Historic pilgrimage trail from St. Lorenzen to Maria Saalen (via Trail 1)

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St. Lorenzen - San Lorenzo Di Sebato

Historic pilgrimage trail from St. Lorenzen to Maria Saalen (via Trail 1)

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Historic pilgrimage trail from St. Lorenzen to Maria Saalen (via Trail 1)

03:10

10.9km

270m

Hiking

Historic pilgrimage trail through South Tyrol passing medieval castles to a 17th-century shrine.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Ausluger Farm Shop

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Regional products: eggs, cheese, bacon, honey, pasta, and much more.

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1.74 km

Michelsburg Castle

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On a rocky outcrop in the south of St. Lorenzen, the Michelsburg towers into the sky. This castle complex was built in 1091 - so it is not the oldest …

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2.14 km

Chapel with Woven Wooden Fence

Highlight • Religious Site

the chapel is surrounded by a braided fence and was open.

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2.56 km

Birthplace of Jakob Huter

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The birthplace of Jacob Hutter (Christian movement that continued in the USA)

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5.35 km

Maria Saalen Pilgrimage Site

Highlight • Religious Site

The small town is very idyllic.

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5.40 km

Maria Saalen Chapel

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Small chapel in Maria Saalen. Entrance is on the side. Quietly dare to open the door. Is usually open and a small quiet place to contemplate.

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5.59 km

View of Maria Saalen from below

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6.33 km

View of the Elderberry Plantation

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The plantation is part of a farm where you can buy elderberry products.

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7.15 km

Wooden bridge over the Schrafflau River

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The quiet part of the hike starts with the walk across the bridge. On one side you can also go down the railing to the river and keep your feet in the cold stream.

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7.65 km

Biotop Schrafflau

Nature Reserve

10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

2.90 km

2.59 km

1.03 km

336 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

2.80 km

2.69 km

517 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

8°C

-3°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2023,Escursione 29.07.2023- San Lorenzo di Sebato

At "Maria Saalen" there is a characteristic place with an open terrace and a small church next to it.
saalerwirt.com

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July 9, 2025,2025_07_09_Wndrn_Arieshof-St. Lorenzen_Arieshof

An easy tour around Castele San Michele. The final third, about 1.5 km, is on the Pustertal cycle path. My dog couldn't run free there. She was intimidated by the fierce dog (see photo) anyway.

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