Tourism Association Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten in South Tyrol
Interior of a monastery chapel
Themed trails

Circular hike to the Erasmus Chapel in Taisten

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distance

Distance

6.7 km
elevation

HM elevation

202 hm
highest-point

Highest point

1220 m

Difficulty

Light
Themed trails

Circular hike to the Erasmus Chapel in Taisten

open Open
starting-point

Starting point

starting-point

Arrival point

distance

Distance

6.7 km
elevation

HM elevation

202 hm
highest-point

Highest point

1220 m

Difficulty

Light
Route elevation
elevation profile
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Skating

No

Classic

No

Stamina

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Technique

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Description

This varied circular hike takes you from Welsberg past Welsperg Castle to Taisten. In the village centre, the parish church with the beautiful Welsperg, or Erasmus Chapel, and the atmospheric cemetery are well worth a visit. The route then leads back to Welsberg along the Kirchsteig trail.

Walking time: 01:55 h

Elevation gain: 227 m

Route length: 6.7 km

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