This hike leads from Lana along the Brandis Waal trail to Völlan, on to the Völlaner Badl and up to St Hippolyt Hill. It combines open views, quiet woodland sections and cultural highlights along the way. Points of interest include St Margaret’s Church, the Farmers’ Museum in Völlan, the historic Völlaner Badl and the Romanesque church of St Hippolyt.
The highest point of the route is St Hippolyt Hill, with views over the Adige Valley. The hike is of moderate difficulty, and the section between Lana and Völlan is steep in places. The first part is often sunny in the morning and early afternoon. Extra care is therefore advisable in the warmer months. This route is suitable for active walkers who enjoy combining landscape, culture and a varied trail.
The starting point is on Gampenstraße in Lana, at the ascent to the Brandis Waal trail. From there, follow trail no. 1a above St Margaret’s Church or trail no. 1 above the Fruit Cultivation Museum towards Völlan. The path climbs along Brünnlerweg through deciduous woodland and orchards, passing the Aichholz and Mair am Gatter farms until it reaches the centre of Völlan.
In the village centre, take Badlweg behind the Farmers’ Museum and follow marker no. 10 along the shaded woodland path to the Völlaner Badl. Continue downhill to Wittmer-Hof and then on to Obermayrhof. From there, follow marker no. 8a to the foot of St Hippolyt Hill. The final section up to the church is steep and partly uneven.
The return route follows trail no. 8 past the Talmühle back to Völlan. From there, take bus line 214 from the Völlan Vereinshaus stop back to Lana. Those who prefer to walk back should allow about 45 extra minutes and around 380 metres of descent.
Drive to Lana from Merano or Bolzano. The official access point is on Gampenstraße in Lana, at the ascent to the Brandis Waal trail.
Several paid parking options are available in Lana, including Parkplatz Gampen P4, Parkplatz Länd P1 and Parkplatz Hofmann Passage P2. The access to the Brandis Waal trail is just above Gampen P4 car park
Reach Lana by public transport. Suitable stops for the start are Gampenparkplatz Lana, Rathaus Lana or Busbahnhof Lana. For the return from Völlan to Lana, use bus line 214 from the Völlan Vereinshaus stop. Current timetables are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info
Hiking trails no. 1 and 1A from Lana to Völlan are closed from 01.-10.04. due to maintenance work. (ANO no. 047/2026)
Trekking shoes are recommended. Sure-footedness is required. In summer, sun protection and enough water are advisable.