General description
Built on top of a jutting cliff and clearly visible from a distance, the
church in Monte S. Caterina is certainly worth visiting. The lookout
point with a wonderful panoramic view is positioned above the
Unterstell Inn. A via ferrata practice wall was recently created just
below the viewing platform.
Route description
Take the bus from Naturno, to the small village of Monte S. Caterina
in the Schnalstal Valley (1,245 m). From the village centre, follow Trail
No. 10a. After crossing the meadows and through a larch forest,
you arrive at the Merano High Mountain Trail. Follow Trail No. 24
out of the valley towards Naturno along the undulating path past
several mountain farms on the Fuchsberg Mountain. The mostly flat
trail leads through the forest and then through the barren terrain
of the Sonnenberg with its somewhat exotic-looking vegetation.
Passing Berggasthof Linthof Inn, continue towards Merano/Meran
and after about 10 min on foot, turn right and continue along Trail
No. 24b to the Unterstell Cable Car mountain station. Take the cable
car back to Naturno.
Description to arrive at destination
From Naturns you can drive your own car to the Val Senales to Monte S. Caterina. However, we recommend the use of public transport, as you no longer return to the starting point.
Bus Nr 261 Merano - Naturns - Val Senales, exit Monte S. Caterina
Parking
Parking spaces in the centre of Monte S. Caterina
Public transport
Bus 261: Naturno - Val Senales: Stop Monte S. Caterina