Plaus between the Dance of Death, cycling routes and South Tyrolean cuisine

Plaus combines art and church heritage in the village centre with cycling, nature observation and regional cuisine. Travel planning ranges from specific attractions in Plaus to castles, museums and scenic destinations in the surrounding area.

Dance of Death in Plaus and St. Ulrich Church

The Dance of Death in Plaus is a work of art consisting of 18 panels with a total length of 36 metres. Since 2001, it has been located on the cemetery wall of the Romanesque St. Ulrich Church in the village centre of Plaus. Guided tours and explanations of the Dance of Death in Plaus are available by arrangement.

St. Ulrich Church also contains two Baroque paintings by the Vinschgau artist Simon Ybertracher, who lived from 1694 to 1772. Visitors interested in culture can note the Dance of Death and the paintings in St. Ulrich as two separate sightseeing stops in the village centre. The Romanesque St. Ulrich Church and the two Baroque paintings are therefore located in the village centre of Plaus.

Castles and museums in the surrounding area

Castello Foresta is located in the surrounding area of Plaus and is a castle. Castel Tirolo, also a castle, is likewise located in the surrounding area. The Jewish Museum and Brunnenburg are also located in the surrounding area of Plaus; both are museums. For cultural planning, these four destinations can be noted as specific points in the surrounding area.

Waterfall, mountain, summit and viewpoint

Cascate di Parcines, a waterfall, is located in the immediate vicinity of Plaus. The surrounding area also includes Gfallwand – Croda del Tovale, a mountain, and Tschigat, a summit. Passeggiata Lungo Passirio is a viewpoint in the surrounding area of Plaus. These diverse scenic destinations complement the village centre with additional specific stops for travel planning.

Vinschgau Cycle Route and Fröschlweg

The Vinschgau Cycle Route is a section of the Adige Cycle Path and the Via Claudia Augusta cycle path. It mostly follows the Adige past the orchards of Vinschgau; Plaus is located along this cycle route. Those planning a day of cycling can note the Vinschgau Cycle Route as a separate planning point because of its route along the Adige and the orchards.

The Fröschlweg in Plaus is a nature and adventure trail that provides insights into the world of frogs, toads and other amphibians. The trail can be noted as a separate nature-themed activity in Plaus.

Bacon Museum and arrival

At the Bacon Museum in Plaus, visitors can experience the traditions, culture and enjoyment surrounding South Tyrolean bacon, as well as direct sales. Those wishing to include regional specialities can take the Bacon Museum into account for its connection with tradition, culture, enjoyment and direct sales. For planning your journey, the railway station on the Vinschgau railway is a relevant point of orientation.

For further travel planning, you can also discover Algund, Partschins, Tisens, Riffian, Sankt Martin In Passeier, Meran, Dorf Tirol and Moos In Passeier.

For the overarching travel overview: Burggrafenamt.