterhof inn (1,057 m). Go back to the first crossroads, then turn left and walk down path no. 8A to the Schönleiterhof farm (841 m). From there, first follow trail no. 2 to the Amesauer farm (769 m), then follow trail no. 1 to the Winklerhof inn and back to the valley station of the Texelbahn cable car.

/ Texelbahn cable car valley station 2 hours 45 minutes  5,6 km  /  588 m

FROM RABLAND ALONG THE SECRET "RITTERSTEIG" TRAIL TO NATURNS

From the train station in Rabland, follow the road on the left, uphill for a short, steep climb to the organic farm Niedereben (634 m). Entry into path no. 25, downhill through the forest to the road, turn left and again enter hiking path no. 25 in the direction of Plaus. It goes past apple orchards and through the forest along the "Alpine-Well-Fit-Parcours", a "fitness path" with exercises to strengthen and relax. The course ends at the romantic Dornsberg Castle (13th century). Follow the road briefly towards Naturns, turn left and enter the "Rittersteig" (path no. 1). The Rittersteig leads comfortably through the forest to the sports field in Naturns.

 Rabland train station  Naturns 3 hours  9 km  230 m  279 m

HIKING IN THE TEXELGRUPPE NATURE PARK

MERANO HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL: WESTWARDS – TO THE GORGE OF 1,000 STEPS TO KATHARINABERG, IN SCHNALSTAL

The hike starts at the mountain station of the Texelbahn cable car and leads westwards along the Merano High Mountain Trail/Meraner Höhenweg, always following the marking no. 24. The trail consists of valley cuts and gullies that have to be hiked through, some of which are equipped with stairs, stone steps and safety barriers. The route alternates between downhill and uphill through shady forests and past sunny mountain meadows. The highlight of this stage of the Merano High Mountain trail no. 24 is the 1,000-step gorge with a 55-metre suspension bridge (the suspension bridge only shortens about 100 steps). This section requires some sure-footed to master the almost 1,000 stone, wooden and iron steps. You can hold on to ropes, chains and railings. Rustic mountain farms and inns offer rest and refreshment, and a waterfall along the way provides fresh water for refreshment. From the Linthof mountain inn, the trail then winds its way into the Schnalstal valley to the village of Katharinaberg, 1,245 m.

 Texelbahn cable car mountain station  Katharinaberg

5,5 hours  14,4 km  745 m  1043 m

MERANO HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL: EASTWARDS – FROM HOHE WIEGE UP TO THE HOCHGANGHAUS MOUNTAIN HUT

From the mountain station of the Texelbahn cable car (1,544 m) east along the Meraner Höhenweg (Merano High Mountain Path) no. 24 in the direction of the Nasereit refuge hut and on to the Tablander Alm hut (1,788 m). Continue over the "Hohe Wiege" (viewpoint, 1,809 m) to the Hochganghaus hut (1,839 m). From here, descend steeply via trail no. 7 and no. 7A down to Partschins (642 m).

Texelbahn cable car mountain station  Partschins 5 hours

 12,7 km  795 m  1709 m

ORENKNOTT (2258 M)

The trail to the Orenknott summit begins at the scenic Texelbahn cable car mountain station. The trail up route no. 2 leads to the Zielspitz summit. After a while, route no. 25A branches off to the left, leading up to the Orenknott summit. On the way down on route no. 25, you pass the Orenalm hut (private), passing the Hochforchhof farm. Hikers take route n° 24 back to the Texelbahn cableway mountain station.

/ Texelbahn cable car mountain station 3 hours 30 minutes  7,2 km  830 m  830 m

ZIELTAL VALLEY HIKING FROM HUT TO HUT

From the mountain station of the Texelbahn cable car in 5 minutes to the "Giggelberg" inn - from there we hike on the well-known "Meraner Höhenweg" no. 24 to the Nasereit refuge (1,523 m, approx. 1 hour). Here path no. 8 branches off, which leads us through the wildly romantic Zieltal valley, past the Kaserstein-, Ginggl- and Zielalm pasture (2,198 m - closed) to the Lodnerhütte mountain pasture (2,295 m). The mountain hut is located directly at the spectacular confluence of the Zielbach stream and Lafaisbach stream and is the starting point for mountain tours to the most beautiful 3,000m peaks such as the Lodner (3,228 m - approx. 3.5 hours), Roteck (3,337 m - approx. 3.5 hours), Hohe Weisse (3,281 m - approx. 4 hours), Tschigat (2,998 m - approx. 3 hours), Zielspitze (3,001 m - approx. 3.30 hours). The descent is via the ascent route.

/ Texelbahn cable car mountain station 5 hours 30 minutes

 14,4 km  1.062 m  1.062 m

SPRONSER SEEN LAKES - ROUTE FROM VELLAU

Starting from the Leiter Alm mountain pasture (1522 m a.s.l.), walk along the Merano High Mountain trail no. 24 over a suspension bridge to the Hochganghaus refuge (1839 m a.s.l.), branching off to the right, a steep ascent leads along trail no. 7 to the Hochgangscharte wind gap (2441 m a.s.l.) (only for those who are free from giddiness!), branching off to the left from the wind gap, walk along above the Langsee lake (2 km) to the Grünsee lake, from there you descend on path no. 6 into the Spronsertal valley to the Oberkaser Alm mountain pasture (2131 m a.s.l.). Then turn right onto path no. 22 past the Mücken- and Pfitscherlacke lakes, and then climb moderately to the Taufenscharte wind gap (Karjoch) (2230 m a.s.l.). Now follows a steep, winding descent to the Leiter Alm mountain pasture.

/ Leiter Alm mountain pasture 5 hours 40 minutes  12,7 km

 /  1.110 m

8 Meran 2000 cable car, Hafling

650 m – 1905 m

9 Falzeben gondola, Hafling

1.621 m – 1905 m

10 Schwemmalm cable car, Ultental Valley

1.150 m – 2.162 m

11 Hirzer cable car, Saltaus (Passeiertal Valley)

490 m – 1980 m

12 Taser cable car, Schenna 820 m – 1.450 m

13 Verdins cable car, Schenna 842 m – 1.450 m

14 St. Martin im Kofel cable car, Latsch 630 m – 1740 m

15 Glacier cable car, Schnalstal Valley

2.011 m – 3212 m

16 Lazaun gondola, Schnalstal Valley

2.010 m – 2430 m

17 Grünboden Express gondola, Pfelders (Passeiertal Valley)

1.601 m – 2.001 m

Cable cars

in Partschins, Rabland and surroundings

1 Texelbahn cable car, Partschins 633 m – 1544 m

2 Aschbach cable car, Rabland 525 m – 1342 m

3 Unterstell cable car, Naturns 545 m – 1300 m

4 Hochmuth cable car, Dorf Tirol 650 m – 1400 m

5 Chairlift & basket lift, Algund 350 m – 950 m & 950 m – 1522 m

6 Vigiljoch cable car & chairlift, Lana 295 m – 1500 m

7 Chair lift, Meran 320 m – 500 m

Opening hours

Sports and leisure

Fun & Action

Abseiling at Partschins Waterfall - The lightness of being

The ultimate thrill at the height of summer with guaranteed cool-down! The tour, leading through several lengths of rope at approx. 100 metres altitude down along the roaring water near the Partschins waterfall, is a highly unique climbing experience. (English on request) Online booking:

Alpin Bob (alpin rollercoaster) at Meran 2000

www.meran2000.com

The winding 1.1 km track of the Alpin-Bob, the resort's very own summer toboggan run, is jam-packed with unforgettable, fast-paced excitement for children and adults alike! Open from end of April to November.

Archery 3D

„Moarhof“ in Schnalstal Valley - www.moarhof-schnals.com

The course is about 4 km long and has 20 destinations.

Beach volley Rabland

Adventure Südtirol - Saringstraße Street 31 Rabland

Two beachvolley fields and one football or basketball field provide play and jest. Open from May 10 - September 20.

Bowling

Sports Centre Partschins, Zielstraße 5, Bowling on 4 fully-automatic bowling alleys.

Climbing

- Via Ferrata Ziel in Partschins

- Burgstallknott in Partschins

- Huafwond in Partschins

- Via Ferrata Hoachwool in Naturns

- Via Ferrata Knott in Naturns

More infos on page no. 76

Outdoor summer activities

Climbing hall

- Rockarena, Meran - www.rockarena.it

Surface area of 730 sqm and a height of 14 m, about 100 routes ranging from 3a to 8b; 270 sqm bouldering; rope routes for beginners; a 15.5 m high outdoor climbing wall with 50 routes; a speed wall.

- Sportarena, St. Leonhard in the Passeiertall Valley - www.sportarena.it

- Climbing hall in Martell Valley 300m² climbing area & bouldering

Golf

- Golfclub Lana, Lana, Phone +39 0473 564696 – www.golfclublana.it

9 Holes, par 70

- Golfclub Passeier Valley, St. Leonhard, Phone +39 0473 641488 –www.golfclubpasseier.com

18 Holes, Par 71

- Golfclub Eppan, Eppan, Phone +39 0471 1660056 –www.golfandcountry.it

9 Holes, Par 70

High

ropes course

“Ötzi Rope Park”

Located on the beautiful lake in Vernago in the Schnalstal Valley, not only adrenaline junkies get their money's worth; a total of 13 courses in all levels of difficulty with about 180 platforms can be climbed! Highlights: Giant Swing and Zipline - parcour. Phone +39 391 7721479.

Horse riding

- Tholer Farm, Aschbach, Phone +39 338 8482521

- Riding stable Sulfner, Hafling, Phone +39 366 6514449, www.hotel-sulfner.com

- Riding stable Vill, Schlanders, Phone +39 0473 730314

Minigolf

- Hotel Weiss, Vinschgauerstraße 38, Rabland, Phone +39 0473 967067 www.hotelweiss.it

- Minigolf Treff Algund, Marktstraße, Phone +39 339 5012931

- Minigolf Naturns, Bahnhofstraße 67, Phone +39 340 1591553

Packraft in Rabland

Packraft (water paddling) tours on the Etsch river.

- Adventure Südtirol, Rabland, Phone +39 346 6070641 www.adventure-suedtirol.com

Rafting

- Adventure Südtirol, Rabland, Phone +39 346 6070641 www.adventure-suedtirol.com

- Acquaterra, Tschars, Phone +39 340 0994746 – www.acquaterra.it

SUP - Stand up paddling in Rabland

SUP tours with certified SUP instructors on the Etsch river.

- Adventure Südtirol, Rabland, Phone +39 346 6070641 www.adventure-suedtirol.com

Swimming

- Outdoor swimming pool Partschins, Zehentstraße

The best place for a swim or relaxing sunbathe the outdoor pool in Partschins.

- Thermal bath Naturns, Feldweg 5

Outdoor pools and indoor pools, sauna and restaurant

- Outdoor swimming pool Algund, Marktgasse

the first swimming pool in South Tyrol with salty water

- Therme Meran

Open 365 days a year; 25 pools indoor and outdoor, various saunas,

a 52,000 m²spa park, medical spa, fitness center and bistro.

www.thermemerano.it

Tennis

- Hotel Weiss, Vinschgauerstraße 38, Rabland, Phone +39 0473 967067 –www.hotelweiss.it

- Sports Centre, Zielstraße 5, Partschins

Booking: Tourist Office Partschins and Rabland

Climbing in Partschins and surroundings

VIA FERRATA ZIEL, Partschins

Take the Texelbahn cable car directly to the famous Merano High Mountain Trail (no. 24). Heading in a westerly direction towards Nasereit refuge, the via ferrata can easily be reached in around 1 hour on foot. The highlight of the Category C via ferrata is the bridge course with 2 zip lines and a rope bridge. There are exposed sections (difficulty C), otherwise most sections are B to B/C. Due to its fabulous location situated between streams and waterfalls in the pristine Ziel Valley, this via ferrata route is unique in the Texel Group Nature Park. An idyllic climbing highlight for experienced climbers, but also offering adventurous family fun in the mountains.

Difficulty: B and C

Via ferrata length: 500 m

Entrance-Exit: 250 metres difference in altitude

Time required: 1½ - 2 hours

Good climbing technique and arm strength require

Rental of Ferrata equipment

Footwear "Schuhe Pircher", Partschins

Phone +39 0473 967050, info@schuhe-pircher.it

THE BURGSTALLKNOTT CLIMBING AREA, PARTSCHINS

A very nice, smaller climbing area. Suitable for beginners, more expert climbers and those who like to climb alone!

Climbers can reach the rock face from above and can start climbing on their own in complete safety. Just take a look at the fantastic views all around you! You can see as far as Partschins, the Meraner Land area and the peaks of the South Tyrol Dolomites, too.

Direction: facing south

Best Season: any time of the year but better to avoid really warm summer days when the rocks get too hot to handle. Rocks: rough-faced stone –most routes start steeply upwards to continue in a vertical direction

Height of wall: 15 – 20 mt.

Difficulty: 3a – 7a+ Roped lengths: 1 roped length

Of special note: Climbers can rope themselves to the face and there are abseiling possibilities

How to reach the area: Partschins center – towards Vertigen disctrict – turn left at the "Fasserkreuz" junction and follow the sign posts "Burgstallknott".

“HUAFWOND” PANORAMA CLIMBING AREA, PARTSCHINS

An absolute highlight for experienced climbers, a beautifully laid-out climbing area on Sonnenberg mountain in Partschins/Parcines with more than 100 sq. mt. of panorama terraces, grill facilities, benches and tables and fantastic views of the Dolomite peaks and the Meran area.More than 30 climbing routes, from grade II to IX in difficulty, and a number of ropeways – some over 30 mt. long.

How to get to the Climbing Area: Simply take the Texelbahn cable car in Partschins up to the mountain station then walk 7 min. along the “Dursterhof” path to the rock-face turning off after a 5 min. walk to the right in a westerly direction. by car to the „Dursterhof“ farm, then a 30 min. walk to the rock face, following the Giggelberg path then turning uphill after 25 min. towards the west.

VIA FERRATA “HOACHWOOL”, NATURNS

The Hoachwool via ferrata offers exciting tours on the rocks for experienced climbers with views of Juval Castle. The challenging and varied topology crossings, the steep cliffs and the old Kandln (originally laid in 1833 as a water pipe) make this via ferrata unique.

Difficulty: D

Time required: 3, 5 hours

VIA FERRATA “KNOTT”, NATURNS

Below the platform "Unterstell" begins the via ferrata "KNOTT" for families. There are four routes, a short connecting route, a 20 m long rope bridge and two steep ladders. The via ferrata offers easy routes, difficult passages, exposed routes and technical sections and can be climbed at any time of day, because the ascent and descent are short.

Difficulty: A-D

Discovering Partschins on a E-Bike, mountain bike and racing bike

Cycling and MTB

Various types of bicycles including mountain bikes can be used to explore the area around Partschins, Rabland and Töll. There are leisurely road bike or e-bike rides along the flat cycle tracks through the apple orchards, also suitable for families with children.

Numerous mountain bikes trails criss-cross the Nörderberg mountain, as well as more demanding road trips up the passes on a racing bike.

The Etschradweg cycle track along the old Via Claudia Augusta, for example, leads to the spa town of Meran, to the Passeiertal Valley or to the provincial capital, Bolzano, as well as to Reschensee lake.

Cycle paths

CYCLING ALONG THE VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA

The Etschradweg cycle track along the Via Claudia Augusta, extends from the Reschenpass mountain pass in Vinschgau Valley near the Swiss border at one end to Ostiglia just south of Verona on the other. The Etschradweg cycle track runs in both directions.

Distance: Rabland-Mals 60 km

Distance: Mals-Reschen 20 km

Distance: Rabland-Bolzano 35 km

CYCLING TOUR- STAGE RABLAND-MERANST. LEONHARD PASSEIER VALLEY

Here you can find all our tours along the cycling paths starting from Rabland

The tour starts in Rabland. We follow the Etschradweg Via Claudia Augusta to Töll. There we cross the main road and follow the cycle path to Algund directly in the spa town of Meran. The cycle path starts from the center of the spa town of Meran at the Sissi Park - follow the signs for the cycle path. The "Passer", the river through the Passeier Valley, accompanies us during the journey next to the apple orchards. At Riffian it goes past the sports field and at Saltaus the cycle path leads past under the Hirzer cable car. At St. Martin we cross a covered wooden bridge and one kilometer before our destination, St. Leonhard in Passeier, we reach the fairground. From there you can turn off to the "MuseumPasseier" or you can continue cycling to the underpass of the bypass road and arrive at St. Leonhard. The way back to Meran follows the same route. Distance: Meran-St. Leonhard 20 km

BIKEMOBIL CARD

With a BikeMobil Card you can drive comfortably from Rabland or Töll by train to the Reschenpass (or to Mals). You return with a rental bike along the cycle path to Naturns or Meran. Return (without bike) by bus or train.

Mountain Biking in Partschins

There is mountain biking all year round in Partschins with ten exciting routes to recommend and two challenging single trails worth singling out: the Stuanbruch and the Mohlboch trails. The not so fit or less adept and families with children can conveniently ascend the Nörderberg mountain using the Aschbach cable car. Once at the top, the ride continues along the Meran/o Bike Highline at an altitude of 1,450m a.s.l. or on one of the many other scenic cycling routes.

Find more tours on maps.partschins.com

 Tour Start  Tour End  Length  Difference in height uphill

 Difference in height downhill

Family Tour (easy)

Take the cable car from Rabland to Aschbach, at the mountain station turn left and follow the forest path no. 27A to "Mahlbach", follow the "Mohlboch-Trail", turn left and follow the road in direction Quadrat district, pass the restaurant Brünnl and Niederhof and follow the road to Töll. From there you take the cycling route Via Claudia Augusta back to Rabland.

 / Aschbach cablecar  16,5 km  137 m  968 m

Uphill Seespitz (medium)

After starting at the bridge in Töll, there is a 2.8 km very steep ascent (16%), at the Aschbach/Quadratstraße intersection, turn left in the direction of Quadrat, past Gasthof Niederhof and Gasthaus Brünnl, then right uphill to the forest path no. 27 A. Follow this to the right to the crossroads, where the uphill to the Gasthaus Seespitz (1,750 m) begins on the left. The entire route is generally a very steep climb. The road is paved up to km 8. Then follows a forest path to the Gasthaus Seespitz.

 Töll  Restaurant Seespitz  13,8 km  1.424 m  185 m

Stuanbruch-Trail (difficult)

From Seespitz single trail 29 to forest path no. 27A, left forest path 27A to the intersection with forest path 27, single trail 27A to "Steinbruch", single trail 27A to road to Aschbach, continue on road to Töll.

 Restaurant Seespitz Töll  10,9 km  100 m  1.215 m

BIKER CODEX IN PARTSCHINS

Just a reminder for Mountain Bike fans - please cycle with care at all times! Rather than ruining the beauties of nature with warning signs and posters, we hope that you will cycle with care and respect others who are using the same paths.

1. Know your own limits!

Don’t over-estimate what you are capable of! Don’t ride across farmers’ lands or along paths which are closed. Give yourselves ample time to brake if necessary.

2. Remember that no-one has eyes in the back of their head, give right of way to walkers and be polite.

Ride with care and always give fair warning to people in front of you that you are about to pass or over-take them. Always slow down before you reach a blind corner and at cross-roads. Slow down when you meet walkers, too and always greet them in a polite, friendly way!

3. Animals

Please be especially careful when you see wild animals or farm stock. Try not to frighten them! Simply stop and wait until they are out of the way and remember to close fences and gates behind you.

4. Take your rubbish home with you

Don’t leave anything behind you – protect nature and take all your rubbish, litter etc. home with you.

5. Keep your eyes well open

It’s difficult to be aware of everything around you but be careful and keep your speed under control according to the prevailing conditions!

6. Your life might depend on it!

Check that your equipment is in good working-order, don’t over-estimate yourself and your capabilities, get information about the various paths and plan your tour well before you start. Don’t cycle alone, especially in more remote areas. Always have a repair kit, First Aid essentials and your phone with you. Wear a helmet and gloves at all times.

Emergency Number – South Tyrol: 112

Rental mountainbike / e-mountainbike

- Etzi´s Bikeshop, Rabland, Phone +39 0473 420 026 (also E-Bike)

- Südtirol Rad, near the train station in Vinschgau Valley: Meran, Naturns and Mals, www.suedtirol-rad.com

- Ötzi Bike Academy, Naturns, Phone +39 347 1300926

Hiking with children in Partschins

Walking with the kids along the spacious Waalwege trails and the wide hiking trails around the village is nothing but a pleasure. On a hike on the Walderlebnispfad Aschbach trail from the Aschbach Cable Car mountain station, one can make out interesting details in the surrounding landscape.

Family walks in the vicinity of Partschins include the Sagenweg trail of legends, the Peter Mitterhoferweg trail, the family hiking trail on Nörderberg mountain, the Bad Egart circuit, the Apfelgärten-Runde apple orchard circuit and the Vertigner Kastanienweg chestnut trail. With the exception only few trails, all of the above are accessible to children’s strollers.

Family holidays

ROUND TRIP THROUGH THE APPLE ORCHARDS

From the church square (Kirchplatz) in Partschins, take a left turn on the Sonnenbergweg/Monte Sole street through the magnificent apple orchards up to the suspension bridge and to the Winkler inn. Take route no. 91A towards the sports center and then along the sidewalk in the direction of Rabland into a small field path to the left and to Hans Guet road. Turn left again and return back to Partschins on Route no. 1 (changes to 7A).

ROUND TRIP “BAD EGART”

Starting at the Aschbach cable car valley station near the Rabland railway station, the route takes a left turn towards Rabland, continuing on the tar road until reaching the forest road towards Töll. Passing the K. u. K. (Imperial and Royal) Bad Egart Museum, you reach the bridge crossing the Etsch river. Once across, turn left on to the cycle trail on the ancient Via Claudia Augusta and then back to the starting point.

FOREST ADVENTURE TRAIL ASCHBACH

This easy family hiking round trip starts at the Aschbach/Rio Lagundo cable car mountain station, continuing on route n° 27A towards the Eggerhöfe farms. After walking approx. 5 minutes, take the turn-off to the Aschbach Forest Adventure Trail. The Adventure Trail is a scenic route of approx. 3.6 km, with illustrated information panels and interactive stations (in German and Italian) along the way, showing the great diversity of fauna and fauna in the forest, and with amazing views of Partschins and its surrounding mountains.

/ Aschbach cablecar 1 hours 30 minutes 3,6 km

 /  90 m

FAMILY TRAIL QUADRAT

From the Restaurant Brünnl approx. 200 m along the asphalted street to the signpost "Familien-Wanderweg". After a few minutes of walk you cross the hiking trail 35A to the next signpost "Familien-Wanderweg" and you turn back on the trail to the Restaurant Brünnl.

/ Restaurant Brünnl 1 hour 2 km  136 m  136 m

VERTIGNER CHESTNUT ROUND TRIP

Head north along Hubenstraße road from the Partschins Church Square. Continue on the Vertigen Road to Route No. 10B to Hotel Niedermair. Then turn left, following the signs to the Graswegerkeller Tavern and continue on Route. No. 7A back to the Hubenstraße road and back to the starting point in Partschins Church Square.

/ Church square Partschins 1 hour 40 minutes 2,7 km  /  116 m

RENTAL CHILD CARRIER BACKPACK: Footwear Schuhe Pircher, Partschins – Phone +39 0473 967050

Advantage cards

Discover South Tyrol and the area around Meran with adventure and advantage cards such as the Südtirol GuestPass, the MobilCard, museumobil Card and bikemobil Card. These cards provide benefits and discounts for a variety of services and other offers to make your stay in Partschins and Rabland even more interesting and exciting. The advantage cards (except the Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass) can be purchased in the tourism offices. The advantage cards must bear the holder's name legibly on the back and must be validated on board at every ride.

SÜDTIROL ALTO ADIGE GUEST PASS

The Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass is handed out by selected partner accomodations in Partschins and Rabland from just one overnight. The card is included in the room price and valid for your complete stay.

With the Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass you can enjoy a number of services for free

• Use of all public transportation throughout South Tyrol

• Rides on public cable cars in South Tyrol, which include the cable cars to Ritten, Mölten, Vöran, Kohlern and Meransen as well as the the narrow-gauge railway on the Ritten mountain and the cable railway up to the Mendel mountain. Private cable cars are not included!

• One-time entrance to more than 80 museums in South Tyrol

The card must be validated each time you use public transportation or visit a museum. Children under 6 years of age do not require a Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. The card is personalized and cannot be transferred. The Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass is not available for purchase.

MOBILCARD

The Mobilcard allows you to travel throughout South Tyrol for a whole week, for three days or for one day. You can use:

• Regional trains (not Eurostar/Intercity) in South Tyrol (Brenner – Trient, Mals – Innichen)

• All public busses in South Tyrol

• The public cable cars to Ritten, Meransen, Mölten, Vöran and Kohlern

• The narrow-gauge railway on the Ritten mountain and the cable railway up to the Mendel mountain

• One return journey using the Swiss Post Bus from Mals to Müstair

BIKEMOBILCARD

With the bikemobil Card you receive a ticket for the public transport (bus and train) in South Tyrol and a full-day bicycle rental. The card is only valid on the day of validation.

MUSEUMOBIL CARD

TRAVELING WITH A PET

Guide dogs and small animals travel free of charge. A single-fare ticket or a Mobilcard Junior (day pass or multi-day pass) is required to transport medium-sized and large pets. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and wear a muzzle on all means of public transport. A separate ticket must be purchased to transport pets on some cable-cars.

SÜDTIROLMOBIL APP

Looking for the fastest route from A to B? Find out which bus or train will get you there and locate nearby stops and stations. Get the latest news on traffic updates or delays on your route and keep up to speed with everything that's relevant for your journey.

Use the südtirolmobil smartphone app to keep all the latest information at your fingertips. NEW: Buy your ticket with your smartphone and check in online with the "Südtirolmobil"-App.

The museumobil Card combines two offerings, the South Tyrol-wide travel card and admission to more than 80 museums in South Tyrol. Download

B BANK & ATM

Raiffeisenkasse Partschins, Spauregg Str. 12, Phone +39 0473 967133

Branch Rabland, Vinschgauerstraße 23, Phone +39 0473 967183

C CINEMA

Filmclub Meran (Ariston Gallerie), Bozen, Schlanders, www.filmclub.it Cineplexx Algo at the shopping center in Algund Cineplexx Bozen, Schlachthofstraße 53/A, www.cineplexx.bz.it UCI in Twenty, Bozen, Galileo Galilei Straße 20

D DENTIST

Dr. Schubert Ingmar, Rabland, Geroldstraße 8, Phone +39 0473 965 060

Dental Emergency Service, Hospital Meran „Franz Tappeiner“, Rossinistraße 5

DOCTOR

Dr. Blaas, Rabland, Geroldstraße 4, Phone +39 0473 967 420 (appointment only with reservation)

Dr. Platzer, Partschins, Spauregg Straße 1, Phone +39 0473 968 257 (appointment only with reservation)

E

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Information from A - Z

EMERGENCY NUMBER (THE CALL IS FREE OF CHARGE)

112

HOSPITAL AND FIRST-AID

Hospital “Franz Tappeiner” in Meran, Rossinistraße 5, Phone +39 0473 263 333

M MARKET

Monday: Kastelbell, Bozen, Terlan, Eppan/St. Pauls

Tuesday: Bozen, Meran (Praderplatz), Prad am Stilfser Joch, Eppan, Neumarkt

Wednesday: Meran/Sinich, Mals, Kaltern, Ritten, Auer

Thursday: Schlanders, Bozen, Eppan, Kastelruth

Friday: Meran (Prader Platz), Latsch, Lana

Saturday: Naturns, Bozen

MOTOR MECHANIC

Holzknecht Kurt, Töll, Johann-Kravogl-Straße 19, Phone +39 0473 967 698

Marchegger Franco, Naturns, Stein 19, Phone +39 0473 667 386

P PARKING PLACE

Partschins, underground car park (bus stop) –with parking meter 8 hours

Partschins, Zehentstraße

Partschins, Church square – with parking meter 1 hour

Partschins, parking place cemetery

Rabland, Lahnstraße

Rabland, parking place opposite of the tourist information –with parking meter 8 hours

Rabland, tourist information – with parking meter 30 minutes

Rabland, railway station – to pay Töll, railway station

PHARMACY

Pharmacy Gerold, Rabland, Geroldplatz 1, Phone +39 0473 967 737 - www.gerold-apotheke.it

W WEATHER FORECAST

On the 24 h info point at the tourist information

Traffic news Bozen, Phone +39 0471 200 198 www.provincia.bz.it/traffico

WIFI INTERNET POINT

Library Partschins, Hubenstraße 2, Phone +39 0473 967137

Library Rabland, Geroldstraße 4

SIEMR

Aperitif for the Partschins-way of life

The refreshing drink based on blueberry, apple and mint is served pure, as a ProSiemr (with Prosecco) or Sport-Siemr (with mineral water) exclusively in the Partschins restaurants and inns. The product name refers to the „7“ below the Partschins Mountain top “Zielspitz”, which is visible every year after snowing. Developed by the School of Tourism and Biotechnology Marie Curie Meran (FOS).

TIP: Siemr 200ml to take away and in the giftbox. Cheers!

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