Krásné turistické trasy v Meranu

Named after the torrent that flows through the city, this promenade winds along the right bank of the Passer River, in the centre of Merano/Meran. There are two stretches, one between the Ponte della Posta and Ponte Teatro, the other that hence takes to the Ponte di Ferro.

In the first part there are many artistic flower-beds, palms, ice-cream shops and cafes. Here you can admire the liberty architecture of the Kurhaus, whereas on the lower part of the promenade, surrounded by various historical buildings, you’ll find the artworks of the Human Figures project.

The promenade is easily walkable with pushchairs, too.

The special feature of this hike is the 360° panorama of the Rauhen Bühel and the Vigiljoch.

This trail from Nalles to Andriano is an easy hike or suitable as a jogging track.

Starting point of this hike is the mountain station of the chairlift Vigiljoch at 1.814 m. From here, you walk slightly downhill to Gasthaus Jocher and continue to the farmed Bärenbad Alm. Continue on path no. 2, which leads into path no. 9.

At a fork in the direction of Naturnser Alm, walk on path no. 9 A slowly ascending to Naturnser Alm (1,910 m). The way back is via the ascent path.

Variant 2: The return path is via path no. 30 and no. 9 to Gasthof Jocher, further down on path no. 34 to the mountain station of the cableway Vigiljoch.

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.

With this hike sure-footedness is needed. Take the Nachtigallensteig and the way no. 9 to the Castle Payersberg (private property). The hike continues along the secondary road and turns off, before Sirmiano di Sotto at a little chapel, left to Pitzon (refreshments). From the Bittnerhof you follow path no. 5B and then path no. 5 down to Nalles.

• length: 5,5 km
• difference in altitude: 310 m
• duration: 2 hours

12 kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol.

Take the cable car and the chair lift up. About sunny plateaus teaseling Bühel on Vigiljoch. The road (Mark. 4) leads slightly downhill to the west, crosses the path of a small ski lift and leads between the inn and the church of St. Jocher.

From there you follow the markings 9-30 in moderate ascents through the forests to the south and southwest. From a large clearing, which can be reached on the southern edge, suddenly the rough Bühel is right diagonally forward to identify on which (unfortunately) are an antenna system and a hunter high level. The direct descent to Naturnser Alm is possible, but more difficult. The short descent back to the gate and the circumnavigation is also the next hilltop, where you a beautifully located plateau crossed by the north (Mark. 9B) and short to Naturnser Alm (no winter) descends.

From Naturnser Alm it's off to Mark. 30 in the north-east mainly through forest back to San Vigilio.

12 kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol.

This walk (from Sirmiano di Sopra to Gaido) starts at the car park at Sirmiano di Sopra.

Martinsweg trail is an easily accessible, newly laid circular route named after the small Church of St. Martin, which is located close to the Eggerhöfe farmsteads.

This walking tour (from Sirmiano di Sopra to Grissiano) starts at the car park in Sirmiano di Sotto.

The exciting circular hike on the Vigiljoch takes you with the Vigiljoch cable car to a hiking paradise with magnificent 360° panoramic views. 
You can find current timetables at: www.suedtirolmobil.info

The Waalweg trail -Hiking along the irrigation channel
Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains can be seen along the entire length of the Marlinger Waalweg trail. The agricultural landscape lining the irrigation channels is also impressive, with meadows and forests alternating with vineyards and orchards. Along the Marlinger Waalweg trail there are also impressive views of the Merano basin, the Val Passiria/Passeier Valley, and the imposing Texelgruppe mountain range.

The Alta Via Tirolo starts and ends in the tourist centres of Mayrhofen and Meran. Between the two, there are 130 km of hiking paths with ascents of 9000 m in total and descents of 10,000 m in total. It is possible to do this tour in 11 to 13 days.

You are rewarded with breathtaking views of the impressive mountains of various characteristics. The ice giants of the Ziller Alps, the dark mountains of the main Alps, the pale Dolomite peaks of the Tribulaune, the high peaks of the Passeier Valley as well as the largest high Alpine group of lakes in South Tyrol and then of course, the apple orchards of Meran.

The Tiroler Höhenweg/Alta Via Tirolo … Discover pure nature!

This hike requires sure-footedness and starts at the parking lot of the fire hall in Sirmiano di Sotto/Untersirmian.

The "Vorbichl" Adventure Trail is located in Prissiano. This path is ideal for children and adults. 

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy in places. Always wear good shoes!

The woodland nature trail was designed in line with scientific principles and, using a variety of different interactive exhibits, communicates a lot of interesting facts about nature, the forest and water.

This physically demanding hike gives insight into the agriculture of South Tyrol.

This hike leads through the meadows and idyllic woods to the Maiser Alm and Moschwaldalm Mountain Huts on Meran 2000.

Toward the sun: easy route with start at the railway station of Marling/Marlengo.

Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail with start in the centre of Marling/Marlengo.

From the village center of Nals up to Schwanburg Castle, the restaurant Bittnerhof until Gaid.

The romantic trail leads along the Sinich river to a little waterfall with a panoramic platform.

This hike is an easy and family-friendly route which can even be done with a buggy. The Weiher Bruggen pond is one of the attractions: it is a resting place for young and old. Parents can enjoy the view toward the Ifinger mountain whilst children can admire the many fish in the pond.

The Forest path, which winds through the forest above Dorf Tirol/Tirolo, offers an easy hike in beautiful scenery.

Easy and eventful hike with wonderful views of Prissian/Prissiano and its castles. Not suitable for pushchairs at winter.

Attention: the path is not cleared in winter and can be icy in places. Always wear good shoes!

In Pfelders you take the cablecar Grünboden-Express to Grünboden (2,000 m) and continue along the wonderful panoramic trail No 4 to the alpine hut “Faltschnal Alm” (1,871 m). The hut is situated at the tree line, at the beginning of the Faltschnal Valley, to the southwest above Pfelders. It a refreshment facility, perfect for having a rest. Here, you have a 180° panorama and an amazing view of the impressive peaks of the main chain of the Alps surrounding Pfelders. Following the trail No 4, we will first walk across fresh meadows and then we will descend through the Arolla pine forest. Once we will have arrived at the bottom of the Lazins Valley we will cross the bridge spanning the brook of Pfelders to get to the inn "Lazinserhof". Along the Merano High Mountain Trail, which in this leg crosses blossoming meadows, we will hike down the valley, past the farms of Zeppichl and return to our starting point.