Holidays in Kastelbell-Tschars
Due to the idyllic and unique nature landscape – rich in contrast – the villages of Kastelbell and Tschars rank among the most popular destinations for epicures, who would like to spend their holidays in the western part of South Tyrol.
The natural landscapes along Etsch river in Vinschgau make this varied place incomparable. The municipality of Kastelbell and Tschars has about 2,400 inhabitants, living partly also in the other districts Galsaun, Juval with Messner's castle and Trumsberg on the left side of the valley as well as Marein, Latschinig, Freiberg and Tomberg on the right side. The wide bottom of the valley is surrounded by two contrasting mountain crests: the forested and shady Nörderberg and the sunny Sonnenberg.
Kastelbell Castle is located over the eponymous village in Vinschgau and is a famous destination for excursions.
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The Castle uninhabited, was restored in 1983 by mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
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in Schnalstal skiing area
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The castle is located on a magnificent rock on the left bank of Etsch river.
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In the orchards and vineyards around Kastelbell-Tschars, you will find numerous sunny walking trails along old irrigation channels, which are optimally suitable for Nordic walking and hiking. Bikers have about 150 km of marked cycle paths through the villages and across the whole Vinschgau.
For winter sports lovers, there is a year-round skiing region on the glacier of Schnals, offering ski fun from October to May.
Finally, culture lovers can visit the mighty medieval Kastelbell Castle, that is a wonderful destination for easy hiking tours. Worth a visit as well is Juval Castle that is owned by extreme alpinist Reinhold Messner and that accommodates the Messner Mountain Museum Juval.
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The castle is located in Kastelbell-Tschars and is owned by the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner. In fact, it is one of his Messner Mountain Museums.
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The castle is located above the eponymous village. The rooms are open for visitors from April until October.
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The trail along the old irrigation channels of Tschars is perfect for hikes and excursions the whole year round.
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Tschars is the second largest village of Kastelbell-Tschars municipality and as located at the foot of Mt. Sonnenberg.
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View of the localities Kastelbell and Marein as well as of Kastelbell Castle.
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Kastelbell Castle is located over the eponymous village in Vinschgau and is a famous destination for excursions.
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Here you will find numerous sunny walking trails.
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The castle is located on a magnificent rock on the left bank of Etsch river.
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The Castle uninhabited, was restored in 1983 by mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
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The Juval Castle is open to visitors.
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Above Kastelbell
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Selected accommodations in Kastelbell-Tschars
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Hiking, biking and enjoying good food in Vinschgau, nearby Meran!