St. Martin im Kofel, with its 120 inhabitants and pilgrimage church "Zum Heiligen Martin" is one of the prettiest places to visit in the South Tyrol. The church was probably built over a pagan sacred cave. The present building, which incorporates the cave, dates from the 16th century. Farmers in particular used to make pilgrimages to this ancient site to pray for their animals.
St. Martin im Kofel, nestling by the fascinating Sonnenberg, is the ideal starting point for easy walks to the cafés, but "conquerors of the peaks" will also find it worth their while.
St. Martin im Kofel, nestling by the fascinating Sonnenberg, is the ideal starting point for easy walks to the cafés, but "conquerors of the peaks" will also find it worth their while.
Secret tip
Our secret tip is to take the panoramic mountain route from St. Martin to Schlanders. On this path you will find the steep mountain farms of "Egg" and "Forra", which you really must visit to complete your picture of the Sonnenberg and the whole of Vinschgau. The depth and breadth of this landscape, the unending horizons are really something to experience, and this sunny path is even passable in winter.
