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Circular hike on the Rittersteig from Steinegg to Wiedenhof

Steinegg
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
3:45
Duration in hours
Distance
10.4
Distance in km
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Varied circular hike with rocket treehouse, detour to the living cave and cozy stop at the Wiedenhof farm tavern with petting zoo.

This varied circular hike around Steinegg combines nature experience, small discoveries, and a pleasurable stop.

Right at the beginning, you hike along the Rittersteig and pass the original rocket treehouse – an eye-catcher that fascinates not only children. Those interested can also take a detour to the living cave Mortner Gufl  which is only 15 minutes away from the main route and mysteriously built into the rock.

Then you walk mainly through forests until you ascend a bit steeper on path [11] to the Wiedenhof farm tavern. Here you can enjoy not only a cozy stop with regional delicacies but also a small petting zoo – ideal for families.

Refreshed, you walk back comfortably on path [8] to Steinegg, where the loop closes. A route perfectly combining nature, history, and South Tyrolean enjoyment.

Possibilities to stop and eat:

  • at the Wiedenhof farm tavern after 6.2 km (approx. 2½ hours) from Steinegg via the Rittersteig
  • at the start and end point of the hike in the village of Steinegg, you find two village shops and various eateries:
    • Gasthof Pizzeria Unterwirt
    • Hotel Berghang
    • Hotel Steineggerhof
Tags
  • Insider tip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
Route info
Intermediate
Distance
10,4 km
Activity time
3 h 45 min
Ascent
604 m
Descent
601 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
948 m
Lowest point
614 m
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