From Meran to Lake Garda
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the heart of South Tyrol, a region known for its Mediterranean flair and rich cultural heritage. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of history, nature, and adventure, taking you through charming towns, apple plantations, historic churches, and impressive fortresses. Experience the thrill of hiking through beautiful woodlands, exploring fascinating trails of castles, and discovering natural phenomena. The tour also includes comfortable walks through idyllic villages, visits to pilgrimage sites, and the chance to admire the stunning alpine world of the Brenta group. The journey concludes with a serene walk through untouched meadows, a visit to a mountain refuge, and a relaxing time by the banks of Lake Garda.
Included
Daily breakfast
Transfer according to program
1 Mendelpass mountain railway
1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
Accommodation as alreday mentioned.
Category: beautiful 3*** hotels and country hotels (partly with pool)
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Map
Attractions
Sarnthein
Trento Cathedral
Wandelhalle
Tyrol Castle
St Nicholas' Church
Bolzano Cathedral
Smeraldo LakeDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: South Tyrol
- Meran - Merano - Arrival day
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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.
Day 2 – Day 2: South Tyrol to Nals
- Meran - Merano
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- Wandelhalle
- St Nicholas' Church
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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.
Day 3 – Day 3: Nals to Lake Kaltern
Day 3: Nals to Lake Kaltern
- Tyrol Castle
- Bolzano Cathedral
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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.
Day 4 – Day 4: Lake Kaltern to Coredo
Day 4: Lake Kaltern to Coredo
- Sarnthein
- Wandelhalle
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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.
Day 5 – Day 5: Coredo to Molveno
Day 5: Coredo to Molveno
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.
Day 6 – Day 6: Molveno to Lago Nembia
Day 6: Molveno to Lago Nembia
- Trento Cathedral
- Smeraldo Lake
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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.
Day 7 – Day 7: Lago Nembia to Lake Garda
- Riva del Garda
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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.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure
- Riva del Garda - Departure day
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Your unforgettable journey through the heart of South Tyrol comes to an end. Departure or extension of your stay.
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