Welcome to Riffian-Kuens near Merano

Gateway to the Passeier Valley

At the sunny entrance to the Passeier Valley, just a few minutes from the spa town of Merano, Riffian-Kuens delights visitors with its mild climate, orchards and vineyards. Hikers appreciate its proximity to the Merano High Mountain Trail and the Hirzer area, while culture lovers enjoy the traditional pilgrimage church. Families will find plenty to do on the Riffian Magic Trail and at the Ungericht Hof Tractor Museum in Kuens.

Hiking and Wellness

Riffian-Kuens combines southern lifestyle with high alpine adventures – an insider tip for connoisseurs and mountaineers! Here are the 5 best excursion tips for Riffian & Kuens.

💎 Spronser Lakes
The region's premier tour! Ascent to Europe's largest high mountain lake plateau with 10 mountain lakes between 2,100 and 2,500 metres. Challenging day tour (approx. 6-7 hours) with breathtaking panoramic views – or start comfortably with the Hochmuth cable car.
🌄 Merano High Mountain Trail (northern route)
Riffian is the ideal starting point for the famous Merano High Mountain Trail. Stage to the Leiteralm or Hochganghaus – fantastic panoramic trails through larch forests with views of the Texel Group.
🏞️ Kuenser Waalweg
A leisurely, family-friendly hike along a historic irrigation canal through orchards and vineyards – with magnificent views of the Adige Valley!
⛰️ Vellauer Felsenweg
Spectacular trail with ladders and bridges through wild rocky gorges to Dorf Tirol – for sure-footed hikers (moderately difficult, approx. 2-3 hours).
🌸 Tappeinerweg
Botanical high-altitude trail from Merano to Dorf Tirol – also accessible from Riffian. Mediterranean vegetation meets Alpine panorama!

Riffian-Kuens – where history comes alive

Between orchards and mountains, visitors can discover cultural and historical gems: the parish church of St. Michael ⛪, medieval frescoes, the famous pilgrimage church of Riffian, and fascinating insights into agriculture and technology at the Ungericht tractor museum 🚜.