South Tyrol - The Chestnut Route

Welcome to Bressanone, the oldest town in the South Tyrol. Here you will spend your first evening among old colourful buildings and cosy little alleys.

We start the day with a 10-minute bus ride to the Augustinian monastery of Novacella. From here we walk along picturesque country roads and small paths through lush forests and fine vineyards before reaching the small village of Velturno. Surrounded by chestnut trees and high mountains, we end the day at our lovely accommodation.
15 km (10 km), +720 m, -471 m

Today’s route offers not only stunning views but also two educational stops. The hike takes us along small mountain paths with incredible views of vineyards, picturesque villages and lush forests below. On a steep cliff surrounded by thousands of vines lies the first stop of the day, the Sabiona Monastery. Stroll around and learn more about this historic site before heading down to the village of Chiusa, just below the monastery. Chiusa is considered one of Italy’s finest villages, here you will take a well-deserved lunch break before we continue. After lunch, leave Chiusa behind and walk the last bit down to Barbiano, a nice little town on the Isarco river.
16 km (14,5), +778 m, -798 m

Today’s hike takes us through green, lush forests and colourful orchards to Collalbo. This small village is located on the Renon plateau, a well-known ski centre and a paradise for nature lovers. Here we spend the night, surrounded by mountain peaks and beautiful fields.
15 km (10.5 km), +713 m, -403 m

Today we walk along the Renon plateau, surrounded by lush forest and alpine meadows. Stop at the beautiful Lake Kematen and enjoy a delicious lunch. Our walk then continues past the typical earth pyramids before reaching the Renon train that takes us the last bit down to Collalbo.
11 km, +400 m, -366 m

Today we leave Collalbo and walk through a landscape full of castles, mansions and farms. The last stretch to Bolzano is by bus. (Start today’s walk before 08.00 to avoid missing the last bus). Take the rest of the day to explore this lively little town filled with artistic beauties.
18 km, +591 m, – 1396 m

After a 30-minute bus ride from Bolzano, we reach the Alpe di Siusi mountain plateau. From here we take a cable car up to the small village of Compatsch. There we start today’s easy hike along Europe’s largest alpine plateau. The walk takes you through small mountain huts and picturesque villages with beautiful views of the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. Today’s hike ends with a cable car and bus back to Bolzano where we spend our last evening and night.
13 km, + 316 m, -484 m

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
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