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
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Kiens and environs offer many hiking paths for the entire family.
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View of Vierschach near Innichen in Hochpustertal
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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.
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The famous holiday resort on Rienz river is also worth a visit in autumn.
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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.
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Selected accommodations in South Tyrol
- Rooms with organic sauna or wellness bath, sensory shower and large balcony
- Gourmet breakfast
- Restaurant run with passion by the host
- First-class products and excellent wines from the area
- On the cross-country ski runs, close to trails and ski areas
- Sunny location
- Cosy and comfortable flats
- Possibility of barbecues in the garden
- Direct departure for excursions
- Children's play area
- Ideal location directly on the slopes
- Cosy rooms and apartments in Alpine style
- Wellness area with panoramic sauna
- Traditional cuisine with local products and après-ski refuge
- Many activities for sports enthusiasts in the surroundings
- Idyllic location in the Jaufental valley
- Natural design with local materials
- Adults-only wellness area with onsen pool
- Culinary experiences with regional ingredients
- Activity paradise for nature & sports lovers