From Lake Resia to Merano

Hotel example: Edelweiss

First along Lake Resia reservoir and over to Graun, 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

Today you pass through the orchard of the Val Venosta Valley. Along the Latschander Waal path you walk through regions of the best South Tyrolean wines. Continue on the archaeological path which almost takes you to Messners castle ‘Juval’, high above the valley. On a meandering trail downhill you reach Naturno.

Hotel example: Kleinkunst

High up you continue following the Rablander Waal path 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 Meraner basin. Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa.

Hotel example: Flora

Hotel example: 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