1. South Tyrol
  2. Val Gardena / Grödner Valley
  3. Legend trail towards S. Giacomo

Legend trail towards S. Giacomo

Hikes 39047 St. Christina in Gröden / Santa Cristina Val Gardena
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Duration 2.3 h

Distance 7.5 km

Ascend 359 hm

Descent 359 hm

Max. height 1639 m

Legend trail towards S. Giacomo - Description

This trail lets you discover one of the most memorable points of interest, the S. Giacomo church. According to the legend, a young local inhabitant, Count Jakob von Stetteneck, let it build in the middle of the woods in gratitude for cfoming back alive from Santiago de Compostela. He dedicated it to Saint Jakob, the protector of all hikers.
Tradition holds that the S. Giacomo church is the oldest one of the whole valley, since its own origin goes back to the 12th century. In historic-artistic terms, its Gothic frescos in the presbytery and the paintings from the 16th century near the pulpit, which represent scenes of the legend, are valuable and unique.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Starting from the church square in S. Cristina, follow the signs to S. Giacomo. At the beginning, the trail leads along a small road to the Residence Sovara, where the trail begins. The closest bus stop Municipio is located at about a 10-minute walk from the starting point. Parking is available at the car park below the gymnasium near the church or at the Town Hall Square.

Interesting things nearby

The Legend trail towards S. Giacomo tour starts in St. Christina in Gröden / Santa Cristina Val Gardena.

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