Avelengo, considered to be the "sun terrace of Merano“, is located at the left river side of the Adige, high above the valley basin of Merano, on the sun-drenched Monzoccolo mountain (Tschoegglberg). Surrounded by shady forests and wide, lushly green alpine pastures, the village provides an impressive view on the Gruppo di Tessa mountain peaks. Boasting a total of approx. 800 inhabitants, the village mainly consists of scattered settlements and is located only 10 km from Merano. Its territory comprises the villages of Santa Caterina, Avelengo village, Avelengo di Sopra and Falzeben.