Walther von der Vogelweide Trail from Lajen

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South Tyrol

Lajen - Laion

Walther von der Vogelweide Trail from Lajen

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Walther von der Vogelweide Trail from Lajen

02:33

7.41km

380m

Hiking

Cultural trail through South Tyrol following medieval minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide's footsteps.

Last updated: September 16, 2025

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358 m

Walther von der Vogelweide Trail

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The Walther von der Vogelweide Trail in Laion follows in the footsteps of the most famous German bard, who left an indelible mark on medieval literature. Along the way, discover …

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1.06 km

Stone Cottage near Lajen

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What kind of house is this really? Nobody in Lajen knows the name "Wächterhaus" (Guardian's House), and it is nowhere to be found in brochures or on the internet.

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1.36 km

Lajen Village Square and Christ's Fountain

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Small tourist info with competent cast.

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1.75 km

Scenic viewpoint with sculpture and bench at Biotop Wasserbühel

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Great for a picnic with a view

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1.90 km

Walther von der Vogelweide Sculpture Trail

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The first of the 8 stations shows an iron text ribbon that curls at the end to look like a clef. Walther was just as much a poet as he …

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3.58 km

Albions Church

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Walther von der Vogelweide is said to have lived here. information at its time

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6.47 km

Church of Ried with Frescoes

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Very nice frescoes

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7.41 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

2.73 km

990 m

603 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

807 m

585 m

532 m

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

August 19, 2024,IVV Rundweg Vogelweideweg – Dorfplatz Lajen Runde von Lajen

We get the start cards and hiking map from the Layen tourist office and set off. From the village square we follow the signs for Vogel 🐦 Weiderundweg, the lower section with small green round IVV signs and leads to the checkpoints.
At the Wasserbühl biotope you have a great all-round view and a bench to linger on. With a …

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