From the Adige Valley Cycle Path to the Rose Village: Discover Nalles between Bolzano and Merano
Image gallery: Nalles village
The centre of Nalles extends across an alluvial fan between mountain and valley. Attention to detail and a strong connection to tradition still characterise the village today. Numerous stately homes and grand buildings line the streets, interspersed with lush rose beds that give Nalles its special charm and the nickname "Rose Village". Nalles is the southernmost municipality of the Burgraviato district and also the northernmost village on the South Tyrolean Wine Road.
At the entrance to the village, you're greeted by the Lichtenburg Education Centre and the Nalles Fruit Cooperative, where in autumn apple harvests await collection in overflowing crates. Just beyond lies the village centre with its newly designed town hall square. Here, you'll find the town hall, a bank, and the tourist information office. The weekly farmers' market also takes place here.
From the square, small streets branch out in all directions: towards Andriano, the primary school, the St. Ulrich Parish Church, and the sports facilities with an outdoor swimming pool and riding stables. The road leading uphill from Nalles to Sirmiano and Sirmiano di Sopra is lined with taverns that serve the popular Toerggele meals in autumn. These include not only traditional platters of meat and sausages, called "Schlachtplatte", but also roasted chestnuts and sweet Krapfen.
Walks and cycling tours are ideal for exploring the surrounding area. The Valle dell'Adige Cycle Path between Bolzano and Merano runs directly past the village. For walkers, we recommend the Way of St. James Andriano - Nalles, a circular hike of approximately three hours along the slopes of the Adige Valley. Here, you can admire the blossoming apple trees in spring and the vibrant colours of the vineyards in autumn, when the grapes are already fermenting in the wine barrels.
