11 tips for your autumn holiday in Termeno

On your autumn holiday, don’t miss out on these 11 things: breathtaking views, fantastic wines, delicious food, tasty apple treats and, of course, peaceful trails for cycling!

Termeno, towards Lake Caldaro

The Geier-Knöttl and its wonderful view

The Geier-Knöttl lies on the nature trail towards Lake Kaltern. It stands firm as a rock. It offers a wonderful view of the valley and the autumnal landscape. The dense forest gives way to rolling vineyards, the colours shifting from green to golden yellow in the glint of the low-hanging sun. A pleasant, almost romantic atmosphere emerges, with a clear view stretching far across the valley. Incidentally, the ‘Knöttl’ (a ‘Knottn’ means rock in South Tyrolean dialect) is an ideal take-off and landing spot for birds of prey, hence the name ‘Geier-Knöttl’.
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Termeno village

Enchanting wines at the Rynnhof

Small, charming and brimming with family spirit. The Rynnhof in Tramin is an organic winery full of charm and character. Nathalie and her family are absolutely bursting with passion for wine. Their approach to winemaking reflects the way of life in the south of South Tyrol: full of their own ideas and visions. Try the fine wines from this organic vineyard and let yourself be swept away by the family and their warmth.

Termeno

The neighbour and his delicious meals

Our dear neighbour runs a quaint, laid-back wine tavern. There, he serves mainly home-grown farm produce. The daily menu features seasonal delicacies, and come autumn, it’s time for Törggelen! The traditional cellar with its large, old wooden barrels, or the picturesque courtyard with its hidden nooks and a wild, romantic atmosphere, invites you to linger.

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The story of the South Tyrolean apple

Covering an area of 18,400 hectares, South Tyrol is Europe’s largest contiguous fruit-growing region. Around 7,000 farming families grow top-quality apples on fertile soil, enjoying 300 days of sunshine a year. Once a week, the tourist office organises an apple tour where you can learn all about apples, complete with an apple quiz and tastings of apples and apple juice.

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Flow trails with stunning views of the lake

The Altenburger Round is an easy ride with gentle climbs and flowing trails. The route takes you along country lanes to Lake Kaltern and on to Kaltern. From there, it continues uphill to the Mendelbahn valley station and follows the high-altitude hiking trail and the Rotwand forest track via Ziegelstadel to Altenburg. Along the route, you’ll pass a lovely viewpoint with a fountain, where you’ll have a superb view of Lake Caldaro. Stop for a photo and carry on to the Waldschenke. After a refreshment stop, head back to the Müller Eck (entrance to the Rastenbach Gorge). For the descent, take the Friedensweg towards Kaltern and then the Kardatscher Weg down to Lake Caldaro. From there, follow the lakeside circular trail through the apple orchards to Termeno.

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Aromas along the Kurtatscher Wine Trail

The Kurtatscher Wine Trail is the oldest wine trail in South Tyrol. Along the 2.1 km route, you’ll learn about all the key events in the wine-growing year. Various information points provide interesting facts about viticulture, the landscape and the history of the South Tyrolean Unterland. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to guess the aromas of the wines wafting from small amphorae. You’ll also be rewarded with plenty of beautiful views.

Termeno Bannwald

On the Rotwandlerknot, high above the rooftops of Termeno

Above Tramin, in the middle of the steep Bannwald forest, you can spot a flag on a rock. It is fixed to the Rotwandlerknot (we’d already learnt that the word ‘Knottn’ means ‘rock’ in South Tyrolean). From here, you have a truly unique view of Tramin and can enjoy the peace and quiet to the full. This little vantage point can be reached via a forest path and a forest trail. Please note: it is a rather exposed rock.

Appiano

The castle hike in the Appiano Castle Triangle

At the foot of the Gantkofel (a mountain near Appiano) lies the Appiano Castle Triangle. On this varied castle walk, you’ll get a taste of ‘medieval South Tyrol’. On the walk, you’ll first reach Hocheppan Castle, one of South Tyrol’s most important defensive structures. The castle has a tavern serving excellent food, which you shouldn’t miss. The walk then continues to the ruins of Boymont Castle. A little further down lies Korb Castle, which dates back to the Romanesque period and marks the end of the castle walk.

Montan

Wine tasting at the Pfitschers’

The Pfitscher Winery in Montan is the first ‘KlimaHaus Wine’ estate in the whole of Italy. Here, three generations work together towards a single goal: to produce clean, straightforward wines with a distinct identity of their own, primarily Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. ‘To fill the glass with elegance, character and the very best that nature has to offer.’ Each generation contributes something to this: innovative ideas, new knowledge or valuable experience.
Get to know the winery and its history on a cellar tour followed by a wine tasting.

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Pure Mediterranean charm at the Vineyard round

The Vineyard round takes you through apple orchards and vineyards, past Lake Kaltern, and up into the village of Kaltern. The route continues through the picturesque village centre and along the Barleitweg before heading south again. Pure Mediterranean flair. Past vineyards, olive trees and palm trees. In St. Josef on Lake Kaltern, we recommend stopping off at the Dominikus Winery. A truly breathtaking cellar, hewn out of the rock by the owner himself.