Plose Bressanone
Circular hike to Freienbühl and Palmschoß
The little church of Maria Hilf at Freienbühel is not simply an ancient pilgrimage church, it is a magical place of rest and relaxation. The little church rises on a hill in the middle of the alpine forest, high above Bressanone, with a view of Mount Plose.
Panorama map
1 La Finestra
2 Rif. Geisler
Round trail information
- Difficulty: easy
- Trail length: 6.4 km
- Mere walking time both ways: 2 h
- Ascent: 54 m
- Descent: 422 m
Directions
From the mountain station of the Plose gondola lift, hiking trail no. 3 leads under the terrace of the restaurant La Finestra to the street below. Along the road down the valley for about 800 m, then into the forest. Trail no. 3 descends to the pilgrimage church Maria Hilf at Freienbühel, which is located on a hill. The small clearing with the little church invites you to linger and have a picnic.
The way back leads first down the hill, then along the 3A marker on an almost flat path to the asphalt road and further to the valley station of the Palmschoß Chairlift.
From the mountain station of the chairlift it is a few minutes’ walk to the starting point of the hike.
Important: For hikes in the mountains you need proper equipment. Always wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles, and bring rain protection, a warm jacket, even in summer, and plenty of water with you. Hiking at your own risk.
Smart Travel
Bus connections from Bressanone
to the Plose gondola lift
Current bus schedule
Valid until 13.12.2025
The tariffs and travel conditions of the South Tyrolean Transport Association apply. Passengers must be in possession of a valid ticket. Tickets may also be purchased on the bus.
Your ticket
Info & Plose Shop
For this tour you need return ticket (both ways) for the PLOSE gondola lift and a ride (up) with the PALMSCHOSS chairlift.
Go to the Ticketshop.
Your lodges
Overview alpine huts
Your lodges along the hiking trail/h4>
Circular hike to Freienbühl and Palmschoß
Panorama map
Circular hike to Freienbühl and Palmschoß
Highlight
Here on the hill, a farmer’s wife with a reputation as a witch dreamed of a chapel. She then decided to build it, but was found dead on the hill with the image of the Mother of God. The chapel was built anyway.
The well-developed hiking trail network on Mount Plose offers many possible combinations and variants – also for this hike. It is best to use the panorama map to get an overview.
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