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muthoefe dorf tirol hochmuth

Muthöfe farmsteads

The so called “Muthöfe” are farms located at an altitude of 1,200 m a.s.l. high above the village of Tirolo

The Muthöfe farms are considered to be the oldest farmsteads of Merano and surroundings and probably also of all over South Tyrol. These farmsteads comprise five farms, which hang on to the slopes of Monte Muta: Oberegghof, Hochmuth, Mittermuth, Untermuth and Talbauer (former "rote burggraven").

These farms were first mentioned in written documents around 1285. At that time, alpine pastures at higher altitudes were still farmed all year round. At the Leiteralm alpine pasture there are two of these ancient buildings. You can see the Muthöfe farmsteads from the valley - today they are managed by local mountain farmers and proprietors.

Until lately there was no access road to the Muthöfe farms. Only a funicular provided for the transport of groceries and other vital items. Today there is a road to the ancient mountain farms and they are also accessible via a hiking path, which is also part of the Alta Via of Merano (Merano High Path). This well-marked path takes you past every single farm.

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Opening times

  • Sun 10 Dec 09:30 - 17:00
  • Mon 11 Dec 07:30 - 17:30
  • Tue 12 Dec 07:30 - 17:30
  • Wed 13 Dec 07:30 - 17:30
  • Thu 14 Dec 07:30 - 17:30
  • Fri 15 Dec 07:30 - 17:30
  • Sat 16 Dec 07:30 - 17:30

Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Full timetables
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Alta Muta Cable Car - autumn 2023 (02/10/2023 - 10/11/2023)

  • Mon 07:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 07:30 - 18:00

All Saints 2023 (01/11/2023) 07:30 - 18:00

Alta Muta Cable Car - winter 2023/24 (11/11/2023 - 15/03/2024)

  • Mon 07:30 - 17:30
  • Tue 07:30 - 17:30
  • Wed 07:30 - 17:30
  • Thu 07:30 - 17:30
  • Fri 07:30 - 17:30
  • Sat 07:30 - 17:30
  • Sun 09:30 - 17:00

Immaculate Conception 2023 (08/12/2023) 09:30 - 17:00

Christmas' Eve 2023 (24/12/2023) 09:30 - 17:00

Christmas 2023 (25/12/2023) 09:30 - 17:00

Boxing Day 2023 (26/12/2023) 09:30 - 17:00

New Year's Eve 2023 (31/12/2023) 09:30 - 17:00

New Year 2024 (01/01/2024) 09:30 - 17:00

Epiphany 2024 (06/01/2024) 09:30 - 17:00

Alta Muta Cable Car - spring 2024 (16/03/2024 - 02/06/2024)

  • Mon 07:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 07:30 - 18:00

Easter 2024 (31/03/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Easter Monday 2024 (01/04/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Liberation Day 2024 (25/04/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Labor Day 2024 (01/05/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Whit Monday 2024 (20/05/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Republic Day 2024 (02/06/2024) 07:30 - 18:00

Admission

mountain inns freely accessible, depending on their opening hours

ascent and descent by Alta Muta Cable Car:
€ 15.00 adults
€ 13.00 adults (with guest card)
€ 6.00 children
€ 5.00 dogs

parking possibility:
free for 1 day with valid cable car ticket
€ 3.00 per day without cable car ticket
€ 5.00 per day (more days, Merano High Route)
€ 8.00 per day (more days, garage)

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The opening hours correspond to the ones of the Alta Muta Cable Car, the cable car operates every 1.5 hours in winter, on Sundays and on public holidays every hour. Parking of mobile homes and camper vans is not permitted from 7 pm to 7 am.

The cable car operates all year round, short-term notice changes in the timetable when necessary.

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