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Walking in South Tyrol - Wine & Alpine Pastures

Italy
Available Departures: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

7 days from

US$1,175

without flights
Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
MODERATE MODERATE

Discover the unique cultures of Merano, Bolzano, and Nalles for a week of self-guided alpine walking and wine in the South Tyrol

Trip Code: SGWA
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Walking in South Tyrol - Wine & Alpine Pastures

Highlights
  • Walk through vineyards and orchards on the wine route and enjoy sampling the local wines
  • Stay in the Thermal Spa town of Merano and the Capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano
  • Discover Trauttmannsdorf palace and its immaculate botanical gardens
  • Explore the Tschoggelberg plateau for views of the soaring Dolomites and Etschtal valley below

At a Glance
  • Self-Guided
  • 5 days walking
  • Max altitude 1520m
  • Saturday and Sunday departures
  • Join In Merano

Accommodation & Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 6 nights Hotel
Overview

Grand architecture, spa towns, palaces, 300 days of sunshine, and views of the Dolomites. Welcome to the South Tyrol, the Alps but not as you know them. This is German-speaking Italy, with 95% of the county having German as their first language. An area where Austrian, Italian, and Alpine traditions compliment each other seamlessly.


This one-week self-guided walking holiday explores the enchanting Etschtal Valley and its kaleidoscope of cultures and landscapes. Your trip begins in the spa town of Merano where palm trees line the streets, before walking the Marlinger Waalweg irrigation channel to the charming town of Nalles, teeming with palaces for you to explore. The contrasts continue as you traverse the eastern mountains along the wine route to the capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano, before the Tschoggelberg plateau and views of the soaring Dolomites. You end your South Tyrol experience by returning to Merano. There are plenty of welcoming mountain huts and restaurants along your walking routes, where you can stop and enjoy the local cuisine and fantastic wines as you please. Plus, you will be staying in family run 3-star and 4-star hotels, some with pools, so you can be sure of warm hospitality at the end of each day too.

Is this holiday for you?

We have designed this trip to harness the unique culture of the Etschtal Valley, where the sun shines for 300 days a year, palm trees grow, and where you can take in views of the high Dolomites from high balcony paths. As you traverse the soaring mountains that protect Merano, Nalles, and Bolzano below, you will be blown away by the area's beauty. This trip makes an ideal introduction to the So …

We have designed this trip to harness the unique culture of the Etschtal Valley, where the sun shines for 300 days a year, palm trees grow, and where you can take in views of the high Dolomites from high balcony paths. As you traverse the soaring mountains that protect Merano, Nalles, and Bolzano below, you will be blown away by the area's beauty. This trip makes an ideal introduction to the South Tyrol, with walks averaging 14km each day taking you through vineyards and across high mountain plateaus scattered with welcoming mountain huts. Routes are well marked for easy navigation, and are on well-established paths and Waalwegen’s quiet forest roads. In the evenings you can look forward to staying in family run 3-star and 4-star hotels, all specially chosen for their warm hospitality and excellent locations. Plus, staying in the spa town of Merano, the palace town of Nalles, and Bolzano - the gateway to the Dolomites - there are plenty of great restaurants and sights to enjoy along the way too.

Why KE?

Discover the unique town of Merano, and nearby Bolzano and Nalles, with KE Adventure. With sunshine 300 days a year, thermal baths, Austrian-influenced architecture, vineyards, and soaring Alpine peaks, you can look forward to experiencing the South Tyrol anew.


We have included a pass for the Jenesien Cable Car, allowing you to enjoy the high mountain plateau and its panoramic views.

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