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In the Middle Ages, Buchenstein Castle housed an ore smelting furnace behind its walls. It also indirectly protected the nearby Fursil mines near Colle Santa Lucia from Venetian attacks. The profits from Buchenstein were claimed by the Diocese of Brixen—so aggressively, in fact, that the driving bishop, Nicholas of Cusa, had to be removed from office and compensated in Rome. https://t1p.de/hs51z

In German, it's called "Road of Ore." Since the Middle Ages, iron ore was transported along this route from the Fursil mine near Colle Santa Lucia to the smelting furnaces in Buchenstein Castle (Andraz) and beyond the Valparola Pass. A 10-kilometer journey, certainly a grueling trek. The Diocese of Brixen claimed all the profits. The famous and highly learned Bishop Nicholas of Cusa didn't even shy away from forging documents to secure them. (PDF: https://t1p.de/yb4mv) Cusanus was eventually removed from office.

Andraz Castle, a defensive bastion for controlling the Alpine passes and the populations.

What a panorama and feeling of achievement to have made it over the pass by bike.

beautiful rocky and flowing S2

Wondereeeeeee

Stunning S1 trail

An ancient manor house perched on a rocky spur. Open in summer for visiting.