ALPE Seiser Alm Magazine

Summer 2020 ALPE Seiser Alm Magazine CASTELROTTO · SIUSI ALLO SCILIAR · FIÈ ALLO SCILIAR · SEISER ALM · TIRES AL CATINACCIO Dolomites Mountain life Garden Joy and dedication Art project Kostner‘s “Sasmujel“ Editorial & Contents zallinger.com Has time come to a standstill here? Photo: Helmuth Rier Helmuth Photo: Dear guests! Endless options, exhilarating heights of almost 3,000 metres In addition to important infor- Page 4 adventures, the mountain life… to take over the mountain hut mation about public services, Ski racer Peter Fill brings his career to a close Hiking and climbing, paragliding Rifugio Passo Santner in the he- you will find a wealth of tips on Page 6 and swimming, savouring the ta- art of the fairytale lands of the the best restaurants, restau- Where life buds, blossoms and stes of traditional fare and rela- Catinaccio. And on the spor- rants, meeting places and shop- blooms: Farmhouse gardens xing in a hay-bath: In the holiday tier side of things, professional ping opportunities in the villa- seen from above area Seiser Alm, your holiday mountain biker Franz Hofer tells ges of Castelrotto, Siusi allo Page 14 prospects are boundless. us how his life’s passion became Sciliar, Fiè allo Sciliar, Seiser Art in the Dolomites: Hubert Kostner’s “Sasmujel” his career, and shares his insi- Alm and Tires al Catinaccio. Page 18 OR ARE WE Read on, and enjoy the fasci- ghts into life as a biking pro. This magazine will also provide Franz Hofer, pro on pedals nating variety of articles in this you with a detailed events pro- JUST A STEP AHEAD? Page 24 issue: Where life buds, blo- Have you always wondered why gramme, information on all the Two young mountain hut oms and blossoms: Join us on a so many people wear a blue top cultural and sociable highli- hosts on the Catinaccio bird’s eye flight over the extra- apron in this area? ALPE will ghts this summer, and a sneak Page 30 ordinary, lovingly-tended gar- share the secrets with you as preview of the winter 2020/21 Saffron cultivation in Siusi allo Sciliar dens - the stunning spectacle of we lead you on a journey into calendar. shape and colour will take your a world of living tradition and Page 34 The blue apron: Emblem of the breath away. You’ll also find out much-loved heritage. What is We hope you enjoy this edition industrious South Tyrolean how two sisters in Siusi allo Sci- the story behind the “Sasmujel” and wish you a wonderful, un- Page 38 ZALLINGER liar are making saffron cultiva- stone wrapped in brightly colou- forgettable stay, filled with rela- Arnold Tribus portrays tion possible here in our holiday red climbing ropes at the foot of xation and joy. artist Willy Valier MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS AND RESTAURANT area. the Sassolungo? Artist Hubert Page 44 Kostner from Castelrotto invi- Pear jam with saffron “Going higher“: Dedicated tes you to share in the excite- Eduard Tröbinger Scherlin Page 46 Highlights in summer 2020 young hut owners Michel and ment of this fascinating artistic President for Seiser Alm Foto: Benno Prenn Foto: Page 48 Romina aim to “go high” in the project. Marketing and the Tourist Winter 2020/21 preview truest sense of the word, and are Offices of Castelrotto, Siusi ARKENFEE – ARKENFEE Page 50 M delighted to tell you what inspi- ALPE - your holiday companion allo Sciliar, Fiè allo Sciliar, Sei- Seen and heard red them to head up to the dizzy in our holiday area Seiser Alm! ser Alm and Tires al Catinaccio Florian lift TRAIL NO. 9 (6 mins) HOW DO I GET THERE? Saltria 74 Hotel Tirler – TRAIL NO. 9 (1 hr and 15 mins.) Summer | ALPE 3 Thank you, Peter! One of the true greats has left the winter stage: Peter Fill, ski racer from Castelrotto competed in his last World Cup event in February 2020. He will always remain a role model in the sports world, and will be remembered both for his modesty and obliging demeanour and as an athlete who gave his all to pursuing success in his impassioned career as a ski racer right up until the very end. Thank you, Peter Fill, for all the thrills and excitement you have given us over the years! The speed specialist and ambassador for the Seiser Alm retired from his skiing career this past winter. 4 ALPE | Summer Summer | ALPE 5 Brigitte Kompatscher‘s farm garden at the Moarhof in Fiè allo Sciliar, where nature lives in harmony with itself. Where life buds, blossoms and blooms A garden, despite all the time and dedication it entails, is a source of immense joy: It give youfresh vegetables, sweet berries and brightly coloured flowers but, above all, it fills you with satisfaction. ALPE took a look at a few gardens from a slightly unusual perspective. I If you take a stroll through the villages and hamlets in the holiday area Seiser Alm in spring, summer or autumn, the wonderment never ends: In front of the farmhouses, sunflowers several metres in hei- ght stretch up from the gardens into the balmy air, while leeks and onions intersperse with the pinks, violets and yellows of aster, lady’s mantle and iris. The garden is normally the domain of the farming women and housewives, and life in most farms and family homes in South Tyrol would be unima- ginable without this abundantly fertile patch of Text: Elisabeth Augustin land. However, the single concept of THE garden » Photo: Helmuth Rier 6 ALPE | Summer Summer | ALPE 7 The Malfertheiner family tend their garden at the Oberpstosser in S. Valentino with the greatest of love and devotion. simply does not exist; every garden is different. They come in different shapes, sizes and colours and vary in location, choice of plants and the rea- son for planting them. Every garden is also home to much-welcomed insectsbut on the other hand Valentin Mayrl and also to bugs that pose a potential threat to the ve- his dog Dana spend so getables and herbs. many precious moments together in their garden in Telfen. These gardens are a lovingly tended wellspring of beautiful exemplar of natural heritage and a com- peace and of energy. Sometimes they are the epi- mon sight in the mountainous reaches of South tome of orderliness, and sometimes they sprout Tyrol. Located along the footpath leading to the forth wilder blossoms of breathtaking beauty. Laghetto di Fiè lake, Brigitte’s garden brings joy Unlike large-scale cultivation, family vegetable pa- always easy to tell which of these are foodstuffs to plant-loving souls right through to the autumn. tches and gardens are home to an incredible range and which are decorative –the two are not always Alongside chives, parsley, celery, onions, lettuce, of vegetables, herbs, flowers and plants which, ge- mutually exclusive. On looking over the fence and bell peppers, beans, carrots and tomatoes, Bri- nerally speaking, provide for self-sufficiency. into what lies beyond, the attentive observer will gitte also grows blackcurrants and strawberries. discover an immense wealth of species, and it is Her own home-sown seeds shine in resplendent The trend of the moment is the rediscovery of old well worth taking some time to enjoy a closer look radiance, a composition of shades and hues set off varietals, and an increasing awareness of their va- at this mini cosmos. by the backdrop of the Schlern: Zinnias, asters, ma- lue has encouraged younger generations of farmers “Yes, our garden is definitely a typical farmer’s gar- rigolds, cosmea flowers, sunflowers together with to opt for local varieties; this tendency is not only of For ALPE magazine, photographer Helmuth Rier den” says Brigitte Wörndle Kompatscher, farming tendrils of pink and lilac creeping their way up the benefit for the humanity and the natural world, but set his drone off on flight to get a bird’s eye view lady at the Moarhof in Fiè allo Sciliar, explaining fencing. imparts a tremendous sense of joy in growing one’s of the most unusual gardens. And when seen from that it is home to both flowers and vegetables. own food. Newer varietals also thrive in a number above, the vision of shapes and colours is nothing This style of garden is normally surrounded by lar- Amidst a vast stretch of green land on the southern of traditional gardens and, at first glance, it is not short of breathtaking. ch-wood picket fencing known as ‘Speltenzaun,’ a slopes of S. Valentino, a large garden comes into » 8 ALPE | Summer Summer | ALPE 9 nods in agreement – she knows how much the gar- ter instantly.” In summer months, the front of the den means, and gives, to her Valentin. house is nice and shady at lunchtime, and that is when Edeltraud can take a short break and relax in At the Psoar-Hof in S. Valentino, which dates back her garden. She grows mainly vegetables behind to the year 1350, the garden is indubitably the re- the old wooden fence, where passers-by never fail alm of farming woman Edeltraud Rabanser Rung- to stop and behold in amazement: carrots cour- galdier. “I do everything here,” she says. “This is the gettes, lettuce, leeks, red cabbage, green cabbage, best, and most relaxing, job on the farm. Whenever chard, onions, parsley, chives and garlic escorted I’m agitated I retreat to my garden, and I feel bet- by an array of traditional herbs including thyme, marjoram and basil, and blackberries, which Edel- traud boils up into mouthwatering jams. The vegetables are served up on the table to feed the family of five every day, and the leeks are frozen for use during the winter months.

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