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Cycling tour into the past

Upper Vinschgau valley, close to Switzerland, is rich in cultural treasures. Cycle back into the past with cultural guide Heinrich Moriggl and visit the Romanesque church of St. Benedikt in Mals/Malles, the convent of St. John in Müstair, and the pilgrim hospice of St. Johann in Taufers im Münstertal/Tubre in Val Monastero. At the end of this tour, the medieval town of Glurns/Glorenza awaits you.

About the tour:
We meet at Mals railway station. (car park)
We cycle by e-bike to the village of Mals with its seven churches, seven bridges and seven mills. The S. Benedicts Church takes us back to the eighth century with its fresco decorations.
On the ride to Schleis and Laatsch, we cross the large cone of rubble of the Malser Haide. At the bunkers, we explore the events of the Vallo Alpino (vallo non mi fido).
From the Calva forest we cycle on a gentle ascent into the Münstertal. (Klostertal)
The ruins of Rotund and Reichenberg indicate the fortification of the former border crossings.
At the Rambach stream we cross the border to Switzerland and enter the Biosfera Val Müstair, where we also reach the Müstair monastery.
The frescoes in the monastery church and the sgraffito-adorned houses of Müstair will make your heart beat faster. At lunchtime, we can stop for refreshments at the ‘Alte Dreschmaschine’ bar.
On the way back, we stop off at the former pilgrims' hospice in St. Johann in Taufers.
Via Laatsch we reach the small town of Glurns. During a short walk along the Laubengasse alley, we immerse ourselves in the history of this small medieval town.

Info:
Participants must provide their own equipment and declare that they accept all responsibility (civil and criminal) and all costs arising from accidents during the excursion and waive all claims for damages.

Start: 09.30 a.m. Mals railway station - return around 2.30 p.m.
Distance: 32 km and 500 metres in altitude
Lowest point: 910m - Highest point 1,332m

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