Difficulty
EasyActivity time
3:00
Duration in hours
Distance
9.2
Distance in km
The Planet Trail takes you on an exciting hike through our solar system at a scale of 1:1 billion. At nine stations, you will learn fascinating facts about our planets.
You hike through the beautiful natural landscape of the Eggental and embark on a journey through our solar system – the Planet Trail makes it possible! This special hike brings you closer to the fascinating vastness of the universe.
Starting from our star, the sun, which is visible on the wall of the observatory, you encounter all 8 planets of our solar system as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, all at their scaled distances from the sun. Each step you take corresponds to about 1 million kilometers. And yet, it will take you nearly 3 hours to visit all the planets.
At each station, you learn exciting facts about the celestial bodies and their unique characteristics.
TIP Audio guide:
Download the free izi.TRAVEL app on your phone and search for the "Planet Trail in Gummer". Activate the GPS function on your phone and you will have your very own audio guide with you on the route. At each planet station, this digital guide tells you interesting facts about the respective planet.
The Planet Trail is not only an adventure for all who are interested in astronomy but also for nature lovers who want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the South Tyrolean landscape.
The route is easy to walk and leads you through idyllic forests, over gentle hills, and along viewpoints that repeatedly offer you new views of the mountain world.
Please note: There are no catering facilities along the entire circular hike.
At the start or end point of this hike, however, there is the Gasthaus Unteregger, which spoils you with South Tyrolean specialties.
Starting from our star, the sun, which is visible on the wall of the observatory, you encounter all 8 planets of our solar system as well as the dwarf planet Pluto, all at their scaled distances from the sun. Each step you take corresponds to about 1 million kilometers. And yet, it will take you nearly 3 hours to visit all the planets.
At each station, you learn exciting facts about the celestial bodies and their unique characteristics.
TIP Audio guide:
Download the free izi.TRAVEL app on your phone and search for the "Planet Trail in Gummer". Activate the GPS function on your phone and you will have your very own audio guide with you on the route. At each planet station, this digital guide tells you interesting facts about the respective planet.
The Planet Trail is not only an adventure for all who are interested in astronomy but also for nature lovers who want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the South Tyrolean landscape.
The route is easy to walk and leads you through idyllic forests, over gentle hills, and along viewpoints that repeatedly offer you new views of the mountain world.
Please note: There are no catering facilities along the entire circular hike.
At the start or end point of this hike, however, there is the Gasthaus Unteregger, which spoils you with South Tyrolean specialties.
Planet Trail Station Pluto
Sternendorf - Alfred Tschager, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Planetary Path_Start at Observatory
Sternendorf - Alfred Tschager, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Planet Trail Station Venus
Eggental Tourismus, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Picnic area near the Pluto station
Sternendorf - Alfred Tschager, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Observatory in Obergummer
Sternendorf - Alfred Tschager, Eggental – Val d’Ega
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