Discover Casateia

Explore Casateia through a range of travel interests: the protected historic village center of Gasteig (Casateia), a mostly flat route to Mareta, and hiking and cycling opportunities at Jaufen Pass. If you are looking for a hotel in Casateia, these differences can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Historic village center of Gasteig

The historic village center of Gasteig (Casateia) is protected as an architectural ensemble and lies along a canal diverted from the Jaufentalbach stream. The village center includes significant historic buildings of various types. Its townscape is therefore shaped by a range of building types. For travelers interested in historic townscapes as well as paths and landscapes, this protected village center offers a cultural point of interest in its own right.

Routes around Casateia

The “Correre lungo il Rio di Mareta” route starts in Casateia and leads to Mareta. It is mostly flat, first passing through a small wood and then following a paved cycling path. Its route and surface give it a different character from the Upper Jaufental Panorama Trail running route.

The Upper Jaufental Panorama Trail starts at the Ratschings Tourism Association office in Gasteig, passes through the Handwerkerzone Ost industrial area, and joins the old Jaufentalerweg at the foot of the Jaufen Pass road. The running route is 15.9 km long, with an elevation gain and loss of 770 meters each. It is rated as moderate.

The two routes offer different points of comparison when choosing a tour: the route and surface are the main considerations for the connection to Mareta, while the Upper Panorama Trail is described by its length, elevation gain and loss, and difficulty rating. This can help you decide which features matter most for your plans. The starting points also differ: the “Correre lungo il Rio di Mareta” route starts in Casateia; the Upper Panorama Trail starts at the Ratschings Tourism Association office in Gasteig.

Valgiovo and Jaufen Pass

Near Casateia, the road branches off toward Valgiovo. Valgiovo begins in Casateia and leads to Passo di Monte Giovo. The valley and the pass are two clearly named landmarks for finding your way around the region.

Passo di Monte Giovo, also called Jaufen Pass, lies at an elevation of 2,094 m and is a well-known hiking area. The road over the pass has eleven hairpin bends and an average gradient of 7.6%. Mountain bikers and road cyclists are often seen there. This allows hiking and cycling to be considered separately: the hiking-area designation refers to the pass, while the hairpin bends and average gradient are features of the road.

Travel by bus

From Sterzing, take bus line 319, 312 or 314 to the Gasteig/Casateia stop. Check the current timetable before travelling, as bus services may change.

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