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From Caldaro to Lake Garda

South Tyrol, Brenta-Dolomites & Trento

6 Days / 5 Nights
Mountain Hiking
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiker at a summit cross with a view of the Adige valley

The essentials at a glance

Mountain hiking tour from Caldaro to Lake Garda through South Tyrol and Trentino. The route leads via Mendelpass, through the Nonstal valley to Coredo, continuing to Molveno at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Highlights include the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio, a circular walk in the Brenta Dolomites with views of mountain peaks, the turquoise Lago Nembia, and descent through Tenno to Lake Garda. Daily walking times 3-6 hours on well-maintained paths, Waal paths and forest trails with ascents up to 700m.

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Starting in Caldaro you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. All of the mountains of South Tyrol and Trento are incredibly fascinating! They offer views of turquoise lakes, enormous plateaus, deep river valleys and canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you on your way, giving you an excellent feel for the fascinating alpine world of the lonely and steep rugged giants. In Trentino you discover mountain villages with winding narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before you reach your final destination, lake Garda. In the middle of high cliffs, enclosed by olive orchards, cypresses and fig trees you feel the Mediterranean flair. Cappuccino and Gelato at the banks of the dark blue lake – ‘La vita é bella!’

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites
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Lake Caldaro, the Dolomites, cappuccino and Lake Garda: When hearing these words, hikers want to pack their backpacks right away! In addition, the hiking holiday without luggage between Caldaro and Lake Garda has all kinds of surprises in store for you that will make you think back to this week for a long time. Have you ever bitten into an apple from the Vinschgau region? Or have you walked through the narrow streets of stone houses in Trento? At the latest when enjoying the first ‘gelato’ in Riva del Garda it will be over for you!

  • Impressive Dolomites: The rugged rock formations of the Brenta Dolomites are a true contrast to the lush green of the alpine pastures. Enjoy the unique view!
  • Mediterranean lifestyle on Lake Garda: cappuccino, gelato and a pinch of “dolce far niente” welcome you in Riva del Garda, your final destination of the hiking holiday.

The best of both worlds – this how you could describe the hiking week between Caldaro and Lake Garda. Choose a flexible travel date between May and October and secure your next hiking holiday in Northern Italy now!

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites
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Hiker at a summit cross with a view of the Adige valley

From Caldaro to Lake Garda

South Tyrol, Brenta Dolomites & Trento

6 Days / 5 Nights
Mountain Hiking
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiker at a summit cross with a view of the Adige valley

The essentials at a glance

Mountain hiking tour from Caldaro to Lake Garda through South Tyrol and Trentino. The route leads via Mendelpass, through the Nonstal valley to Coredo, continuing to Molveno at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Highlights include the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio, a circular walk in the Brenta Dolomites with views of mountain peaks, the turquoise Lago Nembia, and descent through Tenno to Lake Garda. Daily walking times 3-6 hours on well-maintained paths, Waal paths and forest trails with ascents up to 700m.

Do you have questions about this tour?

Starting in Caldaro you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. All of the mountains of South Tyrol and Trento are incredibly fascinating! They offer views of turquoise lakes, enormous plateaus, deep river valleys and canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you on your way, giving you an excellent feel for the fascinating alpine world of the lonely and steep rugged giants. In Trentino you discover mountain villages with winding narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before you reach your final destination, lake Garda. In the middle of high cliffs, enclosed by olive orchards, cypresses and fig trees you feel the Mediterranean flair. Cappuccino and Gelato at the banks of the dark blue lake – ‘La vita é bella!’

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites
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Franziska Rosenstatter
Franziska Rosenstatter
+43 6219 60877 163
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Lake Caldaro, the Dolomites, cappuccino and Lake Garda: When hearing these words, hikers want to pack their backpacks right away! In addition, the hiking holiday without luggage between Caldaro and Lake Garda has all kinds of surprises in store for you that will make you think back to this week for a long time. Have you ever bitten into an apple from the Vinschgau region? Or have you walked through the narrow streets of stone houses in Trento? At the latest when enjoying the first ‘gelato’ in Riva del Garda it will be over for you!

  • Impressive Dolomites: The rugged rock formations of the Brenta Dolomites are a true contrast to the lush green of the alpine pastures. Enjoy the unique view!
  • Mediterranean lifestyle on Lake Garda: cappuccino, gelato and a pinch of “dolce far niente” welcome you in Riva del Garda, your final destination of the hiking holiday.

The best of both worlds – this how you could describe the hiking week between Caldaro and Lake Garda. Choose a flexible travel date between May and October and secure your next hiking holiday in Northern Italy now!

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites

Itinerary at a glance

Rugged rock formations define the Brenta Dolomites, but a visit to Lago Nembia is worth the effort. In Riva del Garda, after the hikes, you can enjoy pasta and wine and the “Dolce far niente” – sweet idleness.

Hotel example: Masatsch

In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trento.

Hotel example: Miraval

During a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Val di Non. Afterwards, you hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square at the worth seeing little church San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetland of a karst lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and on the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name.

Hotel example: Londra

Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.

Hotel example: Londra

At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

Hotel example: Hotel Mirage

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Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

Rugged rock formations define the Brenta Dolomites, but a visit to Lago Nembia is worth the effort. In Riva del Garda, after the hikes, you can enjoy pasta and wine and the “Dolce far niente” – sweet idleness.

Hotel example: Masatsch

In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trento.

Hotel example: Miraval

During a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Val di Non. Afterwards, you hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square at the worth seeing little church San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetland of a karst lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and on the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name.

Hotel example: Londra

Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.

Hotel example: Londra

At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

Hotel example: Hotel Mirage

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Departure or extension

Other variations of this tour

Group hike between the vineyards on Lake Kaltern
From Caldaro to Lake Garda with Charm
6 Days
View of Lake Garda
From Merano to Lake Garda
8 Days
Two hikers study the hiking map on the post bridge with a view of Merano and the mountains behind it
From Merano to Lake Garda with Charm
8 Days
Hikers surrounded by vineyards at Lake Kalterer See
Hikers arriving in the centre of Riva del Garda
Hikers gaze at the breathtaking landscape of Tenno
Hiker in front of the famous Kurhaus in Merano
Hikers admire the beautiful Lake Molveno surrounded by mountains
Hiker enjoys the view of the vineyards of the Etsch Valley

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

You will mainly walk on well maintained walking paths, often on the Waal paths which are ancient water systems. In some sections you will be walking on forest trails and steep paths. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of 3 up to 6 hours as well as for longer ascents. Easier alternatives of the daily sections are possible by bus. A varied walking tour for lovers of promising trails.

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

You will mainly walk on well maintained walking paths, often on the Waal paths which are ancient water systems. In some sections you will be walking on forest trails and steep paths. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of 3.5 up to 5 hours as well as for longer ascents. Easier alternatives of the daily sections are possible by bus. A varied walking tour for lovers of promising trails.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels, 4****-hotels and country hotels (some with a pool)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Mendelpass mountain railway (South Tyrol Guest Pass)
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Half-board evening meal (in Riva B&B, mostly multi-course meals, sometimes outside the accommodation with vouchers)
  • Return transfer by minibus to Caldaro (every Saturday, Sunday, Monday mornings, Tuesday occasional afternoons), costs EUR 95 per person, EUR 45 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Merano or Bolzano and from there by bus to Caldaro, duration 30 minutes to 1,5 hours
  • Verona or Bolzano airport
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 15 per day, public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day
  • Departure by bus and train from Riva to Kaltern, duration approx. 3 hours with 2 changes in Rovereto and Bolzano

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Bus ride from Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfers Coredo – Spormaggiore and Molveno – Val Lomasona
  • 1 cable car ascent Molveno-Pradel (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per person EUR 20
  • Half-board evening meal (in Riva B&B, mostly multi-course meals, sometimes outside the accommodation with vouchers)
  • Return transfer to Kaltern, every SAT, SUN, MON mornings and TUE afternoons, costs per person EUR 99, EUR 49 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Merano or Bolzano and from there by bus to Caldaro, duration 30 minutes - 1.5 hours (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Verona airport and by bus to Caldaro, duration approx. 1.5 hours (www.clevertransfer.eu)
  • Bolzano airport und per bus to Caldaro, duration approx. 30 minutes (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Parking: hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 15 per day, public parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 30 per day
  • Departure by bus to Trento and by bus to Bolzano and by bus to Caldaro, duration approx. 3 hours with 2 changes in Trento and Bolzano (www.trentinotrasporti.it, www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolmobil.info)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Funicular ascent Mendelbahn is free with the South Tyrol Guest Pass
  • Bus ride Lago Nembia – Molveno, costs approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Travel stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Female hiker with blue Vaude backpack standing on hillside overlooking Molveno Lake surrounded by forested mountains under blue sky.
Team on Tour
Travel story: From Caldaro to Lake Garda
Majestic mountain scenery, Mediterranean charm, and the warm late-summer sun—the tour from Caldaro to Lake Garda blends alpine landscapes with southern European flair, creating a richly varied and rewarding active experience. In mid-August, full of anticipation, I set off for South Tyrol with friends who share my love of the mountains. What awaits us is a journey filled with striking landscapes and unforgettable culinary delights. I’m excited to take you along on my incredibly beautiful adventure from Kaltern to Italy’s largest lake.
Hiker with dog with a panoramic view of the South Tyrolean landscape
Guests on Tour
A 6-Stage hike from Merano to Lake Garda
Through his outdoor blog UrbanHiker.de, Nick offers tips for both beginners and seasoned hikers on routes, destinations, and outdoor adventures with dogs. His goal is to inspire people to explore the world on foot, from urban environments to rural landscapes, and from low mountain ranges to the Alps. Nick, accompanied by his beloved dog Asta, enjoys exploring long-distance hiking trails and mountainous terrain. Here, he shares his experience of the Eurohike long-distance hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda with his canine companion. You can read the first part of his Alpine crossing in the travel report on hiking with a dog from Garmisch to Meran.
Hiking group
Guests on Tour
Merano to Lake Garda over the Brenta Dolomites in 6 days
On her family travel blog Travelsanne, Sanne inspires people to take their children and teenagers travelling, hiking, and to have special experiences in the natural world. She was practically born in a love of hiking; even as a child, she explored the most beautiful corners of her homeland Baden-Wurttemberg and the Alps with her hiking-enthusiast family. In mid-June, Sanne tested out one of our most popular hiking tours in South Tyrol and hiked from Merano to Lake Garda with her husband, Jochen, and some good friends. In her travel report, she shares her experiences and some of the most beautiful impressions of her hiking tour with us,
Hiking trail near Nals
Guests on Tour
Our autumn hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda
In September, a hiking group from the Swabian Albverein (one of the oldest hiking clubs in Germany) embarked on our popular hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda, experiencing the best of both worlds. Alpine paths and views as well as the Mediterranean lifestyle of Italy impressed the enthusiastic hikers, but read more in their travel report: As with all previous Alpine crossings it is an annual highlight! It is an eventful and well-organised trip led by Norbert Faul, who also takes part of the hiking group to the starting point in Merano. There we meet up with other hikers from the Albverein for a joint dinner. The good mood carries over to the whole week and to the weather: pure sunshine on a fantastic hiking route from South Tyrol to Trentino.
Sabrina takes a break from hiking
Guests on Tour
Travel report: Hiking from Merano to the glittering Lake Garda
In her outdoor travel blog Couchflucht, Sabrina writes under the motto "Get off the sofa & out into nature" about her adventures outside in the country and takes readers to the most beautiful corners of the world, far away from mass tourism. In her reports she gives authentic insights into her travels, shares what she experienced and has valuable tips on everything to do with the outdoors. We are pleased that Sabrina took a closer look at one of our hiking trips at the beginning of October and chose the beautiful South Tyrol, more precisely the tour from Merano to Lake Garda. Read her travelogue featuring her colourful experiences and impressions here:
Mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites
Team on Tour
From Caldaro to Lake Garda
For my hiking tour this year, I decided on a shortened version of the classic 'From Merano to Lake Garda’ with my girlfriend. We skipped the first two stages and arrived at Caldaro. From here it took four days via Coredo, Molveno and Ponte Arche to Riva del Garda.
Hiker at Lake Garda
Team on Tour
Sandra hikes from Meran to Lake Garda
The further south we went the sunnier and more beautiful it became. The anticipation of our hiking tour ‘From Meran to Lake Garda’ grew bigger and bigger. In the afternoon we arrived in bright sunshine at the Meran City Hotel. A very nice city hotel. After we moved into our very bright, spacious room we strolled through the beautiful historical city of Merano. At 6.30pm Johannes and Andrea gave the tour briefing in the hotel. They did a great job. They ran through every day of the hiking tour with us. So we felt very well prepared and were already looking forward to our first day of hiking tomorrow morning.
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Our contribution to climate protection

  • Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on foot means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.

  • Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.

  • With the Eurohike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.

  • Eurohike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.

  • Even though hiking vacations (and cycling vacations with Eurobike) are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.

    154 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset

    Accommodation (67%)

    Meals (16%)

    Transport (16%)

    Activities (2%)

    154 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset

    Accommodation (67%)

    Meals (16%)

    Transport (16%)

    Activities (2%)

    154 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset

    Accommodation (67%)

    Meals (16%)

    Transport (16%)

    Activities (2%)

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