The Waalweg Trail

Hiking along the irrigation channel

Twelve kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol. Starting at the Töllbrücke bridge, the 250 year-old path gently ascends through apple orchards and woods to firmer and more level ground. After pausing to admire the medieval Lebenberg Castle, hikers continue slightly downhill along the slope of Marling mountain to the village of Lana.

Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains can be seen along the entire length of the Marlinger Waalweg trail. The agricultural landscape lining the irrigation channels is also impressive, with meadows and forests alternating with vineyards and orchards. Along the Marlinger Waalweg trail there are also impressive views of the Merano basin, the Val Passiria/Passeier Valley, and the imposing Texelgruppe mountain range. The Marlinger Waalweg trail is well-connected to the public transport network, allowing visitors to move around without need for a car.

Hiking suggestions

around the Marlinger Waalweg Trail

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Marling Waalweg Trail to Töll

Unique and beautiful Marling Waalweg Trail to Töll/Tel with start in the center of Marling.

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail

Easy and beautiful Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail to Lana with start in the center of Marling.

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail

Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail with start in the centre of Marling/Marlengo.

Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails

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Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails

Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails with start at the Hotel Restaurant Waldschenke.

The Marlengo/Marling irrigation channel path

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The Marlengo/Marling irrigation channel path

Excursion on the Marlengo/Marling irrigation channel path with start in the center of Marling.

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Toward the Sun

Easy route with start at the railway station of Marling/Marlengo.

Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails

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Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails

Excursion on the Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails.

The history of the Waalweg of Marling

With a length of 12 km, the Marlinger Waal (irrigation channel) is the longest in the Meran basin. Running between Töll and Lana, it provides water to some 300 hectares of meadows and fields. Its construction dates back to the mid-18th century and the time of the Carthusian monastery of Allerengelberg in the Schnals Valley.
In 1619 the Carthusians had bought the Gojenhof estate in Marling to supply them with wine. Over 100 years later they began work on a Waal to irrigate the vines, to run from the River Etsch all the way along the slope of the Marling mountain. The Carthusians had experience in the construction of such waterways, having already created channels and gullies to supply water to a number of their monastery farms in the Schnals Valley.
The construction of the Marlinger Waal was much more difficult than expected, however, especially the first few kilometres through the steep rock. When the work began in 1737 it was expected to cost 12,000 guilders. Construction lasted 19 years and ultimately cost 80,000 guilders. Without the help of the municipality of Marling, the monastery could never have finished the Waal.
In 1897 a hydroelectric power plant began operation at Töll. Since then the water has run underground, through the rock, for the first 800 metres. The old Waal can however still be seen. In former times up to three “Waaler” watched over the channel, making sure the water never dried up. The alarm system is still in use today: a hammer attached to a waterwheel strikes a bell every time it turns. Should the bell stop sounding, this means the water has stopped flowing. The Waaler must then quickly identify the cause. He had a hut like this to shelter in at night and during thunderstorms.

Stop and enjoy along the Marlinger Waalweg

Experience local specialties and warm hospitality

Inn Schönblick open until 11/9/2025

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Jausenstation Larchwalderhof closed until 7/1/2025

Hotel Gasthof Waldschenke closed until 7/5/2025

Gasthaus Waalheim open until 7/6/2025

Haidenhof closed until 7/5/2025

Marling - Marlengo 3 months ago

Irrigazione antibrina ❄️🌸

Quando le temperature in primavera scendono sotto lo zero, i delicati fiori di melo sono in pericolo! 🌸 Ma grazie all'irrigazione antibrina, i frutticoltori proteggono il loro prezioso raccolto. 💦🍏

Ma come funziona esattamente? 🤔 Quando l'acqua si congela, sprigiona calore – la cosiddetta calore di cristallizzazione – che protegge i fiori dai danni da gelo.
Una tecnica affascinante, senza la quale la coltivazione delle mele nella nostra regione sarebbe quasi impensabile!

Nel cuore della notte, i contadini si alzano dal letto per attivare l'irrigazione antibrina – e al mattino ci attende uno spettacolo mozzafiato. Quando i primi raggi di sole colpiscono i frutteti ghiacciati, l'intera valle inizia a brillare. ❄️✨

Avete mai assistito a questo spettacolo incredibile? 😍

📸IDM/Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium/Patrick Schwienbacher

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marling_marlengo 3 months ago

Save the Date‼️

WeinKulturFest Marling – wine, cocktails, food & music! 🍷🎶✨

Join us on Thursday, May 29, from 5:00 PM at Marling fairground for an evening of top wines, fine spirits, creative cocktails, delicious food, and live music!🍾😊🎶

🥂 Tasting Trail: Sample local wines, distillates,, liqueurs, and cocktails.
🍽 Culinary Highlights: Enjoy savory specialties and sweet treats from Marling farmers' wives.
🎵 Live Music: Featuring "Claudia and Thomas" and "Birgitt and Friends."

We look forward to seeing you there! 🥂

📍 Marling Festplatz | 🗓 Thursday, May 29 | ⏰ 5:00 PM

📸 TV Marlinger_ Terzer Armin

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Marling - Marlengo 3 months ago

Esperienza in un maso di montagna – Escursione da maso a maso sul Monte Marlengo! 🌿🚶‍♂️

Scoprite la vita di un contadino di montagna con una piacevole escursione sul Monte Marlengo e immergetevi nelle tradizioni e nella quotidianità dei masi di Marlengo. Pane contadino fresco e profumato, masi autentici e affascinanti scorci sulla vita agricola vi aspettano in questa esperienza unica! 🥾🚶🌸

In compagnia del nostro esperto Sepp, la vostra escursione inizia al maso Tschigg, dove il padrone di casa Karl vi accoglierà con racconti affascinanti sulla vita sul Monte Marlengo, ieri e oggi. Inoltre, potrete gustare deliziose specialità fatte in casa con prodotti del maso. ⛰🌿

Si prosegue poi verso il maso Kurzhof, dove il contadino Oswald vi mostrerà il funzionamento di un autentico mulino a grano e vi spiegherà come, un tempo, il grano veniva trasformato in farina finissima – un'arte rara al giorno d’oggi! 🥖

L’ultima tappa è il maso Hoferhof, dove l’oste Stefan vi introdurrà nell’arte della panificazione. Alla fine, potrete assaporare un gustosa merenda rustica con pane contadino appena sfornato e specialità fatte in casa. 🍴🥰

Un’esperienza indimenticabile per tutti gli amanti della tradizione e della regionalità! ❤️🌿👨‍🌾

📌 Iscrizioni: da metà aprile a maggio. Maggiori informazioni su:
https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/marling/info-events/events/veranstaltungen-in-marling/rid-BB348A6C7F534690A551AA1568ADE742-e-erlebnis-bauernhof-von-hof-zu-hof-am-marlinger-berg.html

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marling_marlengo 3 months ago

Kaiserschmarrn – ever tried it?🥰😋
After a relaxing walk, a long hike – or just because:
Golden brown, fluffy and deliciously fragrant – Kaiserschmarrn is a true highlight for many. 💛
It’s usually served with raisins, apple sauce or lingonberries – simply a dream! 😋

Raisins – yes or no? And what’s your favorite topping? 😄🤔

📸Terzer Armin

#marling #südtirol #meran #kaiserschmarrn #frühling #marlengo #altoadige #southtyrol

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Marling - Marlengo 3 months ago

Distilleria Unterthurner – Un’esperienza per veri intenditori! ✨🔥

Dove tradizione e innovazione si incontrano per dar vita a distillati pregiati! Già all’ingresso si percepisce l’atmosfera unica della nostra storica distilleria nel Ansitz Priami a Marlengo. Qui potrete scoprire, degustare e scegliere tra oltre 60 distillati pregiati.

🥃 Arte della distillazione dal 1947 – Dal leggendario Waldler (distillato di lamponi) fino alla grappa ottenuta da uve di Lagrein e Gewürztraminer, senza dimenticare il distillato di albicocca, il liquore alla castagna o il distillato di noci e nocciole – ogni bottiglia racconta una storia fatta di artigianalità e passione.

📍 Dove trovarci: La distilleria si trova vicino al centro di Marlengo, direttamente sul sentiero pedonale – perfetta per una sosta all’insegna del gusto!

Immergetevi nel mondo del gusto e scoprite l’arte della distillazione altoatesina da vicino! 🥂

ℹ️ Maggiori informazioni: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/marlengo/natura-vino-cultura/scoprire-marlengo/shopping/rid-001D3788BFBFE78520729111AC079409-p-destillerie-unterthurner.html

📸 Distilleria Unterthurner _ Benjamin Pfitscher

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Marling - Marlengo 3 months ago

Porsche-Traktortreffen in Marling | 10.–13. April 2025 🚜

Marling wird von 10. bis 13. April zum Treffpunkt für alle Liebhaber historischer Porsche-Traktoren! 😉

Am morgigen Donnerstagnachmittag treffen die Traktoren in Marling ein und können im Dorfzentrum bei der Feuerwehrhalle bestaunt werden. Freitag & Samstag starten die Traktoren um 10 Uhr zu gemeinsamen Ausfahrten, die Rückkehr ist jeweils gegen 17 Uhr.🚜😊

Ein besonderes Highlight erwartet euch am Sonntag, 13. April: Die Freiwillige Feuerwehr Marling lädt zum Tag der offenen Tür mit Frühschoppen ein! 👩‍🚒🚒
Ab 10 Uhr gibt es spannende Vorführungen – von der Feuerlöscherüberprüfung bis zur Defibrillator-Demonstration. Gegen 14 Uhr folgt eine aufregende Schauübung mit einem Mitmachprogramm für Kinder. Für die musikalische Unterhaltung sorgt das Holladuo. 🎶🍻

Kommt vorbei! Die Freiwillige Feuerwehr Marling sowie der Porsche-Traktor Club freuen sich über euren Besuch! 🚜👨‍🚒

📸 Ein paar schöne Erinnerungsfotos vom Porsche-Traktortreffen 2017 – dank Fritz Götsch!

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