Bunker Trail

Bruneck and surroundings
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Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
1:30
in hours
Distance
2.9
in km
Suggested period
Jan
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Following the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938, the Saalen-Montal bunker was hastly designed to form part of the Vallo Alpino Littorio system of fortifications. It was constructed between 1939 an 1941.

Route data
Intermediate
Distance
2,9 km
Duration
1 h 30 min
Ascent
252 m
Decent
252 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
986 m
Lowest point
868 m
Directions

The circular trail starts at the church car park in the centre of the hamlet of Montal and leads across meadows and woodland, past two World War II bunkers. These are bunker no. 10, which was once equipped with weapons (guns and machine guns), and the "Genussbunker", a natural bunker, where local and international cheeses are stored and mature over months or years. The bunkers are privately owned and can only be visited with a guide. In summer, weekly guided tours are organised (booking required).

How to get there

Public transport from Mobility Center Bruneck/Brunico:
With the train (no. 400), the Citybus 420.0 or with the bus no. 401 or 460 to St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, bus stop Bahnhof/Stazione and then with the Citybus no. 424 to Montal/Mantana.

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