Peace Path

The Kaltern Peace Trail - created between 1995 and 2000 by an initiative group led by Georg Reider - leads from the village centre via the promenade and Mendelbahn valley station to the St. Anton sports zone or from the St. Anton sports zone through forest and natural landscape to the Rastenbachklamm gorge and on to the ruins of St. Peter in Altenburg. Hiking trail no. 11 is recommended for the return journey. Eight points of reflection invite hikers and pilgrims to pause for a moment. The five themes ‘Moderation, Prudence, Justice, Faith and Hope’ were designed by artists and adapted to the surroundings. The sixth point (courage) is the Rastenbachklamm gorge. The seventh, love, is represented by the ruins of St Peter's in Altenburg, probably the oldest church ruins in Tyrol. The 37 metre long (suspension) Peace Bridge, which represents the eighth point of contemplation, was built on the site of the remains of the medieval bridge. The word ‘peace’ is inscribed on the four supporting pillars in five languages: German, Italian, Sanskrit, Hebrew and Arabic. The walk takes about 3 hours. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Sure-footedness is required in some places.