Rastenbach Gorge Stairs – Rastenbach stream gorge loop from Altenburg - Castelvecchio

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Rastenbach Gorge Stairs – Rastenbach stream gorge loop from Altenburg - Castelvecchio

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Rastenbach Gorge Stairs – Rastenbach stream gorge loop from Altenburg - Castelvecchio

03:13

9.52km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Biotop Rastenbachklamm - Biotopo Gola del rio Rastenbach

Waypoints

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2.24 km

Rastenbachklamm Waterfall

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The waterfall should not be missing in the gorge, but there is also a lot to admire 👍

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2.34 km

Rastenbach Gorge Stairs

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Great construction in a gorge.

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2.36 km

Rastenbach stream gorge

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The biotope Rastenbachklamm is one of the most impressive gorges in South Tyrol (jungle feeling)

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2.95 km

Narrow gorge and stream at Rastenbachklamm

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Attention! Slippery

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3.28 km

Biotop Rastenbachklamm - Biotop Rastenbach stream gorge

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Stairs and bridges lead through the gorge
The Rastenbachklamm between Altenburg and Lake Kaltern is an impressive natural monument with its waterfalls and pools, ivy-covered trees, fallen trunks and rippling cool water.

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7.02 km

View of Lake Caldaro

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Beautiful view over the vineyards to Lake Kaltern.

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7.76 km

Kardatscher Weg

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Beautiful entry point to the Kardatscher Weg, which leads down into the valley in shady surroundings.

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8.82 km

Vineyard Pathway With Mountain Views

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Sunny slopes and lovely views make hiking in this area an all-round pleasant experience 👍

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9.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.74 km

818 m

702 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.56 km

2.15 km

589 m

571 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

21°C

12°C

98 %

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Comments

August 17, 2022,Wanderung St. Anton zur Reistenbachklamm

From the Sportzone St. Anton car park to the Reisenbach Gorge. The path initially runs through the forest. Then entry into the gorge from above. Through the gorge and from below via forest paths back to the parking lot. A few bottlenecks at the end of the gorge. Nice hike, especially on a hot day as almost everything is in …

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April 10, 2023,Anello Gola Rastenbachkalmm

Very nice non-binding excursion with priceless views and colors

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September 14, 2025,Rastenbachklamm Blick Kalterer See Wasserfall 👣👍📸☀️😎👩‍❤️‍👨

A 5 🌟 tour.
Parking is free.
The climb to the Rastenbach Gorge should be done before 9 a.m., when you're usually alone and can really enjoy the amazing climb with fantastic views.
Overwhelmed by the impressions, I couldn't put the 📸 down.
The rock formations and the lush greenery along the gorge add a mystical touch. Giant ferns grow …

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August 25, 2022,durch die Rastenbachklamm mit Wasserfall und Aussicht auf den Kalterer See

Beautiful round through the impassable gorge including a waterfall and an amazing view of the lake and the huge wine and apple region. Parking at the sports field free of charge. A stop at the Altenburgerhof, which appears out of nowhere, great.

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August 19, 2024,Zweisame🥾🇮🇹 Tour - Rastenbachklamm Treppenweg & Wasserfall - Friedensweg Altenburg - Naturerlebnisweg - Abenteuerpark Kaltern 😎

… scenic stair and gorge tour not far from Lake Kaltern … with sections of the Peace Trail 🤗

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September 30, 2024,Ring tour of the Rastenbachklamm Treppen

This highly recommended, popular ring-tour of the Rastenbachklamm gorge, high above Lake Kaltern (Kalterer See), offers an incomparable view. On one side, you'll see the many waterfalls cascading down the steep gorge. On the other, you'll overlook Lake Kaltern and the surrounding vineyards.

March 9, 2023,Italien - Südtirol - Kalterer See - Rastenbachklamm

Hello there,

The tour starts at the Gretl campsite on Lake Caldaro and leads via the Rastenabchklamm gorge up to the St. Vigil chapel. You can also save yourself the road up to the hiker's parking lot by starting the hike from there. The gorge offers a really great experience, including a waterfall and in between there are also great …

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November 26, 2022,Rundwanderung durch die Klamm mit Herausforderungen für Mensch und Hund😊

We ran this great tour in the best weather at the end of November. If you are traveling with a dog and want to go through the gorge, it should be sure-footed and be able to walk up steep open stairs. Up as down. There are some places that are not easy to deal with. Otherwise great views and many …

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