The Valle dell’Adige Cycle Path leads from Merano’s newest district, Sinigo, to the historic centre
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On the southern edge of Merano, towards Lana and Bolzano, lies Sinigo (Sinich), Merano's smallest district. Originally marshy meadows, the area was drained and developed about a hundred years ago. After the First World War, the new residential buildings primarily provided homes for immigrant worker families from Italy. The settlement was initially called "Borgo Vittoria".
Later, it was renamed Sinigo. Many of the families settled here worked in the nearby Montecatini fertiliser factory. During this period, kindergartens, schools, and other facilities were also built. Today, Sinigo presents itself as a green district, an attractive suburb of Merano amidst orchards and vineyards. The fertiliser factory gave way to the solar cell manufacturer Memc, which also closed several years ago. The site awaits a new purpose.
The Rio di Sinigo stream borders the district on one side, the Monzoccolo mountain ridge on the other. Between them lie sports facilities and the Valle dell'Adige Cycle Path, which, coming from Bolzano, passes Sinigo on its way to the Old Town of Merano.
Nearby, the Merano Thermal Baths beckon with an inviting sign. The road to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, with its 80 colourful garden landscapes, also branches off there. The opening of the new Sinigo Beach Arena, a covered multi-purpose hall for beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach tennis, and rugby, is planned for 2025. The sand will be heated in winter.
