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Irrigation Channel Turnaunawaal

Hiking trail nr. 8, 8A, 9B, 6

Enjoy the serenity and spectacular views on this sunny trail in Taufers im Münstertal near Italy’s border with Switzerland and explore castle ruins, Romanesque buildings, and sacrificial stones.

Water flow: from May
Refreshment stop: in the inns in Taufers im Münstertal

Directions

The trail starts next to the Romanesque St. Johann church at the village entrance of Taufers. Follow the signs to the St. Michael parish church, then proceed to the Turnaunawaal trail. Take a moment to admire the prehistoric cup-marked stone nestled in the larch woods. Via trail #6, continue along the hairpin turns of the loop trail until you reach the ruins of Rotund castle. Descend via the ruins of Reichenberg castle to return to the starting point.

Parking

Parking lot of the St. Johann church in Taufers im Münstertal

Public transport

Taufers im Münstertal can be reached by bus no. 811 from Mals.
The ‘St. Johann’ bus stop is located right at the starting point of the tour.

State open
Duration 2:10 h
Length 6 km
Difficulty medium
Difference in height uphill 290 hm
Difference in height downhill 290 hm
Difference in height 1535 m
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