Rio Lagundo Forest Nature Trail

Information about the forest ecosystem and the local flora and fauna are the main points of the Forest Nature Trail

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An educational adventure trail is located at the mountain station of the Rio Lagundo Cable Car.
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The family-friendly adventure provides knowledge in a playful way.
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Information boards give a variety of insights into the forest ecosystem and the topic of wood.
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Of course, information on South Tyrolean flora and fauna is also included.
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The views from here, above Parcines, on the Tessa Nature Park are impressive.
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The path leads steadily uphill through the light forest and is suitable for prams.
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The highest point of the almost 4 km long hike is at 1,420 m a.s.l.
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In winter, the Forest Nature Trail becomes a popular winter hiking path in the Merano area.
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After the circular hike, the Rio Lagundo Cable Car takes you back to Rablà.
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Alternatively, a 12 km mountain road leads to the hamlet of Rio Lagundo with its nice little church.
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Rio Lagundo Forest Nature Trail - offers nearby:
4 nights from 288 € per person

From Rablà, directly at the stop of the Val Venosta Railway, the cable car starts, which takes visitors up to the mountain hamlet of Rio Lagundo at more than 1,300 m a.s.l. The Alpine Roses Path 27A then leads above the mountain station towards the Egger Farms and after 5 minutes to the junction of the Riolagundo Forest Nature Trail - "Walderlebnispfad Aschbach" in German, "Sentiero didattico Riolagundo" in Italian. It teaches all kinds of interesting facts about the forest ecosystem and its animals and plants on display boards and at adventure stations and is popular among families. 18 types of wood can be explored along the path as well as interactive elements: These include a forest xylophone, a walk-in bird's nest, an ear trumpet and a treasure chest.

The 3.7 km long path is suitable for prams, interesting for young and old and planned as a circular route (1.5 hours and 174 metres in altitude). In addition, there is a fantastic view on the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park! The Forest Nature Trail can also be walked in winter, furthermore, the pleasant autumn hike to Monte San Vigilio, the hiking area above Lana, starts in Rio Lagundo.

Contact info

Starting point: Rio Lagundo mountain station - 39020 - Rablà/Parcines / Rabland/Partschins
+39 0473 967198
seilbahn.aschbach@gmail.com

Opening times

Sat 27 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sun 28 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Mon 29 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Tue 30 Apr 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Wed 01 May 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Thu 02 May 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Fri 03 May 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

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Full timetables

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Rio Lagundo Cable Car - winter 2024 (08/01/2024 - 24/03/2024)

Mon 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Tue 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Wed 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Thu 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Fri 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Sat 08:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 18:30
Sun 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00

Maintenance works 2024 (07/03/2024 - 08/03/2024)

Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed closed
Thu closed
Fri closed
Sat closed
Sun closed

Rio Lagundo Cable Car - spring 2024 (25/03/2024 - 02/06/2024)

Mon 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Tue 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Wed 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Thu 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Fri 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sat 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sun 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Easter 2024 (31/03/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Easter Monday 2024 (01/04/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Liberation Day 2024 (25/04/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Labor Day 2024 (01/05/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Whit Monday 2024 (20/05/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Republic Day 2024 (02/06/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Rio Lagundo Cable Car - summer 2024 (03/06/2024 - 08/09/2024)

Mon 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Tue 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Wed 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Thu 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Fri 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sat 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sun 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Feast of the Assumption 2024 (15/08/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Rio Lagundo Cable Car - autumn 2024 (09/09/2024 - 03/11/2024)

Mon 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Tue 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Wed 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Thu 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Fri 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sat 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00
Sun closed

All Saints 2024 (01/11/2024) 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:00

Admission

Riolagundo Forest Nature Trail freely accessible
(according to weather and snow situation)

ascent and descent by Rio Lagundo Cable Car:
€ 12.50 adults
€ 12.50 young people (15-18 years)
€ 4.00 children (6-14 years)

free for children under 6 years

More information

The Rio Lagundo Cable Car operates every day all year round, lunch break from 11 am to 1 pm in winter and from noon time to 1 pm in summer.

Car park of the cable car: turn right after the bridge, after 200 metres you can park in the meadow.

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