The only summit talks that truly make sense are those of mountaineers. - Luis Trenker, South Tyrolean climber and director, 1892 - 1990. The land between Ortler and the Three Peaks, Brenner and Salurn covers just 7,400 square kilometers, yet it captivates with its unique landscape diversity of mighty mountains and fertile valleys, dense forests, and clear rivers and lakes. On the sun-drenched southern side of the Alps, countless castles beckon; the collegiate church of Innichen is considered a significant Romanesque structure, while Gothic frescoes and altars can be admired in large and small churches. The Renaissance and Baroque periods have left their marks in castles and places of worship. Pristine mountain villages with their traditional farms and bustling Italian-influenced cities like Brixen and Bolzano invite exploration. In Merano, the pearl of T.