This is one of the major wine growing regions of Bolzano, embellished by the slopes lined with grape vines. The "schiava" grape variety is cultivated here and vinified in the Santa Maddalena hills, hence the name of its famous ruby red table wine. Rows of wine farms line the hill.
The small church of Santa Maddalena, situated in a stunning panoramic position on the hill's summit, and hosting a precious fresco cycle dating to 1300, which is still well preserved on all its interior walls, is always woth seeing. Ask at the Tourism board for opening hours.
The panoramic view from the Santa Maddalena hills ist astonishing. In the sunset the Catinaccio Dolomite massif takes a pink shade, due to the presence of dolomite mineral. Its German name "Rosengarten" meaning "Rose garden" refers to the legend of King Laurin and the glowing in the sunset remembers his Rose garden.
Each year on the 22nd of July a splendid festival takes place in Santa Maddalena, celebrating the saint Mary Magdalene.
Coordinates
Recommendations nearby
With a view of the Sciliar.An excursion from the provincial capital of Bolzano northwards into the Valle Isarco - but in doing so you pretty soon ...
With a Mediterranean flairVaried promenade walk across Bolzano
Walk through vineyards and a remarkable old town A circular tour through very different worlds: through a lively old town and through an almost ...
Eine angesagte Strecke für Rennradfahrer mit tollem Dolomitenpanorama, die von Kaltern über Bozen zum Ritten übers Sarntal und Bozen wieder nach ...
A freeride or easy rider route par excellence! Thanks to two lifts, we only climb just under 600 meters, while we can enjoy around 2,500 meters of ...
A hike through the hills of Santa Maddalena, featuring panoramic views of Bolzano and botanical highlights along the trail.
In Bolzano, at the valley station of the Rittner cable car, follow trail marker no. 6. Via St. Magdalena past the vineyards over the Spornberg up ...
S. Maddalena hill
39100 Bozen
+39 0471 307000 http://www.bolzano-bozen.it E-mail: info@bolzano-bozen.it
A freeride or easy rider route par excellence! Thanks to two lifts, we only climb just under 600 meters, while we can enjoy around 2,500 meters of ...
Eine angesagte Strecke für Rennradfahrer mit tollem Dolomitenpanorama, die von Kaltern über Bozen zum Ritten übers Sarntal und Bozen wieder nach ...
Bike route Brixen-Bozen-Ritten-Barbian-Villanders-Brixen
To the Bolzano local mountain.High up on the Ritten, you can enjoy views over the Eisack Valley and across to the Dolomites of the Eggental.
On the circular tour, motorcyclists experience three scenic passes: the Penser Joch, the Jaufenpass, and the Gampenpass.
Explore Bolzano/Bozen by bike: city center, wine villages, and historic castles all in one tour.

User Questions