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The waterfalls of the Burkhard Gorge can be reached by following a panoramic trail.
closed
moderate
Distance 4.6 km
Duration2:15 h
Ascent300 m
Descent300 m
Highest point1,704 m
Lowest point1,405 m
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.
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Knappenstube Restaurant & Café
Public transport
Public bus 312 Sterzing-Ridnauntal
Directions
Coming from Sterzing/Vipiteno follow the signs to Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna. Follow the street until the end (mining museum in Maiern).
Parking
Mining museum Maiern/Ridnauntal
Coordinates
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46.928020, 11.272090
DMS
46°55'40.9"N 11°16'19.5"E
UTM
32T 672965 5199671
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