Quadrato

Unlike the other hamlets of Parcines, Quadrato isn't located on the north side of the Adige Valley, but on the slopes of the Monte Tramontana opposite. Quadrato encompasses the farms and traditional taverns of Niederhof, Mitterhof, Gramegg, Oberbrunn, Unterobereben, Brünnl, and Niederweg. In summer, they entice visitors with homemade cakes and South Tyrolean specialities.

In autumn, they invite you to experience the traditional Toerggelen. The Monte Tramontana stretches from Prato allo Stelvio in the Venosta Valley to Tel near Parcines, forming the shady counterpart to the Monte Sole on the other side of the valley. Further along towards the Val Venosta, in Lasa, the famous Lasa Marble is quarried from its slopes. Hiking and cycling trails crisscross the shady woods and meadows in the surroundings of Quadrato (Quadrat).

Particularly recommended is the Quadrato Farm Trail, a leisurely circular walk that begins and ends at the Niederhof tavern. The trail is suitable for pushchairs and takes about an hour. A similarly easy and equally long walk is the Quadrato Family Path. In winter, the snow line on this side of the valley is significantly lower than on the north side. From Quadrato, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the village of Parcines and the hamlets of Rablà and Tablà situated above.

Did you know that a Roman milestone discovered in 1552 AD at the Restaurant Hanswirt is made of Quadrato marble? The milestone, dating back to 46 AD, marks the former route of the Via Claudia Augusta. You can admire the original in the Bolzano Municipal Museum, the oldest museum of South Tyrol, while a replica stands at the entrance to the Hanswirt.