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Family hikings

Rafenstein: Castle Ruins Trail (summer)

Bolzano Centro/Bozen Zentrum, Bolzano/Bozen, Bolzano/Bozen and environs
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Perched above the Talfer gorge, the ruins of Rafenstein Castle are one of the most distinctive landmarks of the Bolzano landscape. The Schlossrunde starts from Bolzano, follows the Talfer gorge past Schloss Runkelstein and Burg Ried, and leads up to Gasthaus Rafenstein. The path runs mostly in the shade, making it ideal for hot summer days
Itinerary
The Schlossrunde starts from Bolzano and follows the Talfer gorge. Along the way there are fine views of Schloss Runkelstein and Burg Ried, before passing a waterfall and the remains of Burg Walbeinstein. After crossing the Talfer bridge, the path climbs up to Gasthaus Rafenstein, with a panoramic view over the city and the castle ruins.
Distance 8.1 Km
Duration 2h:30 min
Elevation gain 388 m
Elevation loss 358 m
Highest point 670 m
Lowest point 305 m
Details
Bus line 156 towards San Genesio/Jenesien, stop Funivia S. Genesio.
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