The Kaltern Peace Trail - created between 1995 and 2000 by an initiative group led by Georg Reider - leads from the village centre via the promenade and Mendelbahn valley station to the St. Anton sports zone or from the St. Anton sports zone through forest and natural landscape to the Rastenbachklamm gorge and on to the ruins of St. Peter in Altenburg. Hiking trail no. 11 is recommended for the return journey. Eight points of reflection invite hikers and pilgrims to pause for a moment. The five themes ‘Moderation, Prudence, Justice, Faith and Hope’ were designed by artists and adapted to the surroundings. The sixth point (courage) is the Rastenbachklamm gorge. The seventh, love, is represented by the ruins of St Peter's in Altenburg, probably the oldest church ruins in Tyrol. The 37 metre long (suspension) Peace Bridge, which represents the eighth point of contemplation, was built on the site of the remains of the medieval bridge. The word ‘peace’ is inscribed on the four supporting pillars in five languages: German, Italian, Sanskrit, Hebrew and Arabic. The walk takes about 3 hours. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Sure-footedness is required in some places.
Start: Sport zone S. Antonio
Finish: back at the starting point
Length: 5.41 km
Duration: 40–60 min
Elevation gain: 123 m
Terrain: Forest path, gravel
Difficulty: medium
Parking space: Sport zone S. Antonio
Head off from the sport zone on hiking trail no. 11, preparing yourself for a gentle incline and descent until the bee stand in front of Castelvecchio. Cross the main road and head towards Caldaro, following the signs of the Sentiero della Pace. From here on, continue uphill to the small pond, then proceed on the forest road and trail which leads you behind the sport zone to the next pond and continue to the starting point.
TIP: Ideal for all joggers and runners due to the stunning natural landscape. A particularly rewarding trail in spring and autumn, as you can admire the special play of colours of the forest during these seasons.
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