From the Merano High Mountain Trail to the Waterfall Alpine Trail

A rewarding combination of high-level panoramas and a spectacular descent shaped by water and rock. The Merano High Mountain Trail delivers sweeping views, while the Waterfall Alpine Trail leads past turquoise pools, cascades and the famous Partschins Waterfall—an outstanding nature experience from start to finish.

Tour Start

Mountain station of the Texel cable car

Tour End

Texelbahn cable car valley station

Texelbahn mountain station – Nasereit Hut – Steinerhof – Gasthaus Wasserfall – Partschins Waterfall – restaurant Birkenwald – farm inn Winklerhof – Texelbahn valley station

The hike starts at the Texelbahn cable car mountain station. From here, follow the Merano High Mountain Trail 24 towards Nasereit Hut (1,523 m), enjoying wide panoramic views along the way.

From Nasereit Hut, descend on trail 8B to Steinerhof farm (1,442 m) and continue downhill to the junction signed "Alpinsteig Wasserfall" Waterfall Alpine Trail. Turn right and follow the path along the Zielbach stream. Turquoise pools, small cascades and a striking rock formation known locally as a "Knott" accompany the descent.

A short detour leads to a viewpoint with a picnic area, overlooking small waterfalls. The trail then drops in switchbacks to the restaurant Wasserfall (from here you can also reach the waterfall viewing platform). Shortly afterwards you reach the impressive Partschins Waterfall (97 m / 1,060 m).

Continue descending on trail 8B to restaurant Birkenwald, then follow trail 1 along the Zielbach stream to the farm inn Winklerhof, and on to the Texelbahn cable car valley station, where the hike ends.

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!

Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/