Predonico

High above the bottom of the Valle dell’Adige valley lies Predonico, ideal for long hikes and typical Törggele evenings

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The higher districts of Appiano - Missiano, Predonico and Gaido - are spread out on the slopes of the Mendola Ridge with Mt. Macaion.
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The small hamlet of Predonico is known for its St. Vigilius Hill, where archaeological finds tell of a late antique settlement and ancient hill forts.
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Around the village there are several places to stop for refreshments, which offer also the Törggele evenings with chestnuts and wine in autumn.
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The new part of Predonico or Perdonig, in German, the residential area at 900 metres a.s.l., was built slightly below the present parish church.
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This parish church is dedicated to St. Vigilius and St. Ulrich and was donated in its present form by Hieronymus von Vintschger in 1799 AD.
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According to legend, the original church was built by St. Vigilius of Trent in the 4th century AD on the site of a pagan sanctuary.
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If you want to climb high, you can ascend the 1,866 m high Mt. Macaion (Gantkofel) from Predonico: It is a three-hour mountain tour.
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The panoramic views not only extend to the mountain peaks in the distance, but also show you the valley basin - here the golf course in Appiano, which has been named “The Blue Monster”.
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Autumn in Predonico is impressive: The Törggele season in October and November colours the forests, which are reflected in the small reservoir.
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This hike follows the well-known Appiano High Route up to the Forcella Piccola (Kematscharte), a beautiful but also challenging tour.
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A well-developed mountain road leads from San Michele Appiano into the low mountain regions above the Adige Valley. Especially in summer, it is a bit cooler here. The panoramic view on the provincial capital of Bolzano and the mighty Dolomites in the background is particularly beautiful from here, holidays in this little village are dedicated to peace and relaxation.

In Predonico, far away from the main traffic routes in the valley basin, hiking and mountain biking are on the programme. The mixed forests on the slopes of Mt. Macaion extend around the houses and are criss-crossed by the Appiano High Route and other hiking possibilities. The area has a long history to tell: Remains of a late antique hilltop settlement and hill forts were found on the St. Vigilius Hill, prehistoric structures characterised by their walls made of stones or logs.

A shield boss and a spur, a strap-end and a horse brooch were found here in Predonico (Perdonig) during archeological excavation works. Today, the enchanting parish church of the village, the St. Vigilius and St. Ulrich Church, stands nearby. It was built in 1799 by Hieronymus von Vintschger, who came from a lower noble family from Appiano. However, remains of the walls indicate that a church had already stood on its site on the St. Vigilius Hill (Vigiliushügel) in the 6th century.

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