Discover Casateia: Trails, Village Center and Jaufen Pass

Casateia is the starting point for the route “Correre lungo il Rio di Mareta” and for Valgiovo. The route initially runs mostly flat through a small forest and continues along a paved cycle path to Mareta. The change from the small forest to the paved cycle path marks the transition to a surfaced path. Valgiovo also begins in Casateia and leads to Passo di Monte Giovo.

Path to Mareta

The route “Correre lungo il Rio di Mareta” begins in Casateia, initially runs mostly flat through a small forest and continues along a paved cycle path to Mareta. When planning the day’s activities, the path to Mareta should therefore be regarded as a separate, mostly flat section.

Upper Jaufental Panorama Trail: Route and distances

The Upper Jaufental Panorama Trail starts at the office of the Ratschings Tourism Cooperative in Gasteig. From there, it leads through the East Crafts Zone and meets the old Jaufentalerweg at the foot of the Jaufen Pass road. At 15.9 kilometers, with 770 meters of elevation gain and 770 meters of elevation loss, the route is classified as moderately difficult. Anyone planning the panorama trail should consider this length and both elevation figures as combined data for the day. For time planning, the 15.9 kilometers should be considered together with the ascent and descent.

Local History by the Canal

The historic village center of Gasteig (Casateia), located along a canal diverted from the Jaufental stream, is protected as an ensemble. It includes important historic buildings of various types. For those interested in culture, the specific focus is the canal, along which the protected village center and the historic buildings of various types are located.

Jaufen Pass and Valgiovo

Near Casateia, the road branches off toward Valgiovo. The road over Passo di Monte Giovo, the Jaufen Pass, has eleven hairpin bends and is frequently used by mountain bikers and road cyclists. Its average gradient is 7.6 percent. Passo di Monte Giovo lies at an altitude of 2,094 meters and is a well-known hiking area. The name Jaufen Pass refers to the same pass, Passo di Monte Giovo.

Getting There, Herbs and Regional Products

From Sterzing, you can take bus lines 319, 312 or 314 to the Gasteig/Casateia stop. The journey begins in Sterzing and leads to the Gasteig/Casateia stop.

A herb workshop includes a herb walk, guided preparation of a tincture and an oil extract, as well as the joint production of various herbal products. The guided work on the tincture and oil extract and the joint production of additional herbal products follow the herb walk.

Pretzhof Shop & Bistro offers steaks and aperitifs. Its selection includes high-quality meat, cheese specialties and sustainable wines, as well as fresh food to take away, regional specialties and handcrafted products. The fresh food is expressly intended to be taken away.

Further destinations: Sankt Michael, Petersberg, Ridanna, Vernago, Salten-Schlern, Colle di Fuori, Völs Am Schlern, Stulles

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