Hike from Plars di Sopra down to Plars Castle or up to the mountain village of Velloi on the old Vellloi Trail
Above lies Plars di Sopra, below Plars di Mezzo: We are talking about the Lagundo Waalweg path, the well-known hiking trail along the old irrigation channel between these two villages. The late Gothic St. Ulrich Church sits on a sunny slope in Plars di Sopra. First mentioned in 1493 AD as part of the Bavarian monastery of St. Mang in Füssen in Germany, the little church is likely even older.
400 metres higher up, you reach the mountain village of Velloi, a popular destination. The easiest way to get there is by chairlift from Plars di Mezzo. This offers a special experience: Single chairs carry you up the slope. With a view of the valley, the meadows of Lagundo glide by below, and you might even spot a deer in the woods.
There are many hiking destinations: A short walk takes you to Plars Castle below Plars di Sopra (Oberplars), which houses a hotel. The associated winery produces red and white wines.
The old Velloi Trail leads you up to Velloi on foot. Amidst the vineyards and orchards of Plars di Sopra, traditional taverns invite you to stop for a while. In their often historically listed dining rooms, called Stuben, they serve traditional South Tyrolean cuisine such as homemade dumplings and "Schlutzkrapfen" (half-moon pasta filled with spinach and ricotta).
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