The Goblins Trail leads you into the legendary world of goblins near San Leonardo: Andreas Hofer’s birthplace stands right next to it
San Leonardo is centrally located at the fork leading to the Passo del Rombo and the Passo di Monte Giovo. The setting between meadows and forests is idyllic, and the village is a proper little centre with everything needed for a relaxing stay. At its entrance, the Sandwirt welcomes you, an entire farm ensemble and the birthplace of Andreas Hofer: The MuseumPasseier is housed here today, exploring questions of what constitutes a hero and what a "Haufenhof" (cluster farm) is.
A branch of the museum is located in the keep of Giovo Castle, which stands on the slope above San Leonardo (St. Leonhard). A short hike of 20 minutes from the village centre takes you there. The village then extends from the retirement home and the primary and secondary schools to the Gänsboden area, where the Sports Arena with its outdoor pool and the climbing hall are found. In between, bakeries, the library, inns and small shops invite you to stop for a break.
Those who wish to dedicate themselves to hiking will find their paradise here: The Val Passiria High Route, the Val Passiria Panoramic Trail, and the Gorge Trail alternate, showing you both the sunny slopes and the depths of the Passirio Gorge. Furthermore, San Leonardo is not just about the Tyrolean Rebellion - the fallen lie in the French Cemetery in the village, by the way - but also about goblins: The Goblins Trail (Norggensteig) has developed into a family highlight over the years.
On two wheels, you can reach the spa town of Merano via the Val Passiria Cycle Path. Of course, there are also those who seek a challenge: They head in the other direction and choose the sweat-inducing alternative over the Passo di Monte Giovo to Vipiteno.
