from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran
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from 75 €
Hotel & Resort Schlosshof
Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
from 62 €
Garni Ganthaler
In the middle of fruit orchards | Algund near Meran
from 67 €
Ruster Resort
For relaxation seekers, active travellers & culture lovers | Algund near Merano
from 220 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 144 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
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from 65 €
Landhaus Fux
Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau
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from 429 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal

Pilgrimage church in Riffian

Riffian near Meran is an important place of pilgrimage in South Tyrol. Since the 14th century, pilgrims went "to the seven Sorrows of Mary" – that’s how the church is called.

It is a baroque church which was first mentioned in 1310 and until the 18th century it was rebuilt several times. Its greatest treasures are the high altar, which includes the statue of Mary and the baptismal font from the 12th century. In the attached chapel, there are marvellous frescoes, which were painted in 1425.

Legend has it that a farmer of Riffian followed a strong light in the river “Passer”. What he found was the statue of the painful Mother of God and so the village’s men decided to build a chapel on this place. The plan was followed by several accidents, which, together with the wink of some heaven’s birds, compelled the men to build the chapel in the cemetery of the parish church – without anymore troubles.

Particularly impressive is the way of the Cross, where many bronzes lead the way to the sanctuary. Make yourself this spiritual experience: in the pilgrimage town Riffian in Passeiertal.

Current holiday offers

from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat

Relaxing spa retreats, exquisite cuisine, and guided adventures in nature.

To the hotel
from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

To the hotel
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

To the hotel
from 163 €
Viktoria Alpine Spa Resort

Space - Time - Silence! Enjoy your break in the unique waldSPA on over 6000m² & the 25m Infinity OutdoorPool.

To the hotel

Images

Pilgrimage church Riffian
Pilgrimage church Riffian

The Baroque pigrimage church „Zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariens“ dating back to the 17th century

Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
Riffian in spring
Riffian in spring

View of Riffian at the entrance of Passeiertal

Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
Rösslsteig path
Rösslsteig path

Hiking trail from Saltaus to Riffian, leading also along the pilgrimage church of Riffian

Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
Pilgrimage church Riffian
Pilgrimage church Riffian

The Baroque pilgrimage church „Zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariens“ dating back to the 17th century

Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Petr Blaha
Riffian
Riffian

Idyllic position in the middle of vineyards

Tourismusverein Passeiertal
Riffian
Riffian

Pilgrimage church and top hiking position at the entrance of Passeiertal Valley

Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Marion Lafogler
Parish church in Riffian
Parish church in Riffian

The parish church is visible from very far.

Internet Consulting - Patrick Kammerlander

Churches & monasteries

Selected accommodations in Riffian

Blumenpension Weinberg - Riffian in Passeiertal

Blumenpension Weinberg

Riffian in Passeiertal
4.9 Excellent
17 Recommendations
  • Surrounded by orchards and vineyards
  • In-house bar
  • Panoramic sun terrace and swimming pool
  • Starting point for many excursions to Merano and the surrounding area
  • Electric car charging station
from 90 € per day
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Masulhof - Riffian in Passeiertal

Masulhof

Riffian in Passeiertal
4.7 Excellent
8 Recommendations
  • Farmhouse in a quiet location
  • With swimming pool and whirlpool bath in the garden
  • Children's playground
  • Cosy flats
  • Possibility of buying farm produce
from 76 € per day
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