St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
The legendary mountain church on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000
St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
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St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling

The legendary mountain church on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000

Like many other mountain churches in South Tyrol, the St. Kathrein Kirche church in Hafling/Avelengo was originally a place of pagan worship. There is said to have been a prehistoric place of worship where the church now stands.

There was probably a small church on the site as early as the 12th century, which was reconsecrated in 1452. A valuable ornament of the St. Kathrein Kirche church in Hafling is the late Gothic winged altar.

The legend of the St. Kathrein CHurch
According to legend, two giants offered to local inhabitants that they would procure the stones for the church construction. However, at the same time, the giants built the church in nearby Langfenn. Since they had only one hammer, they had to share it at any given time. A dispute arose, and the building master in Lafenn angrily picked up a huge stone and threw it to the sire of St. Kathrein in Hafling. The boulder missed the target, but is still there, just below the church, in the meadow at Reithof Sulfner Riding Stables.

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Digital church tour in St. Kathrein
Digital church tour in St. Kathrein
The little church high above Meran on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000
Alpine Rorad of Romanesque in South Tyrol

In romanesque buildings you can find mythical creatures and mythological figures. But what are these figures doing in churches? Walk into the footsteps of the "Alpine Road of Romanesque" in South Tyrol and learn more about this fabulous epoch.

The "Alpine Road of the Romanesque" is a transnational association, a cultural route that connects Romanesque art and cultural monuments in South Tyrol. This route leads from the Vinschgau Valley via the Etschtal Valley to Termeno in the South of South Tyrol.
The little church of St. Kathrein in Hafling is also part of the Alpine Road of the Romanesque and houses many a Romanesque treasure...
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Guided hikes
Tuesday 16 Sep
Merano 2000
09:00 - 13:00
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Guided hikes
Exploring the mountain and its diverse landscape at Merano 2000 in a group while discovering new hidden spots? The guided hikes at Merano 2000 will take place on selected dates starting from July to ...
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E-mountain bike hut and trail tour incl. riding technique tips
Tuesday 16 Sep
Hafling
09:30 - 13:30
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E-mountain bike hut and trail tour incl. riding technique tips
Every Tuesday, bike guide Markus takes us from Hafling on an e-bike over the Tschögglberg. On forest and woodland paths, we first ride via the Moschwald Alm and Maiser Alm up to the E5. The route is ...
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At the pulse of nature: sunrise hike to the Stoanernen Mandln
Wednesday 17 Sep
Hafling
05:30 - 11:30
At the pulse of nature: sunrise hike to the Stoanernen Mandln
Admiring the sunrise in the mountains is an unforgettable experience that captures us with its charm - goose bumps guaranteed. After passing the first few metres of altitude by shuttle bus, our ...
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Europe's highest champagne cellar Arunda: Produce tasting guided by experts
Wednesday 17 Sep
Meltina/Mölten
10:30 - 12:00
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Europe's highest champagne cellar Arunda: Produce tasting guided by experts
Guided tour of the highest-altitude sparkling wine cellar in Europe – “Arunda” in Mölten. Booking directly with the Arunda winery: Tel. +39 0471 1552800 or via email at info@arundavivaldi.it Tours ...
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Shuttle to the Marterloch suspension bridge
Wednesday 17 Sep
Jenesien/San Genesio
11:00 - 11:10
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Shuttle to the Marterloch suspension bridge
Experience the new suspension bridge over the Marterloch! Our shuttle will take you (advance booking via www.jenesien.net or at the Jenesien tourist office is obligatory/special journeys on request) ...
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Südtirol CleanUP Days 2025
Thursday 18 Sep
Tschögglberg high plateau
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Südtirol CleanUP Days 2025
The South Tyrol CleanUP Days are entering their third round - for the first time on the Tschögglberg! Whether alone, with friends, family or work colleagues: Choose your route, pick up a free CleanUP ...
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CleanUP days South Tyrol
Thursday 18 Sep
Merano
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CleanUP days South Tyrol
The volunteer association PATRON e.V. organizes the PATRON CleanUP Days, a cleanup campaign held from spring to autumn to raise awareness of nature and environmental protection. These events take ...
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Guided light e-bike tour
Thursday 18 Sep
Meltina
09:30 - 13:00
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Guided light e-bike tour
Every Thursday (9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. approx.): Starting point: Bistro Schlaneiderhof, Mölten Easy e-mountain bike tour (also suitable for beginners) The circular tour takes us on forest trails and ...
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