Ruins of Castelvecchio (Salegg Castle)
Ruins of Castelvecchio (Salegg Castle)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 403 out of 417 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schlern-Rosengarten – Parco naturale dello Sciliar-Catinaccio
Location: Kastelruth - Castelrotto, South Tyrol, Italy
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This is a short detour from the Oswald-Von-Wolkenstein-Weg.
Hidden under a thick rock is a small area with seating (for children) and a thick book with short stories and legends from the area to read aloud.
January 8, 2019
On the Oswald-von-Wolkenstein-Weg, a few stops explain a lot about the namesake and his era of the castles here in South Tyrol. The whole thing is designed to be very playful and nice for children. Two ruins crown the path. Unfortunately we currently have bad weather here, so photos wouldn't have been worth it. The end of the path in the dark forest with its hidden (mythical) creatures was particularly “eerie” this time.
Oh yes, don't forget the trip to the fairy tale book.
October 29, 2018
Definitely run, especially with children! I would take bus 15 (free with a guest card) to Bad Ratzes and then walk comfortably down to Salegg. Very pleasant even in midsummer (partial shade), and also very entertaining thanks to the many great information cards. The terrain is undemanding, but not for strollers.
Stop at Pizzeria Salegg (great pizza, not much crowd, closed between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.) and then get on the bus. Stop directly below the pizzeria.
June 17, 2022
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Location: Kastelruth - Castelrotto, South Tyrol, Italy
4.7
(144)
652
01:54
6.18km
220m
4.7
(207)
1,043
02:44
9.03km
300m
4.5
(15)
95
05:40
19.2km
530m