Path of Contemplation (Besinnungsweg) in Riffian
Directions
From the parking area on Hochüblweg in Kuens, you first follow the Riffianer Waalweg (irrigation channel). After about 30 minutes, you turn onto trail no. 5B and then onto no. 3A, which leads you directly to the pilgrimage church “Zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariens”.
For the return, you have three options:
- Follow the same route via the Riffian Waalweg back to the parking area.
- Follow Kirchweg (trail no. 5) to Riffian and take the bus back to the starting point (ATTENTION: summer service only).
- Or first follow Kirchweg (trail no. 5) towards Riffian and then Hohlgasse (no. 21) back to the starting point.
Tip: The information booklet “Meditation Trail of the Seven Sorrows of Mary” is available at the Riffian Tourist Office.
The trail is not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Recommended equipment
War sturdy hiking boots, appropriate clothing for the weather and bring sufficient water and provisions.
Description to arrive at destination
• Coming from Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Kuens
• Coming from the Jaufenpass towards Meran, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Kuens
• Coming from the Timmelsjoch towards Moos, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße towards Kuens
Public transport
Choose a more environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport services.
• Bus line 240 from Merano/Meran towards St. Leonhard/S.Leonardo,Moos/Moso, Pfelders/Plan
• Bus line 240 from Pfelders/Plan, Moos/Moso, St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo towards Merano/Meran
Bus stop "Kuens, Kuenserhof"
You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app!
Author's tip
Walking a pilgrimage route in Riffian has a long tradition: for more than 700 years, people have been coming here on pilgrimage. The seven stations trace the path Mary walked – the Way of the Seven Sorrows, as depicted on the panels surrounding the miraculous image on the high altar of the parish and pilgrimage church.
Always stay on marked trails, check the weather conditions before you hike and pay particular attention to snow, wet ground, or slippery sections.