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We hike here along a typical Vinschgau Waalweg. The ascent to Juval Castle is rewarded with a magnificent view. The water and dense trees and bushes provide cooling even on hot summer days.
moderate
Distance 7.1 km
2:30 h
355 m
350 m
906 m
551 m
The Waal, with its lush vegetation, cuts through the Sonnenberg and is surrounded by typical steppe slopes. Juval Castle, the residence of the extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner, overlooks the entrance to the Schnalstal. A visit to the museum with its Tibet collection, mountain art gallery, and mask collection is also worthwhile. On the way there, you pass the “Waalerhütte,” which used to be a shelter for the on-duty “Waaler.” The clatter of the “Waalschelle,” driven by a waterwheel, indicates the steady flow of water.
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Hiking without a car: This route is especially suitable for arrival and departure using public transport.
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moderate
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moderate
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906 m
Lowest point
551 m
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1.7 km
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344 m
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523 m
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4.5 km
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26 m
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From Staben, follow path no. 1, cross the Stabener Waal, and continue to the Sonnenhof guesthouse. Shortly after you reach the Tscharser Waalweg (also called Schnalser Waalweg). At the crossroads, turn right towards “Waalerhütte.” From there, follow along the road to circle Juval Castle. Return to the path until the crossroads. There turn right to follow the archaeological hiking trail A6 and the Schnalser Waalweg (no. 3). Then continue gently downhill via path no. 3B just before Tschars and then down via path no. 1A into the town center to the train station or bus stop.
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Train line 250 Vinschger Bahn to Staben stop
Return from Tschars stop
All schedule information is available on South Tyrol Mobility www.sii.bz.it
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Access via the Vinschgau federal road SS 38 to the village center of StabenCoordinates
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46.645223, 10.966070
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46°38'42.8"N 10°57'57.9"E
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32T 650456 5167617
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Author’s map recommendations
Kompass 051 Naturns/Latsch/Schnalstal 1:25000
Tabacco 04 Schnalstal/Naturns 1:25000
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.1 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
355 m
Descent
350 m
Highest point
906 m
Lowest point
551 m
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