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Family hikings

To the Hochsulfen viewpoint

St. Kathrein/Santa Caterina, Hafling/Avelengo, Meran/Merano and environs
Easy hike along the panoramic trail to Hochsulfen.
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This easy hike starts at St. Kathrein Chapel: From the chapel, follow the panoramic trail south towards Hochsulfen. 
The trail takes you through a shady section of forest with a slight incline. 
After about 1.4 km, you will reach the summit of Hochsulfen (1,345 m), where you can enjoy an impressive view and the children can play at our newly designed rest area.
For the return trip, you can either take the same path back or choose a circular route that takes you back to the starting point at the edge of the forest.
Itinerary

The starting point is directly at St. Kathrein Church in Hafling. From there, follow the panoramic trail towards the forest. You will reach the viewpoint by keeping to the right at the junctions. For the return journey, you can either take the same route back or continue along the panoramic trail and make the tour a circular walk.

Distance 2.3 Km
Duration 0h:45 min
Elevation gain 85 m
Elevation loss 85 m
Highest point 1340 m
Lowest point 1242 m
Details

In winter: Due to temperature fluctuations and sub-zero temperatures at night, the hiking trails may be icy. We strongly advise caution and recommend using snow chains for hiking boots.

We recommend to provide information about the current situation.

With the bus until the bus stop St. Kathrein walk to St. Kathrein (and along the access road on the left, about 5 minutes):

  • Bus no. 225 Meran - Hafling - Falzeben
  • Bus no. 204 Hafling - Vöran - Mölten - Terlan - Bozen

You'll find the timetable on the site: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Directions

From Meran in direction of Hafling. Shortly before reaching the village, turn left towards St. Kathrein.

From Mölten / Meltina to Vöran and Hafling and continue towards Meran / Merano. After the small tunnel (after the petrol Station), turn right towards St. Kathrein. Small car park on site.

Parking

Free parking at St. Kathrein.

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