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Family hikings

Ywein trail

Vill/Villa - Rodeneck/Rodengo, Rodeneck/Rodengo, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
In the Footsteps of Knight Ywein: Family Hike to Rodenegg Castle
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The Ywein Trail is a family-friendly themed trail in Rodeneck that introduces you to the story of the knight Ywein. The path is suitable for pushchairs and follows an easy route through the forest to Rodenegg Castle. Along the way, magic stones and information boards tell the story of Ywein’s adventures.

At Rodenegg Castle, you can visit the Ywein frescoes. These Romanesque wall paintings are considered the oldest secular depictions in the German-speaking world and illustrate the knight’s story. Check the castle’s opening hours in advance to make sure you can visit the frescoes.

Itinerary

The trail starts in Vill on Trail No. 11A. Then follow Trail No. 11 in a south-easterly direction.

Distance 1.5 Km
Duration 0h:40 min
Elevation gain 100 m
Elevation loss 52 m
Highest point 857 m
Lowest point 813 m
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Plan your visit so that you can see the Ywein frescoes at Rodenegg Castle. The wall paintings tell the story of the knight Ywein and are an important example of medieval art. Check the castle’s opening hours in advance.

By bus nr 412 from Mühlbach to Rodeneck (bus stop: Vill, Fire department)

Directions

From Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria to Rodeneck/Rodengo.

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