Destination: South Tyrol is one of the most popular holiday regions in the Alps. From the Vinschgau in the west to the Sexten Dolomites in the east, and from the main Alpine ridge in the north to the foothills of the Dolomites in the south, it offers countless destinations for hikers. The historical cultural landscape of the Vinschgau, situated between the Reschen Pass and the Stilfser Joch, has always been a transit area. In the lower valleys, fruit and wine cultivation dominate, with monasteries and castles found throughout. Higher side valleys such as the Martell and Langtaufer valleys are characterized by alpine agriculture and ancient mountain farming villages. The most well-known towns in the upper Etsch Valley, rich in castles, are Merano and Bolzano. The famous South Tyrolean wines grow on the slopes, while apple cultivation prevails in the valley. The mild climate gives Merano and Bolzano a Mediterranean flair. From the Three Peaks in the east to the Eisack Valley, and from the Villnöss Valley in the north.