Tschintschhof, Jenesien

The term Tschögglberg is often used in connection with the villages of Hafling and Vöran, but also Mölten and Jenesien. That is one thing. On the other hand, people are sometimes referred to as “Tschöggl”, which is not exactly a compliment, as it refers to clumsy hillbillies. We investigated what the Tschögglberg is and what the difference is between a Tschöggl and a Tschögglberger.

Between the peaks of Ifinger and Plattinger, at the foot of the Oswaldscharte (gap of S. Oswald), an inconspicuous church with a small tower stands at 1,185 m above sea level on a small flat alpine pasture. The building, which interestingly does not have any hiking trail leading directly past or to it, nevertheless experiences great crowds once a year. Every year on 5 August, the inhabitants of the communities of Hafling and Schenna make a pilgrimage to that small church Meran 2000 to ask Saint Oswald (in Hafling "Oaswold") for protection from storms.

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the vacation region Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000? You have only booked a short vacation? No problem, you can do this within a three- or four-day trip!