Hiking, Hafling horses and pure nature on the Tschögglberg mountain

On the way to the Tschögglberg mountain

Jenesien/San Genesio, Mölten/Meltina, Vöran/Verano and Hafling/Avelengo - four mountain villages on the Tschögglberg mountain, where experiences close to nature and lived tradition go hand in hand. The high plateau between Bozen/Bolzano and Meran/Merano is situated in a quiet and sunny location above the Adige valley. Here you will find alpine pastures, forests, views and an authentic South Tyrolean way of life.

In Jenesien/San Genesio, pyramids of earth rise out of the ground, shaped by wind and time. In Mölten/Meltina, you can taste exquisite South Tyrolean sparkling wine at over 1,200 metres above sea level in the Arunda winery. Vöran/Verano surprises you with an outdoor cinema: in the Knottnkino cinema, you sit in cinema seats - but the film is the landscape. And in Hafling/Avelengo you can meet the famous Haflinger horses and visit the small church of St. Kathrein.

Whether in spring, when everything is in bloom, in summer on the cool heights, in the colourful autumn or in the quiet winter - the Tschögglberg mountain always has something new to offer. And you just go with it.

Tradition creates continuity

The Haflinger horses and the larch meadows are inextricably linked with the Tschögglberg mountain. The preservation of the cultural landscape and its four-legged inhabitants is very important to the people here. The villages on the Tschögglberg mountain have now been awarded the South Tyrolean sustainability label. You too can experience this deep connection between animals, people and nature: from the end of May to October, Haflinger horses graze on the lush meadows. In all likelihood since 1904, as this is the year in which the Haflingerhorse was first mentioned in documents relating to the Tschögglberg region. For over 120 years, the Haflinger Horse Breeding Association has been working to preserve this distinctive breed. An anniversary exhibition tells the story of its origins and special significance.

To the sustainability level

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Giulia Gartner

TV Hafling-Vöran-Meran2000/Maximilian Egger

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige

Natural idyll above the Adige

Are you looking for unspoilt nature, lived traditions and a warm welcome? Look no further than the small villages of Jenesien/San Genesio, Mölten/Meltina, Vöran/Verano and Hafling/Avelengo on the ridge of the Sarntal Alps. The villages are nestled in a carpet of green pastures, surrounded by ancient larch forests. Everything seems to move a little slower here, but sense of community and a deep connection.

Hafling/Avelengo - Vöran/Verano

To the villages

Jenesien/San Genesio

To the village

Mölten/Meltina

To the village

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Get active on sunny trails

The Tschögglberg, a mighty mountain ridge from Bozen/Bolzano to Meran/Merano. Climbing equipment? No need for that here, the hiking area stretches across the sunny high Salten plateau, over high pastures and through larch forests. Pause for a moment to soak in the breathtaking sight as the panorama opens up to reveal the Rosengarten massif and the Dolomites. Whatever you choose, the Tschögglberg hiking area is the place to be for easy and scenic hikes and cycling tours!

Stone man

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Experience something new every day

A few days in this place can do a world of good. Especially when you start exploring its many attractions. From good food and outdoor activities to cultural delights, you'll find a selection worth recommending here.

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