Hiking tour Gais-Kehlburg-Amaten
Short description
Hike from Gais via Kehlburg Castle to Amaten.
Description
The Gais-Kehlburg-Amaten loop is a recommended tour for the whole family. There is a lot to see: a mysterious castle, deep forests, an adventurous scree cone and a breathtaking panorama of the central Puster Valley in South Tyrol from Amaten.
Starting point of the tour
Gais
Destination of the tour
Amaten
Route description
The family tour starts in Gais. Following trail no. 2, the route first leads through dense forest and up to sparse meadows with individual mountain farms as far as Kehlburg Castle. Continue on trail no. K to the beautifully situated farms of Amaten, where you can stop for refreshments and enjoy the panoramic views. Return on trail no. 5, past the Bärentalhof farm and into the Aufhofen scree cone (bouldering area) and to Gais.
Trail sign
2, 5, K
Equipment
Hiking boots, wind and rain protection, sunglasses
Public transport
Trains stop at Bruneck railway station, bus connection to Gais.
Directions
Brenner motorway A22, exit Brixen/Pustertal, direction Pustertal/Bruneck, Gais
Parking
Car park in Gais
Tip by the author
Type of trail
Length 10.9 km
Author
Editorial office south-tirol.com