To Castelchiaro (Leuchtenburg Castle) above Lake Caldaro
What about a lovely and relaxing hike to the ruins of Castelchiaro?
Image gallery: To Castelchiaro above Lake Caldaro
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We start our hike at Campi al Lago at the shores of Lake Caldaro
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It’s a wonderful day in September
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The track is suitable for families, but not for a buggy
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The hike encompasses an altitude difference of 350 metres
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Lake Caldaro in early autumn
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Panoramic view on beautiful Caldaro
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Castelchiaro is considered to be the symbol
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Probably the castle has been built in 1200 by the Lords of Rottenburg
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A new perspective…
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Castelchiaro, or Leuchtenburg Castle, the from inside
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Panoramic view on Laives and Vadena
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Also Laimburg Castle can be seen from here
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The Corno Nero and Corno Bianco mountains are snow-covered
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We’re going back to Campi al Lago
The hike encompasses an altitude difference of 350 metres and an estimated hiking time of 3 hours. Set off at Campi al Lago at the shores of Lake Caldaro. Close to the “Pension Leuchtenburg” you will find the marked hiking trail n° 13A, which takes you to the well-known Castelchiaro. And the path n° 13B brings you back to the starting point. Alternatively you may choose at a slightly lower altitude the path n° 13C, which leads across the so-called “Rosszähne” (literally: horse teeth) back to the starting point.
Please note: when you plan to do this walking tour, please inform yourself on the conditions of the trail.
Waking time: approx. 3 hours
Altitude difference: 350 m
Altitude: 310 - 610 m asl
Trail numbers: 13A, 13B
Suitable for families? Yes, but only in part possible with buggy.
Futher information: tourist board Caldaro, phone +39 0471 963469, info@kaltern.com
