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Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant path Larchsteigndrian
Andrian
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Curch of GaidPhoto: Tourismsuverein Andrian, Andrian
From Andrian along the Gaider Gorge to the ruins of Festenstein Castle - the path is only recommended for experts - on to the hamlet of Gaid (Moarhof), then down the Larchsteig to the Bittnerhof and back to Andrian.
Author’s recommendation
Andrian
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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The gorge is very steep and only suitable for expert walkers. Attention: danger of falling rocks!Roadbook
From the car park at the upper end of the Bindergasse, path no. 15 leads directly into the Gaider Gorge. The gorge is moderately steep at the beginning, later very steep. In the rocky bush terrain it takes about 1 hour to climb up to the ruins of Festenstein Castle. From there you follow trail nr. 15 for about 20 minutes to Gaid. Heading north, take the forest path "Larchsteig" marker F, to the Bittner Buschenschank. To the right you continue to the farms Regele and Kofler and then through beautiful mixed deciduous forest on trail nr. 5 back to Andrian.
Gorge Gaider Schlucht
Viewpoint Burgstalleck
Ruins of Festenstein Castle
Chestnut grove at Schlosspichl
3 p.m. parking area at the upper end of the lane Bindergasse
Public transport
By train or bus to Terlan, continue with our city bus no. 202 (Sundays no. 216) to Andrian village.Directions
Motorway Bolzano - Merano, exit AndrianParking
At the car park at the end of the Bindergasse in AndrianCoordinates
Equipment
you needs hiking boots
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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