During your hiking week along the ancient Roman road Via Claudia Augusta,you'll explore one of South Tyrol’s most beautiful regions,located between the Val Venosta Valley and the Southern Wine Route — a journey that will make every hiker’s heart skip a beat.The tour begins at the famous Lake Resia, surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama and offering breathtaking views of the snow-covered Ortler Massif. The route takes you along spectacular high-altitude trails, high above the fertile Val Venosta Valley,and leads you toward Merano.Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of lush vineyards and orchards, and discover numerous castles and palaces, including Reinhold Messner’s Mountain Museum.The Mediterranean-style spa town of Merano, known for its thermal springs, provides the perfect opportunity for relaxation at the end of your hike.
You will spend the night in selected accommodations and discover South Tyrol day by day - for instance blossoming fruit trees, the hike along the Rablander Waalweg and the Churburg near Sluderno. In the thermal spa Merano, you can recover from the hikes.
Highlights:
♦ Marvellous mountain panorama
♦ Theme path with wooden sculptures
♦ Via Laas - known for the white marble
♦ Castles, fortresses, thermal spa
Itinerary:
Day 1.Arrival in Resia/Reschen/Surroundings
Day 2.Reschen/Umgebung – Burgeis/Mals
Begin your hike with a leisurely walk along Lake Resia,home to the most iconic photo spot in the Vinschgau Valley — the submerged church tower of Graun.The route continues past Lake San Valentino and across the largest alluvial fan in the Alps, leading you up to the idyllic mountain village of Planeil.From there, descend through forested paths and later through blooming alpine meadows to Burgusio, with a stunning view of the impressive Marienberg Monastery. B/-/-
Walking: approx 5.5 hrs, 21 km, uphill/downhill: 200 m/550 m
Day 3. Burgeis/Mals - Schluderns
Walk along the Sonnensteig path, a newly created theme path with fantastic views of the snowy mountain peaks. High above the town of Mals, with its many towers, it goes over the Tartscher Bichl past "Ganglegg", the historic archaeological site from the Bronze and Iron Age to Schluderns, with the most impressive and best-preserved castles in South Tyrol. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 4 hrs, 10 km, uphill/downhill: 100 m/350 m
Day 4. Schluderns - Schlanders
From the foot of Sonnberg your walk starts and continues crossing dense forests. Via Laas, well known for the white marble, you later reach the orchards of Vinschgau – apple trees as far as the eyes can see. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 6 hrs, 19 km, uphill/downhill: 550 m/750 m
Day 5. Schlanders - Naturns
This stage leads you along sunny mountain slopes above the fertile Vinschgau Valley.Following the Latschander Waalweg trail,you’ll hike through the vineyards where some of South Tyrol’s finest wines are produced.You can either continue uphill to visit Messner’s Juval Castle or enjoy a more leisurely walk along the Vinschgau Wine Trail as it descends into the valley toward Naturns. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 6-6.5 hrs, 19 km,uphil.dowmhilll: 350 m/550 m
Day 6. Naturns - Meran
High above the valley,follow a panoramic trail through forests and past alpine mountain farms, always accompanied by breathtaking views of the Vinschgau Valley.Continue along the Partschinser and Algunder Waal trails as you descend into the Mediterranean-style spa town of Merano.Here, your tired muscles can relax in the soothing waters of the thermal spa. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 5 hrs, 18 km, uphill/downhill: 350 m/550 m
Day 7. Departure
After breakfast in the hotel
Practical information:
Arrival by train to Landeck and from there by bus to Reschen, duration approx. 1.5 hours.Or by train via Bolzano and Merano to Malles and from there by bus to Resia/Reschen, duration approx. 30 minutes.Innsbruck or Bolzano airport
Departure by bus and train from Meran to Reschen,duration 2 hours with 1x change in Mals
►You walk mainly on good walking paths, often on the so called ‘Waal paths',ancient water systems as well as on paved sections. The paths are easy to walk, the route is undulating through lovely countryside, dotted with orchards and vineyards.Longer ascents only occur on two of the days. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of up to 6.5 hours.
►Walking with a dog - On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your four-legged friend.When booking,
simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
Price Includes: 6 overnights at standard 3 *** hotels and country hotels with breakfast included in the price
Welcome briefing
Luggage transfer
Digital travel documents include navigation app,GPS-data,route book
Service hotline
Not Included: Flight tickets
Printed route book,per room EUR 20
personal expenses
entrance fees
tourist taxes
drinks and meals not mentioned
Extra Services: Half-board evening meal (mostly multi-course,sometimes outside the property,payable with voucher)
Return transfer by minibus to Resia (every Saturday
Sunday and Monday),it costs EUR 89 per person,EUR 45 per dog,reservation is necessary to be paid for in advance.
