Getreidemahltage at the Naturparkhaus Trudner Horn

Getreidemahltage at the Naturparkhaus Trudner Horn

Every summer, the Naturparkhaus Trudner Horn, the visitor center for the Monte Corno Nature Park located in Truden im Naturpark, opens the doors of its historic mill for the Getreidemahltage, or grain milling days. It is a rare and fascinating event that allows visitors to rediscover an ancient craft and a daily task from the past: transforming cereal grains into flour.

The elevator mill, unique in South Tyrol

The centerpiece of the event is the Elevatormühle, a restored elevator mill that is over three stories high and fully operational—the only one of its kind in all of South Tyrol. During the demonstrations, miller Valentin Pernter sets the machine in motion, illustrates its ingenious mechanism step by step, and recounts how flour was once produced from grain grown in the fields of the lower Adige Valley.

From flour to bread

The flour milled during these summer days is more than just a demonstration; it is put to use. In the traditional wood-fired oven set up next to the visitor center, bread is baked just as it was in our grandmothers' time, with the opportunity for visitors to taste it. It is a complete journey from grain to table that combines rural culture, folk traditions, and the genuine flavors of the South Tyrolean mountains.

An experience for families and curious minds

• Practical milling demonstrations with miller Valentin Pernter
• Explanation of how the elevator mill works
• Bread baking and tasting at the wood-fired oven
• Free admission, but reservation is mandatory

The Monte Corno Nature Park

The Naturparkhaus Trudner Horn is the gateway to the Monte Corno Nature Park (Trudner Horn), one of the most evocative protected areas in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, in Trentino-South Tyrol. Forests, meadows, and trails provide the backdrop for an event that highlights the bond between humanity, nature, and agricultural tradition. The Getreidemahltage are an ideal opportunity for families, ethnography enthusiasts, and visitors wishing to discover the most authentic side of the lower Adige Valley.