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Spring walk among blossoming apple trees along the picturesque Waalweg, snow-covered peaks and villages in the background

South Tyrol for families

From Resia to Merano - suitable for all shoe sizes

8 Days / 7 Nights
Walking
197  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
Spring walk among blossoming apple trees along the picturesque Waalweg, snow-covered peaks and villages in the background

More than 300 days of sunshine per year and wonderful views of the high peaks of the Ötztal and Ortler Alps. Everyone should put a hiking holiday in South Tyrol on their agenda! Above all, the popular Waalwege, as the trail is called, has few steep climbs as the pathways follow small streams. Previously, they were used to irrigate the fields, and today they make a unique water feature!

Spend eight days on lively hiking trails through the beautiful South Tyrol. You start in Resia and wander to Burgusio along the wonderfully sparkling Lake Resia. On day three in Sluderno you can smell the mountain air. High above Malles and along the Malser Oberwaals the hiking route runs over the Tartscher Bichl to the ‘Ganglegg’. To make the route less strenuous for tiny feet, day four is spent on the Vinschgaubahn (a train) to Kastelbell. In Naturno, and Partschnis to Merano there are plenty opportunities to take a dip in the cool water.

  • The majestic Juval Castle: The private castle of Reinhold Messner in Val Venosta shows an exhibition under the name ‘Mythos Berg’. The impressive exhibition about mountain life is not the only thing worth seeing. The lovingly restored castle with elements from bygone days, mixed with glass-steel constructions is impressive!
  • Sail with the cable car: A varied network of paths await you in the Texelgruppe Natural Park. An extensive circular walk with breathtaking views follows a trip with the cable car. Be sure to try it out! (The cable car is not included in the Eurohike package).

The family hiking holiday in South Tyrol not only promises impressive natural scenery and beautiful villages, but also time well spent with your loved ones! The route requires good basic fitness and a bit of hiking experience from young and old. Children should be used to walking for a few hours at a time. The trails lead along the Waalwege, the old irrigation systems and paved sections. Each day you and your family can enjoy a three to five-hour hike that provides ample opportunities for a number of breaks.

Itinerary at a glance

After taking a look at the sailors in Lake Reschen, go on a treasure hunt along the Talaiwald adventure trail. The Vinschgau Railway takes you to Kastelbell and Reinhold Messner's Juval Castle. Treat yourself to a gelato in Merano!

Welcome to Val Venosta Valley! The steel-blue Lake Resia and its famous tower that pokes out of the water will make you feel welcome. Not only kitesurfers and other water sport fanatics splash around in this very welcoming lake. Enjoy your first hours in this border triangle region in the sun and take in the view of the mountains before you start your walk through the lush green South Tyrol tomorrow.

Hotel examplel: Hotel am Reschensee

You leisurely walk along the magnificently glistening Lake Resia and you can admire the former church tower poking out the dammed lake. Continue through San Valentino, where you can take a detour on the Talai forest exploratory path with a treasure hunt. Afterwards you keep on walking along Lake Haider. In doing so, you can observe lots of ducks swimming in the lake from secluded places. From the South side, you walk further along the rippling Adige river until you get to Burgsuio.

Hotel example: Das Moriggl

Let’s go along the ‘Sonnensteig’, an exciting irrigation channel path where you can find out a lot about the Val Venosta Valley mythological world. You keep getting fantastic views of the snowy mountain tops. You walk high up above Malles along the ‘Malser Oberwaal’ and you will go via the Tartscher Bichl to “Ganglegg”. Have a look through the most researched cave settlements from the Bronze and Iron Ages in the entire Alps. At the end of the day you cross impressive bridges and wooden steps over the gorge, which will bring you to today’s destination, Sluderno. Once there, it’s worth checking out the archeological finds from Ganglegg in the Val Venosta Valley museum.

Hotel example: Hotel Saldur

You start today with a journey on the Vinschgaubahn, which will take you through the colourful scenery in South Tyrol to Kastelbell. From there you walk on the Schnalser Waalweg in the shade thanks to the trees. You will go via Kastelbell towards Juval palace, which is owned by the one of the most famous mountaineers, Reinhold Messner. Of course you have time to go on a tour through the palace. Afterwards you walk uphill to Naturno via the windy path.

Hotel example: Hotel Kleinkunst

Ascend by cable car into the mountains and explore the Texelgruppe nature park. Once you arrive up top, you can go on a circular tour, do the practice and family high-ropes course or just simply enjoy the view from the ‘Unterstell’ viewing platform. Would you prefer to have a break from walking? Then head to the fun park or visit one of the play areas or a certified Alpine spa holiday centre in South Tyrol.

Hotel example: Hotel Kleinkunst

Jump into Naturno water park with giant slides. It is a great way to cool down before continuing with your walk. You will go along the ‘Schlossweg’ (palace path) from where you can enjoy another magnificent view, this time of Naturns. After this, you walk along the ‘Sonnenberger’ panoramic path. As the name suggests, you get breathtaking views over extensive orchards in the valley whilst the sun beats down on your face. Today finishes in a pleasantly adventurous manner via a suspension bridge to Partschins. This is the gateway to the Texelgruppe, which is South Tyrol’s largest nature park.

Hotel example: Hotel Botango

You start today in an amused manner going along the ‘Bergbach’ up to the ‘Sagenweg’ (legend path), which is an exciting exploratory path where you can once again learn lots about Val Venosta Valley's mystical mythological world. After this, you walk through sweet-smelling apple orchards and vineyards along one of the diverse forest paths to the Algunder Waalweg. You follow the calming bubbling Waalweg past more vineyards and you can enjoy the view across the Adige valley. Above the town you walk along the world famous Tappeiner promenade where palm trees and cacti grow before arriving at today’s destination and the end of your walk - the centre of Merano.

Hotel example: Hotel Flora

Today it is time to go home - or do you want to stay for longer and explore Merano, a cultured city with a mediterranean flair?

Itinerary at a glance

After taking a look at the sailors in Lake Reschen, go on a treasure hunt along the Talaiwald adventure trail. The Vinschgau Railway takes you to Kastelbell and Reinhold Messner's Juval Castle. Treat yourself to a gelato in Merano!

Welcome to Val Venosta Valley! The steel-blue Lake Resia and its famous tower that pokes out of the water will make you feel welcome. Not only kitesurfers and other water sport fanatics splash around in this very welcoming lake. Enjoy your first hours in this border triangle region in the sun and take in the view of the mountains before you start your walk through the lush green South Tyrol tomorrow.

Hotel examplel: Hotel Panorama 2000

By bus along the wonderfully glittering Lake Resia past the former church tower in the dammed lake. From St. Valentin through the Talaiwald forest up to the quaint village and down to the fishing huts on Lake Haidersee. You then hike further along the shore over wooden bridges and footbridges. Here you can watch the many ducks swimming in the lake from secluded spots. Across mountain meadows and pastureland to the mountain lake and along the Sonnensteig trail down to Burgusio.

Hotel example: Das Moriggl

Along the Sonnensteig, an exciting Waalweg trail where you can learn lots of interesting facts about the legends of the Vinschgau Valley and marvel at the fantastic views of the snow-covered mountain peaks. High above Malles along the Oberwaal, you continue your hike across beautiful mountain meadows to the "Ganglegg". Take a walk through the best-researched Bronze and Iron Age hilltop settlement in the entire Alpine region. Finally, cross impressive bridges and wooden walkways over the gorge to the stage destination of Silandro. An impressive ride on the Vinschgaubahn takes you to your overnight stay.

Hotel example: Hotel Goldene Rose

In the morning, you follow the panoramic high trail along sunny slopes to Vezzan. Brave hikers climb to the suspension bridge in the shady gorge over the Tisser mountain stream. The Latschander Waalweg trail also runs spectacularly high above the Etschtal valley and takes you directly through the vineyards to the castle in Kastelbell. Then take a leisurely ride on the Vinschgaubahn train through the colorful landscape of South Tyrol to your overnight stay, where you can take a dip in the adventure pool.

Hotel example: Hotel Kleinkunst

Take the cable car to the Texelgruppe Nature Park. Once at the top, you can set off on a spectacular high-altitude hike and enjoy the view from the viewing platform. Cross the thousand-step gorge back to the Texelbahn cable car and take the lofty ride down into the valley. Would you prefer to take a day off? Then head to the adventure pool or one of the many children's playgrounds in Naturno, the only certified Alpine wellness resort in South Tyrol.

Hotel example: Hotel Kleinkunst

High above the valley, you hike along the rocky Sonnenberg Panorama Trail. As the name promises, there are breathtaking views of extensive orchards on the valley floor and warming rays of sunshine on your face. The snack station by the mountain stream beckons before crossing an airy suspension bridge to Parcines. Continue through the orchards and vineyards to your destination. A little more leisurely on the Rittersteig, a varied path through forest and vineyards, where there is a knight's castle to discover.

Hotel example: Hotel Botango

Today, your last stage takes you along the watercourse through tunnels and shady woodland. Along the varied Algunder Waalweg trail, you follow the soothing rippling of the water through vineyards and enjoy the view over the Adige Valley and the mountains. Above the town on the world-famous Tappeiner Promenade, where even palm trees and cacti grow, you hike to the sunny spa town of Merano.

Hotel example: Hotel Flora

Today it is time to go home - or do you want to stay for longer and explore Merano, a cultured city with a mediterranean flair?

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Route information

Walking

Well built footpaths, which often go along the ‘Waalwege’, the old irrigation channels. Some parts are on tarmac. Individual stages can be shortened by public transport.

Difficulty Level

Walking

You hike on good hiking trails, often along the "Waalwege", beautiful hiking trails and paths, as well as gravel roads. There are some steeper, rocky sections where surefootedness is required. We recommend a good basic level of fitness and hiking experience. Children should be used to walking for a few hours at a time The stages can be shortened and simplified using public transport

Prices & Dates

Child prices are valid when they stay in a room with 2 fully paying adults

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Offsetting your carbon footprint

197 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (72%)
Meals (16%)
Transport (10%)
Activities (2%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Train ride Vinschgaubahn from Schluderno – Kastelbell
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus from Merano to Resia every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Landeck (North Tyrol) and by bus approx. 1.5 hours to Reschen. Or by train via Bolzano and Merano to Malles (South Tyrol) and by bus to Resia in approx. 30 minutes.
  • Innsbruck or Munich airport.
  • Parking: parking spaces available, approx. EUR 5 per day, no reservation. Public parking spaces near the hotel, costs approx. EUR 40 to EUR 80 per week, no reservation.
  • Return journey from Merano to Malles with the Vinschgaubahn (approx. 1.5 hours) and from there in approx. 30 minutes to Resia.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Cable car ride Unterstell, approx. EUR 13 per adult and EUR 6 per child
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3*** and 4**** hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 2 Train rides Vinschgaubahn according to program (Südtirol Mobilcard)
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer by minibus from Merano to Resia every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Landeck (North Tyrol) and by bus approx. 1.5 hours to Reschen. Or train journey via Bolzano and Merano to Malles (South Tyrol) and by bus to Resia in approx. 30 minutes.
  • Innsbruck, Munich or Verona airport.
  • Parking: Public parking spaces EUR 70 per week.
  • Return journey from Merano to Malles with the Vinschgaubahn (approx. 1.5 hours) and from there in approx. 30 minutes to Resia.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Cable car ride Unterstell, approx. EUR 16 per adult and EUR 6 per child
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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