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

  • 8days
  • Italy

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Walking Tour Meran to Lake Garda Charm 8-days

South Tyrol, Brenta-Dolomites and 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 - Walking: 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 4* hotel accommodation
  • Breakfast included
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1x Mendelpass mountain railway
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1x Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • GPS-data is available and app navigation
  • Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

  • Tourist tax, if due
  • Bus fare Lago Nembia to Comano, approx 3 EUR per person
  • Half-board evening meal 269 EUR (6x, not in Riva. Mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
  • Return transfer from Meran every Saturday, Sunday, Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon occasionally, costs EUR 75 EUR per person. Reservation necessary, to be paid in advance

Arrival/parking/departure:

  • Train: journey to Meran
  • Verona airport
  • Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or limited car parks near the hotels, approx 30 EUR per week. Basement car park (limited number of spaces) approx 12 EUR per day, payable on-site, no reservation required
  • Return journey from Riva to Rovereto by bus and then by train via Bozen to Meran, approx. 3 hours
  • Departures any day

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Meran

    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

    Meran – Nals 5 to 6hrs | 20km +560m -550m

    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 Nals, an idyllic little village in the middle of apple orchards and vineyards.

  • Day 3

    Nals – Kaltern/Kalterer Lake 5 to 5.5hrs | 18km +710m -600m

    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 Kaltern.

  • Day 4

    Kaltern/Kalterer Lake – Coredo 4.5 to 5hrs | 17km +200m -700m

    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 Trentino.

  • Day 5

    Coredo – Molveno 4.5 to 5.5hrs | 15km +700m -400m

    After a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Nonstal, before you begin your walk along the ‘Way of St. James’, up to the airy high plain of the Paganella. The path leads through wide woodland areas up to Cavedago with its famous triple-arched bridge. Further on across the wetland of a karst lake towards Andalo and then on to the village of Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta-Dolomites and the same-named mountain lake with its turquoise water.

  • Day 6

    Molveno – Comano Terme 3 to 5 hrs | 15km +390m -900m

    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. You proceed to today’s final destination Comano Terme by bus passing woodlands and hilly areas meandering rivers and the home of numerous small country villages on your way.

  • Day 7

    Comano Terme – Riva del Garda 3 to 4hrs | 10km +400m -800m

    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 extra days

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May 23 2023 May 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
May 24 2023 May 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
May 25 2023 Jun 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
May 26 2023 Jun 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
May 27 2023 Jun 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
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Double rooms 1,359€
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Double rooms 1,359€
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Double rooms 1,359€
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Double rooms 1,359€
Jun 01 2023 Jun 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Jun 02 2023 Jun 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Jun 03 2023 Jun 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Jun 04 2023 Jun 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Jun 05 2023 Jun 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
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Double rooms 1,359€
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Jun 12 2023 Jun 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
Jul 29 2023 Aug 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Jul 30 2023 Aug 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 01 2023 Aug 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 03 2023 Aug 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 20 2023 Aug 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 21 2023 Aug 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 22 2023 Aug 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
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Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 24 2023 Aug 31 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 25 2023 Sep 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 26 2023 Sep 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 27 2023 Sep 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 28 2023 Sep 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 29 2023 Sep 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 30 2023 Sep 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Aug 31 2023 Sep 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Sep 01 2023 Sep 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Sep 02 2023 Sep 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Sep 03 2023 Sep 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,818€
Double rooms 1,479€
Sep 04 2023 Sep 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 05 2023 Sep 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 06 2023 Sep 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 07 2023 Sep 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 08 2023 Sep 15 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 09 2023 Sep 16 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 10 2023 Sep 17 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 11 2023 Sep 18 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 12 2023 Sep 19 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 13 2023 Sep 20 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 14 2023 Sep 21 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 15 2023 Sep 22 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 16 2023 Sep 23 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 17 2023 Sep 24 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 18 2023 Sep 25 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 19 2023 Sep 26 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 20 2023 Sep 27 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 21 2023 Sep 28 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 22 2023 Sep 29 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 23 2023 Sep 30 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 24 2023 Oct 01 2023 10 Single rooms 1,698€
Double rooms 1,359€
Sep 25 2023 Oct 02 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Sep 26 2023 Oct 03 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Sep 27 2023 Oct 04 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Sep 28 2023 Oct 05 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Sep 29 2023 Oct 06 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Sep 30 2023 Oct 07 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 01 2023 Oct 08 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 02 2023 Oct 09 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 03 2023 Oct 10 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 04 2023 Oct 11 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 05 2023 Oct 12 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 06 2023 Oct 13 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€
Oct 07 2023 Oct 14 2023 10 Single rooms 1,528€
Double rooms 1,189€

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