From Meran to Lake Garda

Begin your journey in the heart of South Tyrol, a town known for its Mediterranean flair and rich cultural heritage. Spend the day exploring the charming arcades and following in the footsteps of Empress Sissi along the Passer esplanade.

Venture along the Waal paths through apple plantations before arriving at an impressive waterfall. Your trail leads you through the hills of Tisens and up to the historic little church of St. Christoph. After hiking through a beautiful woodland with fantastic views deep into the Etsch valley, you reach Nals, an idyllic little village in the middle of apple orchards and vineyards.

Today, you can look forward to a fascinating hike on the trail of castles. On interesting and steep roads, you walk from fortress to fortress, admiring diverse historic architecture. In the afternoon, wander through the region of 'holes in the ice', a natural phenomenon which gives you the chance to discover icicles in midsummer. Past the tower of St. George and many more vineyards, you will soon reach Lake Kaltern.

In the morning, travel to the Mendelpass 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 Trentino.

After a short transfer, admire the impressive landscape of the Nonstal, before you begin your walk along the 'Way of St. James', up to the airy high plain of the Paganella. The path leads through wide woodland areas up to Cavedago with its famous triple-arched bridge. Further on across the wetland of a karst lake towards Andalo and then on to the village of Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta-Dolomites and the same-named mountain lake with its turquoise water.

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.

At the end of your hiking week, walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that, 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, walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

Your unforgettable journey through the heart of South Tyrol comes to an end. Departure or extension of your stay.