Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
The first large power plant in South Tyrol
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano
Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano

Hydro-Electricity Station Töll/Tel next to Merano

The first large power plant in South Tyrol

The hydroelectric plant in Tel/Töll (later nown as AEC-EW and AE-EW) was the first large power plant in South Tyrol, built on the initiative of the Mayor of Merano/Meran and Bolzano/Bozen and designed by the Munich engineer Oscar von Miller in 1897; it was connected to the power grid on April 5, 1898.

On the site was formerly located the sawmill belonging to the father of the most famous citizen of Parcines/Partschins, Peter Mitterhofer, inventor of the typewriter. The waters from the Etsch river pass through a 16 m long weir at the level of Tel, making it a unique contemporary historical monument. The water enters the surge tank, which is situated at an elevation of 496 m above sea level just above the power station, via a 480 meter long free-flow tunnel with a total volume of 6000 cubic meters. The waters of the Etsch river are dammed here, and the lock house located on three masonry columns covered with porphyry stone, built in 1925 for the operation of the lock. It was renovated in 2003, maintaining its original style, as was the former Zieglbrugg (so named because it was once covered by a roof).

There was already an arched bridge built at this site during Roman times, as attested by documents housed in the Johanneum in Innsbruck dating from the 14th and 16th century.

The Peter Mitterhofer cultural trail towards Rablà/Rabland starts next to the two marble plaques commemorating the construction of the power station, as does the Marlinger Waalweg trail (irrigation channel) as well as the nearby Algunder Waalweg trail (irrigation channel); one of the plaques dates from the Austro-Hungarian era and the other from the Fascist era on the occasion of its expansion.

Hydroelectricity from Alperia: https://www.alperiagroup.eu/en/our-identity/our-energy/hydroelectricity
Hiking tours to the storic Electricity Station Töll
The Marlenger Waalweg irrigation path beginning from Töll open
all hiking routes, Paths which follow the farmers'irrigation channels
The Marlenger Waalweg irrigation path beginning from Töll
The Marlinger Waalweg is one of the most beautiful irrigation channels in the Meran region. With a length of 12 km, it is the longest irrigation ...
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The Algunder Waalweg irrigation channel pathway from Partschins/Parcines to Meran/o open
all hiking routes, Paths which follow the farmers'irrigation channels
The Algunder Waalweg irrigation channel pathway from Partschins/Parcines to Meran/o
The Algund irrigation channel pathway, or Waalweg, is a 10 km long path running alongside the old irrigation channel. Flat and even almost all the ...
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Night hike to the Partschins Waterfall
Wednesday 09 Apr
Partschins / Rabland
20:30 - 23:30
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Night hike to the Partschins Waterfall
This extraordinary tour offers not only an unforgettable nature experience but also numerous health benefits. The cool night air and gentle movement strengthen the immune system, while the pure ...
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Guided tour and visit of the fruit cooperative Texel
Thursday 10 Apr
Naturns
10:00 - 11:30
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Guided tour and visit of the fruit cooperative Texel
How does the apple from Naturno get to your home? During the guided tour of the Texel fruit cooperative, you will learn everything worth knowing about the South Tyrolean apple. During the guided tour ...
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Back training
Thursday 10 Apr
Partschins/Parcines
10:00 - 11:00
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Back training
Outdoor back exercises combine fresh air with targeted exercises to strengthen, stretch and mobilise the back. It starts with simple warm-up exercises and then continues with targeted ...
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Wine tasting seminar in the castle Stachlburg
Thursday 10 Apr
Partschins / Parcines
17:00 - 19:00
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Wine tasting seminar in the castle Stachlburg
Professional tasting of excellent organic wines from the production at the Stachlburg Castle Winery in Partschins.
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Relaxed and vibrant with yoga
Friday 11 Apr
Partschins/ Parcines
08:00 - 09:00
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Relaxed and vibrant with yoga
Body, mind and soul united in wonderful harmony - our yoga instructor will show you how in this inspirational class in the gardens of the Gaudententurm residence. Surrounded by historic walls, fresh ...
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Herbal hike and water treading - at the Rabland Waalweg
Friday 11 Apr
Rabland / Rablà - Partschins /Parcines
16:00 - 18:00
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Herbal hike and water treading - at the Rabland Waalweg
ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! As the saying goes, “there is a herb for every ailment.” And that without water there would be no life, is as true for the Earth as it is for mankind. So what could be ...
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Spring concert by the Musikkapelle Partschins Band in Algund
Sunday 13 Apr
Lagundo / Algund
19:00 - 21:00
Spring concert by the Musikkapelle Partschins Band in Algund
Traditional music for wind, classic, rock, pop and filmmusic. The Musikkapelle Partschins Band knows how they could surprise theyr listener. Free entry!
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Experience Honey: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Beekeeping
Monday 14 Apr
Partschins / Parcines
15:30 - 17:30
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Experience Honey: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Beekeeping
ONLY IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN How is honey made, how is a bee colony organised and why are these busy insects that never seem to get tired so important for us? This guided tour into the world of bees and ...
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