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Lana Aichbergweg

The culture and nature trail with information boards about the history, the flora, the animals, the geology of the Ortler Alps and fruit and wine growing

General description

Culture and nature trail with information boards about the local history, flora, fauna, geology and fruit and grape growing. A historic trail that joins the mountain and the valley.

The Aichbergweg trail runs along historic tracks and access routes a little above Lana. Information about the history of this ancient cultural landscape, as well as fruit and grape growing is provided on boards along the route.

From Lana the well-signposted route leads below the Vigiljoch Cable Car firstly along Villener Weg, then Raffeinweg up the mountain to Aichbergweg, where it leads in a southerly direction. Continuing to climb, Aichbergweg leads for almost 2 km high above Ultnerstrasse road through the forest and vineyards. Then turning left downhill, cross over Ultnerstrasse and on a track down to Braunsbergweg. Aichnerbergweg now leads past Braunsberg Castle back to Lana.

Route description

The Aichbergweg leads along historic paths and access roads a little over Lana. Information boards tell about the history of this old cultural landscape, of course also about fruit-growing and viticulture.

From the Teiss bridge in Lana, the well-signposted path below the Vigiljoch cable car leads first up the Villener Weg, then the Raffeinweg up the mountain to the Aichbergweg, where the path turns south. Continuing uphill, the Aichbergweg leads for almost 2 km high above the Ultnerstrasse through woods and vineyards. Then down to the left, cross the Ultnerstraße and descend on a steep path into the Braunsbergweg. The Aichnerbergweg now leads past Braunsberg Castle back to Lana.

Description to arrive at destination

From Merano direction Lana to the centre of Lana

Parking

Several parking possibilities in Lana

Public transport

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

Equipment

trekking shoes; possibly walking sticks