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From Völs to Prösels Castle

· 2 reviews · Hiking trail · Alpe di Siusi
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    Prösels Castle
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Paolo Coslovich
on the August 16, 2021

Bello e divertente, mi è piaciuto parecchio

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easy
Distance 4.4 km
1:30 h
137 m
149 m
869 m
810 m

This relaxing hike leads to the historic Prösels Castle built in 1200 by the Counts of Völs in the year 1200. Take a trip back to bygone days on a guided tour of the Knight’s Hall, the castle chapel and other parts of the Renaissance castle and grounds. There’s no chance of getting bored!

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

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easy
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Highest point
869 m
Lowest point
810 m
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Coordinates:
DD
46.518734, 11.504436
DMS
46°31'07.4"N 11°30'16.0"E
UTM
32T 692101 5154732
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Turn-by-turn directions

The hike begins at the tourist office in Völs. Follow trail no. 6 and the signposts leading to “Prösels” through meadows and past farmhouses. After crossing a stream, the path leads slightly uphill through the village of Prösels and the castle. I would recommend joining a guided audio tour in the castle. You can find out about opening and times at the tourist offices or directly at the castle.
To get back, you can either take bus no. 176 or walk back the same way you arrived.

Refreshment stop along the hiking trail. Pram-friendly.

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Public transport

The starting point is easily and comfortably accessible by public transport. Please check the bus services and timetables on the website: www.seiseralm.it/bus

Getting there

You can get to the set-off point in Völs am Schlern on line 2 (Seiser Alm Cablecar) or interurban bus 170 and 176. In Prösels, there is a connection line with bus 176 which will bring you back to Völs am Schlern, Seis am Schlern or Tiers am Rosengarten.

Parking

Parking garage in Völs am Schlern.

Coordinates

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46.518734, 11.504436
DMS
46°31'07.4"N 11°30'16.0"E
UTM
32T 692101 5154732
w3w 
///skincare.wreckage.written
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Paolo Coslovich
August 16, 2021 · Community
Bello e divertente, mi è piaciuto parecchio
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2
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
137 m
Descent
149 m
Highest point
869 m
Lowest point
810 m
Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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