Churburg and Lichtenberg Castle Trail (via Trail 9)

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Churburg and Lichtenberg Castle Trail (via Trail 9)

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Churburg and Lichtenberg Castle Trail (via Trail 9)

02:15

6.59km

230m

Hiking

Trail through vineyards and forests to medieval Churburg and Lichtenberg castle ruins with Ortler views.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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Parking

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1.86 km

View of the Churburg

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Along the panoramic path there are always beautiful views over the valley, often towards Schluderns and the Churburg.

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Bench With a View of Upper Vinschgau Towards Silandro

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A beautiful place to linger and look at the landscape

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4.01 km

Covered rest area with a view of Churburg Castle

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Cool place in the view and a roof

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4.18 km

View of St. Christina Church

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Built in 1574 in the Romanesque style in place of a previous chapel.

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4.42 km

Lichtenberg Castle ruins

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Ruins of what used to be the largest castles in the region opposite the Churburg.
The view from the castle to the Vinschgau is also magnificent.

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.96 km

1.35 km

179 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.72 km

491 m

476 m

376 m

264 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

3°C

92 %

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Churburg and Lichtenberg Castle Trail (via Trail 9)

View of the Churburg

Bench With a View of Upper Vinschgau Towards Silandro

Covered rest area with a view of Churburg Castle

View of St. Christina Church

Lichtenberg Castle ruins

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