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Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant Burgstalleck

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Map / Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant Burgstalleck

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A demanding but very varied circular hike with very special resting places that promise a unique view.

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moderate

Distance 10 km

3:23 h

726 m

1,018 m

355 m

From Andrian walk through the gorge of river Gaido to the ruins of Festenstein - the trail is very steep and requires attention - continue to the hamlet of Gaido (Moarhof). a short distance along trail no. 8, continue along trail no. 6 to the viewpoint Burgstalleck and descend via the Sattelweg trail to the Bittnerhof farm and back to Andrian.

The hike offers some beautiful viewpoints: take some time to rest and enjoy the view: at the ruins of Castelforte (Festenstein), at Payer's Peak (Burgstalleck) and above Andriano at Schlosspichl.

Author’s recommendation

Take your time to enjoy the magnificent nature of the gorge and visit Festenstein Castle (pay attention to the opening days) Refreshment stops: Moarhof and Bittnerhof (attention to rest days)

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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1,018 m

Lowest point

355 m

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Safety information

The gorge is very steep and only suitable for expert walkers. Attention: danger of falling rocks!

Public transport

By train or bus to Terlan, continue with our city bus no. 202 (Sundays no. 216) to Andrian village.

Directions

Motorway Bolzano - Merano, exit Andrian

Parking

At the car park at the end of the Bindergasse in Andrian

Coordinates

46.515984, 11.225777

DMS

46°30'57.5"N 11°13'32.8"E

UTM

32T 670735 5153786

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closed

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

10 km

Duration

3:23 h

Ascent

726 m

Descent

726 m

Highest point

1,018 m

Lowest point

355 m

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