Itinerary
- Day 1
Merano
You'll arrive individually in Merano and have the day to get settled. Spend your time walking through the town's quiet alleyways lined with trees, and don't miss the Passer promenade where you can relax by the water. It's a nice introduction to this spa town before heading out on the hiking days ahead. One night here.
Optional Activities
- Walk through the spa town of Merano
- Stroll through leafy alleyways
- Relax along the Passer promenade
Landmarks/POIs Trauttmansdorff Castle Passer River - Day 2
Merano to Nals
This is a longer hiking day covering about 19km over 5.5 hours. You'll start along the Marlinger Waalweg, an old irrigation channel that winds through deciduous forests and chestnut groves on your way to Lana. From there, the route takes you through castle country, passing by Stachelburg, Schwanburg, and Payrsberg before finishing in Nals. You'll gain 550m elevation and lose the same amount, so it's a solid day of hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Marlinger Waalweg to Lana
- Hiking tour through deciduous forests to Tisens
- Hike through castle region to Nals
Landmarks/POIs Marlinger Waalweg Lana Tisens Stachelburg Castle Schwanburg Castle Payrsberg Castle 
- Day 3
Nals to Bolzano
Today you're tackling the Three Castles Route on high-altitude paths with nice views of vineyards and the Dolomites around you. You'll pass through Eppan, a wine-growing village in the area. After the hike, a bus takes you down to Bolzano where you can grab a cappuccino and watch people go by at Piazza Walther in the city center. One night in Bolzano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Three Castles Route
- Hiking tour with views of Eppan wine region and Dolomites
- Bus ride to Bolzano
Landmarks/POIs Three Castles Route Eppan Piazza Walther Dolomites - Day 4
Bolzano to Mölten
After an early bus ride to Jenesien, you'll hike across open meadows where you might see horses and cows grazing. The path moves through sparse larch forests, and from up there you'll see Lake Kaltern, the Wine Road castles, and Dolomite cliffs in the distance. By evening you'll arrive in Mölten village, which sits on the Tschöggel plateau. Two nights in Mölten.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Jenesien
- Hiking tour across meadows and larch forests to Mölten
Landmarks/POIs Jenesien Lake Kaltern Wine Road Mölten Tschöggelberg - Day 5
Mölten
This is a circular route starting from Mölten that takes you through flower-filled meadows, fragrant larch forests, and alpine pastures to Steinerne Mandln. From there you get views of Rosengarten and surrounding mountain peaks. If you want to take it easier partway through, there's an optional stop at Moltner Kaser hut where you can try traditional dumplings and rest a bit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular hike through meadows, larch forests, and alpine pastures to Steinerne Mandln
Optional Activities
- Tasting of traditional dumpling specialties at Möltner Kaser hut
Landmarks/POIs Steinerne Mandln Rosengarten Möltner Kaser - Day 6
Mölten to Merano
On your final hiking day, you'll walk through meadows and forests to Knottnkino, which has three open-air viewpoints worth the climb. The route then follows rocky Knottn peaks down to Hafling, a town known for its horse breed. A bus takes you back down to Merano where you can visit Trauttmansdorff Castle gardens and walk around the town center. One night in Merano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through meadows and forests to Knottnkino viewpoints
- Hiking tour to Hafling
- Bus ride to Merano
- Visit Trauttmansdorff Castle gardens
Landmarks/POIs Knottnkino Knottn Hafling Trauttmansdorff Castle Adige Valley - Day 7
Merano
Today you'll either head out on your own or arrange a transfer from Merano, depending on your plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
