Muthoefe farmsteads

The so called “Muthoefe” are farms are located at an altitude of 1,200 m asl.

You can see them from the valley and they are managed by local mountain farmers and proprietors. The so called „Muthoefe“ farms are considered to be the oldest farmsteads of Merano and surroundings and probably also of all over South Tyrol.

These farmsteads comprise half a dozen farms, which since a very long time hang on to the slopes of Monte Mutta. Already in 1285 they have been mentioned for the first time. This is when even higher located alpine pastures were farmed. At the Leiteralm alpine pasture there are two of these ancient buildings.

Until lately there was no access road to the Muthoefe farms. Only a gondola cableway provided for the transport of groceries and other vital items.
Today there is a road to the ancient mountain farms and they are also accessible via a hiking path, which is also part of the Alta Via of Merano (Merano High Path). This well-marked path takes you past every single farm.

The names of the sinlge farms are Oberegghof, Hochmuth, Mittermuth, Untermuth and Talbauer (former “rote burggraven”).