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Pure hiking paradise – the most beautiful hikes around Italy’s Klausen

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Pure hiking paradise – the most beautiful hikes around Italy’s Klausen

Hiking Collection by Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns, Villanders

11

Tours

40:41 h

75.0 mi

18,575 ft

The region around Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders lies in the heart of the Eisacktal, in South Tyrol, Italy. Far away from the hustle and bustle, hiking lovers can enjoy peace and quiet in the midst of nature and escape the stress of everyday life. Whether you are a top athlete or prefer a steady saunter, the region has plenty for all tastes.

The difficulty levels of mountain tours range from easy to challenging. Those wanting to take it easy get their money's worth as well as those after a challenge; the Valley of Paths lives up to its name: pleasure paths, adventure trails, circuits and routes for families provide plenty of relaxation for both the body and the soul. Whatever you are in the mood for, you’ll find something perfect in our region.

The routes wind through the valley floor, past castles and palaces, through vineyards, chestnut groves and orchards, up to sunny alpine pastures and into the mountains of the Dolomites. The rustic parlours of our inns and alpine huts along the trails invite you to linger. Refreshing drinks and culinary delicacies pamper the palate.

In addition to excellent hiking, the region also offers numerous dreamy backdrops. Its unique panoramas range from the glaciers of the main Alpine range and far into the Dolomites. So that you can experience the best, we have compiled the most beautiful hikes in the region for you in this Collection. Watch our video and let yourself be inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Klausen:

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Tours & Highlights

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    Garner Wetterkreuz to the Brugger Schupfe — hiking around Klausen

    Intermediate
    03:02
    5.07 mi
    1.7 mph
    1,825 ft
    1,825 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Your hike begins at the Garner Wetterkreuz, a popular parking lot for setting out on various hikes in the surrounding mountains. Your path always leads you uphill to the Brugger Schupfe. With every meter up, your view gets a little bit better.

    

    Once at the top, a snack station with a breathtaking panorama

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  • Intermediate
    03:09
    5.83 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,475 ft
    1,475 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    You start in Klausen and hike steeply uphill to the Fonteklaus residence, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Eisacktal. Now it's back down the mountain and you make a nice loop with a view over the small village of Gufidaun.

    

    Back in Klausen, we recommend that you take a tour of the historic

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  • Intermediate
    02:52
    5.84 mi
    2.0 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The hike begins in Feldthurns directly at a parking lot. From here you first walk at ground level and get to the Ketschenweg, also known as the Kastanienweg. In autumn you can get freshly roasted, fragrant chestnuts on every corner.

    You now climb gently downhill and reach the Säben monastery, where you

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  • Intermediate
    04:05
    8.09 mi
    2.0 mph
    1,575 ft
    1,575 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The Säben monastery and the beautiful chestnut trail from the direction of Chiusa await you on this hike. It starts right at the train station, once across the picturesque old town and finally up into the idyllic mountains.

    

    After just a few kilometers you reach the monastery and can look around at leisure

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  • Easy
    01:29
    2.93 mi
    2.0 mph
    550 ft
    550 ft
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    On this small circular hike you can expect hardly any meters in altitude and just under five kilometers - so it is the perfect tour for the whole family. The route takes you from Klausen in a beautiful loop around the Säbener Berg and to the Säben monastery. This gives you the opportunity to visit the

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  • Expert
    05:01
    9.51 mi
    1.9 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    If you want to do a longer tour from Klausen, then this hike to Latzfons is just right for you. For 15 kilometers it leads past the Säben monastery and further uphill to the small town of Verdings. You can enjoy an excellent panorama of the Dolomites and you can also stop off in several places.

    

    At Latzfons

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  • Intermediate
    04:13
    7.62 mi
    1.8 mph
    2,050 ft
    2,050 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    A fine alternative hike from Chiusa if you already know the monastery: This route leads to the Villanders cemetery, one of the most beautiful in South Tyrol, and over enchanted forest paths to the miners' chapel of St. Anna. On the way you will get to know this beautiful area from a new perspective

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  • Intermediate
    03:58
    8.31 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    What would a holiday in the Eisack Valley be without a hike on the Eisack itself? This hike takes you along the course of the river for a long stretch and is therefore completely flat along the bank. Then you turn right and get to higher ground. A short detour to the Schrambacher waterfalls is worthwhile

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  • Intermediate
    04:05
    7.58 mi
    1.9 mph
    1,575 ft
    1,575 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    On this 12-kilometer circular tour, you hike from the hiking car park in Villanders through the picturesque Villandro Alm and you can expect pure deceleration with wonderful views. Wildly romantic mountain paths will guide you through the alpine idyll and past cold, clear mountain lakes without any significant

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  • Intermediate
    03:53
    6.28 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,000 ft
    2,000 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The hike starts in Barbian at the bus stop. At first the path climbs gently and becomes increasingly steeper. Get your circulation going right at the start in the Kneipp pool. Then the wildly romantic Barabian Waterfalls await you, which fall in a total of eight cascades and offer a magnificent natural

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  • Expert
    04:54
    7.90 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,050 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This breathtaking hike takes you to the Radlseehütte, which is located directly on the beautiful mountain lake of the same name in the middle of an Alpine panorama that is second to none. It starts at the Kühhof hiking car park - the next six kilometers are almost continuously uphill.

    With the Königsangerspitze

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    11
  • Distance
    75.0 mi
  • Duration
    40:41 h
  • Elevation
    18,575 ft

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