South Tyrol is the land of many hours of sunshine, the largest apple-growing area in Europe and a region that makes hikers’ hearts beat faster. This tour goes from Merano to Riva del Garda - so it gets Mediterranean! You can expect excellent cappuccino, charming olive groves and pretty lakeside promenades, complemented by sparkling lakes, great mountain panoramas and South Tyrolean warmth.
Details about the 8-day tour from Meran to Lake Garda with Charm
Even the start in the spa and garden city of Merano is a highlight! Tip: Don’t miss a visit to the botanical gardens. From here you go steadily south. The route takes you over waterfalls and forests to Nals and along the historic castle path to Lake Kaltern.
Let yourself be inspired by the atmosphere in Trentino while you ‘hike’ in the mountain villages of Cordeo and Molveno. You will get to know the famous Brenta Dolomites on a circular route before Lake Garda awaits!
The highlights of the hiking tour from Meran to Lake Garda with Charm
South Tyrolean Wine Route & apple orchards: Did you know around 50% of the Italian apple harvest and every 12th award-winning Italian wine come from South Tyrol? Reason enough not only to take in the scent, but also the taste of these natural treasures.
High-altitude hikes with fascinating mountain views and the impressive Brenta Dolomites: On the Burgenweg, in the Nons Valley you hike at height with grandiose views - a real pleasure for all the senses! The impressive Brenta Dolomites, where you can hike to the glittering Lago Nembia, are a real highlight.
Enchanting mountain villages: The liveliness of the Italian zest for life is the perfect change from the quiet hiking tours. Coredo and Molveno, two real gems in Trentino, are waiting to be discovered by you.
Rivers, gorges and glittering lakes: The nature of South Tyrol is unique and you will pass several scenic highlights on the journey. You hike through deep gorges and along idyllic river valleys. Be sure to hop into one of the many lakes, e.g. Lake Kaltern. It is one of the warmest mountain lakes in the Alps.
Mediterranean flair on Lake Garda: Enjoy the vastness of the lake with a delicious gelato and soak in the liveliness in the alleys of the enchanting villages around Riva, Desenzano and Sirmione.
Useful information about the tour from Meran to Lake Garda with Charm
As you will be hiking along plateaus and climbing, you will need to be fit and wear sturdy shoes. You will be rewarded with great routes and hiking paths, such as the characteristic Waalwege, as well as great views. The six daily stages are ten to 20 km long and are complemented by panoramic mountain trips. The tour is also ideal for a hiking holiday with a dog.
Enjoy the Mediterranean flair in this wonderful and cultural town in the heart of South Tyrol. Wander around the charming arcades or follow in the footsteps of Emperess Sissi along the 'Passer' esplanade.
Along the Waal paths you venture through apple plantations before arriving at an impressive waterfall. Soon your trail leads you through the hills of the chestnut place Tisens and up to the historic little church of St. Christoph. After hiking through a beautiful woodland with fantastic views deep into the Etsch valley you reach Nals, an idyllic little village in the middle of apple orchards and vineyards.
Today you can look forward to a fascinating hike on the trail of castles. On interesting and steep roads you walk from fortress to fortress where you can admire diverse historic architecture. In the afternoon you wander through the region of ‘holes in the ice’, a natural phenomenon which gives you the chance to discover icicles in midsummer. Past the tower of St. George and many more vineyards, you will soon reach Lake Kaltern.
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 Trentino.
After a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Nonstal, before you begin your walk along the ‘Way of St. James’, up to the airy high plain of the Paganella. The path leads through wide woodland areas up to Cavedago with its famous triple-arched bridge. Further on across the wetland of a karst lake towards Andalo and then on to the village of Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta-Dolomites and the same-named mountain lake with its turquoise water.
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.
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.
approx. 3 to 4 hours
10 km
400 m
800 m
Day
8
Departure or extra days
Tour character
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.
From Meran to Lake Garda 8 days, Charm, IT-SJWMG-08D
Base price
999.00
1,139.00
1,229.00
Surcharge half board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
239.00
239.00
239.00
Surcharge single room
289.00
289.00
289.00
Category: You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
Season1
May 7, 2022 - May 22, 2022
Sep 26, 2022 - Oct 8, 2022
Arrival daily
Season2
May 23, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022
Sep 5, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022
Arrival daily
Season3
Jun 13, 2022 - Sep 4, 2022
Arrival daily
From Meran to Lake Garda 8 days, Charm, IT-SJWMG-08D
Surcharge half board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Surcharge single room
999.00
239.00
289.00
1,139.00
239.00
289.00
1,229.00
239.00
289.00
Category: You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, Englisch, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Optional extras:
Half-board evening meal (6x, not in Riva. Mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Return transfer by minibus from to Meran every Saturday, Sunday, Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon occasionally, costs EUR 59 per person, EUR 19 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Train journey to Meran.
Verona airport.
Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or limited car parks near the hotels, approx. EUR 30 per week. Basement car park (limited number of spaces) approx. EUR 12 per day, payable on-site, no reservation required.
Return journey from Riva to Rovereto (www.ttesercizio.it) by bus and then by train via Bozen to Meran, approx. 3 hours.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Bus fare Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
Special dates on request
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Accommodation
Hotel Pienzenau am Schloßpark Meran
★★★★S
The ‘Rosenhotel Pienzenau’ 4****S is located in the quiet neighbourhood of mansions in Meran and offers its guests every possible comfort.
Hotel Pienzenau am Schloßpark Meran
★★★★S
The ‘Rosenhotel Pienzenau’ 4****S is located in the quiet neighbourhood of mansions in Meran and offers its guests every possible comfort: indoor and outdoor pool with wellness area, rooftop terrace with a marvellous views of Meran and the vineyards plus a sterling restaurant with an exquisite cuisine. The rooms are elegantly equipped in the South Tyrolian style.
Throughout the whole hotel you will find clear, modern decor and a distinctive atmosphere of health and vitality.
Apparthotel Nalserhof Nals
★★★★
Throughout the whole hotel you will find clear, modern decor and a distinctive atmosphere of health and vitality, while the use of authentic natural materials such as walnut, larch and leather provide the Nalserhof with a truly unique character. The impeccably fitted apartments guarantee the highest of comfort levels. Enjoy the big pool between a beautiful sunbathing area and the Mediterranean garden flair.
In the middle of the wine landscape and near the shore of the idyllic Lake Kaltern is the modern family business.
Hotel Thalhof Kaltern
★★★★
In the middle of the wine landscape and near the shore of the idyllic Lake Kaltern is the modern family business. An absolute top hotel with every comfort, in which the light penetrates through the large panoramic windows and the view outside. Let yourself be pampered again at the end of your hiking week and enjoy the inviting wellness area with outdoor and indoor pool or a regional delicacy with a lake view.
Situated in a wonderful, elevated spot in the heart of the Nonstal-valley, is the location of the tradition-hotel Miraval.
Hotel Miraval Coredo
★★★★
Situated in a wonderful, elevated spot in the heart of the Nonstal-valley, surrounded by the Brenta Dolomites and the snow-capped Ortler-mountain area as a backdrop, is the location of the tradition-hotel Miraval. Utmost importance is attached to familiar hospitality in this newly-renovated establishment. Modern and comfortable rooms with mountain view as well as spa area with pool and sauna area invite you to relax after your hiking tours. In the hotel-restaurant excellent Trentino cuisine combined with Italian influences awaits.
The ‚Alpine resort’ is located in the centre of the mountain village of Molveno, with a view onto the impressive Brenta-Dolomites, which appear within your grasp.
Alpenresort Belvedere Molveno
★★★★S
The ‚Alpine resort’ is located in the centre of the mountain village of Molveno, not far from the lakeside and with a view onto the impressive Brenta-Dolomites, which appear within your grasp. The exquisite in-house restaurant with a view onto the lake spoils you with dishes prepared by a Michelin-Star chef. In the large spa area tired muscles are soon regenerated, but you will also thoroughly enjoy dwelling in the comfort of the stupendous hotel room decor.
Situated directly at the shore of lake Garda, a marvellous mountain and lake view awaits, this time with a Mediterranean touch!
Hotel Bellariva Riva del Garda
★★★★
Situated directly at the shore of lake Garda, a marvellous mountain and lake view awaits, this time with a Mediterranean touch! Sporting first row at the lakeside of Lake Garda is the location of the newly refurbished and comfortable 4****-hotel Bellariva with tastefully furnished rooms (with lake view). Why not toast to your stay with a glass of prosecco whilst enjoying the lake view.
Wir haben die Wanderung das erste Mal gemacht. Da wir von der Ostsee sind und kaum Bergerfahrungen hatten, waren wir auf die sehr detailliert beschriebenen Strecken gespannt. Der Höhepunkt unserer Reise war Molveno, ein traumhafter idyllisch am See gelegener Ort, der uns bisher überhaupt nicht bekannt war. Die angegeben Gesamtkilometer der Einzeltouren wichen meistens „nach oben“ ab, d.h. wir hatten eigentlich immer mehr Kilometer auf der Uhr, was aber kein Nachteil war. Sehr gut waren die Brunnen (zum Trinken), die „Kasse des Vertrauens“, Stände und die Rasthäuser an den Strecken. Der Gesamteindruck der Reise war überwältigend. Gerne machen wir nochmal eine Reise über Eurohike.
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5 stars
Andrea G. |13.10.2020
Wunderbares Südtirol & Trentino
Eine tolle Wanderung durch Obstbäume, Weinhänge und Burgenlandschaften. Wunderbare Stopps an glasklaren Seen mit tollen Ausblicken. Durchweg sehr gute Hotels und Pensionen. Eine wirklich empfehlenswerte Reise, die das Herz höher schlagen läßt.
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5 stars
Andreas F. |31.08.2019
Tolle Wandertouren
Tolle Wanderstrecken. Die gebuchten Hotels waren sehr gut. Die Wanderbeschreibung und die Unterlagen waren sehr gut
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5 stars
Angelika Lortz |18.08.2019
Eindrucksvolle Wanderung
Es war eine sehr schöne Wanderung mit teils nicht so gut ausgeschilderten Wegen. Dennoch haben wir alle Routen und Wege dank des schön aufgegliederten Heftes und guter Orientierung gefunden. Ein besonderes Highlight ist die Wanderung in den Brenta Dolomiten gewesen, die leider ein wenig durch nicht so gutes Wetter an diesem Tage vor allem für die Aussicht getrübt wurde. Eine sehr schöne Etappe ist auch der Weg entlang der Waalwege von Meran nach Nals gewesen. Auch die Burg Hocheppan ist sehr beeindruckend gewesen. Sehr gut hat es uns außerdem am Molvenosee und natürlich dann zum Schluss in Riva am Gardasee gefallen. Rundum eine tolle Wanderung mit viel abwechslungsreichen wunderschönen Etappen. Ein herzliches Dankeschön auch an Frau Strasser, die im Vorfeld durch unsere Umbuchung mehr Aufwand hatte, aber immer supernett und hilfsbereit geblieben ist und alles ermöglichen konnte.
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5 stars
Frank V. |14.08.2019
Sehr schöne Genusswanderreise
Wir erlebten dank der perfekten Organisation und umfangreichen Wanderunterlagen herrliche Wandertage in sehr reizvoller Landschaft. Die Teilstrecken waren auch mit normaler Kondition insgesamt gut zu bewältigen. Die insgesamt sehr gastfreundlichen Hotels boten Gelegenheit zur Erholung und bei durchweg guter Küche auch zum Genuss. Die Unterlagen waren insgesamt sehr detailliert und boten stets gute Orientierung. Sie enthielten auch Hinweise für Alternativrouten z.B. bei schlechtem Wetter. Insgesamt erlebten wir eine Tour, die wir gern weiter empfehlen!
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5 stars
Lise A. |01.08.2019
Fantastic!
We did the hike with our children aged 8 and 11 years, and it was a fantastic way of spending the holiday. The route was optimal for children - hard, but not too difficult and there were a lot of interesting things to look at and talk about on the way. We were very lucky to have pool at all hotels, which was worth walking after for the children!!
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5 stars
Geir Jensen |28.07.2019
Beautiful walk from Maran to Lake Garda!
Beautiful scenery, ok distance and very nice hotels.
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4 stars
Anne Buelow Find |26.07.2019
Generally very good!
Nice and varied hikes with lots of vertical meters, mountains, forrests, small cosy villages. Tough but rewarding.
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5 stars
Thomas und Iris H. |11.07.2019
Macht Lust auf mehr
Eine sehr gut organisierte Wandertour mit vielen Highlights. Die schönste Strecke für uns war die Wanderung durch die Brenta Dolomiten. Das Gepäck war immer im Hotel, wenn wir von unserer Tagestour ankamen. Transfers waren immer pünktlich. Wir werden sicherlich nochmal bei Eurohike buchen.
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5 stars
Manfred H. |06.07.2019
Top organisiert!
Durchweg abwechslungsreiche und tolle Wanderstrecken, zeitlich gut zu bewältigen. Täglich wechselnde Landschaftsbilder. Unterkünfte waren super, auch die dazu gebuchte Halbpension. Gerne wieder auf Tour mit Eurohike.
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5 stars
Michael u. Dagmar H. |24.06.2019
Einzigartige Wanderungen mit exklusiver Rundumbetreuung
Kurzfristiger Wanderurlaub von Meran zum Gardsee in Südtirol, Brenta-Dolomiten und Trentino war aufgrund einer erstklassigen Organisation und tollen Wetter ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis.
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5 stars
Giuseppe G. |24.06.2019
Wanderung von Meran nach Riva
Vor der Wanderung bekamen wir eine kurze Einweisung und dann konnten wir von den guten Unterlagen (Digital und auf Papier) profitieren. Die Hotels waren gut und vorallen sauber. Nachdem das Wetter noch mitgespielt hat, war es für uns eine perfekte Wanderung.
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5 stars
Sandra Gutzat |28.08.2018
Unser erster super gelungener Wanderurlaub!!!
Die einzelnen Strecken waren perfekt ausgelegt für einen Tag. Wir waren super entspannt aufgrund der tollen Unterkünfte. Wir haben die Reise mit 4-Sterne-Hotels gebucht. Es war unser erster Wanderurlaub und bestimmt nicht der letzte :-) mit Eurohike! Die Betreuung vor Ort war perfekt und die Mitarbeiter super nett!