South Tyrol Merano Country | Passiria Valley

Summer vacation in Val Passiria

Nature and originality for the unforgettable mountain vacation

Val Passiria Tourist Office
Passeirerstraße 40
39015 St. Leonhard in Passeier
Tel. +39 0473 656 188
www.passeiertal.it

The Val Passiria is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in South Tyrol and stretches from the spa town of Merano to the famous passes of the Jaufen Pass and the Timmelsjoch.


Blossoming fruit trees, palm trees as well as vines framed by a snow-covered mountain backdrop enchant vacationers from near and far again and again. The unique flora and fauna is ideal for a hiking vacation, because the Val Passiria has more than 300 km of hiking trails, which makes the heart of all hiking enthusiasts beat faster.

© IDM South Tyrol-Alto Adige/Benjamin Pfitscher

Whether leisurely walks along the Passer or challenging summit tours, in the Val Passiria there is just the right thing for every demand and every season! For example, take the Hirzer cable car up to 1,980 m and, once at the top, marvel at the beautiful mountain panorama of the Passeier Valley and the Merano Basin. Or hike through the largest nature park in South Tyrol, the "Texelgruppe". About 60 farmed alpine pastures invite hikers and mountain climbers to stay and enjoy typical South Tyrolean and "Psairer" specialties.

On particularly warm days, two adventure pools or an exciting rafting tour on the Passer River provide invigorating refreshment in the cool water, while the magnificent 20 km long bike path along the Passer promises unforgettable moments with the whole family.

Culture lovers are also in the right place in the Val Passiria, because the Val Passiria is particularly rich in historical and cultural treasures that tell of an eventful and interesting past. Especially the Museum Passeier at the Sandwirt in St. Leonhard, the birthplace of the Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer, to whom also the largest part of the exhibition is dedicated, lets you look deeper into the folklore and tradition of the Val Passiria. The concerts of the music bands of the valley, slide shows, the morning pauses, Tyrolean evenings and traditional festivals also ensure a successful change and an unforgettable vacation. Discover the Val Passiria in your own way!