Discover Burgstall: History, Walking Trails and Apple Culture

Burgstall combines traces of history with walking trails, regional apple culture and a direct connection to Vöran. The focal point is Burgstall Castle Ruin: a square tower, a residential building and a ring wall are still preserved today. The remains of the ring wall of Burgstall Castle can still be visited today. Here, you can encounter a tangible testimony to the history of the village, which can be combined with other cultural and scenic destinations.

Castle Ruin and Parish Church

The parish church of Burgstall also offers several historical points of reference. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century on the foundations of a medieval church in the Neo-Romanesque style. At the same time, the tower and choir date back to around 1500. The church also contains an Adoration of the Magi painting dated 1541 by Barlmä Dill Riemenschneider, the son of the famous woodcarver. Those interested in architectural history and sacred art will therefore find different periods and artistic connections within a small thematic area.

Walking Trails and Exercise on the Mountain Slope

For active exploration of Burgstall, the walking trail with fitness stations is a prominent point of reference. The walking trail with fitness stations runs along the mountain slope; its name goes back to Count Volkmar of Burgstall. It extends for around four kilometres. Along the route near Burgstall Castle Ruin, there is a fitness trail with several stations for exercise and physical activity.

Apple Tour and Buschenschänken

A distinct regional perspective is offered by the apple tour “The South Tyrolean Apple....crisp, juicy& fresh” in Burgstall. It includes a guided apple tour followed by an apple tasting and requires registration. The tour takes place at the Moarhof, Maiergasse 52, 39014 Burgstall. This provides a fixed meeting point for planning a suitable itinerary for the day. In addition, the Burgstall Höfeweg trail passes the Wieslerhof and Kofler Buschenschänken. Wieslerhof is closed from May to the end of September; this seasonal information should therefore be taken directly into account when planning this route.

Destinations Around Postal

The Museum Museo della Frutticoltura, Castel Katzenzungen, Castello Rubein and the Museo Ebraico are located around Postal. Also in the vicinity of Postal are the Passeggiata Lungo Passirio viewpoint, the Cascate di Parcines waterfall, Picco Ivigna Grande mountain and the La Croda Grande summit.

By Cable Car to Vöran

The Burgstall–Vöran cable car reaches Vöran from Burgstall in five minutes. This also makes it possible to include a change between Burgstall and Vöran in your travel planning. If you choose your accommodation according to the experiences you have planned, you can distinguish between historical sightseeing, walking trails, an apple tour and the cable car connection. A stay in Burgstall therefore brings together several specific interests: history, exercise, regional products and the connection to Vöran.

More Places for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to discover more places in addition to Burgstall, you can continue planning your trip with Ulten, Marling, Merano, Nals, St. Leonhard in Passeier, Naturns, Partschins and Hafling.

For the overarching travel overview: Burggrafenamt.