Magrè on the Wine Road: Wine, History and Nature

Magrè on the Wine Road is located along the South Tyrolean Wine Road. Viticulture, historic architectural styles and distinctive natural landmarks give the village several different facets. When planning your trip, it is worth taking a closer look at how these themes differ: from vineyards and an old vine to the architecture of the village centre and specific natural features and via ferrata routes.

Viticulture between landscape and history

The vineyards of Magrè on the Wine Road cover 206 hectares. Their sandy, gravelly soil has a high humus content. This makes viticulture tangible both in terms of the extent of the land and the nature of the soil. This connection gives the landscape theme more definition than the general term “wine region”.

A vine several centuries old stands in Vicolo dei Conti in Magrè. It was planted in 1601 and still produces approximately 80 kilograms of grapes. Its planting year and approximate yield offer a different perspective alongside the extensive vineyards: here, the focus is on a single vine and its long history. A guided tour of Magrè includes a wine tasting. Several dates are scheduled between September and November 2026; check the specific event date before making plans.

Historic centre and distinctive architectural features

The historic centre of Magrè is considered to be fully preserved. It is home to numerous patrician houses, and its historic architecture includes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. The village’s character thus brings together the houses in the centre and features from several eras, offering a historical focus distinct from the wine-growing landscape.

The Parish Church of Saint Gertrude has another striking architectural feature: its nave and bell tower are separated by a road. This spatial separation draws attention not only to the two structures, but also to their relationship with the road. For those interested in culture, it connects the historic village setting with one clearly identifiable feature of the church.

Natural landmark and via ferrata

The Regenstein natural monument lies north of the village of Magrè on the Wine Road. Water drips from a small stream over its moss-covered rocks. Here, the focus is on a single natural feature, whereas the vineyards draw attention to a larger area of landscape. For trip planning, this means that a specific natural landmark and the broader landscape of viticulture offer different experiences.

The Fennberg via ferrata passes over rocky sections and through scrub forest before reaching the meadow and lake basin of Unterfennberg at an altitude of 1,047 metres. The route runs through rocky terrain and scrub forest; the basin, with its meadows and lake, is the destination. You can reach the start of the via ferrata on foot from the village square, passing the church and going through the locality of Lafot.

Choose the focus of your stay

The themes also differ in what they draw your attention to: viticulture focuses both on a larger area and on a single historic vine. The cultural heritage combines the character of the village centre with a distinctive architectural relationship at the parish church. Nature and activities range from a single natural landmark to a route with named landscape sections and a specific destination. If you are looking for a hotel in Magrè, these differences can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay.

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For the main travel overview: Bolzano.