The hike starts in the centre of Schabs, in front of the church (744 m). Follow trail no. 3 along the main road to the Viummer Kreuz cross (803 m) then turn left into trail no. 1/A, along the tarred road to a small chapel near the Rundlhof farm. From here continue along trail no. 1, along a partly paved field track down to the Rienzschlucht gorge. Cross a wooden bridge and ascend up the forest track to Rodenegg Castle. From Rodenegg Castle follow trail no. 11 through the forest along the Jägersteig hunter’s track before reaching the Planatscher Hof farm and from there, take trail no. 7 up to Mühlbach (764 m). After reaching the church in the centre of the village, follow the Cikilyrweg Trail, which starts outside the wall of the church and soon crosses the old Pustertaler Straße road and the railway line. After the bridge, change to the right bank of the Valser Bach brook and follow the track south along the Rienz river to the entrance of the Steger-Bühel-Weg Trail. 

The return hike is via the Viumser Kreuz and back to the starting point in Schabs.

In Fiumes (898 m) route no. 1 runs northward by the church mound and through the forest, followed shortly afterwards by route no. 3 to the Waldertor viewing point. Here you will have a fantastic view of the imposing Rodenegg castle with its frescos from the Iwein Cycle, which is well worth seeing. The route continues to Fruhnwald forest in Naz, with its late Gothic style parish church to the St. Philipp and St. Jakob. Its powerful red covered church tower can be seen from far  away. For the return route, follow the street in the direction of Fiumes. 200 m past Naz turn left onto trail no. 1 and start the return journey via Sommersürs biotope back to the starting point.

The moderately difficult 60 km-long Keschtnweg trail isn’t necessarily just a single, long-distance hike. It can also be broken up into separate one-day stages. The Keschtnweg is regularly signposted as it crosses the terraced slopes varying between 700 m and 980 m. 

The route can be divided into three stages, a day at a time. However, finding accommodation at the last minute could be a problem and should thus be booked in advance. In late autumn there are still many tourists visiting the Eisacktal Valley, especially during the popular Törggelen festivities. Info boards are positioned along the route as it crosses through a diverse landscape with mixed forests and meadows. On the trail, farmers offer regional products. The natural monuments along the Keschtnweg testify to an age-old mountain culture recounting mysterious tales of witches, fairies and spirits.

THE KESCHTNWEG

Length: ± 64 km

Altitude difference (ascent): 2,464 m

Highest point: 1,000 m (above Signat/Signato on the Ritten/Renon)

Sections: 3 stages

Difficulty level: moderate – but no special equipment is required

Recommended period: from March to November.

Start at the Adlerbrücke bridge in the old town of Brixen (561 m) and follow trail no. 16 north on the left side of the Eisack river. Then take Cesare-Battisti-Straße street into the Kranebitt town quarter. Cross the road and pass a residential area before entering the meadows and orchards. Continue walking along the bank of the Eisack before reaching the underpass of the old Pustertaler Straße road. Turn left and follow the road to the Neustift Monastery (595 m). To return, take trail no. 16 back to the starting point.

Our scenic tour starts in the large parking lot of the Augustinian Canons Regular Monastery.

First cross the bridge over the Eisack river and follow the country road from Engelsburg Castle slightly uphill to the east. Pass the kindergarten and fire station until arriving at a bend in the road. Turn left and continue along the flat road north to the path leading from the Ölackererhof farm to Köfererhof farm (rest stop). Turn right and cross the old Pustertaler Straße road before coming to a cluster of houses (Haus Karin). Then turn left and follow the trail (no. 4A/4) to the right, up to the vineyards and beyond, before arriving at a small ridge. As an alternative, take the path to the left past the Strasserhof farm (rest stop). 

Coming down from the saddle, take trail (no. 6) southwards to the Pacherhof Wine Estate (rest stop). Then turn left past the new section of the farm before reaching the Seiserleite housing cluster. Follow the T sign and turn left into the forest, through a few hairpin bends before reaching a weather cross (rest stop). Head south along the trail (no. 15) to the Gasthaus Sunneg Inn (rest stop). After a short way, the path meets trail no. 16 before converging with the cycle track along the bank of the Eisack river. Head north on the cycle path, past the Löwenviertel housing cluster. After a gentle rise you come to the Weinhof Griesser Vineyard (rest stop). From here take the Höfeweg Farm Trail (trail no. 9) all the way back to the car park. 

The hike begins at the Bild Wetterkreuz parking area above Spinges, north of Brixen/Bressanone. Trail no. 9 rises gently through the Spinger Wald forest, crossing over the Holzerwiese meadow and up to Lutzbrücke bridge (1,578 m). From there take trail no. 1 past the summer residence of the famous Tyrolean painter, Franz von Defregger and follow the detour on trail no. 1/A to the Altes Karl lookout point (2,031 m). After a fork continue on trail no. 1/A to get to the memorial cross at Jöchlboden and from there, the last stretch to the lookout point on the top of the Stoanamandl (2,118 m) is fairly easy.

The return to Spinges is the same as the way up, except for the detour to the Altes Karl lookout point.

The circular walk starts at the main square in Natz. Take a short walk along the road to Viums, then turn left on to a side path to the Sommersürs biotope. After the biotope, follow the Apfelweg sign up to the Flötscher pond. Continue on the way until you reach the first intersection. Here, cross the road and follow the Apple Trail along the Mesnerbühel hill in the direction of Raas, where you will reach the Raiermoos biotope with its fascinating flora and fauna. From here, the Apple Trail ascends to a large reservoir and from there to the main road to Natz. Follow the main road for a short while, then leave the road on a right turn. At the next intersection, turn left heading north, then turn sharp right. From here, the Kreuzweg path goes back to the starting point at the village center of Natz. Next to the Kreuzweg path you will also pass the Ölberg vantage point that invites hikers to become sun loungers and take a relaxing break.