Field names on the Ritten

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Fenn, Gaiderin, and Kematen – The History and stories behind Field Names around Klobenstein with Expert Johannes Ortner.

Meeting point: 10 a.m. at Klobenstein train station/goat.
Duration: 5 hours, bring a picnic in your backpack.
Hiking price: €15, free with RittenCard.
Language: German & Italian.

On this hike around Klobenstein, we will discover old field names such as Fenn, Gaiderin, and Kematen, which reveal much about the rich linguistic history of Ritten. However, these names also hold clues about past agricultural activities, local vegetation, and even prehistoric times. Field names often reflect how people perceived and categorized their surroundings.

Ethnologist and name researcher Johannes Ortner will provide further insights into these and other local peculiarities.

Registration with the tourist office by 5 p.m. the day before.

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