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Lagundo village near Merano: Wine, Waalwege paths, and alpine views await you
The small village of Lagundo (Algund Dorf) nestles on the slopes above Merano, more precisely above the district of Quarazze. Although Lagundo is also known as the "Garden Village" or "Grape Village", the municipal centre with the town hall is located in neighbouring Riomolino.
Here, apple and olive trees thrive alongside vines and palm trees - a Mediterranean flair, dominated by the imposing three-thousand-metre peaks of the Texel Group. In the heart of Lagundo village, around the old parish church, are the volunteer fire brigade, shops, cafés, and several fruit and wine farms. The church, dedicated to Saints Hippolytus and Erhard, houses precious art treasures that bear witness to the multifaceted history and art of Tyrol.
The architecture of the church is also remarkable: It combines elements of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. From Lagundo, numerous paths lead into the surrounding area or up into the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park. Particularly worthwhile are the Wine Trail and the Waalweg path.
Across the Grabbach stream, just outside Lagundo village, you can reach the "Waalweg" bus stop. From here, you can explore the landscape. The Lagundo Waalweg path - or Algunder Waalweg, in German - forks, offering two options: Heading west, you'll hike into the idyllic hills of Plars di Sopra and Plars di Mezzo, while heading east takes you to Quarazze near Merano.
