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The Wine Trail ties in with Schenna’s centuries-old tradition of winegrowing. More than 20 stations along the way tell of the work in the vineyard, share knowledge, report on historic events and reveal curious facts about the noble grape juice. Over a distance of 5.3 km, the trail leads, sometimes steeply, sometimes in leisurely fashion, through the sun-kissed terroir and in the process provides fabulous views of Schenna Castle and the spa town of Merano. The Wine Trail can be completed in a good hour and a half. However, the many attractions along the way – such as a flavour station – encourage walkers to take a little more time. Not least so that they can pay a visit to the wine cellars and farm shops, which are practically right by the trail.
Not only when the Alpine roses are in bloom (approx. early-July) does the area around the Tallner Alm offer a wonderful countryside experience in the heart of the Alpine mountain formations and pastures which have been shaped by local agriculture.
The Roteck/Monte Rosso peak is the highest three-thousand-meter peak in the Texelgruppe Nature Park. Due to the long and partly steep ascent through the Zieltal, this tour is best divided into two days. The Lodnerhütte can be used as an overnight accommodation.
This easy, generally flat hike leads through the meadows and forests along the Maiser Waal irrigation channel and is especially popular with families who even enjoy walking the route on hot summer days.
Atmospheric hike on the Schenner Waalweg trail. This shady route winds without any noteworthy climbs along the course of the old irrigation channel and offers an exciting hike with wonderful landscapes to enjoy.
Scenically rewarding hike to the Ifingerhütte mountain hut on the western slopes directly below the Ifinger mountain. Idyllic spots, unspoilt trails and inviting huts make this hike a genuine pleasure.
The popular Tschigat summit (Tschigot) is one of the 13 peaks in Partschins/Parcines rising above 3,000 meters.
The origins and myths, customs and history, cultivation, combating of pests, harvesting, beliefs and superstitions: since just recently, everything that there is to know about apples can be discovered on this circular trail through Schenna’s sun-kissed landscape with its magnificent views. Through informative texts and interactive displays the Apple Trail gives hikers a closer insight into Schenna's fruit-growing area and its history. Covering a distance of 3.7 km and with a manageable elevation gain of 180 m, the Apple Trail is suitable as an entertaining hike for young and old alike, on which not only beehives and apple wind chimes can be found, but also farm shops where you can try home-made products.
The Gleckspitze in the Ultental Valley is the highest and westernmost mountain of the ridge between the Kirchberg Valley and Weißbrunn. Although it is an almost three thousand metre high mountain, the difference in altitude is limited. The route over the extensive pastures of the Weißbrunnalm with its mountain lakes is particularly scenic. From the summit you are rewarded with a magnificent view of the mountains of the Ultental Valley and the Rabbital Valley and the Ortler group.
The “Franz Huber Trail” is a high-alpine and scenically magnificent climb from the Lodnerhütte hut (2,259 m) in the Zieltal valley to the Tablander Alm hut on the Merano High Mountain Trail. Those who have the necessary endurance, sure-footedness will love this section.
Attention: this hike is only for trained and experienced mountaineers who do not suffer from vertigo and who are in good physical condition and surefooted. In addition, the descent is exceptionally long!
This lovely, almost flat trail runs from the Taser family's mountain pasture to the peaceful Greitererhof and onwards to the Egger mountain inn, revealing wonderful views of Merano and Environs in the process.
Route A
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, car park (2,011 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,728 m elevation gain, 6-7 hours
Best time: March to May
This tour is difficult alone due to the difference in elevation. From Maso Corto/Kurzras along the Sommerweg (summer path as far as the bridge; then in each case take a right into the Steinschlagtal Valley. Climb up through the valley, which is narrow at the start but then widens out. Head towards the north-west, cross the Steinschlagferner glacier and cross over through Quellenjoch pass to the Matscherferner glacier; or at 2,900 m a.s.l, veer right over steep slopes to the ridge where you reach the traces of the Hintereisfern glacier. Moving further north, you arrive at the Hintereisjoch pass where you can climb the Weißkugel by the south ridge. You can only reach the secondary summit with skis. The climb to the 30 m high main summit is very exposed. You can descend either by the same route or by the Bella Vista route (Route B).
Only for good and very fit touring skiers with Alpine experience.
Route B
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, mountain station Grawand (3,212 m a.s.l) or Refuge Bella Vista (2,842 m a.s.l – with overnight stay)
Ascent: 1,150 m elevation gain, 5 hours
Best time: March to the beginning of May
The tour starts at the Hintereis chair lift mountain station. The trail continues diagonally westwards, beneath the Im Hinter Eis mountain (3,270 m a.s.l) to the ridge shoulder at 3,163 m a.s.l. Downhill to the Hintereisferner glacier as far as the trail that comes up from Vent. Arrive at Hintereisjoch pass having passed over the flat Hintereisferner glacier, from there northwards and over the south ridge to the secondary summit of the Weißkugel. You can descend by the same route or by the route described in Route A or C.
For good skiers with Alpine experience
Route C
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, mountain station chairlift Teufelsegg (3,034 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,000 m elevation gain, 4 hours
Best time: March to the beginning of May
with the construction of the chairlift Teurelsegg, the tour to the Weisskugel peak is mainly started from there. The disadvangage, however, is that many tourers usually start at the same time. The ascent is via Teurelsegg (3,227 m a.s.l) from there short descent to the Hintereisferner. Via the flat Hintereisferner you reach the Hintereisjoch (3,471 m a.s.l). From there turning north, overcoming the steep mud wall and over the south degree to te pre-peak of the Weißkugel (there is a skidepot). To the 30 m main summit one reaches an exposed degree. The descent is the same as the ascent route and then back down to the valley via the slopes, both routes variant A an B for good skiers with alpine experience.
For generations, the path through the Masulschlucht gorge was an important link between Verdins and the mountain hamlet of Videgg. Yet, the path has also been the victim of nature’s cruel game… for example, the old bridge over the gorge was ripped away by the floods in the storm decades before and completely destroyed. Since then, the newly-installed wooden bridge offers breathtaking views of the lie of the land around the Masul torrent.
Challenging Alpine tour, which leads via the Similaunhütte mountain hut to the discovery site of the famous “iceman”.
Challenging route to the striking, craggy Tschigot outcrop with splendid views of the Merano basin.
The Mandlspitz rises northeast above Proveis and those who take on the sometimes very steep climb will be richly rewarded by a great mountain experience.
The Lazinser Rötelspitze/Cima Rossa Summit (3,037 m) is one of the most popular summits in the area of Meran/o and environs in the Texel Group Nature Park!
This eventful hike over the broad alpine meadows of Merano 2000 passes through the picturesque natural surroundings at the foot of the Ifinger. Along the way there are cozy huts and rustic alpine pastures offering refreshment.
Passing Vernaun and Labers castles en route, the finishing point of this pleasant, approximately two hour-long hike is Trauttmansdorff. As well as a visit to the botanical gardens, a detour to the Museum of Tourism is also well worthwhile.
The starting point is on the Merano High Trail following route n° 24, reachable in 5 minutes using the Texelbahn cableway. In good weather, the Ornknott peak has a wonderful of the entire Adige valley with the Dolomites in the distance.
Bacchus, the god of wine, and Pomona, the goddess of tree fruit, were the inspiration for the new Wine and Apple Trail, which provides a glimpse of Schenna’s unique cultural landscape high above Merano. With a walking time of a good hour to an hour and a half, both trails promise hikes with plenty of insights and views amongst the vines and orchards.
The hike along Wiesenweg is a pleasant circular route that takes in Schenna’s castles and farms and offers some lovely scenic viewing points where you can stop along the way. Absolutely recommended when the apple blossom is in flower in spring.
Pleasant forest hike to the foot of the majestic Ifingerspitze mountain peak. This two and a half hour-long hike leads over lovely, well-built trails through coniferous forests and meadows up to the picturesque Streitweideralm mountain hut.
This hike along peaceful trails through the alpine landscape high above Merano, which is almost two hours long, passes scattered farms and idyllic spots and offers picturesque views of the mountains and valley.
High above Partschins/Parcines sits the well-known local mountain of Partschins/Parcines, the Zielspitze summit!
The three-thousand-metre peak is the first peak in the ridge between the Zieltal and Schnalstal valleys and at the same time the southernmost foothill of the Texel Group Nature Park.
Taking just one and a half hours, the hike from Scena village center to Tirolo is very simple and easy to complete. There are interesting sights and lovely panoramic views to be enjoyed en route.
