Algund - Mitterplars - Oberplars - Vellau - Pirbamegg - Grabbachweg - Algund

Hikes 39022 Algund / Lagundo
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Duration 3.6 h

Distance 10.8 km

Ascend 730 hm

Descent 730 hm

Max. height 949 m

Algund - Mitterplars - Oberplars - Vellau - Pirbamegg - Grabbachweg - Algund - Description

On the Sonnenberg (sun mountain) above Algund lies the idyllic mountain village of Vellau at 950m.
The path from Algund to Vellau leads you through a varied landscape of vineyards, ancient chestnut groves to lush green coniferous forests. The small fraction of Algund with about 130 inhabitants was first mentioned in 1347 with the name "Velaw".

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Via the Adige Valley, take the MeBo highway to the Algund exit. Coming from Vinschgau, Algund is right before Merano.  

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The Algund - Mitterplars - Oberplars - Vellau - Pirbamegg - Grabbachweg - Algund tour starts in Algund / Lagundo.