If you want to immerse yourself in the era of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, the best thing to do is to plan a visit to Nauders Fortress. The five-storey square building is enthroned on the pass road above the Reschen and is reminiscent of days long gone when it served as a roadblock against troop invasions. Today you will find a fascinating military museum there.

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July 2, 2025

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An old fortress in an impressive location, it can also be visited on certain days of the week. The challenging Kaiserschützenweg trail also starts here.

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November 1, 2022

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Guided tours are offered every Wednesday and Sunday at 3 p.m. in summer.
The fortress is closed in winter.

The former fort, Finstermünz, was built between 1834 and 1840. It lies in a double curve and is therefore considered intangible. This bottleneck is known as the Finstermünzpass.

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1. Kaiserschützenweg Fortress loop

9.45km

03:39

510m

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2. Nauders am Reschenpass – Nauders Fortress loop from Nauders

7.01km

02:01

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Nauders Fortress – Kaiserschützenweg Trail loop from Nauders

7.42km

02:55

380m

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,230 m

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Thursday 29 January

-2°C

-12°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Nauders Fortress

1. Kaiserschützenweg Fortress loop

2. Nauders am Reschenpass – Nauders Fortress loop from Nauders

3. Nauders Fortress – Kaiserschützenweg Trail loop from Nauders

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