Hiking with Children in Avelengo and Merano 2000

Hiking holidays with families in Avelengo, Verano and Merano 2000

On the mountain plateau around Avelengo/Hafling, Merano 2000 and Verano/Vöran, there are some easy hiking trails suitable for hiking with strollers. Hiking with children in Avelengo, Verano and Merano 2000 near the town of Merano/Meran is generally no problem.

Options suitable for the entire family include the hiking needle (Wandernadel) and hiking pass (Wanderpass), which are available at the Avelengo Tourist Office and from participating hosts. As awards for diligent hikers, there are silver and the gold hiking needles. With the hiking pass (available at the Avelengo Tourist Office), stamps and points are collected at the mountain huts and inns on the mountain plateau.

Excursions for families

all hiking routes, easy, Themed Trails, Path suitable for baby carriages, Winter hikes

NEW Haflinger Adventure Trail

The new Haflinger Adventure Trail, which reach from Avelengo/Hafling village to S. Caterina/St. Kathrein, is dedicated to the docile and majestic Haflinger horses with their flaxen manes. At the didactical stations along the way, there’s plenty to learn about the Haflinger horses and how they evolved over time.

all hiking routes, easy

Meditation walk for families in Verano/Vöran

The eight stations designed of Oswald Kröss will accompany you and will touch important values of your life.

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

Hike to Leadner Alm Mountain Hut

This hike is an easy and family-friendly route which can even be done with a buggy. The Weiher Bruggen pond is one of the attractions: it is a resting place for young and old. Parents can enjoy the view toward the Ifinger mountain whilst children can admire the many fish in the pond.

all hiking routes, easy

To the Sulfner Pond

The pond is at its loveliest in summer. White water lilies cover the pond while yellow irises, floating water plantains, marsh horsetails, bulrushes, bur-reed, and a host of other plants thrive at the shoreline.

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

To mountain hut Zuegg Hütte on Merano 2000

This short hike to the Zuegg Hütte Mountain Hut is particular appealing to families and is a good introductory holiday hike.

all hiking routes, medium

Three-Alpine-Farms Loop Hike in Avelengo and Verano

The route takes hikers mainly along wide paths through forests but also makes a stop at the idyllic Bruggen Weiher Pond, which has a very unique fauna.

all hiking routes, easy, medium, Path suitable for baby carriages

Easy hike from Verano to Avelengo

This easy hike from Verano/Vöran to Avelengo/Hafling is suitable for everyone and even doable with a stroller.

all hiking routes, easy, Winter hikes

To the little St. Kathrein Church

The famous little church in Santa Caterina/St. Kathrein is situated on a rise in Avelengo/Hafling and can be seen from far away in Merano and Environs. The Romanesque church has its origins in the 13th century and features well-preserved frescos from the 14th century. Fantastic views of the city of Merano/Meran as well as the Texelgruppe range can be enjoyed from the church.