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Scenic panoramic route along the Fleimstal railway track

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Map / Scenic panoramic route along the Fleimstal railway track

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    moderate
    Distance 11.6 km
    3:24 h
    754 m
    208 m
    999 m
    451 m
    This hike follows the route of the former Fleimstal railway. The railway line was built during World War I and primarily served freight traffic from 1918 to 1936. The hike runs along a sunny hillside terrace past charming vineyards and always at the foot of the Trudner Horn Nature Park. The panoramic route is especially rewarding due to the beautiful views over the South Tyrolean lowlands.

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    Special features:
    The path runs along the Old Railway Road from Auer to Predazzo: a supply railway for war materials, built during World War I (commissioned in 1917), abandoned only in 1963;
    St. Stephen's Church in Pinzon: from the 15th century, with an important "Klocher altar," built according to the plans of "Konrad von Neumarkt".
    Enn Castle: old manor and court castle, built in 1173 by the Counts of Enn, now privately owned.

    Best season: spring - late autumn
    Well suited for families and children
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    999 m
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    451 m
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    The hike starts from the parking lot at the entrance to Montan and passes by the old station building towards Pinzon. With a gentle ascent, the path "Vecia Ferrovia (Old Railway Route)" leads through picturesque orchards and vineyards over the Glener viaduct to the idyllic hamlet of Glen. Rest areas invite you repeatedly to enjoy the panoramic views as well as the unique nature. The trail passes through illuminated tunnels and past the majestic Enn Castle, continuing to the culturally protected Kalditsch farms on path no. 3. The hike can be extended to Kaltenbrunn or to St. Lugan. There is a shortcut via the Wine-Forest-Water path (no. 4) back to the village of Montan.

    If you do not want to walk back, you have the option to take the bus (line 140) back to Montan.

    Places to eat: Buschenschank Planitzer in Glen, Hotel Tenz in Kalditsch, Hotel Pausa in Kaltenbrunn

    Places to eat: Buschenschank Planitzer in Glen, Hotel Tenz in Kalditsch, Hotel Pausa in Kaltenbrunn

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    Trudner Horn/Monte Corno Nature Park
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    “Altes Gemeindehaus” (Old parish hall)
    “Altes Gemeindehaus” (Old parish hall)
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    Center of Montan/Montagna
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    Drinking water fontain Montan

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    The starting point of the route or the attraction is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

    Coordinates

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    46.331520, 11.301078
    DMS
    46°19'53.5"N 11°18'03.9"E
    UTM
    32T 677108 5133456
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.6 km
    Duration
    3:24 h
    Ascent
    754 m
    Descent
    208 m
    Highest point
    999 m
    Lowest point
    451 m
    Family-friendly Suitable for strollers Linear route

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