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An easy circular hike in the Ridnauntal valley, starting at the clubhouse in Ridnaun and passing through Maiern and St. Magdalena Chapel before returning to the starting point.
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easy
Distance 10.7 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent130 m
Descent130 m
Highest point1,414 m
Lowest point1,383 m
The hike begins at the Ridnaun clubhouse (Vereinshaus) and follows the “Obere Erzstrasse” trail towards the head of the valley as far as Maiern and the Mining Museum. Cross the large bridge and, overlooking St. Magdalena Chapel, continue out of the valley on the right-hand side. In the village of Ridnaun, cross another bridge and follow trail no. 7A to St. Magdalena Chapel and onwards to Gasse. At the Joggelerhof farm, turn right and once again follow the “Obere Erzstrasse” trail back to the starting point.
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Parkplatz
Burkhard Gorge
Parish church of St. Joseph
St. Magdalena chapel
South Tyrol Museum of Mining
South Tyrol Mining Museum - Ridnaun site
Bergbaumuseum Schneeberg Ridnaun
Auswahl Ridnauntal
Public transport
The starting point can be reached by bus line 312 (Sterzing/Vipiteno – Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna). Get off at the “Ridnaun, Dorf/Ridanna, Paese” stop. Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.
Directions
From Sterzing, follow the signs towards the Ridnauntal valley. Shortly before reaching the centre of Ridnaun, turn left towards the clubhouse (Vereinshaus).
Parking
Parking is available at the clubhouse in Ridnaun.
Coordinates
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46.909018, 11.305993
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46°54'32.5"N 11°18'21.6"E
UTM
32T 675608 5197635
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