Castelvecchio
Castelvecchio is the highest located village of Caldaro, situated at 612 m asl
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Located at the lakeside of Lake Caldaro and surrounded by typical South Tyrolean vineyards in the south of the province, there is the municipality of Caldaro. This area is characterised by a large number of castles, ruins and residences that are popular excursion destinations. The Mendola funicular, considered the steepest and longest funicular railway of Europe, takes you to the Passo della Mendola, which is an ideal starting point for hikes, making you experience nature at close range. -
The Rastenbach gorge is a wild romantic biotope with waterfalls and typical gorge vegetation, leading across the Castelvecchio forest to Lake Caldaro - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Along the road to Castelvecchio - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Especially in autumn Castelvecchio is a real attraction - Foto: ED, © Peer -
View on San Giuseppe al Lago, Lake Caldaro and Castelvecchio church - Foto: ED, © Peer -
There are numerous hiking trails leading across the Castelvecchio forest - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Parking space Müllereck, a perfect starting point for a hike to the Rastenbachklamm gorge - Foto: ED, © Peer -
This also where you can start a hike along the peace path or the Bärental valley - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Close to the sports zone of San Antonio, on the road to Castelvecchio, there is also the popular High Rope Course - © Alpinschule Pustertal Kaltern
This is where you can enjoy a perfect view on the villages located below. Castelvecchio is above all a popular starting point for hikes, walks and other outdoor activities.
Surrounded by mountains and forests, the romantic Rastenbach gorge is for example a very popular family hiking destination. Above all in hot summer days the forest in this place provides shade and usually there is also a cool breeze. Moreover different viewpoints along the hike provide a great view on the Oltradige and parts of Bassa Atesina.
Moreover you also come by S. Pietro ruin, which is considered to be the oldest church throughout Tyrol.
