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Gfrill/Cauria - Königswiese: Fabulous beech groves and pictorial forests

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Map / Gfrill/Cauria - Königswiese: Fabulous beech groves and pictorial forests

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    Peaceful circular hike from Gfrill to Königswiese through beech and mixed forests in Trudner Horn Nature Park.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 8 km
    2:32 h
    325 m
    331 m
    1,608 m
    1,283 m

    The hike from Gfrill to Königswiese is a peaceful circular trail in Trudner Horn Nature Park, leading through one of the most authentic and unspoilt landscapes of South Tyrol’s lowlands. The route crosses scenic mountain meadows, diverse mixed forests and enchanting beech woods that become especially impressive during the autumn season. Starting from the small mountain village of Gfrill, the trail climbs via Wiesenhof and Drei Fichtenhof to Königswiese, a forested summit at 1,622 metres. The summit cross and the peaceful woodland surroundings create a perfect place to rest and enjoy nature. With some luck, hikers may spot chamois or rare forest birds along the way. The combination of quiet forests, natural beauty and untouched landscapes makes this hike a wonderful experience for families and nature lovers.

    Author’s recommendation

    Königswiese is particularly beautiful in autumn, when the forests turn into a colourful natural spectacle. A stop at the Landgasthof Fichtenhof in Gfrill is the perfect way to finish the hike.
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,608 m
    Lowest point
    1,283 m

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    Safety information

    The route is technically easy but requires a moderate level of fitness due to the elevation gain. Forest paths can become slippery after rainfall. Pay attention to changing weather conditions.

    Roadbook

    The tour to Königswiese/Prato del Rè starts at the parking place in Gfrill/Cauria at the right side of the hamlet, entering the hiking path number 4. This path passes several meadows and grasslands, past the "Wiesenhof", the "Aalbach" and the "Drei Fichtenhof", localized near the Königswiese/Prato del Rè. At this point, the hiking path number 4a goes through fabulous beech groves and pictorial forests. With a bit of luck, woodpeckers and chamois can be seen and heard. Right before the Königswiese/Prato del Rè, the walk turns into the hiking path number 6 to reach the Königswiese/Prato del Rè on 1.622m above sea level, where since 2013 a summit cross is arranged. The hiking path number 6 leads back to "Dre Fichtenhof" and through the wood you can slightly recognize some parts of Gfrill/Cauria. Arriving at "Wiesenhof" there is the possibility to visit the pictorial chapel "Virgin Mary" infestation in the meadows" (German "Maria Heimsuchung in der Wiese"), which was built by the aristocratic family von Feigenputz in 1680.

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    Parish church S. Margherita

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    Directions

    Freeway A22, exit Egna/Ora, then direction Salorno and continue Cauria

    Parking

    Parking is available in the centre of Gfrill near the starting point of the hike.

    Coordinates

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    46.272242, 11.283397
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    46°16'20.1"N 11°17'00.2"E
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    32T 675937 5126830
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    Comfortable hiking shoes
    Weather-appropriate clothing
    Sufficient drinking water
    Snacks
    Sun protection
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8 km
    Duration
    2:32 h
    Ascent
    325 m
    Descent
    331 m
    Highest point
    1,608 m
    Lowest point
    1,283 m
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