The so called “Muthöfe” are farms located at an altitude of 1,200 m a.s.l. high above the village of Tirolo
Image gallery: Muthöfe farmsteads
The Muthöfe farms are considered to be the oldest farmsteads of Merano and surroundings and probably also of all over South Tyrol. These farmsteads comprise five farms, which hang on to the slopes of Monte Muta: Oberegghof, Hochmuth, Mittermuth, Untermuth and Talbauer (former "rote burggraven").
These farms were first mentioned in written documents around 1285. At that time, alpine pastures at higher altitudes were still farmed all year round. At the Leiteralm alpine pasture there are two of these ancient buildings. You can see the Muthöfe farmsteads from the valley - today they are managed by local mountain farmers and proprietors.
Until lately there was no access road to the Muthöfe farms. Only a funicular 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.
Contact info
- Via Muta / Muthöfeweg - 39019 - Tirolo / Dorf Tirol
- +39 0473 923480 / +39 335 6160 260
- info@seilbahn-hochmuth.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
mountain inns freely accessible, depending on their opening hours
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ascent and descent by Alta Muta Cable Car:
€ 15.00 adults
€ 6.00 children
€ 5.00 dogs
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ascent and descent - Sunset ticket (from 3.30 pm):
€ 11.00 adults
€ 4.00 children
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parking possibility:
free for 1 day with valid cable car ticket
€ 3.00 per day without cable car ticket
€ 5.00 per day (more days, Merano High Route)
€ 8.00 per day (more days, garage)
More information
The opening hours refer to the ones of the Alta Muta Cable Car, which takes you to the Muta Farms: It operates every day all year round. Short-term timetable changes when necessary.
Parking of mobile homes and camper vans is not permitted from 7 pm to 7 am. Bicycle transport by cable car not available.
Summer season start 2025 (continuous operation of the cable car) in mid-March, winter season start 2025/2026 (ascent and descent every hour resp. every 1.5 hours) in mid-November.
