Welcome to Spinges
South Tyrolean Idyll in the Alps
Spinges in South Tyrol
Welcome to Spinges, a charming mountain village in the Gitschberg Jochtal ski and alpine pasture region in South Tyrol. Let yourself be enchanted by the peaceful atmosphere and discover the local history surrounding the heroine Katharina Lanz.
Discover unspoilt mountain landscapes
In summer, gentle hiking trails through unspoilt mountain landscapes invite you to enjoy relaxing tours. In winter, you can easily reach the nearby ski area Gitschberg Jochtal from here and enjoy first-class winter sports.
For families, the Bunker Spinges local recreation area offers a playground and exciting insights into the Alpine Wall for a variety of leisure activities. A place that harmoniously combines nature, history and relaxation.
Historical significance of Spinges – The legend of a heroine
The quiet mountain village of Spinges lies at the gateway to the Gitschberg Jochtal ski area, but behind its idyllic facades lurks a courageous story. In 1797, during the Tyrolean freedom fights, the farm girl Katharina Lanz rose up against Napoleon's approaching troops. With a pitchfork in her hand, she stepped forward courageously, her gaze steady, her will unshakeable. The Battle of Spinges, as the elders tell it, earned her the nickname of heroine of the region – a symbolic figure for courage, resistance and the unbroken spirit of the mountain farmers.
Today, a venerable war memorial commemorates this impressive chapter in history, which makes Spinges more than just a place: it is a place of remembrance that inspires courage and draws visitors into an eventful past.
Spinges village circular route[1/5]
Spinges village[2/5]
Spinges village[3/5]
Rio Pusteria Fortress – former fortress and customs station[4/5]
Entrance to the village – Spinges[5/5]
