Skip to content

added to favourites

removed from favourites

Oops! Something went wrong. Try again

Your account is being created

Your account has been successfully created and you are now logged in

You’ve been logged in successfully!

Your account was created successfully, but we couldn't log you in automatically

You are logged out.

Summer

Castle trail "Castelronda" Bolzano-San Genesio-Terlano

St. Oswald/S. Osvaldo - Bozen/Bolzano, Bolzano/Bozen, Bolzano/Bozen and environs
from center

The Castle trail „Castelronda“ is about 20 km long and connects the castles and ruins of Bolzano, San Genesio and Terlano: Castle Roncolo/Runkelstein, Castle Rafenstein, Castle Grifo/Greifenstein (vulg. also called Castello del Porco, which means „Pork Castle“), Ruin Helfenberg and Castle Neuhaus (also called Maultasch). The efforts of hikers will be fully satisfied with magnificent views over the most beautiful castles and ruins of the region, in the middle of the nature.

 Trilingual information pillars near the castles and ruins will inform your whole family of interesting history facts and entertaining tips.  

The hikes on the „Castelronda/Burgenweg“ trail are especialliy recommended in spring, autumn and winter.

Itinerary

The trail starts at the Castle Roncolo/Runkelstein in Bolzano/Bozen and leads to the Castle Roncolo/Runkelstein passing the San Genesio cable car valley station. Then you continue to Restaurant Noafer in Cologna/Glaning (a hamlet in the municipality of San Genesio), situated above the Castle ruin Grifo/Greifenstein. Next, you reach the Helfenberg castle ruin and at the same time you can enjoy the marvellous panorama of the surrounding area. The descent towards Terlano/Terlan leads you to the final castle ruin Neuhaus/Maultasch and here ends the trail „Castelronda“.  

You can choose to start in Bolzano, San Genesio or in Terlano and you can also hike partial sections at your discretion.

Distance 18.2 Km
Duration 5h:55 min
Ascent 1113 m
Descent 1107 m
Highest point 925 m
Lowest point 305 m
Details
Accommodation image
Finish your booking for
Accommodation name
0  room rooms Not selected No board Breakfast Half board Full board All inclusive
Total price: 0 €
(incl. VAT / excl. local tourism tax)