South Tyrol , Legends & mystical places

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Legends & mystical places

Spellbound by the magic of South Tyrol

South Tyrol's valleys and mountains are steeped in legends and sagas: who knows how many contain a kernel of truth...

Are you enchanted by the numerous witches, sorcerers, wizards, giants and knights of yore? It is fascinating to read stories about them and visit the places where these mystic figures lived.

Though don't make any noise...you might wake them from their ancient sleep!

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Earth pyramides near Soprabolzano/Oberbozen on the Renon/Ritten high plateau

Walks to spectacular destinations

At your destination you will be rewarded with the unique spectacle of a natural...

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Sagas & mystical places in South Tyrol

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The leggend of the Steinegger earth pyramids

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful and profitable meadow which was cultivated throughout many generations by the 'Dosserbauer' (farmer) in order to finance the up-keep of the current priest.... more

The Kaserer image in Steinegg

Many years ago, a larch of considerable circumference stood in this place, with an image of the 'Virgin Mary of Pinè'. Even then, people presented their needs and requests to the Kaser Madonna (this... more

Monte Calvario

It is a must, for anyone who comes to stay in Castelrotto, to walk up the hill, as the view you get from above is simply fantastic.

"Wild Folk" and witches

The Sciliar region is full of mythological creatures and legendary beings whose existence is interwoven with the natural world and especially the mountains....

The Witches of Sciliar

Everyone knows that the long ridge of the Sciliar Mountain is a popular meeting place of the witches, who come from all parts, flying on their broomsticks. Bad weather often brews at exactly the... more