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Hiking

Historic hike: Kirchsteig path in the Gsiesertal Valley

Pichl/Colle, Gsies/Valle di Casies
Historic Kirchsteig from Pichl to Aufkirchen with two options – point-to-point hike or circular route via the Römerweg.
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Historical hike from Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl to Aufkirchen near Toblach.

2 route options: a) historical hike "Kirchsteig", b) historical hike "Kirchsteig" circular hike

a) historical hike "Kirchsteig"

Starting point: Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl, sports area

Distance: 6.7 km

Walking time: 02:18 h

Difficulty: moderate

Difference in altitude: 510 m ascent, 416 m descent

Information: Return to Dobbiaco possible by public transport, Line 441, www.suedtirolmobil.info

 

b) Historical hike "Kirchsteig Rundwanderung

Starting point: Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl, sports area

Distance: 9.6 km

Walking time: 03:15 h

Difficulty: moderate

Difference in altitude: 496 m ascent, 510 m descent

Itinerary

a) Historical hike "Kirchsteig": from the sports area in Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl (1213 m, parking) to the Durnwald restaurant (refreshment possibility), then follow the steep uphill trail no. 7 through the forest and reach the highest point "Sattel" 1722 m. Then, cross the Strada Romana (trail no. 41), but continue on trail no. 7 until reaching the Aufkirchen sanctuary (1295 m) near Toblach.

b) Historical hike "Kirchsteig" circuit: Same ascent as hike a). Once you cross the Römerweg trail, follow trail no. 60A until you reach the intersection with trail no. 91. Continue on this trail until you reach Hotel Stoll, and then return to the parking area.

Distance 6.7 Km
Duration 2h:17 min
Elevation gain 510 m
Elevation loss 416 m
Highest point 1716 m
Lowest point 1206 m
Details

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info

Line 441

Directions

The starting point of the hike is located in Pichl in the Gsiesertal Valley.

By bus:
Bus stop: Pichl, Unterplanken
Bus line 441
10 minutes on foot to the starting point

By car:
Destination: Gsiesertal Valley – Pichl

Parking

Parking lot available.

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