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Andriano

Andriano

Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant path Larchsteigndrian

Circular hike: Andrian - Festenstein Castle - Gaid - variant path Larchsteigndrian

Contacts
Tourist office Andrian/Andriano
Wehrburg 1/A
39010 Andriano
Open
Operation Schedules
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Public transport
By train or bus to Terlan, continue with our city bus no. 202 (Sundays no. 216) to Andrian village.
Park
At the car park at the end of the Bindergasse in Andrian
General description

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.

Equipment
you needs hiking boots
Author's tip
Take your time to enjoy the magnificent nature of the gorge and visit Festenstein Castle (pay attention to the opening days) Refreshment stops:  Moarhof and Bittnerhof (attention to rest days)
description to arrive at destination
Motorway Bolzano - Merano, exit Andrian
Route description

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.

Safety instructions
The gorge is very steep and only suitable for expert walkers. Attention: danger of falling rocks!