General description
The Knottnkino (Knott meaning rock, kino meaning cinema) is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Vöran/Verano and is located upon the Rotstein Knott mountain. In the seats made from steel and chestnut wood designed and positioned by the artist Franz Messner from Ritten/Renon, one can enjoy unique views of the Texelgrupperange all the way to Penegal mountain and the Weißhorn peak, as though sitting comfortably in a cinema. But the film is always changing in the Knottnkino: daily, hourly, with the time of day and the changing of the season, with the climate and weather, there is always something new to see...
Route description
The hike starts at Le Noir Forest Parking in Vöran. From here, follow trail no. 16, which leads you to the Bruggen pond. If you feel like a little break, it's worth making a detour to the Leadner Alm at 1,514 m – here you can take a break and enjoy the mountain atmosphere.
Once you reach the pond, trail no. 11 branches off to the left towards Knottnkino. Shortly after passing a farm on the left, switch to trail no. 14, which takes you steadily uphill through the forest and along paths to Knottnkino at 1,417 m. Here you will find a magnificent viewpoint, perfect for a break and a little relaxation.
For the return journey, take trail no. 14 again until you reach the crossroads. There, follow the Schützenbrünnlweg (no. 14), which will take you back to your starting point at the Le Noir Forest Parking in Vöran.
Description to arrive at destination
Coming from both directions of the freeway Meran/Merano - Bolzano/Bozen (MEBO), take the exit of Meran Süd/Merano Sud and follow directions towards Meran first, to then turn right towards Hafling/Avelengo, follow the street to Vöran/Verano – Le Noir Forest Parking
Parking
Le Noir Forest Parking in Vöran, on charge
Public transport
With the bus until the bus stop "Sportplatz Vöran":
- Bus no. 204 "Hafling - Vöran - Mölten - Terlan - Bozen"
- Bus no. 225 "Meran - Hafling - Falzeben" (until Hafling Dorf, than change to busline no. 204)
You'll find the time table on the site: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Safety instructions
In winter: Due to temperature fluctuations and sub-zero temperatures at night, the hiking trails may be icy. We strongly advise caution and recommend using snow chains for hiking boots.
We recommend to provide information about the current situation.