Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
The first large power plant in South Tyrol
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano

Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano

The first large power plant in South Tyrol

The hydroelectric plant in Tel/Töll (later nown as AEC-EW and AE-EW) was the first large power plant in South Tyrol, built on the initiative of the Mayor of Merano/Meran and Bolzano/Bozen and designed by the Munich engineer Oscar von Miller in 1897; it was connected to the power grid on April 5, 1898.

On the site was formerly located the sawmill belonging to the father of the most famous citizen of Parcines/Partschins, Peter Mitterhofer, inventor of the typewriter. The waters from the Etsch river pass through a 16 m long weir at the level of Tel, making it a unique contemporary historical monument. The water enters the surge tank, which is situated at an elevation of 496 m above sea level just above the power station, via a 480 meter long free-flow tunnel with a total volume of 6000 cubic meters. The waters of the Etsch river are dammed here, and the lock house located on three masonry columns covered with porphyry stone, built in 1925 for the operation of the lock. It was renovated in 2003, maintaining its original style, as was the former Zieglbrugg (so named because it was once covered by a roof).

There was already an arched bridge built at this site during Roman times, as attested by documents housed in the Johanneum in Innsbruck dating from the 14th and 16th century.

The Peter Mitterhofer cultural trail towards Rablà/Rabland starts next to the two marble plaques commemorating the construction of the power station, as does the Marlinger Waalweg trail (irrigation channel) as well as the nearby Algunder Waalweg trail (irrigation channel); one of the plaques dates from the Austro-Hungarian era and the other from the Fascist era on the occasion of its expansion.

Hydroelectricity from Alperia: https://www.alperiagroup.eu/en/our-identity/our-energy/hydroelectricity
Hiking tours to the storic Electricity Station Töll
The Marlenger Waalweg irrigation path beginning from Töll open
all hiking routes, Paths which follow the farmers'irrigation channels
The Marlenger Waalweg irrigation path beginning from Töll
The Marlinger Waalweg is one of the most beautiful irrigation channels in the Meran region. With a length of 12 km, it is the longest irrigation ...
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The Algunder Waalweg irrigation channel pathway from Partschins/Parcines to Meran/o open
all hiking routes, Paths which follow the farmers'irrigation channels
The Algunder Waalweg irrigation channel pathway from Partschins/Parcines to Meran/o
The Algund irrigation channel pathway, or Waalweg, is a 10 km long path running alongside the old irrigation channel. Flat and even almost all the ...
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Speck, wine & olives
Wednesday 11 Jun
Rabland / Rablà
16:00 - 18:00
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Speck, wine & olives
ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN Niedereben Farm is situated at an altitude of 634 metres on Nörderberg mountain. Benefiting from the advantageous climate, olives, grapes and cacti all flourish here. The ...
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On a journey of discovery: distillates & wines
Wednesday 11 Jun
Partschins / Rabland
16:30 - 18:00
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On a journey of discovery: distillates & wines
Discover the current collection of South Tyrol’s first female master distiller, experience the authentic distilling process and taste select wines and spirits in the 14th century tower cellar. ...
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Meditation in the Gaudententurm Residence Gardens
Wednesday 11 Jun
Partschins/Parcines
17:00 - 18:00
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Meditation in the Gaudententurm Residence Gardens
ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! (English on requst) Take care of your health by slowing down and reducing stress: relaxation exercises have been shown to increase physical and mental wellbeing. One way ...
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Night hike to the Partschins Waterfall
Wednesday 11 Jun
Partschins / Rabland
20:30 - 23:30
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Night hike to the Partschins Waterfall
This extraordinary tour offers not only an unforgettable nature experience but also numerous health benefits. The cool night air and gentle movement strengthen the immune system, while the pure ...
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Herbal hike and water treading - at the Rabland Waalweg
Friday 13 Jun
Rabland / Rablà - Partschins /Parcines
16:00 - 18:00
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Herbal hike and water treading - at the Rabland Waalweg
ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! As the saying goes, “there is a herb for every ailment.” And that without water there would be no life, is as true for the Earth as it is for mankind. So what could be ...
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Effective medicinal herbs and healthy indulgence
Tuesday 17 Jun
Rabland/Rablà - Partschins/Parcines
10:00 - 12:00
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Effective medicinal herbs and healthy indulgence
ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! Around the beehive, many garden and wild herbs grow, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, wormwood, plantain, ground elder, yarrow, and nettle. Herbal drinks are made from these ...
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HoneyGourMet
Wednesday 18 Jun
Partschins / Parcines
16:00 - 18:00
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HoneyGourMet
Accompany Bert Innerhofer, the passionate beekeeper and creator of the innovative HoneyGourMet, into the fascinating world of bees, honey extraction and mead production. Find out how the oldest ...
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Short concert by the Musikkapelle Partschins Band
Thursday 19 Jun
Rabland / Rablà
20:00 - 20:20
Short concert by the Musikkapelle Partschins Band
The traditional Corpus Christi-procession will be accompanied by the Parcines music band. After the Holy Mass and the procession, a short concert will be held. Start of the Holy Mass: 7:00 pm Start ...
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