Hiking Trails in Lana and Surroundings near Merano

Walks from between 300 to 3,000 m altitude in Merano and Environs

In the Lana Region, close to the spa town of Merano, hikers can choose from a wide variety of routes – from leisurely walks to panoramic mountain hikes.
Starting directly in Lana, promenades and themed trails lead through the surrounding area: along the Sculpture Trail, the Länd Promenade, through the wild and romantic Gaul Gorge, or along the Brandis Waalweg to the Brandis Waterfall. Those wishing to get to know the Lana Region better should start with the Aichberg Trail. This themed route above Lana tells the story of the area's history, landscape and traditions, while offering insights into fruit and wine cultivation and the region’s distinctive cultural landscape.

Völlan also offers numerous hiking opportunities of varying difficulty levels. Situated slightly higher than the valley floor of Lana, the village is an excellent starting point for easy walks such as the Chestnut Experience Trail, the circular hike to the panoramic Church of St. Hippolyt, or more demanding tours towards Gall and onward to the 2,434-metre-high Laugen Peak.

In Tscherms, the Marling Waalweg is among the most popular hiking routes. Those wishing to hike from the village up to Vigiljoch, however, will need stamina and good physical fitness. On the opposite side of the valley, trails from Burgstall and Gargazon lead up to the porphyry slopes at the foot of the Tschögglberg plateau. Particularly popular are the Farm Trail above Burgstall and the short ascent to the Kröll Tower in Gargazon. More ambitious hikers can continue on foot up to the Tschögglberg – a rewarding tour for experienced hikers in good condition.

Well-signposted and clearly marked trails make it easy to find your way around the Lana Region. Thanks to the mild climate, the hiking season begins as early as March and continues well into late autumn.
Hiking suggestions
Hiking
Lana - Pawigl - Vigiljoch
A medium hike to the car-free Vigiljoch at the foothills of the Ortler Alps to the sun-drenched village of Pawigl
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Hiking
Faith trail "Glaubensweg" on the Vigiljoch

The easy circular path at the Vigiljoch, above Lana in the Merano countryside, is equipped with 6 stations, which invite you to take in this peaceful landscape.

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Hiking, Winter hikes
Monte S. Vigilio/Vigiljoch to Colle Scabro/Rauher Bühel

The varied circular hike on the Vigiljoch takes you with the Vigiljoch cable car to a hiking paradise with magnificent 360° panoramic views at 2000m altitude.

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Hiking
Vigiljoch - Bärenbad Alm - Naturnser Hochwart

A rewarding circular hike on the Vigiljoch, at the foothills of the Ortler group, with ascent of the Naturnser Hochwart (2,608 m) with an amazing view.

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Hiking
Vigiljoch - Bärenbad Alm - Naturnser Alm

Pleasant hike from the Vigiljoch mountain station to the Jocher Inn, on to the Bärenbad Alm and up to the Naturnser Alm.

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Hiking
"Alpenrosenweg" on Mount Vigiljoch

Long mountain tour with botanical specialities along the foothills of the Ortler Alps and the Vigiljoch above Lana in the Meraner Land.

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Hiking
Vigiljoch - Pawigl - Lana

A hike from the car-free Vigiljoch at the foothills of the Ortler Alps to the sun-drenched village of Pawigl. A scenic tour in the Meraner Land in South Tyrol.

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Running
Uphill Vigiljoch
Also from Lana to Vigiljoch there are two well-marked courses that challenge the ambitious hikers, one of them offers an additional variant. Start is ...
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Hiking
From Lana via Völlan to St Hippolyt
Moderate hike from Lana via Völlan to the Völlaner Badl and up to St Hippolyt Hill.
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Hiking
Lana Aichbergweg
The culture and nature trail with information boards about the history, the flora, the animals, the geology of the Ortler Alps and fruit and wine growing
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Hiking
The Brandis-Waalweg Trail in Lana
Easy waterside promenade from Lana to Niederlana with lovely views, shaded sections and the Brandis waterfall at the end.
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Hiking, Path suitable for baby carriages
Gaulpromenade

The Gaul Gorge in Oberlana, is a promenade that follows the roaring course of the Falschauer through rugged rock walls of quartz porphyry, gneiss and granite.

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Hiking
Lana Sculpture Walk Trail
The sculpture trail at the foothills of the Nonsberggruppe leads from Niederlana to the Gaulschlucht gorge and along the Ländpromenade to the Falschauer biotope
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Hiking
Gargazon/Gargazzone - Kröll Tower Trail

The Kröllturm above Gargazon also adorns the coat of arms of the village.

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Hiking
Gargazon - Vöran

Demanding ascent from the village centre in Gargazon to the cable car top station in Vöran in the Sarntal Alps, almost 1,000 m above sea level.

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Hiking
Völlan - Gruberhof - Gallhof - Völlaner Joch - Platzers
Hike for experienced mountain hikers to Völlaner Joch and Platzers
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Hiking
Völlan - Gruberhof - Platzers
This eventful hike for experienced mountain hikers begins at the church of Völlan, passes by the old Nagelehof farm, and then turns left at the ...
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Hiking
Völlan - Talmühle - Naraun - Tisens

A rewarding hike in the Tisner low mountain range in the Nonsberggruppe, from Völlan to Tisens.

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Hiking
Völlan - Völlaner Badl - Platzers - Laugenspitze
The Laugenspitze is the ideal destination for a beautiful mountain hike with views of the Ortler Group
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Hiking
Foiana Panoramic Trail

The Foiana Panoramic Trail offers a breathtaking view of the Merano basin.

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Hiking
Chestnut Experience Trail

The Chestnut Experience Trail in Völlan in the Meraner Land at the eastern foothills of the Ortler Alps is easy to walk for young and old.

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Hiking
Burgstall Graf Volkmar path

The Graf-Volkmar-Weg is a pleasant walk above the village of Burgstall.

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Hiking
Burgstall Knottnkino (Vöran)

"Knottn" in the South Tyrolean dialect is that "rock" on which 30 cinema chairs made of steel and wood are fastened.

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Running
Sunnseitn Steig Hike

Ideal training route with an altitude difference of about 1.000m for sporty mountain runners.

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Hiking
From Vigiljoch to Aschbach via the Schwarze Lacke
Scenic hike from Vigiljoch via the Schwarze Lacke to Aschbach, featuring forest trails and views of the Adige Valley and the Dolomites.
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