Loop-trail of the Calvary hill in Kastelruth

Castelrotto, Alpe di Siusi

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Description

The name Kastelruth comes from the name “Castel Ruptum,” which means “destroyed castle”. Historical documents have revealed that a magnificent fortress stood on the castle hill. This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and Abo...

The name Kastelruth comes from the name “Castel Ruptum,” which means “destroyed castle”. Historical documents have revealed that a magnificent fortress stood on the castle hill.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch” (hiking tour no. 8)

Details

The set-off point is the historic village square of Kastelruth. From here, you pass under the right archway of today’s town hall, former residence of the counts of Kraus, towards the Calvary hill. The path leads past two chapels to the so-called bowling square. Along the way, you will pass 14 stations with decorated porphyry plates representing symbols and themes of peace. After circling the Calvary hill and admiring the view over the village with its high church tower and the mount Schlern in the background, return to the village square.