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City walls of Glurns – Glurns Town Square loop from Glurns - Glorenza
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesItalySouth TyrolGlurns - Glorenza
City walls of Glurns – Glurns Town Square loop from Glurns - Glorenza
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City walls of Glurns – Glurns Town Square loop from Glurns - Glorenza
00:54
3.47km
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
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232 m
City walls of Glurns
Highlight • Historical Site
The Glurnser city wall
When on May 22, 1499 the imperial troops of Maximilian I were defeated by the Three Leagues from today's Graubünden at the Battle of the Calven, Glurns fell into the hands of the conquerors and large parts were plundered and destroyed.
During the reconstruction, Emperor Maximilian I issued the directive that the village and town of Glurns, which had been separate until then, were to be connected by a fortified ring wall. Talking to the locals, you will notice that the people of Glurns still distinguish between the upper town, which means the former village of Glurns to the west of the town square, and the actual town with the Laubengasse.
More than ten meters high, the completely preserved town wall of Glurns impresses you with its wooden battlements, which you can reach via covered wooden stairs and a total of six circular towers. Once at the top, you not only enjoy a wide view of the Adige Valley, but also of the maze of alleyways in the city center.
On your walk along the Glurns city wall, you will not only pass the three well-fortified Glurns gate towers, the Malser Tor, the Schludernser Tor and the Tauferer Tor, but also the associated medieval gatekeeper's cottage.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.info/en/art-culture/sightseeing-glurns.html
When on May 22, 1499 the imperial troops of Maximilian I were defeated by the Three Leagues from today's Graubünden at the Battle of the Calven, Glurns fell into the hands of the conquerors and large parts were plundered and destroyed.
During the reconstruction, Emperor Maximilian I issued the directive that the village and town of Glurns, which had been separate until then, were to be connected by a fortified ring wall. Talking to the locals, you will notice that the people of Glurns still distinguish between the upper town, which means the former village of Glurns to the west of the town square, and the actual town with the Laubengasse.
More than ten meters high, the completely preserved town wall of Glurns impresses you with its wooden battlements, which you can reach via covered wooden stairs and a total of six circular towers. Once at the top, you not only enjoy a wide view of the Adige Valley, but also of the maze of alleyways in the city center.
On your walk along the Glurns city wall, you will not only pass the three well-fortified Glurns gate towers, the Malser Tor, the Schludernser Tor and the Tauferer Tor, but also the associated medieval gatekeeper's cottage.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.info/en/art-culture/sightseeing-glurns.html
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272 m
Schludernser Gate Tower (Spatzenturm), Glurns
Highlight • Historical Site
Schludernser Torturm, Glurns
Glurns is located at the transition from Lower to Upper Vinschgau, at the entrance to the Münstertal. The only place in Vinschgau with city rights has a rarely well-preserved Renaissance city fortification from the 16th century with a closed city wall, seven round corner and wall towers (designed as shell towers - open inwards) and 3 gate towers (Münsterer or Tauferer Tor, Schludernser Tor [Spatzenturm] and Malser Tor).
All components have interesting structural details (covered battlements, embrasures, cast iron windows, gate guides).
The first city fortifications from the second half of the 13th century were demolished along with the city in 1499; only the Sparrow Tower remained largely intact.
The city wall separates the city into a so-called inner city and an outer city.
Text/source: burgenwelt.org
burgenwelt.org/italien/glurns_sm/object.php
Glurns is located at the transition from Lower to Upper Vinschgau, at the entrance to the Münstertal. The only place in Vinschgau with city rights has a rarely well-preserved Renaissance city fortification from the 16th century with a closed city wall, seven round corner and wall towers (designed as shell towers - open inwards) and 3 gate towers (Münsterer or Tauferer Tor, Schludernser Tor [Spatzenturm] and Malser Tor).
All components have interesting structural details (covered battlements, embrasures, cast iron windows, gate guides).
The first city fortifications from the second half of the 13th century were demolished along with the city in 1499; only the Sparrow Tower remained largely intact.
The city wall separates the city into a so-called inner city and an outer city.
Text/source: burgenwelt.org
burgenwelt.org/italien/glurns_sm/object.php
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623 m
Glurns Town Square
Highlight • Settlement
Town Square, Glurns
Today, the Glurns town square is the link between the lower and upper town. The temporarily traffic-calmed square with the two large horse chestnut trees and a drinking water fountain invites you to linger. From the round bench under the tree or from the seats in front of the cafés, you can watch the hustle and bustle in a relaxed manner. On church holidays, processions with flags, statues, bands and deputations from local associations march across the town square to the parish church. On market days and on the occasion of festivals and celebrations, busy social life takes place on the Glurns town square.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.eu/de/die-stadt-glurns/die-stadtmauer-weitere-kulturelle-sch%C3%A4tze/15-0.html
Today, the Glurns town square is the link between the lower and upper town. The temporarily traffic-calmed square with the two large horse chestnut trees and a drinking water fountain invites you to linger. From the round bench under the tree or from the seats in front of the cafés, you can watch the hustle and bustle in a relaxed manner. On church holidays, processions with flags, statues, bands and deputations from local associations march across the town square to the parish church. On market days and on the occasion of festivals and celebrations, busy social life takes place on the Glurns town square.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.eu/de/die-stadt-glurns/die-stadtmauer-weitere-kulturelle-sch%C3%A4tze/15-0.html
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836 m
Glurns Historic Town Center
Highlight • Historical Site
Glurns in South Tyrol - where history lives
The smallest town in South Tyrol - Glurns - looks back on an eventful history and a great past as a late medieval trading center. The still completely preserved city walls with their imposing gates and defense towers give the town a unique character. Historic arcades, charming alleys, noble town houses - the city itself is a cultural treasure in and of itself.
Idyllically located in the Vinschgau valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and a picturesque natural landscape, the area around Glurns also offers exciting activities. Enjoy the flair of our small town and the many advantages of the Vinschgau cultural region.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.eu/de/geschichte-glurns/12-0.html
The smallest town in South Tyrol - Glurns - looks back on an eventful history and a great past as a late medieval trading center. The still completely preserved city walls with their imposing gates and defense towers give the town a unique character. Historic arcades, charming alleys, noble town houses - the city itself is a cultural treasure in and of itself.
Idyllically located in the Vinschgau valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and a picturesque natural landscape, the area around Glurns also offers exciting activities. Enjoy the flair of our small town and the many advantages of the Vinschgau cultural region.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.eu/de/geschichte-glurns/12-0.html
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1.67 km
Malser Gate and the City Walls of Glurns
Highlight • Historical Site
Malser Tor, Glurns
Glurns is located at the transition from Lower to Upper Vinschgau, at the entrance to the Münstertal. The only place in Vinschgau with city rights has a rarely well-preserved Renaissance city fortification from the 16th century with a closed city wall, seven round corner and wall towers (designed as shell towers - open inwards) and 3 gate towers (Münsterer or Tauferer Tor, Schludernser Tor [Spatzenturm] and Malser Tor).
All components have interesting structural details (covered battlements, embrasures, cast iron windows, gate guides).
The first city fortifications from the second half of the 13th century were demolished along with the city in 1499; only the Sparrow Tower remained largely intact.
The city wall separates the city into a so-called inner city and an outer city.
Text/Source: burgenwelt.org
burgenwelt.org/italien/glurns_sm/object.php
Glurns is located at the transition from Lower to Upper Vinschgau, at the entrance to the Münstertal. The only place in Vinschgau with city rights has a rarely well-preserved Renaissance city fortification from the 16th century with a closed city wall, seven round corner and wall towers (designed as shell towers - open inwards) and 3 gate towers (Münsterer or Tauferer Tor, Schludernser Tor [Spatzenturm] and Malser Tor).
All components have interesting structural details (covered battlements, embrasures, cast iron windows, gate guides).
The first city fortifications from the second half of the 13th century were demolished along with the city in 1499; only the Sparrow Tower remained largely intact.
The city wall separates the city into a so-called inner city and an outer city.
Text/Source: burgenwelt.org
burgenwelt.org/italien/glurns_sm/object.php
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1.94 km
Glurns city walls
Highlight • Monument
A well-preserved city wall still surrounds the small town of Glurns, and you can still walk on parts of the wall.
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2.19 km
Taufer Gate
Highlight • Historical Site
Tauferer Gate Tower, Glurns
Glurns in the Vinschgau is not only the smallest town in the southern Alps, but also has a famous citizen: Paul Flora, who was born in Glurns on June 29, 1922 and became famous for his drawings and book illustrations. Paul Flora also worked for 25 years as a caricaturist for the weekly newspaper "Die Zeit" and created stage sets throughout the German-speaking world, such as those for "Amphitryon" (Kleist) in the Akademietheater in Vienna (1963) and for "The King Dies" (Ionesco) in the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg (1998).
Text / Source: Information Office Glurns
suedtirolerland.it/de/highlights/museen-ausstellungen/paul-flora-kirchtorturm-glurns
Glurns in the Vinschgau is not only the smallest town in the southern Alps, but also has a famous citizen: Paul Flora, who was born in Glurns on June 29, 1922 and became famous for his drawings and book illustrations. Paul Flora also worked for 25 years as a caricaturist for the weekly newspaper "Die Zeit" and created stage sets throughout the German-speaking world, such as those for "Amphitryon" (Kleist) in the Akademietheater in Vienna (1963) and for "The King Dies" (Ionesco) in the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg (1998).
Text / Source: Information Office Glurns
suedtirolerland.it/de/highlights/museen-ausstellungen/paul-flora-kirchtorturm-glurns
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2.91 km
Laubengasse (Glurns Arcades)
Highlight • Historical Site
Glurnser Lauben, Glurns
The Glurnser Laubengasse
In honor of the Bartholomäusmarkt, which was held in Glurns from 1294, Duke Meinhard II had the street that later became Laubengasse paved and arcades erected on the sides of the new Marktgasse. Craftsmen and traders in particular settled in the arcades, which were protected from the sun, wind and rain, as they could safely produce and display their goods here.
A few centuries later, farmers used the medieval arcades as stables. Although some cows were housed here up until the 1980s, the arcades have since been renovated as a monument as part of the renovation work in Glurns.
With their small shops and handicraft shops, the arcades not only invite you to stroll, but are also one of the landmarks of Glurns.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.info/en/art-culture/sightseeing-glurns.html
The Glurnser Laubengasse
In honor of the Bartholomäusmarkt, which was held in Glurns from 1294, Duke Meinhard II had the street that later became Laubengasse paved and arcades erected on the sides of the new Marktgasse. Craftsmen and traders in particular settled in the arcades, which were protected from the sun, wind and rain, as they could safely produce and display their goods here.
A few centuries later, farmers used the medieval arcades as stables. Although some cows were housed here up until the 1980s, the arcades have since been renovated as a monument as part of the renovation work in Glurns.
With their small shops and handicraft shops, the arcades not only invite you to stroll, but are also one of the landmarks of Glurns.
Text / source: Tourist association of the municipalities of Mals, Schluderns, Taufers im Münstertal and the city of Glurns - St. Benediktstr. 1 - 39024 - Malles
glurns.info/en/art-culture/sightseeing-glurns.html
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3.47 km
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Bus stop
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1.45 km
1.32 km
393 m
163 m
121 m
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1.62 km
1.06 km
562 m
141 m
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