Extended Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Bressanone

Today you’ll arrive in the town of Bressanone, which is so near the border between Italy and Austria that it also goes by the German pronunciation of Brixen. Check into your hotel and spend the day exploring at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bressanone
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Hike to Novacella

From Bressanone you hike up to the Pfeffersberg. You pass small hamlets and mountain farms on your way along the plateau. To the south you have a wonderful view on the Dolomite summits. You reach Velturno and carry on to cloister Säben, the acropolis of South Tyrol, before arriving in the small town of Chiusa.

Overnight Location: Hotel in Chiusa
Distance: 5 hours, 580m of ascent and 620m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Walk Through the Mountains to Bolzano

After a short transfer by bus to Barbiano/Saubach, you reach Renon, a wonderful plateau above the Eisacktal valley with impressive view of the Dolomites and the Schlern. After passing the Earth Pyramids, you can enjoy an afternoon trip with the Renon’s cable car which brings you from Soprabolzano back down to Bolzano. In the evening, you can discover this European city, a place where the Italian and South Tyrolean cultures are closely entwined. To shorten the route you can take Renon’s cable car from Collalbo to Soprabolzano.

Overnight Location: Hotel in Bolzano
Distance: 5 hours, 670m of ascent and 280m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Explore Lake Kalterer See

The sunny south of South Tyrol is awaiting you! Today you will discover the area around South Tyrol’s most famous lake, Kalterer See, a renowned wine-growing region. But here, it is not only the vineyards that impress but also the numerous castles, manor houses, churches and farms. A must for every wine lover is a visit to the South Tyrolean wine museum in Caldaro, which gives an insight into the history of South Tyrolean wines. The way from the lake Kalterer See to the village can be shortened by using the bus. Return to Bolzano by public bus.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bolzano
Distance: 5 hours, 340m of ascent and 360m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Explore Wine Country

After breakfast, you take a train to Lana (ticket included). Shortly after Lana the hiking route continues along the famous Marlinger Waale – the longest irrigation ditch in South Tyrol. These irrigation ditches known as ‘Waale’ were constructed hundreds of years ago to supply dry corridors with water. These ditches nowadays are used for hiking and walking. The route continues below Schloss Tyrol along the famous Tappeiner Weg towards Merano. The Empress Sissi knew how to appreciate the mild climate. Inviting centuries old Arbours and superb parks add to the completion of a perfect day.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Merano
Distance: 6-7 hours, 220m of ascent and 240m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Departure

After breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel and start your journey home or continue your onward travel.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast