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.

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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.

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.

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail

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

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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.

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.

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.

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Toward the Sun

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

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

Jausenstation Larchwalderhof open until 11/8/2025

Hotel Gasthof Waldschenke open until 10/31/2025

Gasthaus Waalheim open until 10/31/2025

Haidenhof open until 11/16/2025

Marling - Marlengo 23 hours ago

Taller & Tuba – einmal geht noch! 🍷🎶🎺🥘

Am Donnerstag, 21.08., heißt es wieder: Musik, Genuss & gute Gesellschaft – mitten am Marlinger Festplatz!🎶

Lasst euch von den Marlinger Gastbetrieben und Restaurants kulinarisch verwöhnen, kostet euch durch regionale Schmankerln und genießt dazu ein Gläschen Marlinger Wein, Sekt oder feinen Likör. Ob deftig oder süß – für jeden Geschmack ist etwas dabei! 😋🍽️Und natürlich gibt’s wieder Musik vom Feinsten – ganz wie es sich für ein echtes Taller & Tuba gehört! 🎶🥁

Also, nicht verpassen:😉
🗓️ Donnerstag, 21. August
📍 Marlinger Festplatz
🕖 Ab 18 Uhr geht’s los – kommt hungrig, durstig & gut gelaunt!😋

Wir freuen uns auf einen stimmungsvollen, genussreichen Abend mit euch – beim letzten Taller & Tuba in diesem Jahr! 🥰🍻
Ein großes Dankeschön geht auch in diesem Jahr wieder an all die fleißigen Helferinnen und Helfer! ❤️

🎥 TVMarling_ Herb Media

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Marling - Marlengo 3 days ago

Bauernbrennerei Lahnerhof – Wo Tradition auf Genuss trifft🍐 🍎

Inmitten der Obstgärten, liegt der Lahnerhof – ein Ort, an dem mit Begeisterung, Fachwissen und viel Herzblut edle Brände und Grappas entstehen.🥃

👨‍🌾 Mathias Lamprecht führt die familiengeführte Brennerei in einem denkmalgeschützten Hofgebäude aus dem 12. Jahrhundert. Seit über 100 Jahren ist der Lahnerhof im Besitz der Familie Lamprecht. Die ehemalige Waschküche wurde liebevoll zur Brennerei umgebaut – heute entstehen hier sortenreine Edelbrände aus hofeigenem Obst, wie Apfel, Birne, Zwetschge und Williamsbirne.
🔥 Die Destillation erfolgt im klassischen Kupferkessel – ein Handwerk, das Präzision, Erfahrung und Gefühl erfordert.
🌳 Die Brände zeichnen sich durch Reinheit, Fruchtigkeit und Tiefe aus!

✨ Verkostungen & Führungen sind nach Vereinbarung möglich – ein Erlebnis für alle Sinne!
Der Lahnerhof, ein familiär geführter Bauernhof, steht für Schnapskunst im kleinen Stil – regional, authentisch und mit Liebe zum Detail gebrannt.😉🥃🍎🍐

📸 Lahnerhof, TV Marling_Laura Pichler

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marling_marlengo 3 days ago

Eichenstein Winery – Wine. Architecture. Panorama 🍇🍷

Perched high above Merano at 550 meters in Freiberg, Eichenstein Winery is nestled among steep vineyards with breathtaking views of the Texel mountain rangeand the Etsch Valley. 🏔️🌿

What makes this place so special?
🍃 Porphyry, quartzite and granite soils, shaped by an ancient volcano, give the wines remarkable depth and minerality.
🍃 Mediterranean warmth meets alpine freshness – hot days and cool nights create the perfect conditions for elegant, characterful wines.
🍃 A modern wine tradition – Since 2004, Sepp Waldner, host of the Romantik Hotel Oberwirt in Marling, has been producing his own wines – inspired by his deep passion for roses. 🌹🍷

Today, a variety of grapes grow on four hectares in Freiberg and another two in Marling – from Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot and Vernatsch – each vineyard with its own unique story.📖

✨ And the wines? As poetic as their names:
Gloria Dei, Baccara, Amantus, Athos, Seppelaia …
Each bottle reflects the craftsmanship of the cellar master, the soul of the terroir, and the dedication to sustainable winemaking.🧐

🍷 Tip: Enjoy a tasting in the Vinarium and experience the full expression of the estate’s wines – or savor them at the Romantik Hotel Oberwirt in Marling.😉

📸 Weingut Eichenstein & Terzer Armin

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#altoadige #southtyrol #weinguteichenstein #southtyrolwine

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Marling - Marlengo 5 days ago

Dein Südtirol-Moment auf zwei Rädern⛰🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Stell dir vor: Du trittst in die Pedale, spürst den Fahrtwind im Gesicht und vor dir öffnet sich das Panorama der Südtiroler Berge. Mal gleitest du entspannt durch Apfelwiesen, mal fordern dich kurvige Passstraßen oder flowige Trails. Willkommen im Radparadies Südtirol!⛰🍃🍎

Ob Genussradler, Gravel-Fan oder MTB-Abenteurer – hier findet jede*r die perfekte Route.🚴
Ein echtes Highlight: die Etschradroute entlang der antiken Via Claudia Augusta.
Zwischen dem Reschenpass und Meran radelst du auf römischen Spuren durch Geschichte und Natur – vorbei am versunkenen Kirchturm im Reschensee, durch das mittelalterliche Glurns und vorbei an kulturellen Schätzen wie Schloss Juval oder der Churburg.🏰

🚲 Und Marling?
Der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für deine Touren! Direkt am Radweg gelegen, mit Top-Anbindung an das gesamte Netz im Meraner Land – egal ob ins Vinschgau, zum Kalterer See, nach Bozen, ins Passeiertal oder hoch hinaus aufs Vigiljoch.😉🍃
Egal ob Familienausflug, Freeride-Abenteuer oder Genusstour – in Marling beginnt dein Bike-Erlebnis.🌳🚲

💡 Unser Tipp:
Leihe dein Fahrrad ganz unkompliziert in unserer Nähe – zum Beispiel in Algund, Lana oder Meran – und starte direkt los.

Bereit für deine nächste Radtour in Südtirol?🥰

📸IDM Südtirol_Alex Moling, IDM Südtirol_Harald Wisthaler

#marling #südtirol #meran #bergesüdtirol
#qualitätsüdtirol #marlengo #altoadige #southtyrol #marlingwaalweg
#radurlaub #viaclaudiaugusta

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marling_marlengo 5 days ago

Hiking Tip: Section of the Merano High Mountain Trail: From Giggelberg to Unterstell 🥾⛰🌼

This hike begins at the mountain station of the Texelbahn cable car above Partschins (1,565 m). 🚡 From there, follow trail no. 24 (Merano High Mountain Trail West) in the direction of Naturns. The route passes the farms of Hochforch and Pirch, leading to the mountain station of the Unterstell cable car in Naturns (1,300 m). 🚶‍♂️🐐
A highlight of this section is the impressive "Thousand Steps Gorge" , which offers spectacular views and a memorable hiking experience.🏞️

Duration: approx. 3.5 hours ⏱️
Elevation difference: approx. 500 m ⛰️
Return: easy return to Partschins by bus or train from Naturno 🚌🚆

📸IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz

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#altoadige #southtyrol #familytime

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