South Tyrolean Wine & Alpine Pasture Trail

Discover the countless enchanting corners of Merano during a stroll through this spa town, a favourite dwelling spot of the Empress Sissi. After a walk through its arbour alleys, relax along the promenade of the raging river Passer.

Hotel example: Flora

Along the path ‚Marlinger Waalweg’, the longest Waal of South Tyrol into the ‚apple metropolis’ Lana. On your way marvellous views onto Merano and the Etsch valley until Bolzano await. Through deciduous forests you ascend all the way to Tisens, famous for its sweet chestnuts. The second section of Day 2 brings you to an area teeming with castles, in Nalles the 3 castles Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg await.

Hotel example: Traubenheim

A wonderful walk past palaces and castles along the high-altitude path with a fantastic view. Part of the way leads you along the 3-castle route into the well-known wine-growing village of Eppan with its extensive wine growing areas and the characteristic flair of the South Tyrolean wine route. Then a short bus ride into the provincial capital Bolzano. Enjoy the Italian flair in the arbour alleys and whilst sipping a cappuccino on Waltherplatz square.

Hotel example: Parkhotel Mondschein

In the morning take the bus to Jenesien and experience South Tyrol’s most stunning facets. Starting with a unique panoramic view from Lake Caldaro over the castles and palaces along the wine route to the jaggered rockfaces of the Dolomites. Walk across vast meadows dotted with horses and cattle and through clear forests with ancient larch trees until you reach the village of Meltina on the high plateau of the Tschöggelberg mountain.

Hotel example: Zum Löwen

The picturesque village of Meltina, situated above 1100 m is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Meadows covered in flowers, insanely fragrant larch forests and alpine pastures right up to the ‚Steinerne Mandln’ (stoney people) invite to a relaxing walk. Nature at its finest as well as breathtaking distant views onto the Etsch valley right at your feet and numerous impressive mountain peaks are a constant companion on this circular walk.

Hotel example: Zum Löwen

The final leg of this tour takes you across a glorious Alpine pasture scenery with green meadows and grazing cattle to the Leadner Alp, where you simply have to taste their home-made dumpling specialities. After a hearty break your tour continues along the panoramic high-altitude path to Trauttmannsdorff palace. Please visit the magnificent parks and landscaped gardens before you descend into the centre of Merano.

Hotel example: Flora

Discover the countless enchanting corners of Merano during a stroll through this spa town, a favourite dwelling spot of the Empress Sissi. After a walk through its arbour alleys, relax along the promenade of the raging river Passer.

Hotel example: Flora

Along the path ‚Marlinger Waalweg’, the longest Waal of South Tyrol into the ‚apple metropolis’ Lana. On your way marvellous views onto Merano and the Etsch valley until Bolzano await. Through deciduous forests you ascend all the way to Tisens, famous for its sweet chestnuts. The second section of Day 2 brings you to an area teeming with castles, in Nalles the 3 castles Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg await.

Hotel example: Traubenheim

A wonderful walk past palaces and castles along the high-altitude path with a fantastic view. Part of the way leads you along the 3-castle route into the well-known wine-growing village of Eppan with its extensive wine growing areas and the characteristic flair of the South Tyrolean wine route. Then a short bus ride into the provincial capital Bolzano. Enjoy the Italian flair in the arbour alleys and whilst sipping a cappuccino on Waltherplatz square.

Hotel example: Parkhotel Laurin

In the morning take the bus to Jenesien and experience South Tyrol’s most stunning facets. Starting with a unique panoramic view from Lake Caldaro over the castles and palaces along the wine route to the jaggered rockfaces of the Dolomites. Walk across vast meadows dotted with horses and cattle and through clear forests with ancient larch trees until you reach the village of Meltina on the high plateau of the Tschöggelberg mountain.

Hotel example: Zum Löwen

The picturesque village of Meltina, situated above 1100 m is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Meadows covered in flowers, insanely fragrant larch forests and alpine pastures right up to the ‚Steinerne Mandln’ (stoney people) invite to a relaxing walk. Nature at its finest as well as breathtaking distant views onto the Etsch valley right at your feet and numerous impressive mountain peaks. This wonderful circular tour also includes a break at the rustic hut on the “Möltner Kaser” with a tasting of traditional dumpling specialties.

Hotel example: Zum Löwen

Your final stage leads through magnificent meadows and forests to the "Knottnkino", three spectacular open-air stages with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Adige Valley. From the rocky peaks of the Knottn, the route continues to Hafling, the home of the famous horse breed. A short bus ride takes you down to Merano, where the magnificent gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are well worth a visit before you stroll into the town center in the footsteps of Empress Sissi.

Hotel (example): Flora