Ruin Thurn

Description

The Thurn ruins sit on a wooded hill above the Gsieser stream, opposite Welsperg Castle. Built in the 13th century, the fortress was abandoned in the 17th century and destroyed by fire in 1765. The 22 m tower still stands in good condition today. The ruins can be reached on foot and combined with a visit to nearby Welsperg Castle.

Description to arrive at destination

The Ruin Thurn is located near Castel Welsperg Castle and can only be reached via a footpath starting at Welsberg.

By bus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Platzbäck

Line 441 from the Head of the valley, St. Magdalena in Gsiesertal Valley

Line 441 from Innichen, Außerkirchl

By Citybus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Platzbäck

Line 438 from Mudler

Line 438 from Welsberg train station

By car:

Destination: Welsberg-Taisten – Welsberg

Public transport

Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info

Bus line 441 or Citybus 438

Train line 400

Parking

Parking: Welsberg-Taisten – Welsberg, village centre.