Vinschgau, Valley in South Tyrol, Italy
Vinschgau is a valley in South Tyrol, Italy, running 80 kilometers from Merano to Resia Pass. Orchards grow on the lower slopes, while mountain peaks rise to 3,905 meters, including King Ortles.
The area received its name from the Celtic Venostes tribe. Charlemagne turned it into a Frankish administrative district in 772.
The name comes from the Celtic Venostes tribe who once lived here. German-speaking residents still maintain the old irrigation channels that run along the slopes.
The road over Resia Pass connects Pfunds to Nauders and closes on the Austrian side from October to December 2024 for renovations. Travelers should check alternative routes or avoid these months.
Lake Resia holds a partly submerged church tower marking where the Adige River begins. This tower rises from the water and recalls a drowned village.
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