Holidays in Merano

On this walk you'll get the chance to stop at a typical mountain hut and experience the Val di Sopranes and the village of Tirolo Vernurio. The bus "hiking bus" (Wanderbus) will take you from Tirolo or Caines to Vernurio. From the bus station in Vernurio, you'll walk along trail no. 24 on the Alta Via di Merano towards Gaveis/Longfall, which passes along several narrow hiking trails and some roadways. Passing through Gaveis, you'll go on a gentle walk down towards Val di Sopranes  where you'll have the chance to stop at the Longfall mountain hut. The final section of the walk heads up the other side of the Val di Sopranes. You'll then begin the ascent to the village of Dorf Tirolo.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 7km
• Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 3 hours)
• Ascent/descent: 200m (ascent) 300 metres (descent)
• Terrain: Forest paths
• Useful information: You'll stop at the Longfall mountain hut where you can pay for lunch locally and have a rest. Any bus travel will be covered by your Sudtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.

For summer 25 this walk will run on the following Mondays: 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, and 15 Sep

For summer 2026, this walk will run on the following Mondays: 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 4 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, and 14 Sep.

Starting at the Hirzer cable car mountain station, you'll head up to the Stafell hut. Beginning the ascent along the Almenweg path which takes you to the Tallner hut, and finally to the Ressegger hut where you'll stop for lunch. This is a great place to take a moment and enjoy the glorious mountain views. After lunch, you'll begin a short ascent which will take you back to the starting point, the Klammeben mountain station.

• Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 7km-9.5km
• Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 2-3 hours)
• Ascent/descent: 208m (ascent) & 260m (descent)
• Terrain: Wooden terrain, meadows, some part on single trail
• Useful information: You'll stop at a mountain hut where you can pay for lunch locally and have a comfort break. During the walk you'll take the Hirzer cable car (payable locally, approx. €16.50 per person). Any bus travel will be covered by your Sudtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.

For summer 2025, this walk will run on the following Fridays: 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, and 19 Sep.

For summer 2026, this walk will run on the following Fridays: 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, and 18 Sep.

This is a stunning walk which takes you through forest and meadow slopes and past rustic farmland. The walk starts at the Verdins-Tall cable car where you'll head up to Tall (Oberkirn). The walk will take you along asphalt roads, through woods and meadows and will give you some fantastic views of the Ifinger mountain and the Merano basin. After about an hour you'll reach the pretty mountain hamlet of Videgg which has some lovely farmland and a little church. The trail continues through the forest on the Taser Höhenweg where you'll pass streams, and head up some small climbs. Eventually you'll come to the Taser Alm mountain station where you'll hop on the gondola and finish the walk.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 9.5km
• Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 3 hours)
• Ascent/descent: 208m (ascent) 187m (descent)
• Terrain: Asphalt roads, wooded terrain, meadows, some small ascents
• Useful information: You'll stop at a mountain hut where you can pay for lunch locally and have a comfort break. During the walk you'll take the Verdins-Tall and the Taser Cable Car (payable locally, approx. €16.50 per person, combined ticket). Any bus travel will be covered by your Sudtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.

For summer 2025, this walk will run on the following Mondays: 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, and 22 Sep.

For summer 2026, this walk will run on the following Mondays: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, and 21 Sep.

San Vigilius is a very special place for walking, it has been producing radon-containing mineral water since the 60's- this water is used in various therapies. You'll start your day on public transport which will take you to the Vigiljoch Cable car. From here you'll head up to the top where you'll start the walk. The first part of the walk heads through larch and spruce trees - the nature here is unbeatable. In about half an hour you'll reach the spring of the thermal waters of the Terme of Merano. Finally, you'll head to Naturnseralm. This section entails a climb of about 420 metres but it's well worth it for the incredible views.

• Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
• Distance: 11.7km
• Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4.5 hours)
• Ascent/Descent: 410 metres
• Terrain: Forest trails, farmland, some steep ascents
• Useful information: You'll stop at the Naturnseralm Hut where you'll have a comfort break and have some food and a drink (payable locally for approx.€18 per person return). During the walk you'll take the Vigiloch cable car (payable locally, approx. €22 return, per person). Any bus travel will be covered by your Sudtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.

For summer 2025, this walk will run on the following Fridays: 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, and 26 Sep.

For summer 2026, this walk will run on the following Fridays: 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, and 25 Sep.

Discover the beautiful Lake Carezza, one of the pearl's of the Dolomites on this relaxed and easy walking route- perfect if you just want a slow day of walking. 

• Grade: Easy-Moderate
• Distance: 5km
• Walking time: 2 hours

This walk is great if you want to see several local sites rolled into one day. Some things you'll see include the Sulfner Biotope Lake, St. Kathrein Church, and a gorge. It's a wonderful walk to do for a taste of the hidden Merano!

• Grade: Easy-Moderate
• Distance: 6km
• Walking time: 2 hours 30 minutes 

This challenging trail takes you to the pre-historic cultural site of the 'Stone Men'. Walk along forest roads and paths to reach the Val Sarentino characterized by piles of stones scattered on the top of a mountain. 

• Grade: Challenging (a good fitness level is required)
• Distance: 15.9km
• Walking time: 5 hours

The botanical Trauttmansdorff Gardens cover 12 hectares and feature plants and flowers from all over the world in over 80 garden landscapes. From Merano, you can easily reach the gardens on foot by following Sissi’s path.

The empress of Austria, Elisabeth, enjoyed taking long walks through Trauttmansdorff, which was her summer residence. The walk to the gardens along Sissi’s path is 3.2 kilometres and passes through 11 stages, each with a story to tell. The path travels from the castle and winds down to the park. The path pays homage to Elisabeth in its name and is home to a statue of Sissi.