Waalwege in Meraner Land
Panoramic hikes on the trail of water
The Waalwege in Meranerland invite you to unforgettable hiking experiences. These historic irrigation trails wind gently through stunning countryside, surrounded by lush vineyards and apple orchards. Experience fascinating insights into the traditional irrigation culture of South Tyrol. The easy accessibility and the picturesque views make the Waalwege an ideal destination for nature lovers and connoisseurs who want to experience the beauty of the Merano region to the fullest.
***Hotel in Meraner Land/Vinschgau. The comfortable rooms are equipped with TV and telephone and have a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Depending on the hotel with free use of the wellness facilities. Depending on the hotel with free use of the wellness facilities.
Spring:
13.04. – 06.07.2025
Autumn:
24.08. – 16.11.2025
- 4x overnight stays with a rich breakfast buffet
- 4x dinner as part of half board
- 3x dinner as part of half board
- 3x hiking and cultural guides
- 1x visit to the city of Merano
- 1x wine tasting at Rametz Castle
Package price per person in a double room for both dates from EUR 409.00
single room supplement per night from EUR 25.00
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in South Tyrol Welcome drink and dinner together
Day 2: Algunder hike Waalweg (length approx. 6 km/walking time approx. 3 hours/descent approx. 211 m)
Drive to Töll , the starting point of today’s hike. The path runs above Algund over the Etsch bridge towards Oberplars . The soothing sound of the water will stay with you for a while. Along palm trees, cypresses and olive trees you reach Meran via the Tappeinerweg . Once there, you can explore the charming spa town on your own.
Day 3: Marlinger Waalweg (length approx. 12 km/walking time approx. 4 hours/descent approx. 170 m)
The longest Waalweg in South Tyrol leads into the shady deciduous forest in the Merano valley basin. It begins at the Töll Bridge and runs relatively flat along the water canal through well-paved terrain, past apple orchards and chestnut trees. We continue through the landscape dominated by vineyards Cherms . The stately Lebenberg Castle rises on a hill above the community . The Waalweg finally ends at the entrance to the Ultental .
Day 4: Maiser Waalweg (Length approx. 11 km/walking time approx. 4 hours/descent approx. 250 m)
In the morning you take the bus to Saltaus in the Passeier Valley, the starting point for today’s hike. The corner Waalweg runs through beautiful orchards and partly leads directly along the Passer through fields and meadows to Obermais . From here you already have a wonderful view over the Meran basin and the Etschtal. Finally, you hike along the Steinernen Steg to Rametz Castle . There you will visit the wine museum and taste some of the fine wines.
Day 5: Departure
Breakfast and farewell to South Tyrol
- tour of Tyrol Castle
- Cable car ride to the Muthöfe
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- 1x entry ticket for the Bregenz Festival “Der Freischütz”
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- 4x overnight stays with breakfast buffet
- 4x dinner as part of half board
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- 3x overnight stay with rich breakfast buffet
- 1x city tour in Venice
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