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Summer

From Rabland along the secret "Rittersteig" trail to Naturns

Sonnenberg/Montesole- Partschins/Parcines, Partschins/Parcines, Meran/Merano and environs
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Past apple orchards and through wonderfully refreshing forests, this hike is a cool and shady hiking alternative to the dry and hot Sonnenberg side. (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg hiking trail). The highlight of this hike is the romantic Dornsberg Castle near Naturns/Naturno.

Itinerary
Start of the tour
Rabland railway station

End of the tour
Sports field in Naturns

From the train station in Rabland, follow the road on the left, uphill for a short, steep climb to the organic farm Niedereben (634 m). Entry into path no. 25, downhill through the forest to the road, turn left and again enter hiking path no. 25 in the direction of Plaus. It goes past apple orchards and through the forest along the "Alpine-Well-Fit-Parcours", a "fitness path" with exercises to strengthen and relax. The course ends at the romantic Dornsberg Castle (13th century). Follow the road briefly towards Naturns, turn left and enter the "Rittersteig" (path no. 1). The Rittersteig leads comfortably through the forest to the sports field in Naturns.
Distance 9.3 Km
Duration 2h:40 min
Ascent 288 m
Descent 308 m
Highest point 644 m
Lowest point 518 m
Details
  • Attention! There are no refreshment stops along the way!
  • Farm shop Biohof Niedereben (sale of bacon, salami, "Kaminwurzen", cooked herb ham, "coppa", bacon, fruit and vegetables) / opening hours by telephone agreement at
    +39 340 491 4072.
  • Those who would like to walk a little further can extend the hike via the "JesusBesinnungsweg" (moderately difficult themed hike of approx. 2 hours). The entrance is directly at the end of the Rittersteig in Naturno.

Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Directions



Parking

Via Saring, Rabland/Rablà (parking lot No. 1 at the cycling track, close to the railway station) all-day parking, in the designated parking lot
Via Cutraun, Rabland/Rablà (parking lot No. 2 on the cycling track, close to the railway station ) All-day parking, in the designated parking lot

Due to the limited parking facilities in the municipality of Parcines and in the spirit of sustainability, as well as the protection of the Parcines recreational area, we ask you to use public transport. Thank you very much

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