A pleasant circular hike from Ehrenburg via Runggen to Montal, following quiet forest and meadow paths through the landscape below the Kienberg.
This pleasant circular hike leads from Ehrenburg via Runggen to Montal and then back to the starting point. The route runs below the Kienberg, through a peaceful and varied landscape of forests, meadows and traditional farms.
From Ehrenburg, the trail initially climbs gently before continuing towards Runggen. Quiet forest and meadow paths then lead on to Montal. Along the way, there are beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the Pustertal Valley.
From Montal, the circular route follows an alternative trail back towards Ehrenburg. The hike combines forest tracks, natural paths, meadow trails and some paved side roads.
A pleasant hike away from the busier trails, ideal for discovering the peaceful landscape between Ehrenburg, Runggen and Montal.
Take your time to enjoy the peaceful landscape between Ehrenburg/Casteldarne, Runggen/Ronchi and Montal/Mantana. The hike is particularly beautiful in spring and autumn, when the meadows, forests and surrounding mountains show off their seasonal colours.
The circular hike starts in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne. From the village centre, initially follow trail no. 10A towards Runggen/Ronchi. The trail climbs gently through a varied landscape of meadows and woodland until reaching Runggen/Ronchi.
From Runggen/Ronchi, continue along trail no. 10 towards Montal/Mantana. The route runs below Kienberg and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the Pustertal/Val Pusteria along the way.
Once in Montal/Mantana, take trail no. 9 and follow it back towards Ehrenburg/Casteldarne. Quiet forest and meadow paths, as well as some sections along paved side roads, lead back to the starting point.
The circular hike connects the small villages of Ehrenburg/Casteldarne, Runggen/Ronchi and Montal/Mantana and leads through forests, meadows and the rural landscape of the Pustertal/Val Pusteria.
Take the train to Ehrenburg/Casteldarne railway station. Alternatively, bus lines 401 and 460 run through the Puster Valley and stop in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne. From the railway station or the bus stop in the village centre, the starting point of the hike can be reached within a few minutes on foot.
From Bruneck/Brunico, follow the Puster Valley State Road to Ehrenburg/Casteldarne. Parking facilities are available in the village centre, which is also the starting point of the circular hike to Kienberg.
From the Brixen/Bressanone/Pustertal/Val Pusteria motorway exit, follow the Puster Valley State Road via Kiens/Chienes to Ehrenburg/Casteldarne. The starting point of the hike is located in the village centre.
For this circular hike, comfortable hiking shoes with good grip and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Depending on the season, you should also bring sun and rain protection and enough water.