The Brandis-Waalweg Trail in Lana

Waalwege are historic irrigation paths that run alongside man-made canals. In the past, they were used by the so-called Waaler to monitor and maintain the water channels that ensured reliable irrigation of fields and meadows. Today, these often narrow trails are among South Tyrol’s most atmospheric walking routes. A special feature of the Brandis Waalweg is that its irrigation canal runs largely underground, while the walking path leads above it through the landscape.

The pleasant Brandis Waalweg walk between Oberlana/Lana di Sopra and Niederlana/Lana di Sotto is accessible year-round and offers wonderful views over the Adige Valley and the surrounding cultural landscape.

The Brandis Waalweg leads gently through vineyards, apple orchards and chestnut groves. It branches off to the left from the Gampen Road in Oberlana, continues past Lanegg Monastery and St. Margaret’s Church, and reaches the waterfall in the Brandis Gorge in Niederlana. Along the way, you can enjoy charming views of Lana and the Adige Valley, the Tschögglberg/Monzoccolo plateau and Meran/Merano. The path is also ideal for visiting the parish church of Lana with its famous Schnatterpeck altar, as well as the South Tyrolean Museum of Fruit Growing.

The Brandis Waalweg branches off to the left from Gampenstraße/via Palade in Oberlana/Lana di Sopra and leads past Lanegg Monastery and St. Margaret’s Church to the waterfall in the Brandis Gorge in Niederlana/Lana di Sotto. The path runs through orchards, vineyards, and chestnut groves and offers beautiful views of the Tschögglberg/Monzoccolo plateau, Lana, and the Meran/Merano valley basin.

Circular walk: From the Brandis Promenade in Niederlana, immediately after the wooden bridge to the waterfall (near the Waalrast restaurant), a new circular route begins on the right-hand side of the path. It leads uphill (towards Völlan) to a large crucifix, offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Adige Valley. To return, follow trail no. 1 (Lana–Völlan) and descend towards Niederlana until you reach the Brandis Promenade (above the Fruit Tree Museum).
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Altitude difference: approx. 200 m

From Merano direction Lana to the centre of Lana

Several paid parking options in Lana. Gampen Parking P4, Länd Parking P1, or Hofmann Passage Parking P2.

Bus line 211 (Lana-Meran), Bus line 214 (Lana-Völlan), Bus line 215 (Citybus Lana), line 218 Lanabus, Bus line 245 (Meran-Lana-Ulten), Bus line 246 (Meran-Lana-Gampenpass)
You can find current timetables at: www.suedtirolmobil.info

None, also suitable with boarding or low hiking boots.