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Passiria valley in South Tyrol

Passiria valley in South Tyrol

Pedailling on the trail of Andreas Hofer in the Passiria valley in South Tyrol. Fifteen level and interesting kilometers remote from the traffic to the Sandhof, home of the legendary Tyrolean freedom fighter, Andreas Hofer. Once there, the Passeier Folklore Museum is well worth a visit.

The Passo Giovo (2097 m) represents the shortest road from Merano to the Brennero. Already in the Middle Age the path "Jaufenweg" was especially used for the transport of persons and goods. The path "Jaufenweg" has been first mentioned in a document in 1186.

Also the path that leads over the 2509 m high Passo del Rombo was very important in ancient times. The pass road to the Ötztal Valley has been mentioned already in 1241 and representes in summer the shortest connection between Augsburg, Fernpass and Merano.

Winter

The romantic village and ski resort of Plan is a most idyllic place for families and nature lovers. The Ski Resort of Plan can guarantee a large amount of natural snow, and has slopes that cater for all tastes and experience levels.

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