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Wechselebene

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On a steep path towards the sky

moderate

Distance 8.2 km

3:19 h

750 m

743 m

1,581 m

831 m

Although the path initially rises only moderately through light forest, from Neuhaus Castle it becomes steeper, passing shrubs and rock ledges, up to a small high plateau in an extreme location. The first part of the ascent path is simultaneously the cultural route of Gais, officially opened in 2007.

Once arrived at the "Wechselebene" farm, one quickly forgets the effort and strain; a wonderful view over the Tauferer Valley and the Bruneck basin makes hearts beat faster.

The return path passes extremely exposed farms and very steep meadow slopes back to the valley. The destination is the village of Uttenheim, from where you can return to Gais by bus.

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Gais Cultural Route

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Helena Steinkasserer

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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1,581 m

Lowest point

831 m

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2.1 km

Path

5.9 km

Road

175 m

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Safety information

Risk of slipping when wet

Do not leave the marked path

Tips and suggestions

http://kulturmeile.it/station/?lang=de&id=5

https://www.gais.eu/de/Schloss_Neuhaus_Gais

https://www.gais.eu/de/Kulturweg_Gais_3

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gais_(S%C3%BCdtirol)

https://www.gais.eu/de/Schloss_Neuhaus_Gais

Roadbook

The hike starts in Gais at the village entrance. The bus stop and parking lot are located directly at the starting point. Path No. 17 B initially leads through light deciduous and coniferous forest to the nearby Neuhaus Castle. From here, the ascent is steep (some sections are well secured) and remains so until the next destination, the "Wechselebene" farm. The view into the valley is magnificent. Following the "Uttenheim" No. 17 signposting, the path initially follows the forest road, later the well-marked hiking trail northwards. In the extremely situated mountain hamlet (Lanebach) at the "Lärcher" farm is the only fully preserved mountain school in South Tyrol (can be visited by appointment). The path continues to the "Eggerhof", then turns into the forest and leads well signposted downhill to Uttenheim.

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Firefighting Helmet Museum
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Schloss Uttenheim

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Directions

Brenner Motorway A22 coming from Brenner, take exit Brixen/Pustertal, through the Pustertal to Bruneck, exit West, at the second roundabout turn towards Tauferer-Ahrntal and continue about 6 km to Gais. At the village entrance near the roundabout, look for a suitable parking space

Coming from Lienz, take the Bruneck Nord exit, Tauferer Ahrntal, follow the signs for Ahrntal

Parking

At the entrance to Gais, several parking lots are located at the roundabout or in the nearby recreational area (take the first exit at the roundabout); parking lots are free of charge, watch for private parking signs

Coordinates

46.837707, 11.944517

DMS

46°50'15.7"N 11°56'40.3"E

UTM

32T 724529 5191339

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Hiking clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, sun or rain protection, provisions, hiking poles

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

8.2 km

Duration

3:19 h

Ascent

750 m

Descent

743 m

Highest point

1,581 m

Lowest point

831 m

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