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Climb up the Katzenleiter going through the Schwarzenbach/Rio Nero gorge as far as Aldein/Aldino

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Map / Climb up the Katzenleiter going through the Schwarzenbach/Rio Nero gorge as far as Aldein/Aldino

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    Distance 16 km
    5:47 h
    943 m
    944 m
    1,187 m
    243 m

    The “Katzenleiter” path is made up of about 550 steps cut out from the rock and leads along the impressive Rio Nero gorge until Aldino. From the porphyry slabs near the gorge you can admire a breathtaking view of the famous waterfall. On the way, the many viewpoints offer magnificent vistas over the wine village of Ora.

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    1,187 m
    Lowest point
    243 m

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    The starting point of the hike is the Marienkirche in Auer/Ora. Pass the Marienkirche on the right until you reach the Wasserfallweg. The red and white markings continue to the foot of the mountain. Here the cat's ladder begins on trail no. 1. The trail runs along some mountain farms to the Aldeiner Strasse and then to Aldein/Aldino. It is possible to return to Auer by bus.
    If you want to descend on foot, it is a good idea to stop at the Burgstallegg viewpoint and then return to Auer via the Lahnweg trail.
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    Waterfall and "Katzenleiter"
    Gurndinalm
    "Schöpferhof" (Stenico house)
    Nardinhof (also the Pottaschenhof or Maffeihaus)
    "Cazanhof"
    Kolumbangasse 3
    Auer Castle
    "Stielerhof"
    "Pockhof"
    Haus Pichler (Tschurtschenthaler-Pichler inn)
    Church Santa Maria
    Sportcenter Aldein/Aldino
    Moorlärchen-Museum Aldein
    Picturesque narrow streets in Ora
    "Steinkellerhaus"
    Simonini Thaler

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    Getting to the starting point of the tour or point of interest by public transport is easy and convenient.

    Directions

    highway exit A22 Egna; 3 km direction Ora; take the via Val di Fiemme; after 200 meter on the right side enter to the free parking Sportzone Schwarzenbach.

    Coordinates

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    46.346256, 11.301725
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    46°20'46.5"N 11°18'06.2"E
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    32T 677110 5135094
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    Similar routes nearby

    • Hiking to the "Leiterburg"
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    • Rotwand and Burgtallegg
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    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16 km
    Duration
    5:47 h
    Ascent
    943 m
    Descent
    944 m
    Highest point
    1,187 m
    Lowest point
    243 m
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