South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Tour
Enjoy local wine as you walk the alpine trails in South Tyrol
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Self-Guided
South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Tour Overview
What more could you want: romantic villages, views of historic castles and palaces and a landscape bordered by flowering vines and fragrant apple trees. The icing on the cake is that you can also enjoy excellent South Tyrolean culinary specialities with fine wines. Stroll through the winding alleyways and taste the city air on the light-flooded high plateau of Mölten. This is South Tyrol, as you always wanted to experience it.
Begin your hiking trip in the spa town of Merano, where beloved Austrian Empress Sisi fell in love. Before you come to the provincial capital of Bolzano and the fairytale Piazza Walther, visit Lana. The charming market town is also known as the Apple Metropolis. A cable car ride to Jenesien is also part of this tour. From a bird’s eye view you can see the castles, palaces, Lake Caldaro and the mountain massifs of the Dolomites. You’ll feel totally relaxed in Mölten at 1,100 metres. Because the feelings as you gaze upon the magnificent views of the Adige Valley are difficult to put into words. You hike up the Stone Mandln, from where you can see the alpine Rosengarten.
All routes on this tour take place on good hiking trails. These are mostly forest roads or paved roads. The distance is between 11 and 19 km daily. If you have good basic fitness, this hiking trip is guaranteed to be pleasurable. You will be rewarded with panoramic views, culinary temptations and fresh alpine air.
Trip highlights
Experience the charm of romantic villages, historic castles, and palaces amid the backdrop of flowering vines and fragrant apple trees.
Indulge in excellent South Tyrolean culinary specialties paired with fine wines along the journey.
Enjoy stunning views of the Dolomites, Rossengarten mountain group, Adige Valley, and Lake Caldaro throughout the hike.
Witness the breathtaking panorama of the mountains from your "cinema seat" at the unique Knottnkino viewpoint.
Day By Day Itinerary
Discover the countless enchanting corners of Meran 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.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Meran
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Along the path ‘Marlinger Waalweg’, the longest Waal of South Tyrol into the ‘apple metropolis’ Lana. On your way marvellous views onto Meran and the Etsch valley until Bozen 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 Nals the 3 castles Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg await.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Nals
- Distance:
- 6.5 hours, 20 km, 550 m of ascent, 630 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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 Bozen. Enjoy the Italian flair in the arbour alleys and whilst sipping a cappuccino on Waltherplatz square.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bozen
- Distance:
- 4 hours, 11 km, 510 m of ascent, 430 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
In the morning take the cable car to Jenesien and experience South Tyrol’s most stunning facets. Starting with a unique panoramic view from lake Kalterer See 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 Mölten on the high plateau of the Tschöggelberg mountain.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Mölten
- Distance:
- 4 hours, 11 km, 440 m of ascent, 380 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The picturesque village of Mölten, 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.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Mölten
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 16 km, 590 m of ascent, 880 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Meran
- Distance:
- 4.5 hours, 13 km, 650 m of ascent, 510 m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today it is time to go home - or do you want to stay for longer and explore Merano, a cultured city with a Mediterranean flair?
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts are included. You can also upgrade to HB board to include daily dinners.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
- This tour includes 1 cable car ascent fare at Jenesien and luggage transfers where necessary, however, you are in charge of any other transfer or cable car ride, such as bus fares (Eppan – Bozen, Vöran – Meran).
- Luggage transfer
- 1 bus ride Bolzano – San Genesio Atesino
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Detailed Digital travel information documents
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Luggage Transfers
- Welcome Briefing
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Tourist tax
- Transfers not mentioned as ‘included’.
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Upgrade to Half Board
- Printed Route Book
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You walk on well-maintained walking paths, on ‚Waalwegen’ (old irrigation systems) and in sections on forest roads and asphalted paths. Technically an easy tour, for walking times of 4 to 5.5 hours a good basic fitness level is required.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included. You can also upgrade to HB board to include daily dinners.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly to Verona Airport and embark on a train towards Meran.
The tour ends where it starts, in Meran.
Check with your family doctor.
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