From Rabland along the secret "Rittersteig" trail to Naturns

Past apple orchards and through wonderfully refreshing forests, this hike is a cool and shady hiking alternative to the dry and hot Sonnenberg side. (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg hiking trail). The highlight of this hike is the romantic Dornsberg Castle near Naturns/Naturno.

Start of the tour
Rabland railway station

End of the tour
Sports field in Naturns

From the train station in Rabland, follow the road on the left, uphill for a short, steep climb to the organic farm Niedereben (634 m). Entry into path no. 25, downhill through the forest to the road, turn left and again enter hiking path no. 25 in the direction of Plaus. It goes past apple orchards and through the forest along the "Alpine-Well-Fit-Parcours", a "fitness path" with exercises to strengthen and relax. The course ends at the romantic Dornsberg Castle (13th century). Follow the road briefly towards Naturns, turn left and enter the "Rittersteig" (path no. 1). The Rittersteig leads comfortably through the forest to the sports field in Naturns.

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Via Saring, Rabland/Rablà (parking lot No. 1 at the cycling track, close to the railway station) all-day parking, in the designated parking lot
Via Cutraun, Rabland/Rablà (parking lot No. 2 on the cycling track, close to the railway station ) All-day parking, in the designated parking lot

Due to the limited parking facilities in the municipality of Parcines and in the spirit of sustainability, as well as the protection of the Parcines recreational area, we ask you to use public transport. Thank you very much

Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/