Hikes in Meraner Land

Merano is a popular starting point for varied hiking tours, a wide range of leisure activities for the whole family and unforgettable excursions into the magnificent mountains of South Tyrol. During your hikes you will not only experience magnificent mountain panoramas and discover breathtaking natural spectacles. The charming spa town is also a true Eldorado for connoisseurs.

The region offers you countless opportunities to enjoy the excellent culinary specialities of South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine between hikes. Cosy trattorias, historic country inns and rustic mountain huts along the hiking trails invite you to feast and enjoy. The wines of the region are also considered excellent. The best way to convince yourself of this is to take a walk through the vineyards of the region and stop for a drink at one of the many winegrowers' establishments.

Tip: At the end of the hike, it is worth stopping off at the historic Sandwirt. The cosy inn in the Passeier Valley serves traditional South Tyrolean specialities. How about a portion of hearty South Tyrolean bacon, Tyrolean dumplings or sweet Passeirer Krapfen and Apfelkiachel?

How difficult is the Merano High Altitude Trail?

On the Merano High Altitude Trail you will climb to peaks of up to 3,000 meters above sea level. If you want to hike the entire loop, you should not only be in good shape, but also sure-footed, have a head for heights and experience in hiking. The difficulty varies depending on the stage. The good signposting as well as the many huts and alpine pastures ensure stress-free planning and a relaxed hike.

Tip: At the circular hiking trail is the St. Hippolyt climbing garden. On the versatile climbing wall you can try your hand at climbing and scrambling at various levels of difficulty. As it is well secured, it is also worth a visit with the whole family.

Also away from the picturesque hiking trails, the alpine region offers many possibilities for active leisure activities. From Easter until well into autumn, you can go cycling, climbing or mountain biking in addition to hiking. There are also numerous trails for walking or jogging.

The impressive botanical gardens of Merano are also worth a visit. More than 80 wonderfully landscaped gardens from all over the world await you here. In addition, you can try out countless chilli plants of different pungencies on the "hot trail", marvel at the botanical underworld or observe exotic bird species in the walk-in bird aviary.