General description
The Knottnkino in Vöran/Verano is a lookout point. It's outfitted with thirty cinema seats, where the hikers can take a seat and enjoy the unique experience. The site overlooks the whole of the Adige Valley so visitors enjoy stunning views that encompass the Texelgruppe Mountains, Mount Penegal, and even Weißhorn farther afield.
Route description
The hike starts at the parking lot in the village of Hafling/Avelengo at 1,280 m. From there, follow trail no. 16 to Bruggen Pond. Continue on trail no. 11 to a farm, where you turn right onto trail no. 14, which leads through the forest up to the Knottnkino viewpoint.
For the return, follow trails no. 12 and 12a, partly through the forest, back to the parking lot in Hafling.
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 until the parking lot in Hafling Dorf (below the parish church).
Parking
Parking area in Hafling Dorf/Avelengo paese, on charge (under the parish church)
Public transport
With the bus until the bus stop "Hafling Dorf":
- 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.