You start off very varied on this first stage of the Perlenrundwanderweg adventure. Near Bolzano, more precisely in the smaller village of Kardaun, the hike begins at an altitude of 280 m. On the way to the next smaller village of Karneid, you pass numerous vineyards and from afar you can also catch a glimpse of the impressive castle complex of Schloss Karneid. Through deciduous forest and later mixed forest, you reach Steinegg via the Rittersteig at an altitude of 820 m. Here you will find some options for refreshments and you can also visit the unique > Museum Steinegg. Over the Pstosser Bühl there are already first wonderful views of the Schlern and the Rosengarten. You walk directly past the earth pyramids of Steinegg and then descend into the Tiers valley to the small village of Breien. Along the Breibach you reach Tiers, our first stage destination on our 5-day hike.
