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Adventure hiking trail "Kirchsteig"

Deutschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
2:50
Duration in hours
Distance
9.4
Distance in km
Suggested period
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Ready, set and go! The new thematic trail for the whole family in Deutschnofen.

The Kirchsteig Adventure Trail invites walkers to learn about flora and fauna, agriculture and forestry in a fun and interactive way. Highlights include a listening station, a telescope, a wild animal memory game and a mill. A great day out for all the family!

Not suitable for bicycles and baby carriages!

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
9,4 km
Activity time
2 h 50 min
Ascent
381 m
Descent
381 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.429 m
Lowest point
1.219 m
Safety guidelines
Not suitable for bicycles and baby carriages!
Directions

The circular hike starts directly at the village square in Deutschnofen and leads across the Höggerhof to the Wölflhof and back to the village square.

Nova Ponente, piazza Gibitz (1357 m) - turn left towards the Wölfl Hof - after 200 m turn left, Kirchsteig K - across meadows and beautiful farms - continue on trail [10] to
Högger Hof (1 h) - church path K, path [11B] - Wölfl Hof - path [E5] - village centre (2 h).

public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 and change 181 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 182 and change 181 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
Bus stop: church Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/WpS3M2Ge6rkVCydGA

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 and change 181 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 182 and change 181 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
Bus stop: church Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/WpS3M2Ge6rkVCydGA

By car: 
Destination: Gibitzplatz/piazza Gibitz
Parking: parking lot Gibitz
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/WpS3M2Ge6rkVCydGA

Where to park

Parking: parking lot Gibitz
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/WpS3M2Ge6rkVCydGA

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