Hiking

“Waalweg” means irrigation ditch. There are several such ditches which have dried up and now serve as wonderful hiking trails in the midst of unspoilt nature. This particular trail leads through deciduous trees and conifers, over beautiful hills into the Passiria valley and all the way to Saltusio. The entire trail takes about 2-3 hours to walk but can be shortened according to your liking.

This hugely popular trail offers stunning views of Merano and the Adige valley. The botanical nature trail leads past a variety of interesting plants all the way to the famous medieval Ortenstein tower, popularly called “Pulverturm” (powder tower), which was used to store gunpowder from the 17th century onwards. The trail leads along the foothills of Küchelberg mountain (380 m above sea level) from Quarazze eastwards to San Zeno mountain. The trail lies some 100 m above the valley and is relatively flat and easily accessible from many starting points.

In summer, the gardens surrounding the Castle Hotel in Merano spring to life, showing their unfathomable variety of flora and fauna. Visit the Botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, or go on exciting hikes, bicycle tours or romantic walks in the pristine nature – carefree summer days you will never forget!

In close proximity to the Castle Hotel Castel Rundegg, South Tyrol's point of call for your beauty and wellness holidays, the ski resort Merano 2000 invites you to an incomparable winter and fitness fun.
The new Ifinger cable car with its spacious panorama cabins for 120 people will bring you directly to the slopes or your hiking trails in merely 7 minutes. Find relaxation in the mild winter climate of the Spa town Merano and bring the day to a pleasant end with a stop in one of the huts or maybe a cosy wellness evening at either the Therme Meran or our own hotel Spa.