Highlights:

-The Church of Maria Schnee and the Church of The Holy Heart of Jesus, both in Aschbach/Rio Lagundo

-Rasner Kreuz crossroad

Rasner Kreuz (1,416 m) on the Partschins Nörderberg is linked to a local legend dating back to 1820. A farmer from the Rasner farmstead was confronted by a brown bear while returning home after working in the forests and sought refuge in a tree, where he spent the night until the animal finally left at dawn.

In gratitude for his safe escape, the farmer erected a wayside cross at this spot, which has been carefully maintained ever since. Nearby, attentive visitors can also discover the remains of a prehistoric hillfort around 5,000 years old, bearing witness to early settlement in this woodland area.

The Nörderberg High Forest Walk is a family-friendly out-and-back hike on the Partschins Nörderberg. The shaded forest path is especially pleasant during the summer months and offers an ideal environment for nature lovers and young explorers. Thanks to the wide and well-prepared trail, the walk is also suitable for buggies.

Family-friendly out-and-back walk through the shaded high forest of the Partschins Nörderberg. Buggy-friendly and ideal for warm summer days.

Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Tour Start

Aschbach/Rio Lagundo cableway mountain station

Tour End

Aschbach/Rio Lagundo cableway mountain station

Aschbach cable car mountain station – Eggersteig trail 27A – Rasner Cross – Eggersteig trail 27A – Aschbach cable car mountain station

The starting point and destination of the hike is the mountain station of the Aschbach cable car. From here, the route turns left and follows the Eggersteig trail 27A towards the "Rasner Kreuz". The wide, well-maintained path leads through the shaded high forest of the Partschins Nörderberg, offering a peaceful walk in a natural setting.

The route features only gentle inclines and is easy to walk, making it ideal for families. Upon reaching the Rasner Cross, the walk returns along the same path back to the mountain station of the Aschbach cable car.