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Spend quality time with your family while hiking in South Tyrol
Marvel at the stunning peaks of the Ötztal and Ortler Alps as you walk on alpine trails.
Explore the gentle Waalwege trails along picturesque streams, originally used for irrigation, now offering easy hikes for all ages.
Visit Reinhold Messner's private Juval Castle in Val Venosta, set amidst an impressive blend of historic and modern architecture.
Experience the thrill of a cable car ride in the Texelgruppe Natural Park, providing breathtaking views and a memorable walk for the whole family.
Spend quality time as a family, while you enjoy this family walking tour in South Tyrol.
Why South Tyrol? Well, there are more than 300 days of sunshine per year and wonderful views of the high peaks of the Ötztal and Ortler Alps. Everyone should put a hiking holiday in South Tyrol on their agenda! Above all, the popular Waalwege, as the trail is called, has a few steep climbs as the pathways follow small streams. Previously, they were used to irrigate the fields, and today they make a unique water feature!
Spend eight days on lively hiking trails through the beautiful South Tyrol. You start in Reschen and wander to Burgeis along the wonderfully sparkling Reschensee. On day three in Schulderns you can smell the mountain air. High above Mals and along the Malser Oberwaals the hiking route runs over the Tartscher Bichl to the ‘Ganglegg’. To make the route less strenuous for tiny feet, day four is spent on the Vinschgaubahn (a train) to Kastelbell. In Naturns, and Partschnis to Meran there are plenty opportunities to take a dip in the cool water.
The family hiking holiday in South Tyrol not only promises impressive natural scenery and beautiful villages, but also time well spent with your loved ones! The route requires good basic fitness and a bit of hiking experience from young and old. Children should be used to walking for a few hours at a time. The trails lead along the Waalwege, the old irrigation systems and paved sections. Each day you and your family can enjoy a three to five-hour hike that provides ample opportunities for a number of breaks.
Spend quality time as a family, while you enjoy this family walking tour in South Tyrol.
Why South Tyrol? Well, there are more than 300 days of sunshine per year and wonderful views of the high peaks of the Ötztal and Ortler Alps. Everyone should put a hiking holiday in South Tyrol on their agenda! Above all, the popular Waalwege, as the trail is called, has a few steep climbs as the pathways follow small streams. Previously, they were used to irrigate the fields, and today they make a unique water feature!
Spend eight days on lively hiking trails through the beautiful South Tyrol. You start in Reschen and wander to Burgeis along the wonderfully sparkling Reschensee. On day three in Schulderns you can smell the mountain air. High above Mals and along the Malser Oberwaals the hiking route runs over the Tartscher Bichl to the ‘Ganglegg’. To make the route less strenuous for tiny feet, day four is spent on the Vinschgaubahn (a train) to Kastelbell. In Naturns, and Partschnis to Meran there are plenty opportunities to take a dip in the cool water.
The family hiking holiday in South Tyrol not only promises impressive natural scenery and beautiful villages, but also time well spent with your loved ones! The route requires good basic fitness and a bit of hiking experience from young and old. Children should be used to walking for a few hours at a time. The trails lead along the Waalwege, the old irrigation systems and paved sections. Each day you and your family can enjoy a three to five-hour hike that provides ample opportunities for a number of breaks.
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South Tyrol Family Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Reschen (Resia)
Welcome to Vinschgau! The steel-blue Lake Reschen and its famous tower that pokes out of the water will make you feel welcome. Not only kitesurfers and other water sport fanatics splash around in this very welcoming lake. Enjoy your first hours in this border triangle region in the sun and take in the view of the mountains before you start your walk through the lush green South Tyrol tomorrow.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lake Wolfgangsee
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Walk along Lake Reschen
By bus along the wonderfully glittering Lake Resia past the former church tower in the dammed lake. From St. Valentin through the Talaiwald forest up to the quaint village and down to the fishing huts on Lake Haidersee. You then hike further along the shore over wooden bridges and footbridges. Here you can watch the many ducks swimming in the lake from secluded spots. Across mountain meadows and pastureland to the mountain lake and along the Sonnensteig trail down to Burgusio.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Burgeis/Mals
Distance: 4 to 5 hours, 15 km distance, 230 m ascent, 500 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Explore Bronze Age cave settlements
Along the Sonnensteig, an exciting Waalweg trail where you can learn lots of interesting facts about the legends of the Vinschgau Valley and marvel at the fantastic views of the snow-covered mountain peaks. High above Malles along the Oberwaal, you continue your hike across beautiful mountain meadows to the “Ganglegg”. Take a walk through the best-researched Bronze and Iron Age hilltop settlement in the entire Alpine region. Finally, cross impressive bridges and wooden walkways over the gorge to the stage destination of Silandro. An impressive ride on the Vinschgaubahn takes you to your overnight stay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Schluderns
Distance: 3 hours, 10 km distance, 150 m ascent, 420 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Ride on the Vinschgaubahn
In the morning, you follow the panoramic high trail along sunny slopes to Vezzan. Brave hikers climb to the suspension bridge in the shady gorge over the Tisser mountain stream. The Latschander Waalweg trail also runs spectacularly high above the Etschtal valley and takes you directly through the vineyards to the castle in Kastelbell. Then take a leisurely ride on the Vinschgaubahn train through the colorful landscape of South Tyrol to your overnight stay, where you can take a dip in the adventure pool.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Naturns/surroundings
Distance: 4 hours, 13 km distance, 200 m ascent, 320 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Explore Texelgruppe Nature Park
High above the valley, you hike along the rocky Sonnenberg Panorama Trail. As the name promises, there are breathtaking views of extensive orchards on the valley floor and warming rays of sunshine on your face. The snack station by the mountain stream beckons before crossing an airy suspension bridge to Parcines. Continue through the orchards and vineyards to your destination. A little more leisurely on the Rittersteig, a varied path through forest and vineyards, where there is a knight’s castle to discover.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Naturns/surroundings
Distance: 1.5 to 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Water Park Fun!
Today, your last stage takes you along the watercourse through tunnels and shady woodland. Along the varied Algunder Waalweg trail, you follow the soothing rippling of the water through vineyards and enjoy the view over the Adige Valley and the mountains. Above the town on the world-famous Tappeiner Promenade, where even palm trees and cacti grow, you hike to the sunny spa town of Merano.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Partschins
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 9 km distance, 190 m ascent, 130 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Partschins to Meran
You start today in going along the ‘Bergbach’ up to the ‘Sagenweg’ (legend path), which is an exciting exploratory path where you can once again learn lots about Vinschgau’s mystical mythological world. After this, you walk through sweet-smelling apple orchards and vineyards along one of the diverse forest paths to the Algunder Waalweg. You follow the calming bubbling Waalweg past more vineyards and you can enjoy the view across the Adige valley. Above the town you walk along the world famous Tappeiner promenade where palm trees and cacti grow before arriving at today’s destination and the end of your walk – the centre of Merano.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Meran
Distance: 3 hours, 10 km distance, 90 m ascent, 380 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Today it is time to go home – or do you want to stay for longer and explore Merano, a cultured city with a mediterranean flair?
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Departures: The departures are available every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from April 27th to October 5th, 2025.
- Price per person staying in a single room: from EUR1138*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from EUR949*
- Price per 12-14-year old sharing the room with two adults: from EUR769*
- Price per 8-11-year old sharing the room with two adults: from EUR529*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. There may be child bed surcharges for children younger than 7 years old, to be paid locally. The prices listed are per person.
Accommodation on South Tyrol Family Walking Tour
This tour is based in hotels and lodges. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star hotels and inns that offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Standard rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the South Tyrol Family Walking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes 1 Train ride on the Vinschgaubahn from Schluderns to Kastelbell and luggage transfers where necessary, however, you are in charge of any other transfer or cable car ride.
Also Included
- Luggage transfer
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Tourist tax
- Transfers not mentioned as ‘included’.
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return to Reschen from Meran
- How hard is the South Tyrol Family Walking Tour?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Is this tour run in English?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the South Tyrol Family Walking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Reschen to start this tour?
- Where does the South Tyrol Family Walking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. This tour is not recommended for those younger than 8 years old. Basic fitness is required, children should be used to walking for a few hours at a time and have a bit of walking experience. The trail leads through well built footpaths, which often go along the ‘Waalwege’, the old irrigation channels. Some parts are on tarmac. Individual stages can be shortened by public transport.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.
The easiest route to get to Reschen is by train to Landeck (North Tyrol) and by bus approx. 1.5 hours to Reschen. Another option would be by train via Bolzano and Meran to Mals (South Tyrol) and by bus to Reschen in approx. 30 minutes. The closest airports are Innsbruck or Munich.
The tour ends in Meran. You can book optional transfer back to Reschen
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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