The “Via Claudia Augusta” is one of the most famous long-distance hiking trails in Europe. In any case, it is one of the hiking paths that have the most to offer culturally and historically. In the past it was used by the ancient Romans, today numerous hikers enjoy the route from the Mediterranean to the Danube. Eurohike runs this trip on the section between two beautiful lakes, the Reschensee and the Kalterer See.
Details about the 9-day Lake Reschensee – Lake Kalterer-See with Charm tour
A church tower that protrudes out of the middle of a lake - where can you get something like that? Quite simply: At the Reschensee, which has become one of the most popular photo opportunities in the region thanks to this unusual sight. After the Reschensee and Haiderer See, you will hike along the Adige.
You pass lush alpine pastures, shady forests, imposing mountain plateaus, charming mountain villages as well as historical castles and fortresses. Reinhold Messner's Juval Castle with the “Messner Mountain Museum” is just as worth a stop as the Ganglegg archaeological site. Day 6 of the tour finally takes you to Merano, which invites you to linger. Via the castles-rich Nals, you finally reach your destination, Lake Kaltern. Be sure to hop in before you leave, because with some over 28 degrees it is the warmest swimming lake in the Alpine region.
Highlights of the Lake Reschensee – Lake Kalterer-See with Charm tour
Hike through the "orchard" of South Tyrol: In Vinschgau all kinds of fruits thrive - apples, apricots, chestnuts and grapes. You should enjoy the regional specialties with these natural delights. A special feast for the eyes takes place in spring when the fruit trees transform the Vinschgau into a sea of flowers.
Wonderful apple orchards by the path side: Over 7,000 farmers grow apples in South Tyrol. So it's no wonder that on the hiking tour you repeatedly pass apple orchards, the fruits and flowers of which exude a bewitching scent.
Hiking high above the Vinschgau with a view of the snow-covered Ortler massif: Rugged peaks, rocky gorges and above all the “König Ortler” with a height of 3,905m. The mountain world around the Ortler massif is a true natural spectacle.
South Tyrolean wines - hike through vineyards: According to tradition, viticulture in South Tyrol looks back on around 3,000 years of history. So it's no wonder that the popular drops have such a harmonious taste.
The spa town of Merano: Empress Sissi visited Merano for the first time in 1870 and triggered a real travel boom in the northern Italian city in the world of the rich and beautiful at the time. Walk in the footsteps of the ruler today!
Useful information about the Lake Reschensee – Lake Kalterer-See with Charm tour
The hikes cover a total length of an impressive 130 km (ten to 21 km each). The route is relatively flat or hilly and includes only a few steep gradients. The wonderful landscape of South Tyrol serves as a reward. A big plus is the historical sites and cultural highlights along the route.
On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of hiking.
First along Reschensee reservoir and over to Graun, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Vinschau, the flooded spire of Gaun. The route runs past lake Haidersee and along the largest alluvial fan of the Alps and leads up to the idyllic mountain village Planeil. Downhill you walk through forest and later through flowering meadows to Burgeis, with view to the impressive monastery of Marienberg.
Walk along the Sonnensteig path, a newly created theme path with fantastic views of the snowy mountain peaks. High above the town Mals, with its many towers, onwards and over the Tartscher Bichl past ‚Ganglegg’, a historic archaeological site from the Bronze and Iron Age on to Schluderns, with the most impressive and best-preserved castles in South Tyrol.
From the foot of Sonnberg your walk starts and continues crossing through dense forests. Above Laas, well known for the white marble, you later reach the orchards of Vinschgau – apple trees as far as the eyes can see.
Today you pass through the orchard of the Vinschgau. Along the Latschander Waal path you walk through regions of the best South Tyrolean wines. Continue on the archaeological path which almost takes you to Messners castle ‘Juval’, high above the valley. On a meandering trail downhill you reach Naturns.
High up you continue following the Rablander Waal path through forests, past Alpine mountain farms forever accompanied by stunning views of the Vinschgau valley. Follow Partschinser and Algunder Waal path down into the Meraner basin. Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa.
On Marlinger Waal path, the longest Waal of South Tyrol you walk into the apple centre Lana. On your way enjoy lovely views on Meran and the Adige valley to Bolzano. Pass through light forests up to Tisens, well known for the sweet chestnuts. During the second half of this path many ancient fortresses are passed: Nals with Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg castle.
Walk past castles, raised stands and fortresses with great views of the Etschtal Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. A section of the path takes you along the ‘Three-Fortress-Route’ and continue via St. Michael through extensive vineyards until you reach the beautiful lake Kalterer See. In this beautiful valley you should taste a glass of "Kalterer See".
approx. 5.5 to 6.5 hrs
21 km
500 m
550 m
Day
9
Departure or extra days
Tour character
You walk mainly on good walking paths, often on the so called ‘Waal paths’, ancient water systems as well as on paved sections. The paths are easy to walk, the route is undulating through lovely countryside, dotted with orchards and vineyards. Longer ascents only occur on two of the days. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of up to 6.5 hours. Shortcuts of daily sections are possible by train or coach.
Lake Reschensee – Lake Kalterer-See, 9 days, Charm, IT-SJWRK-09D
Base price
1,429.00
1,489.00
1,589.00
Surcharge half board 7x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
219.00
219.00
219.00
Surcharge single room
269.00
269.00
269.00
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
Apr 29, 2023 - May 7, 2023
Sep 18, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023
Arrival Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays
Season2
May 8, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023
Sep 4, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023
Arrival Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays
Season3
Jun 19, 2023 - Sep 3, 2023
Arrival daily
Lake Reschensee – Lake Kalterer-See, 9 days, Charm, IT-SJWRK-09D
Surcharge half board 7x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Surcharge single room
1,429.00
219.00
269.00
1,489.00
219.00
269.00
1,589.00
219.00
269.00
Category: You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Optional extras:
Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Return transfer by minibus from Lake Kalterer See to Reschen every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
By train to Landeck (North Tyrol) and by bus approx. 1,5 hours to Reschen. Or by train via Bolzano and Meran to Mals (South Tyrol) and by bus to Reschen in approx. 30 minutes.
Innsbruck or Munich airport.
Parking: Free parking at the hotel. No reservation required.
Return transfer from Meran by Vinschgau train in approx. 1.5 hrs. to Mals and from there approx. 30 min. to Reschen. From Lake Kalterer by bus/train in approx. 1 hr. to Merano then continue as described.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Special dates on request
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Accommodation
Boutique Hotel Villa Waldkönigin Reschen
★★★★
The wonderful ‘Villa Waldkönigin' 4****, surrounded by mountains, forests and meadows, is situated at the edge of a picturesque larch forest of St. Valentin.
Boutique Hotel Villa Waldkönigin Reschen
★★★★
The wonderful ‘Villa Waldkönigin' 4****, surrounded by mountains, forests and meadows, is situated at the edge of a picturesque larch forest of St. Valentin. The newly renovated Art Deco ancestral home and the newly constructed building provide every comfort of a modern spa. In the dining room you can enjoy an exquisite cuisine as well as delicate, regional wines.
The two hotels ‘Mohren’ and ‘Plavina’, both run by the Theiner family, are situated directly at the main square of the rustic village Burgeis.
Hotel Der Mohrenwirt Burgeis
★★★★
The two hotels ‘Mohren’ and ‘Plavina’, both run by the Theiner family, are situated directly at the main square of the rustic village Burgeis at the foot of the ‘Marienberg’. Both hotels combine the typical old inn-tradition with modern and elegant hotel comfort. The redesigned wellness area with pool provides ample relaxation.
Only a few steps away from the Churburg castle appears the holiday hotel ‘Saldur’ 4**** in a pleasant and quiet location.
Small Active Hotel Saldur Schluderns
★★★★
Only a few steps away from the Churburg castle appears the holiday hotel ‘Saldur’ 4**** in a pleasant and quiet location. Look forward to a beautiful wellness area containing an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. In the evening you are treated to exquisite food with a four-course meal including delicacies of the ‘Vinschgauer’ regional cuisine. In the traditionally equipped rooms you have the possibility to take a rest and relax.
The gourmet- and wellness hotel ‚Vier Jahrezeiten’ (Four Seasons) offers you the ‚special something’ situated in the heart of Schlanders.
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Schlanders
★★★★S
The gourmet- and wellness hotel ‚Vier Jahrezeiten’ (Four Seasons) offers you the ‚special something’ situated in the heart of Schlanders. The rooms are spaceous and comfortable with a classy interior. After your hiking tour a lavish spa area with pools and various saunas invites you to some serious relaxation. You also get treated to some fine food, gourmet bliss awaits, where fresh natural products are used and themed according to the seasons.
The Hotel Sand’ 4****, situated in a quiet 10.000m² park, offers its guests a natural bathing pond, a wellness area and an excellent regional cuisine.
Hotel Sand Naturns
★★★★S
The Hotel Sand’ 4****, situated in a quiet 10.000m² park, offers its guests a natural bathing pond, a wellness area and an excellent regional cuisine in their ‘Tyrol Restaurant’. You live in cosy rooms equipped in the Alpine style. This hiking-hotel won’t fail to make your stay most comfortable!
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.
Die Wanderung hat unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt. Die Option am dritten Wandertag (Waalweg bis zum Talschluss) und die Empfehlung von Ihrem Mitarbeiter vor Ort am letzten Tag die Etappe 5 des Meraner Höhenweges zu gehen, waren zwar anstrengend, aber Höhepunkte der Wanderung.
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5 stars
Susanne G. |31.07.2022
Rund um gut organisiert
Von der Anfrage zur Tour, über die Buchung bis zur Wanderung hat alles super geklappt. Ausführliche Unterlagen, schöne Unterkünfte, einwandfreier Gepäckstransport. Wir waren mit meinem Hund unterwegs, auch dies hat super funktioniert.
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5 stars
Maria Büchele |16.06.2021
Sehr schöne Wanderwoche
Es war eine unbeschwerte Wandertour zum Auftakt nach Corona mit keinerlei Einschränkungen. Der Zeitpunkt Anfang Juni war ideal und noch nicht zu heiß. Die Etappe von Naturns nach Meran Betrug letztlich 27 km, zum Schluss sehr kräftezehrend. Die Etappe war um fast 8 km länger, da unser Hotel Sand in Tschars lag ( also zusätzlich 4 km bis Naturns) und das Hotel Pienzenau in Meran vom Zentrum in Meran ca. 2 km entfernt liegt. Als Option sollte bei Ihrer Tourenbeschreibung der Weg direkt an der Etsch entlang bis Naturns empfohlen werden. So spart man sich einige Höhenmeter und Zeit für die lange Etappe.
ValerieHaringanswered:
Sehr geehrte Frau Büchele, vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie Ihre Wanderreise im wunderschönen Südtirol genossen haben. Gerne werden wir Ihren Tipp in Bezug auf die Etappe von Naturns nach Meran an unser Produktmanagement weitergeben und ggbf. eine Option im nächsten Jahr anbieten.
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5 stars
Claudia Buschke |15.10.2020
Tolle Herbstwanderung in Südtirol!
Die Wanderung ist sehr abwechslungsreich und wunderschön. Wir haben sie am letzten Tag individuell verändert und sind ab Narurns ein Stück auf dem Meraner Höhenweg gewandert. Eine absolut lohnenswerte Variante, mit allerdings anstrengenden Passagen durch die Schlucht der 1000 Stufen (der Name ist hier Programm ;-) ). Auch ein Abstecher zum Schloss Juval sollte man einplanen! Südtirol ist immer eine (Wander) Reise wert!
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5 stars
Michael Bierbaum |30.09.2020
Aussichtsreiche Wanderung in Südtirol
Diese 9-Tage-Tour war ursprünglich für den Mai dieses Jahres vorgesehen, musste aber coronabedingt auf den September verschoben werden. Im Nachinein gesehen sicherlich der bessere Reisetermin für die Wanderungen bei herrlichen Herbstwetter durch Apfelplantagen und Weingärten. Wunderbare Wanderwege entlang der alten "Waalwege" aber auch mit anspruchsvollen Passagen. Besonders anstrengend die Abstiege in die Ortschaften auf steilen, mit Steinen und Geröll bedeckten Wegen.
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5 stars
Alexandra Besseling |14.06.2019
Wunderbare Wanderung
Wunderbare Wanderung mit vielen schönen Momenten. Die Hotels waren alle großartig. Ich kam mir oft vor wie im Paradies. Die Menschen waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Mein Hund war verletzt und die Menschen im Hotel haben uns sehr geholfen. Danke!!!
ValerieHaringanswered:
Sehr geehrte Frau Besseling, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihr super Feedback. Es freut uns wirklich sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Wanderreise so gefallen hat. Wir hoffen Ihr Hund konnte sich wieder vollständig von seiner Verletzung erholen. Bis zur nächsten Reise!
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4 stars
Anne E. |22.05.2019
Tour mit vielen Highlights
Sehr gute Streckenführung, teilweise anstrengend auf Grund der Länge der Etappen. Bis auf einen Ausfall sehr gute Hotels. Perfekte Tourorganisation.
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5 stars
Marlene E. |17.10.2018
Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung über dem Etschtal
Gut ausgearbeitete Tour am Sonnenhang des Vinschgaus. Die Tagesstrecken waren gut bewältigbar, viel länger hätten sie (für mich) aber nicht sein dürfen. Einfache Buchung und gute Betreuung im Vorfeld durch Frau Strasser und das Eurohike-Team. Die Hotels waren alle sehr angenehm und bis auf einen Ausreißer war auch die zugebuchte Halbpension sehr empfehlenswert.
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5 stars
Peter - Josef C. |22.07.2018
Eine wunderschöne Wandertour
Eine rundum perfekte Wanderreise. Die Tour war bestens ausgearbeitet. Die Hotels waren super.
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4 stars
Gerd und Dr. Martina Hannes |21.10.2017
Via Claudia Augusta
Schöne Tour durch das gesamte Vischgau, man lernt das Tal von A bis Z kennen. Hotels bei der Charme Tour sind erstklassig. Man kann die Wege durchs Tal immer wieder variieren. Bei der Anfangstour sollte man mehr auf dem Vinschger Höhenweg gehen.
IsabellaStrasseranswered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Hannes, besten Dank für Ihr Feedback! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie mit der Reise selbst und unseren Charme Hotels zufrieden waren. Vielen Dank auch für Ihren Hinweis zum Höhenweg - wir werden diese Etappen nochmals genau prüfen und ggbf. weiter verbessern!
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5 stars
Petra Wegscheider |22.08.2017
Wunderschöne Tour durch Vinschgau
Sehr schöne Waalwege durch Wälder, keine Leute...
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5 stars
Sabine Strobl |15.07.2017
Top!
Positiv: -Gute Tipps und Hinweise vom Stationsleiter am 1. Abend -Tolle Hotels - entspricht meinen Erwartungen -Alle Hotels waren informiert, dass ich anreise -Mein Zimmerwunsch konnte immer erfüllt werden. Negativ: -Abreise vom Kalterer See per Bus war ein wenig aufwändig, ein paar mehr Busfahrpläne wären hier hilfreich gewesen...ansonsten alles SUPER!!!
IsabellaStrasseranswered:
Sehr geehrte Frau Strobl, vielen Dank für Ihr Wanderfeedback! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen die Wanderreise so gut gefallen hat. Danke für Ihren Hinweis bzgl. der Busfahrpläne am Abreisetag - wir werden hier versuchen unsere Unterlagen weiter zu verbessern!
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5 stars
Huib Schot |17.06.2017
Wandeltrip langs de 'Via Claudia Augusta'
Wij hebben een prachtige tocht langs vele appel en wijngaarden gemaakt. Vanuit de alpen loop je door het Etschdal naar de Kalterer See en kom je uit in een meer mediterane omgeving! Onderweg mooie uitzichten, leuke plaatsjes en fijne hotels. Helaas merk je onderweg niet dat je over de Via Clauidia Augusta loopt. Met hond een prima wandeling door het vele water, maar...warm. Kortom: een aanrader!
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5 stars
Wolfgang Bader |04.06.2017
Schöne Landschaft, schöne Hotels
Obwohl wir uns eher als sportlich einschätzen und bestimmt auch eine gute Grundkondition haben, sind wir an unsere Grenzen gekommen. Anstrengend, aber sehr lohnend.
IsabellaStrasseranswered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Bader - vielen Dank für Ihr Reisefeedback! Wie von Ihnen beschrieben, gibt es auf der Via Claudia einige anspruchsvolle und dafür sehr lohnenswerte Abschnitte. In unseren Routenbüchern bieten wir immer wieder Optionen und Alternativen an, um eine Etappe auch mal abkürzen zu können.
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5 stars
Gertraud Ofner |05.03.2017
Eindrucksvolle Wandertour
Die individuell gestaltete Wanderreise ist wunderschön und gut ausgeschildert. Die Charme Hotels waren auf hohem Niveau und in guter Lage! Das Team von Eurohike war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben und werden weitere Wanderreisen mit Eurohike unternehmen :-). Danke