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Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge

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    Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge
    Photo: Ratschings Tourismus Gen. / Manuel Kottersteger, Ratschings–Jaufen
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    The waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge can be reached by following a panoramic trail.
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    Distance 4.6 km
    2:15 h
    300 m
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    1,704 m
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    A hidden natural spectacle reveals itself to hikers at the head of the valley called Ridnauntal: the waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge, which can be reached by following a panoramic trail.

    Starting from the mining museum in Maiern, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream. The romantic, approximately one metre wide hiking trail winds through meadows and forests, past lush mossy expanses.

    The wild glacial stream tumbles over a steep precipice that is surrounded by trees and bushes. Wooden bridges lead to panoramic observation decks with breathtaking views of the bizarre Ridnaun mountains and the secretive heart of the vast gorge, enabling hikers to experience the amazing contact with the power of nature up close.

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    Rest stops

    Knappenstube Restaurant & Café

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    Starting from the mining museum in Maiern/Masseria, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream.

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    Public transport

    Public bus 312 Sterzing-Ridnauntal

    Directions

    Coming from Sterzing/Vipiteno follow the signs to Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna. Follow the street until the end (mining museum in Maiern).

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    Mining museum Maiern/Ridnauntal

    Coordinates

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    46.928020, 11.272090
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    46°55'40.9"N 11°16'19.5"E
    UTM
    32T 672965 5199671
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.6 km
    Duration
    2:15 h
    Ascent
    300 m
    Descent
    300 m
    Highest point
    1,704 m
    Lowest point
    1,405 m
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