Via Alta di Caldaro/Kalterer Höhenweg

The Kalterer Höhenweg runs almost constantly at about one third of the height of the Mendel slope and with only a few ascents from the Kalterer Höhe (northernmost point) to the Ziegelstadl above Altenburg and on to the Gummererhof above Tramin (southernmost point). Some of the access routes are difficult. Do not hike these in summer during the hot midday hours! The Kalterer Höhenwanderweg trail is connected to the Eppaner Höhenweg trail by the Matschatsch hiking trail (signpost no. 9). Shortly before the Gummererhof farm, the Traminer Höhenweg trail (marker no. 9) continues southwards.

Follow the forest path that begins at the starting point, which is also the high trail, in a southerly direction (signpost ‘Altenburg’) (marker no. 9). Cross the funicular railway and continue along the forest road to the Ziegelstadl. There, immediately after the bridge, turn left down to Altenburg (signpost no. 9F). Alternative: From the Ziegelstadl, continue along the high-level trail to the Gummererhof (marker no. 9 G). From there, take the dirt track downhill and soon follow the signpost ‘Marking 4B’. Continue along a forest path to Altenburg (walking time for this variant approx. 1 ½ hours).