1st Stage: Winnebach-Welsberg
Immediately after the first section of the route across the flowery meadows of Winnebach and Vierschach we reach, if not the highest point of the South Tyrol stretch of the Way of St. James... [
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2nd Stage: Welsberg - Bruneck
We walk through Ried (upwards along the stream), avoiding the heavy traffic, and from there along a meadow and woodland path until we reach the Olang reservoir. The cycle path would be quicker but... [
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3rd Stage: Bruneck - Niedervintl
The stretch from Bruneck to Ehrenburg and Kiens is not just enjoyable thanks to the beautiful trails through the wide and sunny Puster Valley. For pilgrims, which is what we are, there is the Church... [
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4th Stage: Niedervintl - Neustift - Franzensfeste
Proof that a church dedicated to St. James is not always to be found along a pilgrimage route is shown if we make the detour from Niedervintl up to the Church of St. James in Meransen, as long as... [
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5th Stage: Franzensfeste - Sterzing
The path through the very narrow valley from Franzensfeste to Sterzing gives pilgrims the chance to contrast the stress of European transit traffic with little villages full of curious treasures... [details]
6th Stage: Sterzing - Brenner
We leave the town by the Zwölferturm (which divides the “new town” from the “old town”) along the Mühlgasse, cross the Eisack, cross the main road and the railway and turn immediately to the left... [
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