Deutschnofen: Hiking, Architectural History and Farmers’ Market

Hiking with Panoramic Views and Knowledge of Nature

The “Kirchsteig” themed hiking trail in Deutschnofen conveys knowledge about flora, fauna, and agriculture and forestry in a playful way. Along the route, a listening station, a telescope, a wildlife memory game and a water wheel provide a variety of stations. The listening station and telescope represent listening and observing, while the wildlife memory game and water wheel add playful elements. This allows visitors to make their stay active without separating nature from regional topics.

The panoramic hike also places a clear emphasis on the landscape and distant views. It begins in the center of Nova Ponente and leads across open fields with beautiful views to the little Church of St. Helena. The starting point in the center and the destination at the little church mark the two fixed points of the route. Those wishing to distinguish between the two hiking options by topic will find natural history as well as agricultural and forestry content along the Kirchsteig, while the panoramic hike combines open fields, views and the little Church of St. Helena.

Churches and History Around Nova Ponente

The little Church of St. Helena impresses with its rich fresco decoration, considered the main work of the Bolzano School of Painting around 1400. In its basic form, the little church is Romanesque and probably dates back to the 12th century.

The parish church adds another architectural accent to the townscape of Nova Ponente. It is a Gothic building from the 15th century and has an impressive sandstone cladding. The church was completed in 1498 and consecrated on 16 September 1498. Its furnishings also include panels that were part of a famous altarpiece. The Austrian master Hans von Judenburg created it around 1420 for the parish church of Bolzano. In addition, the Nova Ponente Territory Museum is housed in a Romanesque tower from the 13th century. Those interested in culture will find several opportunities in Nova Ponente to observe architecture and sacred art.

Sant’Agata and Sporting Opportunities

The Sant’Agata Chapel stands on a hill surrounded by forest and isolated from the rest of the village. From the “Nova Ponente, Chiesa” bus stop, it can be reached on foot in around 45 minutes via Via Castello Thurn, Path No. 5 and Path A. The walking time of around 45 minutes provides a clear timeframe for planning the day.

For mountain bike enthusiasts, the Bike Park Nova Ponente offers a dedicated activity area. The site covers 3,500 m² and includes mountain bike trails of varying difficulty, jumps, obstacles and skills courses. The trail difficulties, jumps and obstacles create different sporting focuses in the bike park.

Regional Products at the Farmers’ Market

The farmers’ market is also part of Deutschnofen’s local character. Fresh regional products are offered there directly by the producers, including seasonal fruit, vegetables and handmade delicacies. The farmers’ market brings seasonal fruit and vegetables together with handmade delicacies.

Further Destinations for Orientation

Tiers, Welschnofen, Karneid, Wolkenstein in Gröden, Jenesien, St. Ulrich in Gröden, St. Christina in Gröden, Kastelruth

To the higher-level travel overview: Salten-Schlern.