Discover the year-round animal paradise at the Rainguthof farm, near the Passo Palade
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Caprile (Gfrill) is a hamlet nestled in the forest above Tesimo village, stretching towards the Palade Pass. The winding road leading from the Merano basin up to the pass is one of South Tyrol's most scenic routes and a masterpiece of engineering. Around a century ago, during its construction, solid masonry was primarily used instead of iron. Impressive bridges and viaducts, the characteristic roadside barriers, and old road maintenance huts still characterise the road today.
This small village, with its approximately 100 inhabitants, begins at St. Nicholas' Church, with its beautiful frescoes and high altar. The church dates back to the 13th century and, like the entire village, is situated to the left below the road and the Gfrillerhof farm. Here, at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, nature reigns supreme. In summer, it delights with the tranquillity of the forests, while in winter, a thick blanket of snow transforms the landscape.
Hikes can take you from the Palade Pass to the Tillwiesen meadows, along the Mill Path to Zwingenburg Castle, or to what is probably the most popular destination for families with children: the Rainguthof Animal World. This historic farm has been converted into an animal paradise.
Horses, goats, fallow deer, geese, emus, and camels live. In autumn, roasted chestnuts beckon, while in the summer, cool refreshments await. Special Advent performances sometimes take place at the Rainguthof as well. Incidentally, there's another place called Gfrill near Salorno, in the south of South Tyrol. However, in Italian the hamlet of Salorno bears another name: Cauria.
