Peter Mitterhofer Cultural trail

This cultural circular walk combines nature, local history and the history of technology. The route is dedicated to Peter Mitterhofer, a native of Partschins and inventor of the typewriter, and leads past his birthplace as well as the museum dedicated to him in the village centre. Historic paths, quiet village streets and cultural landmarks accompany the walk through Partschins, Rabland and Vertigen. Thanks to its mostly level route, the walk is ideal for families and suitable for buggies.

Tour Start

Töll/Tel, hydroelectric power station

Tour End

Töll/Tel, hydroelectric power station

Tel hydroelectric power station – Via Claudia Augusta – Bad Egart – Rabland – Partschins (church square & Peter Mitterhofer Museum) – Vertigen – Tel hydroelectric power station

The starting point and destination of this circular walk is the hydroelectric power plant at the Tel barrage. From here, the route initially follows the cycle path along the Via Claudia Augusta to the Tel Bridge. After crossing the bridge, the path continues to the left along Bahnhofstraße to the historic K.u.K. Museum Bad Egart.

At the museum, the route follows the picturesque Badlweg, leading to Rabland and the Saringer Bridge. From here, the path continues left along Cutraunstraße to Vinschgauerstraße (the main road). After a short stretch on the pavement towards Merano, the road is crossed at the pedestrian crossing and the route follows trail marking 7A through woodland and meadows towards the valley station of the Texelbahn cable car.

The walk then continues along Peter-Mitterhofer-Straße, passing the birthplace of Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter. The route then reaches the centre of Partschins and the church square with the Parish Church of St Peter and Paul, the Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum and the old cemetery, where the grave and gravestone of Peter Mitterhofer can also be visited.

Continuing along Hubenstraße, the path passes a Roman-era gravestone. The route then follows Römerstraße and Zehentstraße in the direction of Tel to the signposted junction Peter Mitterhofer Trail. From here, a meadow path leads left to Vertigen. Following the signs, the route finally returns to the Tel barrage, completing the loop. The entire walk follows well-maintained paths and is also suitable for buggies.

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!

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