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Andrian - Andriano

Schwanburg Castle, Nalles – Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) loop from Andrian - Andriano

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Italy

South Tyrol

Andrian - Andriano

Schwanburg Castle, Nalles – Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) loop from Andrian - Andriano

Hard

4.7

(11)

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Schwanburg Castle, Nalles – Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) loop from Andrian - Andriano

07:58

23.8km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Wetterkreuz Viewpoint Above Andriano

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Very nice rest area above Andrian with fantastic views of the Etschtal

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4.39 km

Schwanburg Castle, Nalles

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Schwanburg Castle, Nalles
At the exit of the Sirmianerbach gorge, below the Payersberg fortress, stands the well-preserved, inhabited and managed Schwanburg. The "Haus in der Gaul" mentioned in 1286 was …

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11.3 km

Kreideturm (Chalk Tower)

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The chalk tower was an outwork of Hocheppan Castle, a defensive and lookout tower that secured the eastern access routes.

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11.7 km

Ruins of the Marstall (stables) at Hocheppan Castle

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The ruins known as the “Marstable” date from the first half of the 13th century.

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12.2 km

Three Castles Trail

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Wonderful three-castle hike over the chalk tower, Hocheppan Castle, Boymont Castle and Korb Castle (car park)

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15.5 km

Parish Church of St. Pauls (Pfarrkirche St. Pauls)

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St. Paul's has such a majestic parish church that it seems to dominate the entire landscape and villagescape. This "cathedral in the countryside" was meant to speak of wealth and …

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19.9 km

Appiano Castle (Hocheppan Castle)

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Extremely worthwhile hiking destination - beautiful castle ruins with great opportunities to stop off, the castle tavern offers South Tyrolean specialties and of course simple refreshments. A very special experience …

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

8.24 km

3.74 km

1.58 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

9.37 km

6.39 km

3.97 km

3.64 km

389 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

18°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2023,Von Nals nach Bozen

The hike on the second day took us along castles and palaces on mountain paths with fantastic views. Part of the way took us along the Three Castles Route to the well-known wine-growing town of Eppan with extensive wine-growing areas and the typical flair. After a detour to Hoch-Eppan Castle with a fantastic castle tavern, we went down to St-Pauls. …

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Schwanburg Castle, Nalles – Kreideturm (Chalk Tower) loop from Andrian - Andriano

Wetterkreuz Viewpoint Above Andriano

Schwanburg Castle, Nalles

Kreideturm (Chalk Tower)

Ruins of the Marstall (stables) at Hocheppan Castle

Three Castles Trail

Parish Church of St. Pauls (Pfarrkirche St. Pauls)

Appiano Castle (Hocheppan Castle)

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