South Tyrol for Families

Welcome to the Vinschgau! The steel blue Reschensee with its famous high tower welcomes you. Not only kite surfers and other water sports enthusiasts frolic on the inviting lake. Enjoy the first hours of sunshine at the border triangle and enjoy the view of the mountain massif before your hiking tour through the lush, green South Tyrol begins.

You take a leisurely stroll along the glittering Reschensee and admire the former church tower in the dammed lake. Continue through St. Valentin, where you can take a detour to the Talaiwald adventure trail with a treasure hunt. Then you continue walking along the Haidersee. Here you can see the many ducks swimming in the lake from cozy places. From the southern end you walk along the rippling Adige to Burgeis.

The day starts with a walk on 'sunrise', an exciting Waalweg where you discover many interesting facts about the legends of the Vinschgau and you are constantly amazed by the fantastic view of the snow-capped peaks. High above Malles along the Malser Oberwaal, you continue on the Tartscher Bichl to "Ganglegg". Tour the best-preserved Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement in the entire Alpine region. Finally, it goes over imposing bridges and wooden steps through the gorge to the final destination Schluderns. There you can even admire all of Ganglegg's finds in the Vinschauger Museum.

You say goodbye to Schluderns with the beautifully preserved Churgburg and start the day at leisure with a ride on the Vinschgau railway through the colorful landscape of South Tyrol to Kastelbell. From there you walk along the Schnals Waalweg in the shade of the mixed forest towards Juval Castle, owned by probably the most famous mountaineer, Reinhold Messner. Of course, there is time left for a tour of the castle. Then you descend via the winding path down to Naturno.

Ascend by cable car to the high mountains to the varied network of trails of the Nature Park Texelgruppe. Once at the top, you can take a hike, complete the exercise or family climbing route or simply enjoy the view from the Unterstell viewing platform. Would you rather take a break on this day? Then head to the fun park or visit one of the many children's playgrounds, or the adventure station in Naturno, the only certified Alpine spa in South Tyrol. 

First a jump in the adventure pool of Naturno, with a gigantic slide, to cool off and continue with the walking route. At the top of the Schlossweg, from where you can again enjoy the beautiful view of Naturno, you continue on the Sonnenberger Panoramaweg. As the name says, there are breathtaking views of vast orchards in the valley with the warm rays of the sun on your face. At the end of your stage, you will reach the suspension bridge to Parcines, the gateway to the massif of the impressive Texelgruppe, considered the largest natural park in South Tyrol.

The day starts cheerfully along the mountain stream to the Sagenweg, an exciting Waalweg, where you can again learn a lot about the mystical legends of the Vinschgau. Then the last walking stage takes you through fragrant vineyards and apple orchards and along a varied forest path to the Algunder Waalweg. You follow the soothing rippling of the Waalweg through vineyards and enjoy the view over the entire Adige valley. Then above the city, via the world-famous Tappeiner Promenade where even palm trees and cacti grow, you reach the final destination of your walking tour: the centre of Merano.

Back home today… or would you like to stay longer in Merano, the cultural city with a Mediterranean flair?