Path no. 6
General description
The irrigation channel is shaded in the midst of the Stelvio National Park. View into the Lower Vinschgau and up to the Upper Vinschgau basin.
The "Waalschelle," which is attached to a larch tree above the irrigation canal, can be heard from afar. Opportunity to hike to Tschengelsberg Castle.
Tschengelsberg Castle was probably built in the 12th century by the eponymous knightly family as their ancestral seat. In the 14th century, it lost its significance due to its remote location and was thereafter used only as a mountain fortress in case of defense. It was replaced by Tschenglsburg, a comfortable, fortified residence. From then on, Tschengelsberg Castle was also called Hinterburg. The castle's construction site was strategically well chosen.
Duration: 120 min
Elevation gain: 369 m
Route description
The circular hike starts at the parish church and follows the narrow road leading to the farms in the area of the Tschenglsberg ruins, ascending to the Türkhof farm. After that, we reach the starting point "Kohlstattl," following the forest road to the left until the entry into the Fischerwaal. From there, we follow the signs and markings through an extensive forested area until the end of the Waal; for the return, we descend from "Kohlstattl" down to Türkhof and back to the starting point.
Description to arrive at destination
From Reschen or Meran to Tschengls.
Parking
The car can be parked at the parish church parking place.
Public transport
By the Venosta train to Eyrs, from there continue on foot to Tschengls (ca. 20 minutes).