San Leonardo is an extremely active village with its golf course, the Val Passiria Panoramic Trail, and the outdoor pool
San Leonardo in Passiria, located in the heart of the Val Passiria, extends from Sant'Orsola to the point where the valley bends northwest towards the hamlet of Valtina. This is where the fork to the mighty alpine passes is found: One road leads to the Passo di Monte Giovo towards Vipiteno, while turning left takes you via Moso in Passiria into the high alpine landscape of the Passo del Rombo and on to the Oetztal valley in Austria.
Meadows, forests and high mountain peaks surround the valley and are best explored on foot. The Val Passiria Panoramic Trail reveals the mountain farms of Mora and Sant'Orsola, while the Sun Path accompanies you across the sunny slopes of the Val Passiria valley between Valtina and Stulles.
Valtina is known as a hiking and culinary village, as it boasts several inns and seven alpine huts accessible via hiking trails in the surrounding area. Between these lie the depths of the Passirio Gorge, which was made accessible a few years ago by impressive steel structures. This allows visitors to discover the power of the water on foot. In the waters of the Passirio, which flows from the Passo del Rombo through the valley towards Merano, you can spot white-water sports enthusiasts and rafting groups.
The extensive market town is also the birthplace of the freedom fighter Andreas Hofer. The Sandwirt inn was his birthplace and now houses the MuseumPasseier, which is dedicated to him and the history of the valley. In 1809, the Val Passiria was the epicentre of the Tyrolean Rebellion against the Bavarian-French occupation. The entire area tells the story of his life: A circular trail leads through his home village, and he hid at the Pfandler Hut before he was captured and executed in Mantua. Giovo Castle and the historic Shield Farms are also culturally interesting.
An 18-hole course extends between them in a beautiful alpine landscape: The Passiria.Merano Golf Club. San Leonardo in Passiria benefits from the mild climate of the Merano area, which is why the course is playable from March until late autumn and is also accessible by bike.
