From the Mediterranean Waalwege around Meran/Merano to the alpine Waale on Sonnenberg/Monte Sole in Vinschgau/Val Venosta. Sophisticated techniques for capturing, transporting and distributing water for irrigation were developed in many alpine regions due to the low levels of precipitation, in order to increase the productive value of the land. Water was brought down from, continue…
Traditional mountain farms and alpine pastures, warm hospitality and mighty three-thousanders. The unspoilt Pfelderer Tal/Val di Plan divides the Naturpark Texelgruppe/Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa from the ice giants of the Ötztaler Alpen/Alpi Venoste on the main Alpine watershed. In the heart of this mountain landscape, our circular hike gradually ascends to the Lazins, continue…
Mountain hike to the abandoned mine of Schneeberg/Monteneve plus tunnel exploration and tour of the mining village and museum. Together we take a trip back in time under the earth’s surface. Mining was an extremely important industry in Tyrol; mainly silver, silver-rich lead ore, copper ore and sphalerite were mined here on Schneeberg/Monteneve, which, continue…
Flowering meadows in spring, a marvellously refreshing lake in summer, golden larch-dotted meadows in autumn, silence and serenity in winter. Felixer Weiher/Lake Tret is situated 1600 metres above sea level and can be reached via a short walk from St. Felix/San Felice or via the village of Tret in Italian-speaking Trentino. The lake is, continue…
