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Cycling and Sightseeing: Leuchtenburg/Castelchiaro Round Tour at Lake Caldaro

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Easy to moderate 24.9 km cycling tour around Lake Caldaro with an elevation difference of 170 m. Ideal during the bloom from mid to late April.

moderate

Distance 24.8 km

2:07 h

278 m

403 m

210 m

The Leuchtenburg cycling round tour starts at Klughammer on Lake Caldaro and covers a distance of approximately 24.9 km with an elevation difference of about 170 m. The total ascent is around 290 m. This tour is suitable for touring bikes, trekking bikes, city bikes, and mountain bikes and primarily runs on paved, low-traffic roads. The best times for this tour are spring, late summer, autumn, and winter, with the route being particularly beautiful from mid to late April during the blooming season.

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A highlight of this tour is the Burgruine Leuchtenburg, which majestically overlooks Lake Caldaro and the Etsch Valley/South Tyrolean Unterland. It was built around 1200 by the Rottenburgers and is distinguished from others by its massive, tower-like keep and a small outer bailey. The castle can be reached from the Kreithsattel via a footpath (about a half-hour walk) or three-quarters of the way up the parallel forestry road by bike to the south side of the castle hill, from where it takes a quarter of an hour on foot to reach the castle. A visit to the beautiful village of Neumarkt with its picturesque arcades is also highly recommended.

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

403 m

Lowest point

210 m

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Safety information

Always wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear. Check your bicycle for functionality before starting the tour and pay attention to traffic conditions, especially when crossing roads.

Public transport

Klughammer on Lake Caldaro is accessible via public transport. Take advantage of the bus services that lead directly to the starting point of the cycling tour.

Parking

Parking is available at the starting point of the tour in Auer/Ora

Coordinates

46.347853, 11.298435

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46°20'52.3"N 11°17'54.4"E

UTM

32T 676852 5135264

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Equipment

Recommended equipment includes a well-maintained bike suitable for the route type (touring bike, trekking bike, city bike, mountain bike), as well as a helmet, water bottles, a repair kit, and weather-appropriate clothing.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

24.8 km

Duration

2:07 h

Ascent

278 m

Descent

278 m

Highest point

403 m

Lowest point

210 m

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