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On the tracks of A. Dürer: The Dürer path
Südtirols Süden
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Hospiz St. Florian/S. FlorianoPhoto: IDM/Angelika Schwarz, Südtirols Süden
This walk has been named after the important German painter Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). During his first trip to Venice, in 1494, due to a flood in the Adige Valley, he had to make a detour through Pochi di Salorno to the Val di Cembra. It is delightful to follow the historical trail through these enchanted woods. We can walk past the Pochi di Salorno mill, past the earth pyramids and the Segonzano Castle, which Dürer immortalized in his paintings.
Stages of the Route
1. Klösterle St. Florian - hamlet of Laag/Laghetti (3.2 km; difference in altitude -20 m; duration 1 hour)
2. Laag/Laghetti - Buchhol/Pochi di Salorno (4.4 km; Height difference + approx. 400 m; Time: 1 hour 40 min)
3. Buchholz/Pochi di Salorno - Sauch Hut (6.3 km; Altitude difference + approx. 450 m; Duration 2 hrs. 20 min)
4. Sauch Hut - Lago Santo/Heilgen See (3 km; Height difference +305 m; Time duration 1 hr. 10 min)
Alte Dürer-Route: (4.6 km; Height difference +292; 1 hr 45 min)
5. Lago Santo - Cembra (4 km; Height difference -539 m; Duration 1 hr 20 min)
6. Cembra - Cantilaga (4 km; Height difference -180 m; Duration 1 hour and 20 min)
7. Cantilaga - Segonzano Castle - Segonzano Pyramids (2-4 km; Height difference +100 m; Duration 50 min)
Author’s recommendation
Take time to visit cultural highlights along the route.
Lake Santo is an excellent place for a scenic break.
Südtirols Süden
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Good fitness level required due to distance and elevation gain.Check weather conditions before departure.
Plan transport arrangements in advance.
Be careful on wet and slippery sections.
Roadbook
The Dürerweg starts at the Klösterle in St. Florian/S. Floriano in Laag/Laghetti. From here, head towards the centre of Laag/Laghetti. Continue south on trail no. 7 through the village past the tennis court. The somewhat steep ascent is rewarded with a unique view of the South Tyrolean lowlands. The trail continues on a cobbled path to the Roman bridge, which continues over the gorge of the Laukusbach stream. Then turn right and follow the wide path to Buchholz/Pochi. There take path no. 8. In Buchholz/Pochi you can visit the sculpture garden of the artist Sieglinde Tatz-Borgogno. It is located below the St. Ursula Church and features over 200 impressive bronze and marble figures. The sculpture garden is freely accessible all year round.
Follow trail no. 8 and then no.1 through the magnificent Trudner Horn Nature Park towards the Sauchhütte/Rif. Sauch (refreshment stop) and the Holy Lake / Lago Santo (swimming opportunity). Then continue into the Cembra Valley (Cembra, Ponte di Cantilaga) to Segonzano. There, the earth pyramids and the castle Segonzano are well worth seeing.
Dürer Trail
Starting point: Klösterle St. Florian, Laag
Route: The Dürer Trail begins at Klösterle St. Florian in Laag and leads through the village centre along Trail No. 7 to the Roman Bridge and onwards to Buchholz. The route then continues on Trails No. 8 and No. 1 through Trudner Horn Nature Park to Sauchhütte and further to Lake Santo (Lago Santo). From there, the trail descends into the Cembra Valley, passing through Cembra and across the Ponte di Cantilaga before reaching Segonzano Castle and the Earth Pyramids of Segonzano.
Stages of the route:
- Klösterle St. Florian – Laag 3.2 km | approx. 1 hr 15 min.
- Laag – Buchholz 4.4 km | ↑ approx. 400 m elevation gain | approx. 2 hrs
- Buchholz – Sauchhütte 6.2 km | ↑ approx. 450 m elevation gain | approx. 2 hrs 45 min.
- Sauchhütte – Lake Santo / Lago Santo 3 km | ↑ approx. 305 m elevation gain | approx. 1 hr 15 min. Alternative: Old Dürer Route 4.6 km | ↑ approx. 292 m elevation gain | approx. 1 hr 45 min.
- Lake Santo / Lago Santo – Cembra 4 km | ↓ approx. 539 m elevation loss | approx. 1 hr 15 min.
- Cembra – Cantilaga 4 km | ↓ approx. 180 m elevation loss | approx. 1 hr 10 min.
- Cantilaga – Segonzano Castle – Earth Pyramids of Segonzano 2–4 km | ↑ approx. 100 m elevation gain | approx. 50 min.
Refreshment stops along the route: Dornach Estate Patrick Uccelli, Ochsenreiter Alois – Haderburg Farm Estate, Sauchhütte.
Highlights: Klösterle St. Florian, Roman Bridge, Laukusbach Gorge, sculpture garden in Buchholz, Trudner Horn Nature Park, Lake Santo (Lago Santo), Segonzano Castle and the Earth Pyramids of Segonzano.
Lago Santo
Torrente Avisio
Dürer Path
Piazza della Libertá
Parish church S. Orsola
Sculpture garden
Castello di Segonzano
Cembra
Chiesa di San Pietro a Cembra
Roccolo del Sauch
Church of St. Lawrence and the Fourteen Holy Helpers
Faver
Dürer Path
ASV Laag Raiffeisen
Parish church S. Orsola
Klösterle
Public transport
Train to Neumarkt-Tramin station.Bus connection to Laag.
Taxi option possible.
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Directions
Freeway A22, exit Egna/Ora, then direction Egna and continue to Laghetti/Laag
Parking
Parking available near Klösterle St. Florian.Additional parking in Laag.
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Equipment
Hiking bootsWeatherproof clothing
Water and packed lunch
Sun protection
Hiking poles recommended
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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