Greifenstein Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 113 out of 116 hikers
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Location: Jenesien - San Genesio Atesino, South Tyrol, Italy
Best Hikes to Greifenstein Castle Ruins
- Expert
4.1
(7)
39
Greifenstein Castle Ruins – Plattner Inn loop from Moritzing - San Maurizio03:20
9.82km
450m
Expert5.0
(4)
28
Guntschnapromenade – View of Bolzano loop from Gries06:36
16.9km
1,080m
Expert5.0
(4)
23
Greifenstein Castle Ruins – Greifenstein Castle Ruins loop from Moritzing - San Maurizio00:47
1.92km
100m
Tips
Historically interesting (built in 1140), "legendary stories" about castle sieges/a pig that was thrown at the besiegers, and a (partially) preserved castle with fantastic (distant) views...every drop of sweat going up is worth it...
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Description
Location: Jenesien - San Genesio Atesino, South Tyrol, Italy
Best Hikes to Greifenstein Castle Ruins
- Expert
4.1
(7)
39
Greifenstein Castle Ruins – Plattner Inn loop from Moritzing - San Maurizio03:20
9.82km
450m
Expert5.0
(4)
28
Guntschnapromenade – View of Bolzano loop from Gries06:36
16.9km
1,080m
Expert5.0
(4)
23
Greifenstein Castle Ruins – Greifenstein Castle Ruins loop from Moritzing - San Maurizio00:47
1.92km
100m
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