South of South Tyrol

The South Tyrolean Wine Road is located in the south of South Tyrol and stretches from Terlano and Andriano to Salorno.

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Spring in the south of South Tyrol brings the apple orchards to bloom. The picture shows the view from Andriano over the Adige Valley between Terlano and Bolzano.
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Appiano on the Wine Road is one of Europe’s most densely populated area with castles and historic manor houses. The picture shows Englar Castle and the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.
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Vineyards near Caldaro. In the background the Mendola ridge rises into the sky. The Mendola Funicular, built in 1903, takes you up to the Passo Mendola in just a few minutes, starting point for fantastic hiking routes on the mountain.
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Lake Caldaro is considered the warmest bathing lake in the Alps. Other lakes in the south of South Tyro are the Monticolo Lakes near Appiano, Lake Favogna and Lake Colle near Aldino.
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Termeno on the Wine Road is the home of the famous Gewürztraminer wine.
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Not only vineyards and gentle hills, but also high mountain landscapes can be found in the south of South Tyrol. These include the Monte Corno Nature Park and the area from the alpine pastures of Aldino to the Monte Corno Bianco and Corno Nero mountains. The picture shows the panoramic view from the Corno Nero towards the Dolomites.
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View on the Kreithof residence near San Michele/Appiano.
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The autumn season transforms the South Tyrolean Wine Road into a colourful landscape. It’s the time when the tradition of “Törggelen” has high season.
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Castelvetere is a very special place between Egna, Ora and Montagna on the Wine Road. On the panoramic hill you will find the ruins of a Roman fort and the ruins of a church from the time of Christianisation.
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One of the main characteristics of the southern area of South Tyrol is undoubtedly its climate, favouring the growth of palm trees, cypresses and lemon trees in the Val d’Adige valley, the Bassa Atesina and the Oltradige and not least grapevines and orchards. Recommendable to gourmets and oenophiles is the South Tyrolean Wine Route, connecting the villages in the bottom of the valley.

This is also where the warmest bathing lake in the Alps is located, which is Lake Caldaro. Castelchiaro, the symbol of the area, is reflected in its waters. By the way, the Oltradige is one of the richest areas of castles at all.

In marked contrast, however, the mountain areas of the south of South Tyrol: the Monte Regolo with the Monte Corno, Corno Corno Nero and Corno Bianco and at their feet the Rio delle Foglie canyon dating back to the Ice Age. The Mendola mountain range and the Salto are further beautiful hiking areas.

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