The best MTB trails around Riffian - Rifiano

Very entertaining to watch the daring paragliders landing.

nice to see how well-maintained it looks

beautiful cycle path along the river

beautiful cycle path along the river

The parish church of Dorf Tirol „dedicated to St. John the Baptist“ Our parish church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is first mentioned in documents in 1164. However, it was likely already quite old at that time - probably as the baptismal church for this area. The church was originally built in the Romanesque style. Around 1370, it was extended with the present High Gothic choir. The architecture in the choir is noteworthy: the four bipartite pointed arch windows with strict tracery, the richly profiled ribs in the vault, God the Father and a rosette as keystones. At the end of the consoles are the symbols of the four evangelists. The tower is still preserved in the Romanesque style. It was only in the 17th century that the octagonal lantern and the present roof structure were added. The former Romanesque nave stood until 1845. Documents report that it had become too small and dilapidated. It was unfortunately demolished, and in 1856 this Neo-Gothic nave was adapted remarkably well to the choir. The high altar was installed in 1860 by Alois Sint, a master craftsman from Algund. The two youthful bishops in the lower niches - St. Nicholas and another (?) bishop - come from the central shrine of the former Gothic winged altarpiece (late 15th century). They were newly gilded in 1860 by Fr. Pendl. In the upper niche stands John the Baptist, a figure from the late 15th century, which was acquired later as an antique. The high altar was not restored until the late autumn of 1973. The choir stalls also come from Master Alois Sint. The two processional poles - carrying poles with candle holders - come from the "sculptor Johannes Leither". He delivered them in 1726. They depict the Good Shepherd and St. Rupert. The crucifixion group on the left front wall of the nave dates from around 1700. In 1974, the original gilding was uncovered again. The baptismal font made of white Laaser marble is a remarkably beautiful work. Splendid tracery with intersecting lines and rosettes. Fruits and tendrils can be seen on the handle-like attachments. It was carved shortly after 1500. At the top, in Gothic minuscule, are the words: "euntes in universum mundum predicate evangelium universae creaturae" ("Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"). Text / Source: Tourismusverein Dorf Tirol, Hauptstraße 31, 39019 Dorf Tirol https://www.dorftirol.com/sehenswuerdigkeiten/pfarrkirche-dorf-tirol/

Very nice, mostly shady bike path. But definitely not an S1! S0 would be suitable, as there are no difficulties.

Perfect bike service and maintenance next to the fantastic Passeier campsite. Both highly recommended!

Beautiful town entrance