Discover Sarntal: Horseshoe Tour, Churches and Museums

Trails starting from Sarentino

The classic Horseshoe Tour in the eastern Sarntal Alps starts in Sarentino. The route extends over seven or eight stages. If you want to classify a multi-day mountain hike, each stage refers to an individual section of the tour. For travel planning, the number of stages can be used as a time frame. When planning each day, the hike can be divided into individual sections.

Churches and historic buildings

The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is located in Sarentino. As a Marian church, it was first mentioned in 1309. The church tower of the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is the oldest structure and was built in the 14th century. Kränzelstein Tower was probably built in the 13th century as a ministerial residence of the Counts of Eppan. Following renovation, Kränzelstein Tower has been open to visitors since 2022. For those interested in culture, the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Kränzelstein Tower and the Church of St. Cyprian are specific points of interest in Sarentino.

The Church of St. Cyprian in Sarentino was first mentioned around 1328. In the mid-15th century, the Church of St. Cyprian was remodelled in the Gothic style. The Church of St. Cyprian has well-preserved old frescoes.

Rohrerhaus and farmers’ market

The Rohrerhaus in Sarentino is an old farmhouse that was converted into a museum. The Rohrerhaus has an old smoke kitchen and a bread oven. The Rohrerhaus is open to visitors seasonally from mid-June to the end of October. The Rohrerhaus complements the buildings in Sarentino with a museum housed in an old farmhouse.

A farmers’ market takes place every Saturday in the church square in Sarentino. The farmers’ market has a fixed venue in Sarentino at the church square.

Mountains in the vicinity of Sarentino

Monte Forcella Sarentina is a summit in the immediate vicinity of Sarentino. Monte Villandro is a mountain in the vicinity of Sarentino. Monte Catino is a mountain in the vicinity of Sarentino. For those interested in the mountains, there are three specific points of interest around Sarentino: Monte Forcella Sarentina, Monte Villandro and Monte Catino.

Other places in the surrounding region

Castello Rubein is a castle in the wider surrounding region of Sarentino. Schenna is a castle in the wider surrounding region of Sarentino. The Museo della Apicoltura Plattner is a museum in the wider surrounding region of Sarentino. Merano Arte is a museum in the wider surrounding region of Sarentino. The Passeggiata Lungo Passirio is a viewpoint in the wider surrounding region of Sarentino. Those who include the surrounding area of Sarentino in their plans will find not only castles, but also museums and a viewpoint.

Other destinations for your travel planning: Selva di Val Gardena, Renon, Meltina, Ortisei in Val Gardena, Nova Levante, Castelrotto, Lake Carezza, Ega.

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