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The Pinot Noir Trail
Südtirols Süden
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Blauburgunderweg + LogoPhoto: Benjamin Pfitscher IDM, Südtirols Süden
The Pinot Noir Trail in the south of South Tyrol is a new educational path where you can learn more about our land’s culture and its wines. It winds through the famed Pinot Noir vineyards and along the Trudner Horn Nature Park. It starts at the quaint villages of Auer, Montan, and Neumarkt in the Unterland district and leads you through Italy’s best Pinot Noir terroirs in Mazon, Glen, and Pinzon. You can choose between a 16-km-long one-day outing or three half-day tours.
Along the way, hikers and strollers will encounter various historical spots and cultural highlights – e.g., the significant archeological sites of Castelfeder, the oldest segment of the Fiemme Valley railway, St. Stephan’s Church in Pinzon with its late-Gothic Altar by the Master Hans Klocker, the idyllic St. Michael’s Church in Mazon, the ruins of Kaldiff, and the handsome Enn Castle. Along the way, information panels and interactive stations will help you learn more about this unique wine-growing area and its history. You’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the Unterland district. The differences in elevation shouldn’t be a problem as most of the route is relatively level. But there’s a lot to explore and discover, for young and old alike! It’s easy, comfortable, and suitable for
families. The route is open 12 months a year. A red “B” will lead the way.
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Südtirols Süden
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Allow enough time to explore the cultural highlights along the route. Castelfeder, the historic railway sections and the viewpoints over South Tyrol’s Lowlands are especially worth visiting.Roadbook
Start: Centre of Auer/Ora
Walkway: The path starts in the centre of Auer and leads from the Schwarzenbach/Rio Nero gorge to the vineyards of the Pfitscher Winery. From the center of Montan/Montagna, enter the old Val di Fiemme railway track until reaching the waterfall of Glen/Gleno. From the waterfall, the walkway leads to Mazon/Mazzon and the Kaldiff Castle. From there, the hiking path n. 15 leads to Pinzon/Pinzano and back again at the old Val di Fiemme railway track. Through Castelfeder back to Auer, walking along the hiking path number 4.
Where to stop: Waldthaler Winery, Pfitscher Winery, Brunnenhof, Kollerhof, S. Praxmarer, Franz Haas Winery, Restaurant "Goldener Löwe" and "Zur Rose" in the centre of Montan, Tavern "Lexnhof" and "Planitzer" in Glen, Restaurant "Pinzonerkeller".
Monuments and historical places: Baumgarten Castle, Bridge of Glen, waterfall of Glen, St. Michael Church in Mazon, Kaldiff Castle, Stephan Church in Pinzon, frescoes on the walls of the Restaurant "Pinzoner Keller", watchtower "Saltner", Castelfeder nature habitat.
Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park
Ruins of Castle Caldiff
Haus Pichler (Tschurtschenthaler-Pichler inn)
Gschachnes (Braitohaus)
Center of Montan a.d.W.
Benefiziumhäusl
“Altes Gemeindehaus” (Old parish hall)
“Altes Gemeindehaus” (Old parish hall)
"Stielerhof"
Public transport
Auer can be easily reached by the Brenner–Bolzano–Trento railway line. From Auer railway station, further bus connections to nearby villages are available.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Highway A22, exit Auer/Neumarkt, direction Auer center.
Parking
Parking is available at Piazza Lona.Coordinates
Equipment
Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip, weather-appropriate clothing, sufficient water, sun protection and a small snack.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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