San Leonardo in Passiria

In San Leonardo in Passiria tradition comes alive.

> Altitude: 689 metres above sea level

Known as St. Leonhard im Passeier in German, the picturesque hamlet is the main locality of rich green Val Passiria. The place is conveniently located at the bottom of even two mountain passes: Passo Rombo leading to Austria and Passo Giovo leading to Vipiteno. With its hamlets Gleiten, Gomion, Mora/Prantago, Schweinsteg and S. Orsola it covers actually a fairly large area.

Situated right in front of the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park, San Leonardo is the ideal place for beautiful hikes and tours across untouched natural sceneries. Relaxing hikes take you to Castle Giovo or to the Gleiten pond, where you can gain a stunning panoramic view until the town of Merano. Another light hiking path winds along the lovely banks of the Passirio river or to the birthplace of legendary freedom fighter Andreas Hofer…

> We suggest: Pay a visit to the birthplace house of Andreas Hofer and the Sandhof farm with its good-natured and light-coloured Haflinger horses!