1. South Tyrol
  2. Wipptal Valley
  3. Ratschings / Racines
  4. Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge

Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge

Hikes 39040 Ratschings / Racines
    • (0)
|

Duration 2.3 h

Distance 4.6 km

Ascend 300 hm

Descent 300 hm

Max. height 1704 m

Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge - Description

A hidden natural spectacle reveals itself to hikers at the head of the valley called Ridnauntal: the waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge, which can be reached by following a panoramic trail.
Starting from the mining museum in Maiern, a marked hiking track leads through shady coniferous forests alongside the Fernerbach, a babbling glacial stream. The romantic, approximately one metre wide hiking trail winds through meadows and forests, past lush mossy expanses.
The wild glacial stream tumbles over a steep precipice that is surrounded by trees and bushes. Wooden bridges lead to panoramic observation decks with breathtaking views of the bizarre Ridnaun mountains and the secretive heart of the vast gorge, enabling hikers to experience the amazing contact with the power of nature up close.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

  • Jan.
  • Feb.
  • Mar.
  • Apr.
  • May
  • Jun.
  • Jul.
  • Aug.
  • Sep.
  • Oct.
  • Nov.
  • Dec.

Directions

self-arranged arrival
Coming from Sterzing/Vipiteno follow the signs to Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna. Follow the street until the end (mining museum in Maiern).

Interesting things nearby

The Waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge tour starts in Ratschings / Racines.

Reviews


Write your review

Articles on the subject

Wasserfälle in Südtirol: Erlebnisreiche Wanderungen für Groß & Klein