An scenic walk through Pfalzen's countryside: among fields, hedgerows and old dry-stone walls, the ‘Rocks Tell a Tale’ themed trail brings the landscape to life.
A stone gate marks the starting point of this varied circular walk, which combines the diverse landscapes around Pfalzen and Issing with cultural attractions and unique experiences of nature. It winds through fields and meadows, past copses of hazel, dog rose, elder, wild cherry and blackthorn, past old dry stone walls covered in moss and lichen, and a very carefully laid wall with lovely seating areas in the built-in niches. During the walk, sunny meadows, peaceful woodland sections, well-maintained cultivated landscapes and beautiful vantage points alternate. Time and again, charming views open up onto the surrounding farms, villages and the South Tyrolean mountains.
This themed trail offers a delightful blend of nature, culture and exercise, providing a varied insight into the rural surroundings of the Puster Valley. It is particularly suitable for anyone looking for a longer, varied circular walk whilst discovering the region’s scenic and cultural highlights.
As the hiking trails can be icy in winter, it is advisable to use microspikes.
-Bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"
-Bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"
-Train 400 Franzensfeste-Bruneck, bus stop Vintl + bus 421 Vintl-Bruneck to Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"
-Train 400 Franzensfeste-Bruneck, stop Bruneck central station + bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen or bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"
-Train 400 Lienz-Innichen-Bruneck, stop Bruneck central station + bus 421 Bruneck-Vintl to Pfalzen or bus 422 Bruneck-Pfalzen, bus stop "Rathaus"
From the bus stop in Pfalzen you reach in about 10 minutes walking the school's square, where the tour starts.
From Bruneck, follow the SP40 for about 5 km towards Pfalzen. At the roundabout, turn right onto Michael Pacher Straße and follow it until the second-to-last junction, where you turn right onto Sichelburgstraße. After a few metres, turn left towards Schulhausplatz, where you can park.
Small free parking lot at the school's square.