Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) – Andriano (Andrian) Village loop from Andrian - Andriano

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Andrian - Andriano

Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) – Andriano (Andrian) Village loop from Andrian - Andriano

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Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) – Andriano (Andrian) Village loop from Andrian - Andriano

04:49

11.6km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.03 km for 877 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Waterfall with Wooden Bridge

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Beautiful waterfall, now the tour continues with ropes and hard climb through a gorge along the rock face.

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2.70 km

Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Gaid

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In the small village there is a pilgrimage church dedicated to the 14 Holy Helpers.

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3.82 km

Shrine on the Road to Gaid

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A beautiful wayside shrine has been erected on the road to Gaid.

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6.79 km

Viewpoint

7.23 km

View from Hocheppan Castle

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Located high above the Adige Valley, Hocheppan Castle has a unique view of the Ötztal Alps, the Dolomites and the provincial capital of Bozen.

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7.58 km

Appiano Castle (Hocheppan Castle)

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Extremely worthwhile hiking destination - beautiful castle ruins with great opportunities to stop off, the castle tavern offers South Tyrolean specialties and of course simple refreshments. A very special experience …

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7.75 km

View of the Kreideturm and the Etschtal (Adige Valley)

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You can not go up to the tower

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8.05 km

Kreideturm (Chalk Tower)

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The chalk tower was an outwork of Hocheppan Castle, a defensive and lookout tower that secured the eastern access routes.

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11.4 km

Andriano (Andrian) Village

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We passed the village on an alternative route to the Etsch cycle path to Eppan. Very beautiful

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

2.48 km

2.22 km

2.00 km

1.24 km

838 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

4.27 km

1.20 km

1.08 km

431 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) – Andriano (Andrian) Village loop from Andrian - Andriano

Waterfall with Wooden Bridge

Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Gaid

Shrine on the Road to Gaid

View from Hocheppan Castle

Appiano Castle (Hocheppan Castle)

View of the Kreideturm and the Etschtal (Adige Valley)

Kreideturm (Chalk Tower)

Andriano (Andrian) Village

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