Hike from Ponte d’Adige to Colterenzio

The Ponte Adige station is the starting point for this tour. At the Mendelhof tavern, the trail no. 1 starts. After having traversed the railway, this trail branches off on the left, leading towards the castle and stretching its way up on a beautiful panoramic trail. Past the parking space of the Messner Mountain Museum, the trail across the beautiful broad-leaf forest covering the Kaiserberg starts. Especially now, at the beginning of May, the forest captivates with its wide range of green colours. Glades make you sneak a peek on the vineyards between Frangarto and Cornaiano.

After 40 minutes of walking, we reach the ritzy Marklhof, where we stop for a cup of coffee. When we finally proceed, we walk past the Girlanerhof, via an asphalted road across the vineyards, always following the sign-post number 1. The small but mighty village of Colterenzio is the final destination of our excursion, it represents a real gem of vine-growing farmsteads, with a romantic church and a village fountain. The way back can be walked within less than one hour. Ideal tour in spring and autumn, not recommendable on hot summer days!

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Author: AT

If you want to do this hike, please take information about the weather and the current conditions of the trail on site!

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Starting point: Ponte Adige train station (Mendelhof)
Route: Ponte Adige - Marklhof - Colterenzio
Signpost: no. 1
Trail length: approx. 4.2 km (one way)
Walking time: about one hour (one way)
Altitude difference: approx. 270 m
Altitude level: between 240 and 475 m a.s.l.
Suitable for families? Yes, suitable also for less experienced and exercised walkers. Not suitable for prams due to the short and rough passages.
Experienced in: May 2011

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