Kastelbell-Tschars: Castle and Hiking Trails

For Kastelbell-Tschars, Kastelbell Castle, various hikes and travelling by train can be considered as separate parts of your planning. The castle’s location on the Adige, the different types of tours and the train connection answer different questions: What would you like to visit, what kind of tour are you planning, and where will you be travelling from by train? You can plan your cultural visit, hiking itinerary and journey separately.

Kastelbell Castle at the entrance to the Lower Vinschgau

Kastelbell Castle stands on a mighty rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Adige, where the river emerges from the Latschander Gorge and reaches the wide Lower Vinschgau. Here, the gorge opens into a broader valley. Both the left bank of the Adige and the transition into the Lower Vinschgau are therefore part of the castle’s setting.

The restored castle offers guided tours, and various cultural events take place in its historic rooms. You can therefore plan a castle visit as either a guided tour or a cultural event. If you would like to include a tour or event in your stay, check the current dates in advance.

Hiking trails by type of tour

The Castles Trail is a circular hike that starts and ends in Kastelbell village square. It passes the Hochgalsaun castle ruins and the Latschander irrigation channel trail. Trail conditions can change with the seasons, so check the latest conditions before setting out.

The Latschander irrigation channel trail dates back to 1873 and ends in Galsaun, in the municipality of Kastelbell, after seven kilometres. The Kofelraster Lakes circular hike is a day hike to the mountain lakes on the Nörderberg above Kastelbell-Tschars. The Latschander irrigation channel trail dates back to 1873 and runs for seven kilometres to Galsaun in the municipality of Kastelbell.

The routes can be briefly compared by type: the Castles Trail starts and ends in the village square, the Latschander irrigation channel trail ends in Galsaun after seven kilometres, and the Kofelraster Lakes circular hike is a day hike to the mountain lakes. This lets you choose between a circular hike, a route with a named end point and a day trip.

Plan your journey and stay

You can reach Kastelbell station from Merano or Mals on the Vinschgau Railway. Check the timetable for your travel date before finalising your train journey. If you are combining your journey with a castle visit or hike, coordinate the train timetable with your planned activities.

When looking for a hotel in Kastelbell-Tschars, you can use the purpose of your trip as a starting point: a castle visit or cultural event, a circular hike starting in the village square, or a day hike to the mountain lakes.

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