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Running and fitness

Burgweg - Ochsentodweg - Castle Tirol - Castel Brunnenburg - Algund-

Tirol/Tirolo, Meran/Merano and environs
The cobblestones along the way are reminiscent of earlier times when bullock carts were used to transport material.
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A wonderful hike following the Burgweg and Ochsentodweg to the Thurnstein Castle and the Tirol Castle. This one is also suitable for families.

Itinerary

The Burgweg begins at the valley terminal of the Vellau lift facilities in Mitterplars and crosses the Grabbach after a slight ascent, leading you to the Blumenthalerhof. After the surfaced Ochsentodweg, the path runs almost flat to Castle Thurnstein and ascends via St. Peter to Castle Tirol. Return journey: steep descent via the Brunnenburg or via Dorf Tirol (Gnaidweg) to Gratsch, Algund.

Distance 3.3 Km
Duration 1h:08 min
Ascent 260 m
Descent 24 m
Highest point 633 m
Lowest point 391 m
Details

The valley station of the chair lift can be reached with the Bus line 235 or 213.

Directions

Coming from Merano drive along the street Josef Weingartner.
At the end of the main street, turn right into the street Steinach and follow it to the roundabout. Take the second exit and follow the old country road for a few meters until you can see the parking lot for the valley station of the chairlift on the right-hand side of the road.

 

Parking

At the Lido in Algund or opposite the town hall in the center of Algund (at additional costs).
The distance to the chair lift valley station is around 15 minutes on foot from both car parks.

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