Burg Katzenstein - Castel del Gatto
Burg Katzenstein - Castel del Gatto stands on Montefranco, among the hills above Meran in South Tyrol. Apple orchards and vineyards surround the castle, while the elevated setting opens views across the slopes and toward the city.
The castle forms a landmark along family-friendly paths leading toward the Fragsburg waterfall. This easy walk covers about two kilometres with just under 100 metres of elevation gain. Fruit trees line the route, including red currants, raspberries and blackberries, and the waterfall drops 135 metres into a gorge, making it South Tyrol’s highest free-falling waterfall. The surrounding historic buildings include Fragsburg Castle and Labers Castle, linking the walk with the area’s wider architectural heritage.
Burg Katzenstein sits beside a small mountain road winding upward through the orchards. From spring blossoms to autumn vineyards, the landscape gives the castle a different setting throughout the year.
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