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To the cave dwelling "Mortner Gufl"

Steinegg

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

1:41

Duration in hours

Distance

5.7

Distance in km

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Hike to a cave dwelling with a special history near Steinegg|Collepietra.

The cave dwelling "Mortner Gufl" is located on the old carriage road, which at that time connected Steinegg|Collepietra with Kardaun|Cardano and Bozen|Bolzano. About 500 m from the farm Mortner in the direction of Kardaun|Cardano, there is an extensive, flat square with a thick stone slab hanging over it, as if it wanted to provide a protective roof for the little place. It is said that a hermit, the "Mortner Hias", lived here during the First World War. He even set up a farm oven in this natural dwelling and walled the place up. The hermit wove baskets here. During the Second World War, this place was used as an air-raid shelter for the inhabitants of the nearby farm Mortner. Some remains of the wall can still be discovered and admired today.
In 1951, there is also said to have been an apparition of the Virgin Mary at this special place.
A descriptive board on site tells of these extraordinary occurrences at the cave dwelling "Mortner Gufl".

Important note: There are no refreshment stops along the entire route. However, at the start and end point in Steinegg|Collepietra, you will find several restaurants, cafés, and two shops.

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Route info

Easy

Distance

5,7 km

Activity time

1 h 41 min

Ascent

215 m

Descent

216 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

820 m

Lowest point

624 m

Directions

From the car park at Cafè Christl, walk past the Lex Market grocery shop along hiking trail [2] / Rittersteig. Continue along the Rittersteig past the Ebenhof farm until you reach the turnoff to the Mortner farm. Here you walk a short distance in the direction of Mortner farm and then immediately turn left to Mortner Gufl. Always follow the hiking trail [2].
The way back is via the same path.

public transportation

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

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point: Steinegg | Collepietra Village

How to get there

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

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point: Steinegg | Collepietra Village

By car:
Destination: Steinegg | Collepietra
Parking: next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point: Steinegg | Collepietra Village

Where to park

next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point: Steinegg | Collepietra Village

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