Monguelfo-Tesido

Monguelfo and its sun terrace Tesido, are guarded by Monguelfo Castle, the oldest castle in this part of the Val Pusteria valley

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Video : Monguelfo Castle as seen from above
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On excursions along the Pusterbike Cycle Path you can discover the beauty of the green Val Pusteria valley - you decide the length of the tour.
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Monguelfo (Welsberg) is located at the junction to the beautiful Casies Valley - it is the main village of the extensive municipality of Monguelfo-Tesido.
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View into the cosy centre of Monguelfo: In the St. Margareth Church, the three altarpieces by the Baroque painter Paul Troger are worth seeing.
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The second church in the village is the votive church “Our Lady on the Rain”: The altar shows the dressed image of grace “Our Lady” from 1602.
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Monguelfo is also home to the first play golf course in South Tyrol - the difference to mini golf are the courses made of artificial grass instead of concrete and the natural obstacles.
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Above it, the Roman Path to Dobbiaco passes by and offers a magnificent view on the Val Pusteria valley and the Braies and Sesto Dolomites.
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Other popular trails are the Tesido Legend Trail with its fairy tale stations, especially suitable for families, and the Monguelfo Castle Trail.
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Welsperg or Monguelfo Castle was the seat of the reeves of Monguelfo for 800 years: In summer, the magnificent complex is open to visitors.
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When the brothers Schwikher and Otto von Welsperg built the castle, the village below was still known as “Budigum”: The village stream, the Rio Pudio or Pidigbach, still refers to it today.
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The second larger district of the municipality is Tesido (Taisten), which is situated on a sunny terrace above the Valle di Casies valley.
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Part of it is the Tesido Alp, a popular excursion destination at the foot of the 2,448 m high local mountain, called Roda di Scandole.
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Mt. Luta (Lutterkopf) and Mt. Dura (Durakopf) above the municipal area are low mountains, but still offer far-reaching panoramic views.
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The short tour to Mt. Luta starts at the car park above the Mudlerhof inn in the component locality of Tesido and then climbs 500 m in altitude.
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Culture lovers get their money’s worth here: Frescoes by Michael Pacher, Paul Troger’s birthplace, the Erasmus Chapel - the list is long.
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However, if you prefer to be active, we recommend the Tesido Alp sledge run - a 4.5 km long adventure that starts at 2,012 m a.s.l.
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Winter magic at Welsperg or Monguelfo Castle: The oldest element is its unusually high keep, which was built between 1126 and 1140 AD.
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Skiing on the Plan de Corones, cross-country skiing in the Casies Valley, snowshoe hikes to Mt. Dura and Mt. Luta here in the picture - Monguelfo-Tesido is an ideal base for winter activities.
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The cross-country skiing tracks of Monguelfo-Tesido are connected to Dolomiti Nordicski, which unites 10 cross-country skiing areas between South Tyrol and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the largest cross-country skiing carousel in Europe.
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In the heart of the Val Pusteria, the "Green Valley", Monguelfo-Tesido invites you to a peaceful stay at the entrance to the Casies Valley. The proximity to Mt. Plan de Corones and the Three Peaks Dolomite Region, the tranquillity of the original Valle di Casies and the Tesido Alp on the way to the mountains are appreciated by visitors at any time of the year. The holiday area stretches widely from the main village of Monguelfo on the valley floor on the way to the Upper Val Pusteria to the Valdaora Reservoir, and in the other direction to the Rio Braies.

The hamlets of Novale, Riva di Sotto and Prati are scattered on the slopes. The second larger village, Tesido, is enthroned on the sunny terrace above them. Here on the western slope of Mt. Montecosta, Monguelfo or Welsperg Castle watches over the area. The oldest complex in this part of the Val Pusteria valley has been transformed over the years into a popular sight and cultural centre. Concerts and festivals take place in the warm summer months. Hiking is also a matter of course in Monguelfo-Tesido: The crossing of Mt. Dura and Mt. Luta, and the excursion to the Tesido Alp are particularly popular tours, some more, some less demanding. The place appears early in history, first because of its prehistoric hillfort, then because of the Lords of Welsperg and artists such as Simon of Tesido and Paul Troger, who created important works in the late Gothic and Baroque periods.

In addition to hikes, cycling along the Val Pusteria Cycle Path is enjoyed in Monguelfo-Tesido and the panoramic outdoor pool in summer. Spring and autumn offer the tranquillity that the awakening nature and the first cool days bring. In winter, family experiences and moments of relaxation await you on the Casies Valley Path, on the sledge run between the Tesido Alp and the Mudlerhof inn, and on the cross-country ski tracks that lead into the Casies Valley. You can let off steam on the near-by ski slopes of Mt. Plan de Corones or the 3 Zinnen Dolomites Ski Region.

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