Randonnée à Merano et dans les environs

"Of water and of light" - untouched nature in the Zieltal valley in the Texel Group Nature Park!
At the back of Partschins/Parcines lies the spectacular water-rich Zieltal valley in the middle of the Texel Group Nature Park.
Water is an essential basic element of the nature park. It appears in the Zieltal as a waterfall, spring or rushing stream and here it also impressively demonstrates its shaping and landscape-forming power. Here the Zielbach river plunges into the depths as an almost 100 m high Partschins/Parcines waterfall.

This hike through the Ziel Valley, in the heart of the Texel Group Nature Park, will give you a unique experience of nature!
This hike is only recommended for hikers in good physical condition!

 

On the educationally valuable adventure trail on which visitors gain diverse insights into the forest ecosystem and information about the animal and plant world on various information boards! The forest experience trail conveys the topic of forest and wood in a playful and experience-oriented way. The Forest Adventure Trail is a circular hiking trail with a fantastic view of the Texel Group Nature Park and is particularly suitable for families with children.
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

Adventure hike Naturnser and Partschinser Sonnenberg over the old mountain farms to the most impressive waterfall in South Tyrol in Partschins/Parcines.

 

Family hike to pre-Christian settlement and cult sites in Partschins/Parcines. Scarf stones, witches' cave, devil's plate - on the way on the Partschins/Parcines Legend Trail.

The historic Nörderberg (Monte Tramontana) - magnificent views included!

Discover the Nörderberg Mountain at Parcines!
Discover the historic Nörderberg and its magnificent views! Hiking fun for the entire family and leisure hikers!

 

The Marlinger Waalweg is one of the most beautiful irrigation channels in the Meran region. With a length of 12 km, it is the longest irrigation channel path in South Tyrol. It starts in Töll/Tel (municipality of Partschins) and leads through the villages of Forst (municipality of Algund), Marling, Tscherms and Lana. The trail runs almost level along the irrigation channel and is ideal for families and children. Between chestnut groves and extensive orchards, the magnificent views of the Meran basin are inspiring. The ideal hiking time for this irrigation canal trail is spring (when the trees are in blossom) and autumn.

The climatic terrain cure is a special form of exercise therapy characterised by activity adapted to one’s fitness level, endurance training, and time spent in the outdoors experiencing the landscape, which is carried out through a personalised walking programme.

So-called terrain hiking improves endurance and agility, increases speed and flexibility, reinforces the cardiovascular system, stimulates breathing activity and strengthens muscles, ligaments and joints. It has a positive impact on the metabolism, activates the digestive system and noticeably increases the expenditure of calories.
The climatic terrain cure is recommended for functional cardiovascular disorders, respiratory and metabolic disorders, and above all is a tried and tested method of primary prevention and general health promotion.
The "Terrainkur" trails in Partschins/Parcines have been certified  by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.

In Meran and surroundings you can promenade along the ancient water canals, the so-called "Waalwege". The Waalweg in Rabland/Rablà is a tranquil circular hiking trail, perfect for a pleasant walk the whole year round for the whole family!

On the Merano High Mountain Trail (trail n° 24), the entire Texel Group Nature Park can be circumnavigated in a hiking tour of four to six days. The best time to hike the Merano High Mountain Trail (trail n° 24) is: The northern part is a summer tour, walkable from the end of June to the beginning of October (depending on snow conditions). The southern and eastern sections can often be walked all year round and are suitable for one-day tours. The numerous typical South Tyrolean mountain inns and refuges inviting you to rest and have a snack, the varied world of peaks and the magnificent mountain lake landscape of the Spronserseen lakes make the Merano High Mountain Trail in the Texel Group Nature Park a unique hiking area!

The Algund irrigation channel pathway, or Waalweg, is a 10 km long path running alongside the old irrigation channel. Flat and even almost all the way, the trail boasts incredible views over the Meran/o area and leads you through Plars, Algund/Lagundo village and Gratsch/Quarazze until you get to the Saint Magdalena Chapel and then along the Tappeiner path to Meran/o city.

Adventure Hiking for the whole family, suitable for buggies!
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

Beautiful hiking tour from the mountain station of the Texel cable to the Alpine Trail Waterfall. Breathtaking panoramic views, dreamlike nature and crystal-clear water are just some of the highlights of this hike.   

Over beautiful meadow slopes leads this family hike to the Bachlerhof farm. Traditional specialty of the house: The Schenner Krapfen, a typical pastry from Schenna on the menu.

Wonderful tour for sure-footed hikers and Those who are free from giddiness . The Vellau Rock Trail leads along steep, rocky slopes and scores with a breathtaking view of the Merano valley basin.

The Merano High Mountain Trail n° 24 runs for almost 100 km around the Texel Group Nature Park, from farm to farm, from village to village, from valley to valley. On this stage you can get to know a short section of the Merano High Mountain Trail West! This very popular stage of the Merano High-Altitude Trail is spectacular and full of views. Legendary on the Merano High Mountain Trail is the 1000-step gorge (1000-Stufen Schlucht) with suspension bridge! The famous 1000-Stufen Schlucht: there are "only" 987 steps, but they are quite a challenge...your knees may shake a little afterwards)

Easy family hike from Töll to Partschins and its district Vertigen and back to the starting point.
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

Easy family hike on Schennaberg with a breathtaking view over mountains and valleys awaits you. The Greitererhof Farm features an awesome sandbox with plenty of toys and play items.

This round trip leads through Vertigen along the historic Partschins/Parcines irrigation canal path (Partschinser Waalweg). The path leads along the so-called Trail of Tales, which passes numerous prehistoric findings, cult places and locations related to witchcraft tales (information on the Trail of Tales is available at the local tourist offices). The path leads past several farms and inns and leads up to the top spot of this tour: the 97 m high Parcines waterfall.

 

Tour Starting Point
Rabland/Rablà Saring bridge
Tour End
Rabland/Rablà Saring bridge

The starting point of this moderately difficult hike is the parking lot at the Saring Bridge in Rabland (Partschins) or the Rabland train station. Passing by the Aschbach cable car and the Laterne restaurant/pizzeria, follow trail No. 28, which leads through picturesque forests and numerous viewpoints.
One of the first highlights of the tour is the Biohof Niedereben. This organic farm is known for its farm sales, where visitors can buy fresh, organic products directly from the producer. This offers an excellent opportunity to discover regional specialties and support local agriculture.
Continuing on trail 28, you reach the well-known viewpoint and rest area "Roppnkoufl". From there, the path continues uphill until you finally reach the quaint and scenic mountain hamlet of Aschbach. Aschbach offers not only breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape but is also a testament to the traditional South Tyrolean construction and way of life. The peaceful atmosphere, the typical farms and mountain meadows, as well as the Church of Heiligen Herz Jesu and the famous Church of Maria Schnee, make this place a special experience of this hike.

The return to the starting point is comfortably made with the Aschbach cable car. This ride offers a unique perspective on the Vinschgau and the Merano basin from above and rounds off the hiking experience.

Overall, this tour offers an excellent mix of natural beauty, local culture, and sustainable tourism. It is perfectly suited for hikers who want to experience authentic South Tyrol.

This high waterfall of almost 100 metres is the main landmark of Partschins/Parcines, a highlight for any visitor. It is a popular motif for photo-shoots, but also for cooling down hikers with its pleasantly soothing mist, as well as having a welcome therapeutic effect for the respiratory tract and lungs.

Bad Egart is considered the oldest spa in Tyrol. The spring has been used for drinking and bathing cures since 1430, but probably as early as Roman times. Today Bad Egart is home to one of the most extraordinary museums of the Imperial and Royal period as well as an open-air museum with many curiosities.
Walk suitable for children and buggies!

 

Sunny spring and autumn hike from Partschins/Parcines to Castle Tirol. A unique hiking tour for the whole family, including wonderful views and unique cultural experiences!

The Aschbach/Rio Lagundo cable car quickly ascends to 1,362 m, bringing visitors up to the attractive village of Aschbach/Rio Lagundo, one of the best hikes for exploring the Nörderberg mountain!

Without a doubt, the Partschinser waterfall is among the loveliest in the alpine region. It is situated in the Zieltal valley, north west of Partschins/Parcines and with a drop height of around 97 meters, plunges from 1,110 meters to 1,015 meters above sea level. The Zieltal valley and its tributary valleys and various three thousand meter-plus mountains stretch out over several kilometers to the north. To the south, the Zielbach stream flows through Salten, then past Partschins/Parcines, finally joining the river Etsch/Adige between Rabland/Rablà and Töll/Tel. The waterfall is at its most powerful during the thaw from May to June, or after heavy rainfall. At these times, up to 10,000 liters of water per second find their way down into the valley.

 

The Sonnenberg mountain panorama trail no. 91 (Sonnenberger Panoramaweg) connects Rabland with the neighboring village of Naturns, and offers hikers breathtaking views of the valley and the surrounding mountains and villages.

The combination of Merano High Mountain Trail n° 24, magnificent and impressive panoramic views, historic mountain farms and colourful larch forests make this tour one of the most beautiful autumn hikes on the Partschins Sonnenberg.

Wonderful four-hour difficult mountain hike to the lonely mountain farms of the Vertigner and Tablander hamlets.

Tabland and Vertigen are two small hamlets on the steep slopes of the Partschinser Sonnenberg. 
Here you can find the oldest and partly historical mountain farms (reclamation in the High Middle Ages) of the Partschins municipality. Approximately one thousand metres in altitude separate the farms from the village. 

The mountain hamlet Tabland (1,243 m) consists of the oldest Partschins mountain farms: Egger, Brunner, Oberlechen (1,350 m), Raweiner, Prünster (1,196 m). From the Prünster, which runs a restaurant in addition to the farmhouse, you have a wonderful view of the remaining farms Steiner (1,442 m), Fletscher (1,290 m), Rammwald and Dursterhof (1,057 m).

Circular walk, no fear of heights required

This circular walk allows you to look behind the largest waterfall in South Tyrol, leads to emerald green pools and small waterfalls. Breathtaking viewpoints and the sound of cascades invite you to linger and relax. If you want to get very close to the Partschins waterfall before you start your walk, you can make a short detour (5 minutes walk) to the viewing platform.

The Spronser lakes are found at the center of the Texel Group Nature Park, one of the largest high mountain lake districts in the entire Alps. They are fed with melted snow water and are a real highlight of the Texel Group Nature Park. Their clear waters reflect the surrounding landscape and they are a popular place with walkers and hikers. The ten little lakes, which lie at an altitude of between 2,117 mt. and 2,589 mt., are the highest mountain lakes in South Tyrol.
The lakes include the Kasersee 2,117 mt., the Pfitschersee 2,126 mt., the small Mückensee 2,330 mt., the Grünsee 2.338 mt., the Langsee 2,377 mt., the Schiefersee 2,501 mt., the Kesselsee 2,512 mt., the Schwarzsee 2,589 mt. and the two Milchseen at 2,540 mt.