"Leitenwaal and Berkwaal" irrigation channel path

Hiking trail nr. 18, 17, 20

General description

A hike filled with cultural treasures and Vinschgau history: explore the Vuseum, the Ganglegg archaeological site, and the proud Churburg castle on this loop trail following the Leitenwaal and Berkwaal trails.

Water flow: from April
Refreshment stop: in the inns in Schluderns

Route description

Start at the Vuseum, a venue dedicated to the irrigation channel paths, the Swabian children, and the Ganglegg settlements of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Follow trail #18 up to the Ganglegg archaeological site and continue on trail #17, Leitenwaal trail, above the site until you reach the impressive gorge. On the opposite side of the valley, Berkwaal trail leads down to Schluderns via Churburg castle, conveniently ending at the station.

Parking

Railway station Schluderns

Public transport

Railway station Schluderns

Duration 3:00 h

Length 6.8 km

Difficulty easy

Difference in height uphill 290 hm

Difference in height downhill 290 hm

Difference in height 1213 m