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Chestnut and Wine Route in Tyrol


Chestnut and Wine Route in Tyrol
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South of the Alps and in the shadow of the Dolomites you will hike through some of the prettiest parts of South Tyrol, the main part of the tour is between the cultural capital of Tyrol, Bressanone, and the provincial capital of Bolzano, linking the northern Tyrolean and Southern Italian cultures. The first part of the walk goes down the Chestnut Path (Keschtnweg) before presenting you a vista of the beautiful plateau south of the Dolomites above Bolzano. You pass close to the village of Renon, the “in” summer place for the rich from the Capital city’s residents.
Vineyards and orchards line the way on the hike through one of the most beautiful areas located in the center of the South Tyrolean wine region.

Lake Kalterer See, the most famous lake in South Tyrol, is a further highlight on this route. Castles, palaces and manor houses emboss the landscape of the South Tyrolean Wine Route where numerous wineries avail a tasting of superb wines. The excellent cuisine and the amazing panorama create an unforgettable experience.

This hike runs along well-marked paths that are mainly signposted around the meadows and throughout the forests. The Dolomites are always in view and the paths offer no element of danger. You can use public transport on some of the routes to shorten the journey.

Highlights
✓ Diocese town of Bressanone
✓ Cloister Säben in Chiusa
✓ Typical South Tyrolean hamlets and mountain farms
✓ High plateau of Renon
✓ Lake Kalterer See
✓ The Provincial Capital Bolzano with its famous Arbours and Street-Fruit-Market
✓ Castle Sigmundskron and the Messner Mountain Museum
✓ Lush Orchards and thriving Vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine Route
✓ Castle Schloss Tyrol and the famous Tappeinerweg
✓ Spa town of Merano and the promenades along the river Passer; beautiful arcades and the Botanical Gardens of Castle Trauttmansdorff



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Meeting: Brixen
Airport:   Bozen, Innsbruck (Austria)
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Chestnut and Wine Route in Tyrol
Tour Code: ZZ-HKITFA02
6 days / 5 nights ~$880.00
Dates: April-October

Level : Fitness Level
Difficulty Levels Explained
1. Easy
Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
2. Easy to Moderate
An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured activity is recommended.
3. Moderate
Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
4. Demanding
You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain.
5. Strenuous
Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc..
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Airport: Bozen, Innsbruck (Austria)
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