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Hiking tour Eppan ice holes

Stamina
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance: 7.2 km
Ascent: 281 m Descent: 281 m
Duration:01:30 h
Lowest point:412 m
Highest point:620 m
Best season
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Short description

Hike to the ice holes near Eppan in the Southern of South Tyrol.

Description

A very special family hike is the one to the ice holes near Eppan in the south of South Tyrol. Here, between porphyry rocks, there is ice-cold water and icicles even in summer, which will amaze not only the little explorers.

Starting point of the tour

Village square in St. Michael

Destination of the tour

Ice holes near Eppan

Route description

The route to the ice holes starts from the village square in St. Michael and leads past the idyllic Gleifkirche church into the woods near Eppan and to the unique ice holes. On the way back, you pass the castles of Gandegg, Englar and Moos-Schulthaus.

Equipment

Hiking boots, wind and rain protection, sunglasses

Public transport

Trains stop at the railway station in Bozen, bus connection Bozen-Eppan

Directions

Brennero motorway A22, exit Bolzano Sud, MEBO motorway towards Merano, exit Appiano off the motorway, for San Michele follow the signs for "Appiano - Caldaro" until you reach the entrance to the village.

Parking

Car park in St. Michael

Tip by the author

Hotels in Eppan on the wine route and apartments in Eppan on the wine route

Type of trail

Length 7.2 km

Author

Editorial office south-tirol.com

Southern South Tyrol

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