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Hiker at a summit cross with a view of the Adige valley

From Caldaro to Lake Garda

South Tyrol, Brenta-Dolomites & Trento

6 Days / 5 Nights
Mountain Hiking
154  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
Hiker at a summit cross with a view of the Adige valley

Starting in Caldaro you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. All of the mountains of South Tyrol and Trento are incredibly fascinating! They offer views of turquoise lakes, enormous plateaus, deep river valleys and canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you on your way, giving you an excellent feel for the fascinating alpine world of the lonely and steep rugged giants. In Trentino you discover mountain villages with winding narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before you reach your final destination, lake Garda. In the middle of high cliffs, enclosed by olive orchards, cypresses and fig trees you feel the Mediterranean flair. Cappuccino and Gelato at the banks of the dark blue lake – ‘La vita é bella!’

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites
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Lake Caldaro, the Dolomites, cappuccino and Lake Garda: When hearing these words, hikers want to pack their backpacks right away! In addition, the hiking holiday without luggage between Caldaro and Lake Garda has all kinds of surprises in store for you that will make you think back to this week for a long time. Have you ever bitten into an apple from the Vinschgau region? Or have you walked through the narrow streets of stone houses in Trento? At the latest when enjoying the first ‘gelato’ in Riva del Garda it will be over for you!

  • Impressive Dolomites: The rugged rock formations of the Brenta Dolomites are a true contrast to the lush green of the alpine pastures. Enjoy the unique view!
  • Mediterranean lifestyle on Lake Garda: cappuccino, gelato and a pinch of “dolce far niente” welcome you in Riva del Garda, your final destination of the hiking holiday.

The best of both worlds – this how you could describe the hiking week between Caldaro and Lake Garda. Choose a flexible travel date between May and October and secure your next hiking holiday in Northern Italy now!

Hikers enjoy the magnificent hike through the Dolomites
Traditional South Tyrolean hiker's snack
Hikers explore the impressive Brenta Dolomites

Itinerary at a glance

Rugged rock formations define the Brenta Dolomites, but a visit to Lago Nembia is worth the effort. In Riva del Garda, after the hikes, you can enjoy pasta and wine and the “Dolce far niente” – sweet idleness.

Hotel example: Masatsch

In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trento.

Hotel example: Miraval

During a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Val di Non. Afterwards, you hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square at the worth seeing little church San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetland of a karst lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and on the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name.

Hotel example: Londra

Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.

Hotel example: Londra

At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

Hotel example: Hotel Venezia

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Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

Rugged rock formations define the Brenta Dolomites, but a visit to Lago Nembia is worth the effort. In Riva del Garda, after the hikes, you can enjoy pasta and wine and the “Dolce far niente” – sweet idleness.

Hotel example: Masatsch

In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trento.

Hotel example: Miraval

During a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Val di Non. Afterwards, you hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square at the worth seeing little church San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetland of a karst lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and on the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name.

Hotel example: Londra

Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.

Hotel example: Londra

At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

Hotel example: Hotel Venezia

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06
Departure or extension

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Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

You will mainly walk on well maintained walking paths, often on the Waal paths which are ancient water systems. In some sections you will be walking on forest trails and steep paths. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of 3 up to 6 hours as well as for longer ascents. Easier alternatives of the daily sections are possible by bus. A varied walking tour for lovers of promising trails.

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Offsetting your carbon footprint

154 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (67%)
Catering (16%)
Transport (16%)
Activities (2%)
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Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in beautiful 3***-hotels and country hotels (some with a pool)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Mendelpass mountain railway
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
  • 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 to Merano or Caldaro every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday morning, costs EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Merano or Bolzano and by Bus to Caldaro
  • Verona airport.
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel parking garage approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day. Public parking spaces/garage approx. EUR 50 to EUR 90 per week.
  • Return journey from Riva to Rovereto (www.ttesercizio.it) by bus and then by train via Bozen to Merano, approx. 3 hours, from Bolzano by Bus in about 30 minutes to Caldaro.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due is not included in the price
  • Bus fare Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • 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 in beautiful 3***-hotels and country hotels (some with a pool)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Mendelpass mountain railway
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour 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 to Merano or Caldaro every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday morning, costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Merano or Bolzano and by Bus to Caldaro
  • Verona airport.
  • Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or limited car parks near the hotels, approx. EUR 50 to EUR 80 per week, payable on-site, no reservation required.
  • Return journey from Riva to Rovereto (www.ttesercizio.it) by bus and then by train via Bozen to Merano, approx. 3 hours, from Bolzano by Bus in about 30 minutes to Caldaro.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due is not included in the price
  • Bus fare Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • 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.

Travel stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Hiker with dog with a panoramic view of the South Tyrolean landscape
Guests on Tour
A 6-Stage hike from Merano to Lake Garda
Through his outdoor blog UrbanHiker.de, Nick offers tips for both beginners and seasoned hikers on routes, destinations, and outdoor adventures with dogs. His goal is to inspire people to explore the world on foot, from urban environments to rural landscapes, and from low mountain ranges to the Alps. Nick, accompanied by his beloved dog Asta, enjoys exploring long-distance hiking trails and mountainous terrain. Here, he shares his experience of the Eurohike long-distance hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda with his canine companion. You can read the first part of his Alpine crossing in the travel report on hiking with a dog from Garmisch to Meran.
Hiking group
Guests on Tour
Merano to Lake Garda over the Brenta Dolomites in 6 days
On her family travel blog Travelsanne, Sanne inspires people to take their children and teenagers travelling, hiking, and to have special experiences in the natural world. She was practically born in a love of hiking; even as a child, she explored the most beautiful corners of her homeland Baden-Wurttemberg and the Alps with her hiking-enthusiast family. In mid-June, Sanne tested out one of our most popular hiking tours in South Tyrol and hiked from Merano to Lake Garda with her husband, Jochen, and some good friends. In her travel report, she shares her experiences and some of the most beautiful impressions with us.
Hiking trail near Nals
Guests on Tour
Our autumn hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda
In September, a hiking group from the Swabian Albverein (one of the oldest hiking clubs in Germany) embarked on our popular hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda, experiencing the best of both worlds. Alpine paths and views as well as the Mediterranean lifestyle of Italy impressed the enthusiastic hikers, but read more in their travel report: As with all previous Alpine crossings it is an annual highlight! It is an eventful and well-organised trip led by Norbert Faul, who also takes part of the hiking group to the starting point in Merano. There we meet up with other hikers from the Albverein for a joint dinner. The good mood carries over to the whole week and to the weather: pure sunshine on a fantastic hiking route from South Tyrol to Trentino.
Sabrina takes a break from hiking
Guests on Tour
Travel report: Hiking from Merano to the glittering Lake Garda
In her outdoor travel blog Couchflucht, Sabrina writes under the motto "Get off the sofa & out into nature" about her adventures outside in the country and takes readers to the most beautiful corners of the world, far away from mass tourism. In her reports she gives authentic insights into her travels, shares what she experienced and has valuable tips on everything to do with the outdoors. We are pleased that Sabrina took a closer look at one of our hiking trips at the beginning of October and chose the beautiful South Tyrol, more precisely the tour from Merano to Lake Garda. Read her travelogue featuring her colourful experiences and impressions here:
Mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites
Team Members on Tour
From Caldaro to Lake Garda
For my hiking tour this year, I decided on a shortened version of the classic 'From Merano to Lake Garda’ with my girlfriend. We skipped the first two stages and arrived at Caldaro. From here it took four days via Coredo, Molveno and Ponte Arche to Riva del Garda.
Hiker at Lake Garda
Team Members on Tour
Sandra hikes from Meran to Lake Garda
The further south we went the sunnier and more beautiful it became. The anticipation of our hiking tour ‘From Meran to Lake Garda’ grew bigger and bigger. In the afternoon we arrived in bright sunshine at the Meran City Hotel. A very nice city hotel. After we moved into our very bright, spacious room we strolled through the beautiful historical city of Merano. At 6.30pm Johannes and Andrea gave the tour briefing in the hotel. They did a great job. They ran through every day of the hiking tour with us. So we felt very well prepared and were already looking forward to our first day of hiking tomorrow morning.

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