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Hiking

To the Castel Forte

Lajen Dorf/Laion paese, Lajen/Laion
Scenic hike from Laion to the Castle Forte. Through forests and along historic paths, you reach the impressive castle complex with beautiful views of the Eisack Valley.
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The hike to Castle Forte leads through a varied cultural landscape above Ponte Gardena. The trail passes through light woodland, along old paths and across historic meadows. Again and again, beautiful views open up over the Isarco Valley and the surrounding villages. The Castle Forte itself – once the seat of the Lords of Wolkenstein– is an impressive destination and well worth a visit. A rewarding tour, rich in history and atmosphere.
Itinerary

The starting point is the village square in Laion. From here, follow the signs for trail no. 5, which leads gently downhill through meadows and woodland edges. The path is easy to walk and already offers the first lovely views of the Isarco Valley.

After a short while, turn onto trail no. 2A, which continues downhill and leads into a quieter forest section. The trail remains well maintained and descends at a moderate gradient.

At the next junction, continue on trail no. 2B, which guides hikers further towards Castle Forte. Finally, you join trail no. 2, which leads directly to the castle.

Descent: From Castle Forte, follow the well‑marked path down to Ponte Gardena. The bus stop is located in the village, with regular connections back to Laion.

Distance 9.5 Km
Duration 2h:51 min
Elevation gain 383 m
Elevation loss 866 m
Highest point 1091 m
Lowest point 615 m
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