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Italy's Meran to Lake Garda 8-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 3

  • 8days
  • Italy

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From Meran to Lake Garda Self-guided Walking Tour

South Tyrol, Brenta, Dolomites & Trentino

Starting in the famous spa town Meran you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. All of the mountains of South Tyrol and Trentino are incredibly fascinating! They offer views of turquoise lakes, enormous plateaus, deep river valleys and canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you on your way, giving you an excellent feel for the fascinating alpine world of the lonely and steep rugged giants. In Trentino you discover mountain villages with winding narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before you reach your final destination, lake Garda. In the middle of high cliffs, enclosed by olive orchards, cypresses and fig trees you feel the Mediterranean flair. Cappuccino and Gelato at the banks of the dark blue lake – ‘La vita é bella!’

Tour Character - Mountain Hiking Level 3

You will mainly walk on well-maintained walking paths, often on the Waal paths which are ancient water systems. In some sections you will be walking on forest trails and steep paths. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of 3 up to 6 hours as well as for longer ascents. Easier alternatives of the daily sections are possible by bus. A varied walking tour for lovers of promising trails.

Included in the Walking Tour:

  • 7 overnight stays in lovely 3* and country hotels some with a pool
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome meeting
  • 1x Mendelpass mountain railway
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1x Ascent fare cable car fare Pradel-Molveno (only in the summer season, otherwise walk)
  • Carefully elaborated route description - transfers as per program
  • Detailed travel and tour documents (1 per room in English or German)
  • Service-Hotline
  • GPS data available and app navigation

Not Included in the tour:

  • Visitor's taxes not included and must be paid on site
  • Train ride from Coredo/Dermulo to Crescino, bus fare: from Lago Nembia to Comano, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Half board: min. 3-course meal 199 EUR (6x, not in Riva. Sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Organised transfer from Riva to Meran available, cost EUR 85 p.p. (transfer Sat/Sun/Mon morning and occasionally Tue afternoon). Booking in advance required, to be paid in advance

Arrival/Parking/Departure:

  • Verona airport
  • Train journey to Merano or Bolzano and by bus to Caldaro
  • Parking: Limited number of hotel parking spaces approx 10-20 EUR per day or limited car parks near the hotels, approx. EUR 50-90 per week
  • Return journey from Riva to Rovereto (www.ttesercizio.it) by bus and then by train via Bozen to Meran, approx. 3 hours

Notes:

  • On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
  • Daily departures
  • Extra nights
    • Merano: From 105 EUR p.p (+29 EUR single person)
    • Lake Caldo: From 89 EUR p.p (+39 EUR single person)
    • Lake Garda: From 89 EUR p.p (+69 EUR single person)

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Merano

    Enjoy the Mediterranean flair in this wonderful and cultural town in the heart of South Tyrol. Wander around the charming arcades or follow in the footsteps of Emperess Sissi along the 'Passer' esplanade.

  • Day 2

    Merano – Nalles Details: approx. 5 to 6 hours | 20 km | 560 m 550 m

    Along the Waal paths you venture through apple plantations before arriving at an impressive waterfall. Soon your trail leads you through the hills of the chestnut place Tisens and up to the historic little church of St. Christoph. After hiking through a beautiful woodland with fantastic views deep into the Etsch valley you reach Nalles, an idyllic little village in the middle of apple orchards and vineyards.

  • Day 3

    Nalles – Caldaro/Lake Caldaro Details: approx. 5 to 5,5 hours | 18 km | 710 m 600 m

    Today you can look forward to a fascinating hike on the trail of castles. On interesting and steep roads you walk from fortress to fortress where you can admire diverse historic architecture. In the afternoon you wander through the region of ‘holes in the ice’, a natural phenomenon which gives you the chance to discover icicles in midsummer. Past the tower of St. George and many more vineyards, you will soon reach Lake Caldaro.

  • Day 4

    Caldaro/ Lake Caldaro – Coredo Details: approx. 4,5 to 5 hours | 17 km | 200 m 700 m

    In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trento.

  • Day 5

    Coredo – Molveno Details: approx. 4.5 to 5.5 hours | 15 km | 700 m 400 m

    During a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Val di Non. Afterwards, you hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square at the worth seeing little church San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetland of a karst lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and on the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name.

  • Day 6

    Circular walk Brenta-Dolomites Details: approx. 3 to 5 hours (depending on chosen route) | 15 km | 390 m 900 m

    Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.

  • Day 7

    Molveno – Riva del Garda Details: approx. 3 to 4 hours | 10 km | 400 m 800 m

    At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.

  • Day 8

    Departure or extension

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Double rooms 1,049€
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May 19 2025 May 26 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
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Jul 30 2025 Aug 06 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
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Aug 02 2025 Aug 09 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
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Aug 03 2025 Aug 10 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
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Aug 04 2025 Aug 11 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 05 2025 Aug 12 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 06 2025 Aug 13 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 07 2025 Aug 14 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 08 2025 Aug 15 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 09 2025 Aug 16 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 10 2025 Aug 17 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
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Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 12 2025 Aug 19 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 13 2025 Aug 20 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 14 2025 Aug 21 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 15 2025 Aug 22 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 16 2025 Aug 23 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 17 2025 Aug 24 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 18 2025 Aug 25 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 19 2025 Aug 26 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 20 2025 Aug 27 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 21 2025 Aug 28 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 22 2025 Aug 29 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 23 2025 Aug 30 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 24 2025 Aug 31 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 25 2025 Sep 01 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 26 2025 Sep 02 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 27 2025 Sep 03 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 28 2025 Sep 04 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 29 2025 Sep 05 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 30 2025 Sep 06 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Aug 31 2025 Sep 07 2025 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,249€
Sep 01 2025 Sep 08 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 02 2025 Sep 09 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 03 2025 Sep 10 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 04 2025 Sep 11 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 05 2025 Sep 12 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 06 2025 Sep 13 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 07 2025 Sep 14 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 08 2025 Sep 15 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 09 2025 Sep 16 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 10 2025 Sep 17 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 11 2025 Sep 18 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 12 2025 Sep 19 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 13 2025 Sep 20 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 14 2025 Sep 21 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 15 2025 Sep 22 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 16 2025 Sep 23 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 17 2025 Sep 24 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 18 2025 Sep 25 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 19 2025 Sep 26 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 20 2025 Sep 27 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 21 2025 Sep 28 2025 12 Single rooms 1,458€
Double rooms 1,159€
Sep 22 2025 Sep 29 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 23 2025 Sep 30 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 24 2025 Oct 01 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 25 2025 Oct 02 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 26 2025 Oct 03 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 27 2025 Oct 04 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 28 2025 Oct 05 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 29 2025 Oct 06 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Sep 30 2025 Oct 07 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Oct 01 2025 Oct 08 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Oct 02 2025 Oct 09 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Oct 03 2025 Oct 10 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Oct 04 2025 Oct 11 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€
Oct 05 2025 Oct 12 2025 12 Single rooms 1,348€
Double rooms 1,049€

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