Sunday: arrival (Saturday also possible)

Make your own way by car or train to the hotel in Schenna; parking is free. If arriving by train, travel to Meran and take a taxi to Schenna (approx. 25 EUR).

Monday: walk on the Schenner Waalweg

From the church in Verdins, climb up to Hasenegg, then join the Waalweg and continue with barely any elevation change through woodland, vineyards and apple orchards, always high above Schenna, to St. Georgen, almost as far as the lower station of the Meran 2000 cable car in the Naiftal. Then head down to Schenna and stop for refreshments, and take the bus back to the hotel (approx. 11 km, 4 hrs).

Tuesday: walk on the Algunder Waalweg

By bus via Meran to Algund, then follow the Algunder Waalweg along this lovely water channel, once again through apple orchards and vineyards, with Algund and Meran always in view, to Gratsch (approx. 6 km, 2 hrs). From here, take the Tappeinerweg, also known as the crown of Meran’s promenades, through alpine, Mediterranean and exotic vegetation, with the spa town of Meran at your feet, and to finish a short stretch along the Passer to Sandplatz, then by bus back to Schenna (total approx. 11 km, 4 hrs).

Wednesday: Meran city, gardens of Schloss Trautmannsdorf

By bus down to Meran for sightseeing in this fascinating former imperial city with Tyrolean flair; enjoy a spot of shopping or the cultural riches of this art-filled city.

Return by bus towards the hotel, stopping at Schloss Trautmansdorf to visit these wonderfully designed gardens, then continue by bus to the hotel.

Thursday: walk on the Marlinger Waalweg

By bus to Töll; at the Etsch dam join the Marlinger Waalweg, one of the longest Waalwege, a varied, scenic route as far as above Lana, then descend into the village (approx. 13 km, 4 hrs). Stop for refreshments en route or at the end of the Waalweg in one of the many inns along the way, then return by bus.

Friday: walk on the Meraner Höhenweg

By bus via Meran to Dorf Tirol and up to the upper station on the Hochmut cable car; the approx. 4 km Hans-Frieden-Weg, one of the loveliest sections of the Meraner Höhenweg, leads with magnificent views, always around 1500 m, to the Leiteralm (approx. 4 km). From there, descend by basket lift to Vellau and follow a lovely hillside path via Schloss Tirol back to Dorf Tirol (approx. 8 km, total 12 km, approx. 4½ hrs), then by bus back to the hotel.

Saturday: Taser Höhenweg

Short walk to Verdins and ride up by cable car to 1450 m. Walk with impressive views along the Taser Höhenweg to the mountain hamlet of Videgg, continue on a hillside path through woodland to the upper station of the Taser cable car; after a refreshment stop, descend by cable car and take a short walk back to the hotel (approx. 11 km, 5 hrs).

Sunday: return journey on your own

Return journey on your own

Based in Schenna above Merano, you explore on a self-guided walking week the Waalwege of Schenna, Algund and Marling, the Hans-Frieden section of the Merano High Mountain Trail, and the Taser Höhenweg. A stroll around Merano and a visit to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle round off the programme. Comfortable, easy walks, often combined with bus and cable car. Accommodation at the 4-star superior Hotel Panorama with spa area, indoor and outdoor pool, saunas and relaxation rooms. Hearty breakfast, and a choice of menus in the evening. Detailed walking suggestions make it easy to find your way.

Beauty and cosmetic treatments at extra charge. Tourist tax payable locally.