View of Mendel Pass – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Leuchtenburg - Castel Chiaro

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Italy

South Tyrol

Vadena - Pfatten

View of Mendel Pass – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Leuchtenburg - Castel Chiaro

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View of Mendel Pass – Leuchtenburg Castle loop from Leuchtenburg - Castel Chiaro

01:22

3.84km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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57 m

View of Penegal from the Ascent to Kreithof

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You don't have to follow the path to Leuchtenburg to get to Kreithof. You can also walk along the vineyard.

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675 m

Trail to Leuchtenburg

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Stony path and a little difficult to walk

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1.75 km

View of the Adige Valley

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A short break in front of the castle

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1.84 km

View of Mendel Pass

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Nice, somewhat demanding but worthwhile tour 👍😊

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1.93 km

View of Lake Caldaro (Kalterer See)

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Wonderful view of the Lago di Caldaro

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1.93 km

Leuchtenburg Castle

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The way up is rocky and steep. Arrived there is a magnificent view of the Adige Valley and Lake Caldaro. I recommend taking enough drinks, there is no catering upstairs. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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2.85 km

Path to Leuchtenburg Castle Ruins

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Small enchanted path through the forest up to the Leuchtenburg castle ruins

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3.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

590 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.54 km

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

7°C

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Comments

October 18, 2022,Kaltern/Südtirol: hinauf zur Burgruine Leuchtenburg

A day trip took us to
Weinstraße, as a conclusion before returning to the hotel, we hiked up to the castle ruins of Leuchtenburg. At first we were a little disappointed with the view, as we couldn't see too much over the high walls of the outdoor facilities. Then we discovered the entrance to the castle complex itself, from there …

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May 21, 2025,Zur Leuchtenburg am Kalterer See

A short hike along often rocky paths to the Leuchtenburg Castle ruins on Lake Kaltern.
From here, you'll enjoy magnificent views in all directions, including the lake.
Perhaps not to be missed are the large numbers of mosquitoes you might encounter here, depending on the season.

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