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From Lake Resia to Merano

Via Claudia Augusta - in the footsteps of the Romans

188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiker enjoys the view of the mountain panorama

The essentials at a glance

Walk from Lake Resia to Merano through the Val Venosta Valley on ancient Waal paths and panoramic trails. The route passes the famous flooded church tower, through orchards and vineyards, past Ganglegg archaeological site from the Bronze Age, and historic Churburg castle. Daily distances average 19 km on well-maintained paths with some steep ascents. The tour ends in the Mediterranean spa town of Merano.

Do you have questions about this tour?

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.

‘Cosy’ is the magic word on this hiking holiday. There is no trace of stress and rush far and wide. Initially you walk along Lake Resia to Graun, where the former church tower located in the dammed lake is waiting for a souvenir snapshot.

Via Burgusio, Sluderno and Silandro you finally head for Naturno. In the final few days you can stroll through the orchards of the Val Venosta Valley and explore the cultivation areas on the Latschander Waalweg-path.

Tip: You will find the best South Tyrolean wines here. Be sure to sample them!

  • Archaeological sites: Ganglegg and the Tartscher Bühel located in the Upper Val Venosta Valley region are home of the best researched hilltop settlements from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
  • The Messner Mountain Museum: The entire permanent exhibition is dedicated to the myth of the mountain. Whether marvelling at the impressive collection of masks or visiting the adventure library – the museum is worth a detour.

The hiking paths along the irrigation channels are well developed and paved throughout. Since the hiking stages lead along the old irrigation systems, Eurohike hikers can also look forward to many asphalted sections. Nevertheless, a good basic fitness level is required to tackle daily walking times of up to 6.5 hours.

You cannot wait to start your next hike? Then book your next hiking holiday right now and increase you level of bliss and happiness!

Book now
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Hiker enjoys the view of the mountain panorama

From Lake Resia to Merano

'Via Claudia Augusta - in the footsteps of the Romans'

188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
188  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiker enjoys the view of the mountain panorama

The essentials at a glance

Walk from Lake Resia to Merano through the Val Venosta Valley on ancient Waal paths and panoramic trails. The route passes the famous flooded church tower, through orchards and vineyards, past Ganglegg archaeological site from the Bronze Age, and historic Churburg castle. Daily distances average 19 km on well-maintained paths with some steep ascents. The tour ends in the Mediterranean spa town of Merano.

Do you have questions about this tour?

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.

‘Cosy’ is the magic word on this hiking holiday. There is no trace of stress and rush far and wide. Initially you walk along Lake Resia to Graun, where the former church tower located in the dammed lake is waiting for a souvenir snapshot.

Via Burgusio, Sluderno and Silandro you finally head for Naturno. In the final few days you can stroll through the orchards of the Val Venosta Valley and explore the cultivation areas on the Latschander Waalweg-path.

Tip: You will find the best South Tyrolean wines here. Be sure to sample them!

  • Archaeological sites: Ganglegg and the Tartscher Bühel located in the Upper Val Venosta Valley region are home of the best researched hilltop settlements from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
  • The Messner Mountain Museum: The entire permanent exhibition is dedicated to the myth of the mountain. Whether marvelling at the impressive collection of masks or visiting the adventure library – the museum is worth a detour.

The hiking paths along the irrigation channels are well developed and paved throughout. Since the hiking stages lead along the old irrigation systems, Eurohike hikers can also look forward to many asphalted sections. Nevertheless, a good basic fitness level is required to tackle daily walking times of up to 6.5 hours.

You cannot wait to start your next hike? Then book your next hiking holiday right now and increase you level of bliss and happiness!

Itinerary at a glance

You start the tour with a view of the church tower in the Lake Resia and hike along the Sonnensteig to Sluderno and Silandro. Worth seeing is the historical excavation site Ganglegg from the Bronze and Iron Age.

Hotel example: Aktivhotel Edelweiss

First along Lake Resia reservoir, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Val Venosta Valley, the flooded spire of Gaun. 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

This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Val VenostaValley. Along the Latschander Waalweg you hike through the growing areas of the best South Tyrolean wines. Continue up to Messner's Juval Castle or take a leisurely stroll along the Val Venosta Valley Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturno.

Hotel example: Kleinkunsthotel

High up following the panoramic trail 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 mediterranean spa town of Merano. Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa.

Hotel example: Flora

Day
07

Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

You start the tour with a view of the church tower in the Lake Resia and hike along the Sonnensteig to Sluderno and Silandro. Worth seeing is the historical excavation site Ganglegg from the Bronze and Iron Age.

Nestled between the peaks of the Ötztal Alps and the Ortler Mountains, Lake Resia shimmers at the heart of the stunning Vinschgau landscape. Take in the view of the church tower rising from the water, a landmark that defines the region for miles around.


Hotel example: Aktivhotel Edelweiss

First along Lake Resia reservoir, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Val Venosta Valley, the flooded spire of Gaun. 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

This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Val VenostaValley. Along the Latschander Waalweg you hike through the growing areas of the best South Tyrolean wines. Continue up to Messner's Juval Castle or take a leisurely stroll along the Val Venosta Valley Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturno.

Hotel example: Kleinkunsthotel

High up following the panoramic trail 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 mediterranean spa town of Merano. Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa.

Hotel example: Flora

Day
07

Departure or extension

Difficulty Level

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 occur on some of the days. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of up to 6 hours. Shortcuts of daily sections are possible by train or coach.

Difficulty Level

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 occur on some of the days. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of up to 7 hours. Shortcuts of daily sections are possible by train or coach.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing
  • 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 (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer by minibus to Resia (every Saturday, Sunday and Monday), costs EUR 89 per person, EUR 45 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Landeck and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 1.5 hours (www.tlbus.at)
  • Arrival by train to Malles/Mals and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 30 minutes (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Innsbruck airport and by train to Landeck and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 2.5 hours (www.oebb.at, www.tlbus.at)
  • Bolzano airport and by bus to Malles/Mals, duration approx. 3 hours (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Verona airport and by bus to the train station Verona Porta Nuova and by train to Malles/Mals, duration approx. 5.5, hours, with 2 changes in Bolzano and Merano (www.atv.verona.it, www.trenitalia,com, www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces, costs EUR 6 to EUR 15 per day or EUR 70 per week. Public parking spaces, costs approx. ERUR 70 per week
  • Departure by bus from Merano to Malles/Mals and by Bus to Resia, duration 2 hours with 1x change in Malles/Mals (www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolmobil.info)

Things to note

  • For arrivals in season 1, double overnight stay in Burgusio/Malles (instead of overnight stay in Resia/the surroundings)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***-hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing
  • 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 (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer to Resia, every SAT, SUN, MO, costs per person EUR 99, per dog EUR 49, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Landeck and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 1.5 hours (www.tlbus.at)
  • Arrival by train to Malles and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 30 minutes (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Innsbruck airport, by train to Landeck and by bus to Resia, duration approx. 2.5 hours (www.oebb.at, www.tlbus.at)
  • Bolzano airport and by bus to Malles, duration approx. 3 hours (www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Verona airport and by bus to the train station Verona Porta Nuova and by train to Malles, duration approx. 5.5, hours, with 2 changes in Bolzano and Merano (www.atv.verona.it, www.trenitalia,com, www.suedtirolmobil.info)
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces, costs EUR 6 to EUR 15 per day or EUR 70 per week. Public parking spaces, costs approx. ERUR 70 per week
  • Departure by bus from Merano to Malles and by Bus to Resia, duration 2 hours with 1x change in Malles/Mals (www.trenitalia.com, www.suedtirolmobil.info)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Travel by public transport is free with the South Tyrol Guest Pass
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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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.

    188 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (78%)

    Meals (15%)

    Transport (7%)

    188 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (78%)

    Meals (15%)

    Transport (7%)

    188 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset
    CO₂ distribution:

    Accommodation (78%)

    Meals (15%)

    Transport (7%)

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