Votive pillar "Peststöcklein"

The votive pillar "Peststöcklein" stands picturesquely on the old road from Steinegg|Collepietra to Bozen|Bolzano, around 2 kilometres from the village. You can reach this historic tabernacle wayside shrine from the second quarter of the 15th century in just 25 minutes on foot. The small construction with its shingle roof has four arched niches decorated with artistic frescoes: On the front you will find the crucifixion group, while the other niches show the Annunciation of Mary, a holy bishop and St Christopher.

The frescoes were extensively restored a few years ago and now shine again in their original colours. The votive pillar is a reminder of a time when people sought solace and protection in their faith - a place of contemplation that to this day makes the history and piety of the region tangible.

Route description:
The starting point is the Steinegg village square. From the car park at Cafè Christl, walk past the Lex Market grocery shop along the hiking trail [2] / Rittersteig. Continue along the Rittersteig until you reach the Peststöcklein just before the farm Ebenhof.
Return via the same route.
Length of the route from Steinegg village square to ‘Peststöcklein’: 2 km (approx. 30 minutes walking time)

The starting point for a hike to the "Peststöcklein" is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano
- 180 from Welschnofen|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*
- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
2km walk (approx. 30 minutes) from the bus stop to the "Peststöcklein"

By car:
Destination: Steinegg|Collepietra
Parking: next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
2km walk (approx. 30 minutes) from the village square to the "Peststöcklein"

The Peststöcklein in Steinegg|Collepietra is a tabernacle wayside shrine from the 15th century with restored frescoes depicting biblical scenes.

next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
2km walk (approx. 30 minutes) from the village square to the "Peststöcklein"

The starting point for a hike to the "Peststöcklein" is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano
- 180 from Welschnofen|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*
- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
2km walk (approx. 30 minutes) from the bus stop to the "Peststöcklein"