Lajen: Trails, Culture and Mountain Panorama
Accommodation in Lajen
Culture and History in Lajen
The Minnehus Museum in Laion is dedicated to Walther von der Vogelweide, a key figure of the Middle Ages. Access to the museum is barrier-free. For those interested in culture, the museum serves as a barrier-free station dedicated to Walther von der Vogelweide in the medieval context of Laion.
The Church of Our Lady in Laion was first mentioned in 1147. The present building is a late Gothic structure from the 15th century. The parish church of St. Peter is a landmark of Laion and can be recognised from afar by its red Baroque onion dome. The two buildings create different focal points: one church reaches far back into the medieval history of the village, while the other shapes Laion’s appearance with its tower. The two churches therefore differ in date, architectural form and distinctive visible tower feature.
The Vogelweiderhof farm in Novale di Laion is also associated with the medieval poet and minnesinger Walther von der Vogelweide. The farm is regarded as the presumed birthplace of Walther von der Vogelweide, who is said to have been born there in 1170. The presumed birthplace can be visited by arrangement with the Mair family.
Easy Trails and a Family Trail
The adventure trail in Laion is designed as a family trail. Along the route, stations and playgrounds take visitors on a journey through time, from the Stone Age through ancient Rome and the Middle Ages to the modern era. As a family trail, the adventure trail connects stations and playgrounds along its route with a journey through the Stone Age, ancient Rome, the Middle Ages and the modern era.
Another way to explore Lajen and its surroundings on foot is the historic and easy Postweg trail. It connects Laion with St. Peter and the Val Gardena valley. The trail begins at the Baumann bus stop in Laion and passes the Ploner butcher’s shop on the way towards Ceves. For planning the walk, the Baumann bus stop, Ploner butcher’s shop and the direction of Ceves are specific points along the route.
Raschötz and Views of the Mountain World
Raschötz is Laion’s local mountain and landmark. A hike to Raschötz leads to a largely unspoilt alpine pasture. From there, panoramic views extend across the southern Isarco Valley and Val Gardena, as well as to the Geisler peaks, the Sella massif, the Marmolada Glacier, the Langkofel group and the Schlern. As Laion’s local mountain, Raschötz combines a hike to the alpine pasture with panoramas of valleys and mountain destinations.
Explore Lajen by Bike
The Laion bike tour also offers a varied mix of scenery and exercise. It leads through different types of terrain, with sections across meadows and through forests, as well as climbs, descents and flatter stretches; the tour also offers panoramic views and shady sections. When planning the route, climbs, descents and flatter stretches are just as much part of it as panoramic views and shady sections.
Further destinations: Rodeneck, Feldthurns, Brixen, Villnöß, Klausen, Natz-Schabs, Barbian and Lüsen.
