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Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant path Larchsteigndrian

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Map / Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant path Larchsteigndrian

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A demanding but very varied round trip. The visit to the ruins of Festenstein (pay attention to the opening days) is a unique event.

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moderate

Distance 8.5 km

3:05 h

550 m

906 m

356 m

From Andrian along the Gaider Gorge to the ruins of Festenstein Castle - the path is only recommended for experts - on to the hamlet of Gaid (Moarhof), then down the Larchsteig to the Bittnerhof and back to Andrian.

Author’s recommendation

Take your time to enjoy the magnificent nature of the gorge and visit Festenstein Castle (pay attention to the opening days) Refreshment stops: Moarhof and Bittnerhof (attention to rest days)

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

906 m

Lowest point

356 m

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Safety information

The gorge is very steep and only suitable for expert walkers. Attention: danger of falling rocks!

Public transport

By train or bus to Terlan, continue with our city bus no. 202 (Sundays no. 216) to Andrian village.

Directions

Motorway Bolzano - Merano, exit Andrian

Parking

At the car park at the end of the Bindergasse in Andrian

Coordinates

46.516062, 11.225578

DMS

46°30'57.8"N 11°13'32.1"E

UTM

32T 670720 5153794

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

you needs hiking boots

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Status

closed

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.5 km

Duration

3:05 h

Ascent

550 m

Descent

550 m

Highest point

906 m

Lowest point

356 m

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