Cross-Country Skiing in Merano and environs

The Merano High Mountain Trail is a 100 km circular hiking route around the Texel Group Nature Park in South Tyrol. It offers a unique combination of alpine and Mediterranean landscapes, connecting valleys, traditional mountain farms, and panoramic viewpoints along the way.🥾⛰
Typically completed in 5–8 stages, the trail covers around 5,000–6,000 meters of elevation gain and provides both a rewarding challenge and an immersive nature experience.
Whether you hike the full route or just selected sections, this trail is one of the most diverse and scenic ways to explore the region.

Photo 1 © TV Dorf Tirol/Helmut Rier
Photo 3 © TV Dorf Tirol/Benjamin Pfitscher

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Tennis in the Merano region 🎾
The Merano area offers a wide variety of tennis facilities, from modern sports centers with indoor and outdoor courts to scenic clay courts and professional academies. Whether beginner or experienced player, you’ll find ideal conditions throughout the region.

Detailed information on locations and available courts can be found on the individual websites.

© TV Passeiertal/Benjamin Pfitscher

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Kneipp therapy is a natural way to relax and recharge in the outdoors. Along scenic hiking trails and dedicated stations, you can experience cold water treatments such as arm baths or water treading, combined with movement and fresh mountain air.💧

These experiences follow the holistic principles of Sebastian Kneipp, combining water, movement, herbs and balance to support overall wellbeing.

Photo 1 & 2 © TV Tisens-Prissian/Renè Gamper
Photo 3 © TV Partschins/Helmuth Rier

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Cycling in Merano City & Valleys 🚲🏔
You can explore beautiful cycling routes, from gentle rides through vineyards and orchards to panoramic mountain tours with breathtaking views.

Photo 1 © TV Naturns/Fotostudio 2000
Photo 2 © TV Naturns/Timo Pretzl
Photo 3 & 4 © TV Passeiertal/Benjamin Pfitscher

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Waalwege are traditional walking paths that follow historic irrigation channels, built centuries ago to bring water from mountain streams to fields and orchards. Today, these paths are among the most unique hiking experiences in the Merano region. They run mostly flat along the slopes, making them ideal for relaxed walks, families and anyone looking to explore nature without steep climbs.🥾💧

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Goaßlschnöllen is a traditional South Tyrolean folk custom where specially made whips create loud, rhythmic cracking sounds. Once used by farmers and shepherds for communication and seasonal rituals, it is now celebrated at village festivals and competitions, where skill, rhythm, and technique are judged.🏔🌳

© TV Schenna / David Klotz

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