The Knottnkino is a lookout point. It's outfitted with thirty cinema seats, where the hikers can take a seat and enjoy the unique experience: nature as cinema. The site overlooks the whole of the Adige Valley so visitors enjoy stunning views that encompass the Texel Mountains, Mount Penegal, and even Weißhorn farther afield.

A family-friendly hike to the open-air cinema in Verano.

Parking area above Eggerhof Inn in Vöran/Verano, on charge (under the parish church)

Coming from both directions of the freeway Meran/Merano - Bolzano/Bozen (MEBO), take the exit of Meran Süd/Merano Sud and follow directions towards Meran first, to then turn right towards Hafling/Avelengo, follow the signs to Vöran/Verano – about 2 kilometers before Vöran is the parking place.

With the bus to the bus stop Eggerhof:

• Bus no. 204 Hafling - Vöran - Mölten - Terlan - Bozen
• Bus no. 225 Meran - Hafling - Falzeben (until Hafling Dorf, than change to busline no. 204)

You'll find the time table on the site: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

The shortest hike to Knottnkino starts at the parking lot above the Eggerhof farm tavern in Verano, located between Avelengo and Verano. From here, follow trail no. 14A, which leads you uphill through meadows with a gentle incline. Along the way, you can enjoy the mountain air and take in the views of the surrounding landscape.

After a while, you will reach the turnoff to the left onto trail no. 14, which takes you directly to Knottnkino. The trail leads you through shady forest sections and leisurely paths until you finally reach the viewpoint. Here you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Merano region and the surrounding mountains – an ideal place for a break, a picnic, or simply to enjoy the view.