Events on the Tschögglberg - April 2026
Most of the listed events are held in german. Upon request, some can also be available in italian and english, subject to availability.
There’s always something to do with us!
We accompany you through a rich and engaging week of vacation, among nature, culture, and local specialties.
In Meltina, week after week, a varied program awaits food lovers, sports enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers. Whether it’s guided hikes, museum visits, tastings, horseback riding, e-bike tours, or experiences at local farms, your vacation will turn into an active and experience-filled week.
Tuesday:
at 5:00 PM there is a guided tour at the FOSSILIA fossil museum in Meltina; info and booking by Monday, 12:00 PM, at
the Meltina tourist association Tel. +39 334 279 0200; price €20 per person (free up to 18 years); minimum participants 2 people; group prices and individual visits on request.
Wednesday:
at 10:30 AM there is a guided tour with tasting at the highest sparkling wine cellar in Europe ARUNDA.
Booking directly at the Arunda winery Tel. +39 0471 1552800 or via email info@arundavivaldi.it;
participation fee €20.00 per person; maximum 10 participants; visits also available on other days upon request.
Thursday:
at 10:30 AM there is a guided tour with tasting at the highest sparkling wine cellar in Europe ARUNDA.
Booking directly at the Arunda winery Tel. +39 0471 1552800 or via email info@arundavivaldi.it;
participation fee €20.00 per person; maximum 10 participants; visits also available on other days upon request.
at 5:00 PM there is a guided tour with tasting at the Schwarz distillery in Meltina;
booking at the Schwarz distillery Tel. +39 340 7621149; participation fee €20.00 per person;
maximum 10 participants; visits also available on other days upon request.
Every second Thursday of the month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM there is a small weekly market in Meltina.
Friday:
at 10:00 AM at Oberfahrerhof there is an introductory horseback riding course for children from 8 years old; booking directly
at the farm at least one day in advance Tel. +39 0471 340084 (Sunday closed); one-hour, half-day and full-day horseback rides, carriage rides, and riding lessons in the riding arena are also available; maximum 10 participants.
Saturday:
from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM the Unikatops showroom in the artisan area Moos 6 in Meltina is open for free visits, where handmade unique wooden pieces from South Tyrol forests are presented for nature lovers and aesthetes; outside these hours on request; info Tobias Demetz +39 349 407 9834 or info@unikatops.art / UnikaTops.
Markets:
in the center of Meltina, at the bus stop, there is: every saturday from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
as well as every second Thursday of the month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM a small weekly market.
Every day:
Fossilia fossil museum: outdoors in Meltina: it is an open-air fossil museum freely accessible, which visitors can explore independently thanks to informational texts and audio stations; entry is free and, for a more in-depth experience, guided tours with local experts are recommended (min. 2 people – groups – schools – associations); prices and information can be requested directly at our tourist office: Tel. +39 334 279 0200 - info@moelten.net
KulTour – Treasure hunt: we guide you to discover eight special cultural sites in the region. The locations are marked and numbered on the panoramic map. Each site includes a question with multiple possible answers. On-site, you can identify the correct one and mark it on the map. Once all questions are correctly solved, the map can be handed in at the tourist offices of Avelengo, Meltina, and San Genesio. Is your KulTour complete? Come and collect your surprise. Important: bring a pen.
Horse stables nearby / llama trekking:
Ponies for children at Hofschank Bacherhof: the Bacherhof offers pony rides every day. Booking: Tel. +39 0471 667003
Oberfahrer: daily horseback rides of one hour, half day, full day, carriage rides and riding lessons in the riding arena.
Booking at the farm Tel. +39 0471 340084
Matunschmied Hof riding stable: excursions for experienced riders, guided riding for beginners, forest rides, alpine hut rides,
panoramic rides, breakfast rides and daily outings. Info, prices and booking with Mrs. Carmen Tel. +39 340 546 1835
Simon’s Lama Trekking: have you always wanted to walk with llamas? Come to Bacherhof in Meltina.
Info and booking Tel. +39 339 750 2855 – www.simons-lamatrekking.it
Saltenbike – Guided E-MTB tours Schlaneid
Explore with us the diverse landscape of the Tschögglberg plateau. Guided E-MTB tours combine nature, views, and fun, for beginners, amateurs, and sporty cyclists. You can bring your own bike or rent one.
Note: all prices and detailed information on individual tours are available on the Saltenbike website. Requests and bookings can also be made
directly on the site. All tours can also be booked on request outside the indicated dates.
Tour program 2026
April to October 2026 – easy panoramic E-mountain bike tour on the Salten
every Wednesday
start: Bistro Schlaneiderhof, Meltina – Schlaneid approx. 30 km · approx. 1000 m elevation gain · start 09:30 AM · duration approx. 3.5–4 hours
panoramic loop tour through larch forests with views of the Dolomites and stops at scenic viewpoints.
Mid-April – end of May 2026 – Tschögglberg spring tour
every Monday
start: Nusser parking, Avelengo approx. 30 km · approx. 1000 m elevation gain · start 09:30 AM · duration approx. 3.5–4 hours
relaxing spring tour through forests and plateaus.
June – October 2026 – hut and trail E-MTB tour with riding technique tips
every Monday
start: Nusser parking, Avelengo approx. 35 km · approx. 1000 m elevation gain · start 09:30 AM · duration approx. 3.5–4 hours
varied tour with scenic trails, hut stop, and practical riding technique tips along the route.
Private guided tours – customized tours and training
individually planned · duration approx. 3–4 hours
guided tour on request – adapted to your riding level, fitness, and interests
Basic E-MTB riding technique course
duration approx. 3 hours · in the morning
fundamentals for safe riding: balance, braking technique, curves, position, and control on terrain
Sunrise tour to the Stoanernen Mandlen “stone men”
duration approx. 3 hours · departure depending on sunrise
a truly special nature experience: with the E-MTB at sunrise to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region.
NaturGut – herb and forest academy
Workshop program 2026
Workshops dedicated to medicinal herbs, natural pharmacy, gemmotherapy, ointments, and forest experience at NaturGut in Schlaneid – Meltina.
Meeting point: NaturGut, Schlaneiderstraße 21, Meltina
Info and booking: Maria Teresa Bortoluzzi Tel. +39 348 8552804
Note: the course program is in German
Upon request, courses can also be held in italian, if available on the same date.
Alternatively, arrangements can be made directly with Mrs. Bortoluzzi.
Each workshop can also be booked individually on request, even outside the indicated dates, in Italian and German.
11 April 2026 – gem workshop (gemmo)
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €70.00
introduction to the world of gemmotherapy. You will learn to prepare remedies based on buds and use them for the immune system,
energy, and balance – ideal for the whole family.
18 April 2026 – spring herbs
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €70.00
guided herb walk with collection of young shoots, leaves, and roots.
You will discover their properties and uses in cooking, preservation, and home pharmacy.
25 April 2026 – wild ointments
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €70.00
production of natural healing and body care products such as ointments, soaps, and deodorants. We will work with medicinal plants,
extracts, and selected natural fats.
09 May 2026 – shaken, not stirred!
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €70.00
practical workshop for creating high-quality ointments and natural cosmetics – customized, also with special ingredients on request.
27 May 2026 – alpine forest wellness – forest bathing
16:00 – 19:00 · fee: €40.00 per person
a mindful immersion in nature. You will learn simple techniques for relaxation, stress reduction, and strengthening
mental and physical health.
01 August 2026 – medicinal herb workshop
09:00 – 13:30 · fee: €70.00
an intensive day dedicated to medicinal plants: harvesting, processing, and preparation of products such as oils, tinctures, hydrolates, and herbal salt.
12 September 2026 – home pharmacy for autumn and winter
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €75.00
create your own natural home pharmacy. Focus on strengthening and protective medicinal plants for the cold season, suitable for the whole family.
19 September 2026 – shaken, not stirred!
9:30 – 14:00 · fee: €70.00
practical workshop for creating high-quality ointments and natural cosmetics – customized, also with special ingredients on request.
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