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Hiking

Vellauer Felsenweg - rock trail Vellau

Vellau/Velloi, Algund/Lagundo, Meran/Merano and environs
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Breathtaking route for experienced walkers (and those with a head for heights!). Hike along the Vellauer Felsenweg and Hans Friedensweg trails, a hike on narrow pathways along steep, rocky slopes with magnificent views of the Etschtal / Val d’Adige.

Itinerary
The starting point of this hiking tour is the centre of Dorf Tirol. From there the route leads to Tyrol Castle and onwards towards St. Peter. Before reaching St. Peter the track branches to the right towards the Schneeweisshof. From there a track leads through the mixed forest up to Vellau. Just above the Oberlechner inn, is where the Vellauer Felsenweg begins. This narrow path is partially secured with steel ropes and ends at the Hochmuth mountain station. From here take the cable car back to Dorf Tirol.
Distance 7.4 Km
Duration 3h:34 min
Ascent 777 m
Descent 17 m
Highest point 1357 m
Lowest point 587 m
Details
Overview

Not recommended for vertigo sufferers.

The viewing platform near the Steinegg Inn. Fabulous panoramic view and viewing telescope with illustration of the surrounding mountains. 

Bus line 221: Meran - Tirol Busbahnhof
Bus line 222: Segenbühel - Tirol Busbahnhof - Tiroler Kreuz

Directions
Along the Bolzano/Bozen-Meran/Merano expressway to the exit Meran South-Sinich/Sinigo - Dorf Tirol/Tirolo - along the main street to the tourist information association (main street 31).
Parking
Chargeable parking just down from the tourist information association near the turn-off onto Aichweg.
Tourist Office Dorf Tirol/Tirolo
Hauptstraße 31,39019,Dorf Tirol/Tirolo
info@dorf-tirol.it
+39 0473 923314
http://www.dorf-tirol.it
Vellauer Felsenweg - rock trail Vellau: Bildergalerie
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