Monguelfo Tesido

The municipality of Monguelfo Tesido is located in the heart of the Val Pusteria. Its jewel is the historic Castel Welsperg.

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Monguelfo is located in the Val Pusteria valley, at the junction to Casies.
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View on the neighbouring village of Tesido with the Dolomites in the background.
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View across the Val Pusteria valley from the district of Kammerlechen: the Roman Path (Römerweg) leads along the slope from Monguelfo to Dobbiaco.
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Welsperg Castle was the seat of the Reeves of Monguelfo for 800 years. The castle can be visited during the summer months.
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The neighbouring Thurn Castle - just the ruins of the tower and a few wall remains
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Green Val Pusteria valley between Monguelfo and Villabassa: On excursions along the Pusterbike Cycle Route you can discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The picture shows the Braies and Sesto Dolomites (in the background).
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West of Monguelfo, on the cycle path towards Brunico, Lake Valdaora is located.
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Monguelfo in winter.
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Snowy landscape near Tesido.
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Winter atmosphere at Castel Monguelfo.
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Whether skiing at the Plan de Corones, cross country skiing in the Val Casies valley or snowshoe hikes to Monte Salomone and Monte Luta (in the picture) - Monguelfo and Tesido are ideal bases for active winter days in the Val Pusteria valley.
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video : Monguelfo Castle as seen from above

The municipality of Monguelfo Tesido has got about 2,800 inhabitants who live in the localities of Monguelfo, Tesido, Novale, Malga di Tesido, Riva di Sotto and Prati. If you are looking for a holiday destination in the heart of the green, Monguelfo Tesido is the right place to choose.

Monguelfo Tesido is located in strategic position in the heart of the Val Pusteria and is not only ideal for reaching Brunico, but also the Dolomites and the Valle di Casies. Hiking is a real pleasure in this place, one of the most famous walks is the one that takes over two summits, the Monte Luta and Monte Salmone. Also a walk to the Alpe di Tesido and a promenade on the panoramic trail Talblickweg are highly recommendable. In winter you can enjoy a toboggan ride at the Mudler Alm, snow-shoeing or skiing on the Plan de Corones, only a stone’s throw away.

Castel Welsperg and Castel Thurn make part of the cultural attractions of the municipality. Two very famous citizens of this place are the artists Simon von Taisten and Paul Troger.

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