Where the Pustertal Begins

Mühlbacher Klause, old manor houses, a vibrant village centre: everything comes together naturally in Mühlbach

There was a time when the importance of a place could be measured by the number of travellers passing through. Once, a customs station and border fort were located at the Mühlbacher Klause near Mühlbach, which is now open to the public as a museum. Anyone travelling toward the County of Tyrol or the lands of Görz would have passed through here. This historic role as a crossroads still shapes Mühlbach today and can be seen in the village itself, with its stately homes and elegant houses rarely found in the surrounding villages. You can explore the village's history on foot, passing princely buildings and following the historical circular trail with its information boards. Here at the gateway to the Pustertal Valley.

Lively is the perfect word for this bustling village of around 1,000 residents. Small shops stand beside cafés, everything just a short stroll away. And there is much more close at hand. The market town of Mühlbach also includes the villages of Meransen, Vals and Spinges, all perched on sunny plateaus above the valley. A location blessed with sunshine. Mühlbach is the gateway to this world of mountains and alpine pastures, where many paths and routes begin. A place that has long guided travellers on their way - then as now.

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Beyond the village

Small shops, cafés and the nearby Mühlbach Klause gorge invite people to linger and explore. Mühlbach is a natural meeting point - and the perfect place to start exploring Brixen or the villages of Meransen, Vals and Spinges.

Mühlbacher Klause

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