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Hiking

The story of stones

Pfalzen/Falzes, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
An scenic walk through Pfalzen's countryside: among fields, hedgerows and old dry-stone walls, the ‘Rocks Tell a Tale’ themed trail brings the landscape to life.
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A stone gate marks the starting point of this varied circular walk, which combines the diverse landscapes around Pfalzen and Issing with cultural attractions and unique experiences of nature. It winds through fields and meadows, past copses of hazel, dog rose, elder, wild cherry and blackthorn, past old dry stone walls covered in moss and lichen, and a very carefully laid wall with lovely seating areas in the built-in niches. During the walk, sunny meadows, peaceful woodland sections, well-maintained cultivated landscapes and beautiful vantage points alternate. Time and again, charming views open up onto the surrounding farms, villages and the South Tyrolean mountains.

This themed trail offers a delightful blend of nature, culture and exercise, providing a varied insight into the rural surroundings of the Puster Valley. It is particularly suitable for anyone looking for a longer, varied circular walk whilst discovering the region’s scenic and cultural highlights.

Itinerary
From the school follow the trail "Panoramasteig" to the farm "Tiefentaler", then walk uphill to the bend in the road and into the forest. Cross the mountainside almost flat to the small vitive chapel "Bachstöckl" (St. Margareth). Climb up to the farmsteads "Lechner Höfe" and continue to the Kofler Road, which you follow downhill for about 200 metres. Then take trail no. 18 to Greinwalden Road, which you follow for a short distance in a westerly direction (trail no. 17A), before turning left to the St. Valentin church and continuing to the main road. Walk westwards for about 100 m on the path next to the road, then cross it and follow the forest path (marked E10) to the sports area. From here, take the Landart path (marked 5 or 5A) to the lake "Issinger Weiher" and continue to the main road. The tour now leads up to the hamlet "Mühlen" (path 1), where you cross the street. Take Schloss Schöneck Road and later Hasenried Road (path 7) to reach the church of the hamlet "Hasenried". The "Pfaffensteig" trail branches off here and takes you back to the starting point.
Distance 14.1 Km
Duration 3h:58 min
Elevation gain 382 m
Elevation loss 376 m
Highest point 1200 m
Lowest point 913 m
Details

As the hiking trails can be icy in winter, it is advisable to use microspikes.

As the hiking trails can be icy, it is advisable to use microspikes.

-Bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"

-Bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"

-Train 400 Franzensfeste-Bruneck, bus stop Vintl + bus 421 Vintl-Bruneck to Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"

-Train 400 Franzensfeste-Bruneck, stop Bruneck central station + bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen or bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"

-Train 400 Lienz-Innichen-Bruneck, stop Bruneck central station + bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen or bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"

From the bus stop in Pfalzen you reach in about 10 minutes walking the school's square, where the tour starts.

Directions

From Bruneck, follow the SP40 for about 5 km towards Pfalzen. At the roundabout, turn right onto Michael Pacher Straße and follow it until the second-to-last junction, where you turn right onto Sichelburgstraße. After a few metres, turn left towards Schulhausplatz, where you can park.

Parking

Small free parking lot at the school's square.

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