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Two hikers on the shore of Lake Reschen marvel at the sunken church tower

Lake Resia – Lake Caldaro

Via Claudia Augusta

9 Days / 8 Nights
Walking
Two hikers on the shore of Lake Reschen marvel at the sunken church tower

During your hiking week along the old Roman road "Via Claudia Augusta", you will discover one of South Tyrol‘s most beautiful sections located between the Val Venosta Valley region and the southern wine route, causing hikers hearts to leap for joy. The tour starts at the well-known Lake Resia, surrounded by marvellous mountain panorama and with a view onto the snow-covered Ortler-massif. The route leads you along fabulous high-altitude paths high above the fertile Val Venosta Valley towards Merano. Enjoy the view onto splendid vineyards and orchards, numerous castles and palaces along the way and amongst others Reinhold Messners Mountain Museum. The Mediterranean spa town of Merano with its thermal springs offers tremendous opportunities for relaxation before you proceed into the wine region around Lake Caldaro as a crowning finale.

In South Tyrol, Italian attitude to life meets Austrian cordiality. You spend nine days in the midst of mountains, meadows and forests, explore old castles on your hikes and taste the culinary delights. That sounds exactly to your liking! Then join the countless hikers who have already discovered the Via Claudia Augusta with Eurohike.

  • Hiking on historical paths: In Northern Italy, the Via Augusta leads through vineyards and orchards, but often also on so-called ‘Waalwege’. These old irrigation systems only exist in this shape in South Tyrol.
  • Reschenpass and mystical Lake Resia: You will find one of the most photographed motifs on the first days of your hiking holiday: the sunken church in Lake Resia.
  • Mild climate and snow-covered mountain peaks: While you hike the Via Augusta in the sunshine, you can enjoy spectacular mountain views of the snow-covered Ortler massif.
  • South Tyrolean cuisine: Apples from the Val Venosta Valley and wine from Caldaro are just two examples of the aromatic products from South Tyrol. Taste your way through the culinary offerings!

Your ‘hiking holiday through time’ to the ancient Romans begins with your individual arrival in Resia. In the days to follow, you move leisurely but steadily South. The hikes are easy and between 10 and 22 kilometres long. Big ascents are only to be expected on two days of the hiking holiday. Tip: Plan a few relaxing days in the Mediterranean spa town of Merano.

Itinerary at a glance

You will hike along the Via Claudia Augusta - the first road across the Alps! You will encounter orchards, castles and Reinhold Messner's Juval Castle along the way, and the magnificent views of the Ortler Pass and the Adige Valley will reward you for your efforts

Hotel example: Hotel am Reschensee

First along Lake Resia reservoir and over to Graun, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Val Venosta Valley, the flooded spire of Graun. The route runs past Lake San Valentino 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 Burgusio, with view to the impressive monastery of Marienberg.

Hotel example: Das Moriggl

Walk along the Sonnensteig path, a newly created theme path with fantastic views of the snowy mountain peaks. High above the town Malles, with its many towers, onwards and over the Tartscher Bichl past ‚Ganglegg’, a historic archaeological site from the Bronze and Iron Age on to Sluderno, with the most impressive and best-preserved castles in South Tyrol.

Hotel example: Saldur

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 Val Venosta Valley – apple trees as far as the eyes can see.

Hotel example: Goldene Rose

Today you pass through the orchard of the Val Venosta Valley. 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 Naturno.

Hotel example: Kleinkunst

High up you continue following the Rablander Waal path through forests, past Alpine mountain farms forever accompanied by stunning views of the Val Venosta Valley. Follow Partschinser and Algunder Waal path down into the Meraner basin. Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa.

Hotel example: Flora

On Marlinger Waal path, the longest Waal of South Tyrol you walk into the apple centre Lana. On your way enjoy lovely views on Merano 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: Nalles with Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg castle.

Hotel example: Traubenheim

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 Caldaro. In this beautiful valley you should taste a glass of "Kalterer See".

Hotel example: Remichhof

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Departure or extension

Route information

Walking

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.

Prices & Dates

Category: pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 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

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer by minibus from Lake Caldaro 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 Meran to Mals (South Tyrol) and by bus to Reschen in approx. 30 minutes.
  • Innsbruck or Munich airport.
  • Parking: parking spaces available, approx. EUR 50 per week, no reservation. Parking spaces near the hotel are free of charge and unguarded.
  • 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!

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 as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 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

  • Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer by minibus from Lake Caldaro to Resia every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costs EUR 79 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 Resia. 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 40 to EUR 70 per week, no reservation.
  • Return transfer from Merano by Vinschgau train in approx. 1.5 hrs. to Malles and from there approx. 30 min. to Resia. From Lake Caldaro 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!

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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