Discover the area around Kiens/Chienes on a hike through nature, culture and local flavours. Charming villages and special stops like Bergila make it a unique experience.
On this varied half-day hike, you’ll discover the many different sides of the area around Kiens/Chienes. Charming little villages, fascinating culture and beautiful natural landscapes accompany you along the way, offering new perspectives at every turn.
Inviting rest areas are perfect for taking a break, while special stops add even more variety to your hike. Discover the Gatscher farm cheese dairy or immerse yourself in the fragrant world of local herbs and plants at the Bergila mountain pine distillery and herb garden.
A hike full of nature, local flavours and little discoveries!
The circular hike starts in the village centre of Kiens/Chienes. From here, follow trail no. 1 towards Mühlen/Molini. The route leads out of the village and gradually uphill, alternating between paved sections, gravel tracks and forest paths.
Once you reach Mühlen/Molini, continue following the signs westwards. The route runs above the valley floor and leads through a varied landscape of forests and meadows. Most of this section follows forest tracks and natural paths, with some narrower sections along the way.
Continue on trail no. 6 towards St. Sigmund/San Sigismondo. The trail leads through woodland and meadows before gradually descending towards the village of St. Sigmund/San Sigismondo.
From St. Sigmund/San Sigismondo, continue towards Gisse. This section runs mainly along the valley floor on easy paths, quiet side roads and some paved sections. At Gisse, take trail no. 2 and follow it eastwards. The trail eventually leads back to Kiens/Chienes, where the circular hike ends at the starting point in the village centre.
The route covers a variety of surfaces, including paved roads, gravel and forest tracks, as well as woodland and meadow paths. Some sections may be slippery in wet or rainy conditions. Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip are therefore recommended.
The hike is easily accessible by public transport. Take the train to Ehrenburg/Casteldarne railway station. From there, take village bus no. 423 or, during the summer months, hiking bus no. 426 to Kiens/Chienes. Alternatively, bus no. 401 connects Bruneck/Brunico, Kiens/Chienes and Brixen/Bressanone. The starting point of the hike is located in the centre of Kiens/Chienes.
From Bruneck/Brunico, follow the Pustertal Valley state road towards Brixen to Kiens/Chienes. From the Brixen/Bressanone/Pustertal/val Pusteria motorway exit, follow the Pustertal Valley state road towards Bruneck/Brunico until you reach Kiens/Chienes. The hike starts in the village centre.
Sturdy, comfortable hiking shoes with good grip and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Make sure to carry enough water and sun protection. Hiking poles can be useful, especially on wet or steeper sections of the trail.