Jakobsweg - Way of St. James
The Way of St. James is nothing but a stretch of the famous trail that goes up in Spain. Time ago the pilgrims crossed South Tyrol from Weissebach to Brenner Pass to reach France and Spain.
Let's say that starting from South Tyrol to reach Santiago de Compostela is really a challenging process, but those who come to spend their holidays in South Tyrol and wants to get on the road to reflect, think and pray, can do it for sure on the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, along a path of 130 km and almost 3,000 meters in altitude.
The Way of St. James in South Tyrol is divided into 6 stages, each of which tells a story and shows unique landscapes and beautiful nature! Along the way, the pilgrims will find a variety of accommodation to spend the night, in addition to places of worship and testimonies of the ancient history of the trail!
The route of the Way of St. James in South Tyrol
- Step 1: from Weissebach to Welsberg up to 5 hours
- Step 2: from Welsberg to Bruneck up to 4 hours
- Step 3: from Bruneck to Niedervintl 5 hours
- Stage 4: From Niedervintl to Franzensfeste
- Stage 5: From Franzensfeste to Sterzing
- Stage 6: from Sterzing to Brenner pass
Images
Kiens and environs offer many hiking paths for the entire family.
Franz Gerdl - TVB Kronplatz
View of Vierschach near Innichen in Hochpustertal
Tourismusverein Innichen - Manuel Kottersteger
The Way of St James also goes across Graun.
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In Bruneck, the Pustertal cycle path leads along Rienz river through the city centre and along historical buildings.
inetcons - Gerardina Troisi
The famous holiday resort on Rienz river is also worth a visit in autumn.
inetcons - Sabine Oberheinricher
The picturesque streets in the centre of Sterzing are perfect for shopping and relaxing.
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Neustift Monastery is the home for the Augustinian Canons. As well, it offers a student home, a wine cellar and an educational house.
inetcons - Isabel GräberThematic hiking tours
Selected accommodations in South Tyrol
- Cosy apartments surrounded by orchards and vineyards
- Large garden with hot tub and deckchairs
- Fresh bread and drinks delivery service available on request
- Many sporting and cultural activities available in the surrounding area
- Convenient shuttle service to Lake Caldaro and other excursion destinations
- Panoramic location & luxurious ambience
- Spacious wellness area of over 3000 m²
- Traditional dishes & modern recipes
- Mountain bike tours& hikes in the surrounding area
- Gitschberg Jochtal ski slopes within walking distance
- Spectacular mountain panorama
- Variety of experiences for children & adults
- Heated outdoor pool & panorama sauna
- Childcare & huge playground
- Gourmet cuisine
- Direct access to nature & activities
- Wellness area with pool & saunas
- South Tyrolean cuisine & pizza
- Rooms with panoramic views
- Children's playground & sunbathing lawn