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Waalweg between vines near Castelbello

From Lake Resia to Merano with Charm

Via Claudia Augusta - in the footsteps of the Romans

7 Days / 6 Nights
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Waalweg between vines near Castelbello

From Lake Resia to Merano with Charm

Via Claudia Augusta - in the footsteps of the Romans

7 Days / 6 Nights
Walking

Itinerary at a glance

Apricots, grapes, chestnuts - fine delicacies and the best wines await you in sunny South Tyrol. The Waal trails take you to picturesque mountain villages, through forests and to the Three Castle Route. At the final destination, you'll jump into the Lake Caldaro.
Day
01

Arrival in Resia/Surroundings

First leisurely along Lake Resia, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Vinschau, 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 through forest and later through flowering meadows to Burgusio, 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 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.

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.

This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Vinschgau Valley. 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 Vinschgau Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturns. This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Vinschgau Valley. 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 Vinschgau Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturns.

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

Day
07

Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

You will spend the night in selected accommodations and discover South Tyrol day by day - for instance blossoming fruit trees, the hike along the Rablander Waalweg and the Churburg near Sluderno. In the thermal spa Merano, you can recover from the hikes.
Day
01

Arrival in Resia/Surroundings

First leisurely along Lake Resia, where you will find the best known camera motive of the Vinschau, 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 through forest and later through flowering meadows to Burgusio, 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 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.

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.

This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Vinschgau Valley. 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 Vinschgau Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturns. This stage takes you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Vinschgau Valley. 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 Vinschgau Wine Trail down into the valley to Naturns.

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

Day
07

Departure or extension

Other variations of this tour

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Hiker enjoys the view of the mountain panorama
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Hikers on the shore of lake Resia
From Lake Resia to Lake Caldaro
9 Days
Hiker enjoys the view of the mountain panorama
Hikers crossing the apple orchards in Sluderno
Hiker enjoys the view during a short break
Panoramic view of Silandro
Hiking group in Merano
Signpost Waalrunde Merano

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.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in hotels with charm
  • Breakfast
  • 1 Dinner (Silandro)
  • 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

  • Return transfer by minibus from Merano to Resia every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costs EUR 79 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 Resia. 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 approx. EUR 70 per week.
  • Return transfer from Merano by Vinschgau train in approx. 1.5 hours to Malles and from there approx. 30 minutes to Resia. From Lake Caldaro by bus/train in approx. 1 hour to Merano then continue as described.

Things to note

  • For arrivals in season 1, double overnight stay in Burgusio/Malles (instead of overnight stay in Resia/surroundings) and transfer to Resia do the start of the hiking stage.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • 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 hotels with charm
  • Breakfast
  • 1 Dinner (Silandro)
  • 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
  • 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!

Our hotels

Relax in our charming accommodations along your hiking tour

Travel stories for this tour

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Lake Garda vineyards
Lifestyle & Health
Between Peaks and Pleasures – Culinary Hiking in South Tyrol
When you hike in South Tyrol, you don’t just experience stunning mountain landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and sunny alpine meadows—you also enjoy culinary delights at every turn. Along the trails, cozy huts and traditional inns & guesthouses invite you to savor authentic South Tyrolean specialties: homemade Knödel (dumplings), flavorful Speck (smoked cured ham), fresh alpine cheese, and warm Apfelstrudel make every rest stop a memorable experience. In this article, we’ll show you delicious ways to perfectly combine hiking and indulgence.
Hiker hikes uphill amidst greenery
Team on Tour
On foot through the beautiful Vinschgau Valley
At last, the moment has arrived for me to embark on my inaugural team-member-on-tour assignment - I can't wait for my hiking holiday from Lake Resia to Merano. Leading our captivating walking tours in South Tyrol, my curiosity compels me to venture into one of these mesmerizing destinations. Our journey begins on foot, tracing the entirety of the Vinschgau Valley—from the serene shores of Lake Reschen to the tranquil spa haven of Merano. With walking boots laced and sunglasses at the ready, my companion and I eagerly set out from Reschen, primed for adventure.
Hikers in Mals
Guests on Tour
From Lake Reschen through the sun-kissed Vinschgau to Merano
On her family travel blog “Travelsanne” (in German), Sanne whets people’s appetite for travelling, hiking and enjoying special nature experiences with children and teenagers. Particularly her love for hiking was inherited: Even as a child, she and her family explored the most beautiful corners of her homeland of Baden-Württemberg and the Alps. In mid-July, Sanne tested one of our most beautiful hiking tours in South Tyrol and hiked from Lake Reschen to Merano together with her husband Jochen and good friends. In her travel story, she shares her experiences and the most beautiful impressions with us:
Female hiker with blue Vaude backpack sits on wooden bench overlooking the green Adige Valley and town of Schlanders with mountains.
Team on Tour
Lisa’s hiking tour from the Reschensee to Merano
From unspoiled alpine landscapes to blossoming apple orchards and picturesque vineyards to the fine spa town in the heart of South Tyrol. Over 7 days we hiked the varied landscape of the Vinschgau Vally and enjoyed the South Tyrolean hospitality. With scenic highlights and culinary delicacies, South Tyrol shows itself from its best side on this individual hiking tour and leaves nothing to be desired. The tour Reschensee – Merano with Charm, 7 days is one of our popular hiking tours with charm and is also perfect for hiking with your dog.
Hikers on a flower meadow
Team on Tour
Team Member on tour: Via Claudia Augusta
We were looking forward to our day together in South Tyrol and hiking along the Via Claudia Augusta for a very long time. My 5 girl-friends and me were up early and headed for Reschen. The car journey took about 4 hours. Before our arrival in Reschen we decided to drive to Graun in order to visit the most popular sight and photo motif in the Vinschgau region, the old church tower of Alt-Graun, the only object remaining after the village of Alt-Graun was flooded.
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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.

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