Sigmundskron Castle in Bolzano – South Tyrolean Wine Road loop from Casanova - Kaiserau
Sigmundskron Castle in Bolzano – South Tyrolean Wine Road loop from Casanova - Kaiserau
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Sigmundskron Castle in Bolzano – South Tyrolean Wine Road loop from Casanova - Kaiserau
02:26
38.4km
290m
Gravel riding
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 23, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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2.58 km
Sigmundskron Castle in Bolzano
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2.99 km
View of Castel Firmiano (Sigmundskron Castle)
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3.27 km
View of Castel Firmiano (Sigmundskron Castle)
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Southwest of Bolzano, above the small village of Frangart in the municipality of Eppan, Sigmundskron Castle stands enthroned on a porphyry rock, one of the largest castle complexes in South Tyrol. The original name "Formigar" comes from the Latin "formicaria." It is one of the oldest known names of a castle in South Tyrol. The building was first mentioned under this name around 945 AD; later, the name was changed to "Firmian." The Italian name for Sigmundskron is still Firmiano today.
Owned by the Bishop of Trento since 1027, the complex passed to Sigmund "the Rich," the Prince of Tyrol, in 1473. It was only then that the castle received its current name, "Sigmundskron Castle." The castle also owes its name to its shape, as the expansive grounds resemble a crown (Sigmund's Crown). The castle is also a political symbol for many South Tyroleans, as the "Los von Trient" (Los of Trient) took place here in 1957, a large popular demonstration led by Silvius Magnago to demand independent autonomy and protest against the non-compliance with the Paris Agreement.
Text / Source: suedtirolerland.it
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14.5 km
Biotop Am Nalser Giessen
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15.6 km
South Tyrolean Wine Road
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18.1 km
Cycle Path Through the Apple Orchards to Merano
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With 18,500 hectares, South Tyrol is the largest contiguous fruit-growing region in Europe. Six billion apples are produced here every year. Lana is the largest and at the same time one of the oldest fruit-growing communities in the country and is therefore ideal for a museum presentation of the topic of fruit growing.
Text / Source: South Tyrolean Fruit Growing Museum, Brandiswaalweg 4, 39011 Lana - South Tyrol
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28.0 km
View of the Adige Valley vineyards
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29.1 km
Biotop Fuchsmöser - Biotopo Palude della volpe
Nature Reserve
38.0 km
View of Sigmundskron Castle (Castel Firmiano)
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Southwest of Bozen, above the small village of Frangarto in the municipality of Eppan, Sigmundskron Castle towers on a porphyry rock, one of the largest castle complexes in South Tyrol. The original name "Formigar" comes from the Latin "formicaria". It is one of the oldest known names of a castle in South Tyrol. The building was first mentioned under this name around 945 AD, later the name was changed to "Firmian". The Italian name of Sigmundskron is still Firmiano.
Owned by the Bishop of Trent since 1027, the complex passed to Sigmund "the Rich in Coins", the sovereign of Tyrol, in 1473. It was only at this time that the castle received its current name "Schloss Sigmundskron". The castle also owes its name to its shape, as the broad complex is reminiscent of a crown (Sigmund's crown). The castle is also a political symbol for many South Tyroleans, as it was here in 1957 that the "Los von Trento" took place, a large popular rally under Silvius Magnago to demand independent autonomy and to protest against non-compliance with the Paris Agreement.
Text / source: suedtirolerland.it
suedtirolerland.it/de/highlights/burgen-schloesser/schloss-sigmundskron-mmm
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38.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.5 km
14.0 km
5.85 km
3.08 km
926 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
21.4 km
13.7 km
2.60 km
791 m
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Elevation
Highest point (320 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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