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Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Merano - Meran

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Italy
South Tyrol
Meran - Merano

Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Merano - Meran

Hard

4.7

(629)

2,386

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Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Merano - Meran

05:36

19.7km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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848 m

Schloss Planta

Castle

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6.27 km

Schenna — village, church, castle and mausoleum

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A small community, located northeast of Merano with a beautiful village square.
There is, among other things, a tourist office with a very competent advice around
the holidays.

Address: Erzherzog-Johann-Platz, …

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6.72 km

Schenna Castle

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Schenna Castle in Scena near Merano is one of the most important castles in South Tyrol. Today you can visit the castle and the formerly inhabited by the count's family …

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7.01 km

The paths that lead up to Montescena offer an extraordinary panoramic view of the apple orchards of Val Passiria, a rural landscape where expanses of fruit trees alternate with green …

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7.56 km

Viewpoint

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6

10.1 km

Maiser Waalweg

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The Maiser Waal flows from Saltaus in the Passeiertal to Meran Obermais. Fed from the waters of the Passer it runs on the eastern side of the valley, below the …

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11.5 km

The apple orchards along the Passirio River between Saltusio (Saltaus) and Rifiano (Riffian) offer opportunities for pleasant walks while enjoying relaxing views in the greenery of the Passiria Valley.

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11.7 km

Maiser Waalweg

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Nice section of path along the Waal.

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17.8 km

Passer Bridge

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Spectacular photos can be taken from this bridge.

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17.8 km

View of Scena

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From this modern cycle/pedestrian bridge that crosses the Passirio river you can enjoy a beautiful view of the village of Scena (Schenna in German).

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19.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

6.74 km

3.34 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

4.69 km

4.26 km

1.41 km

690 m

526 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 25 June

36°C

22°C

26 %

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Comments

May 30, 2022,Rundwanderung Maiserwaal - Passer von Obermais/Saltaus
The Maiserwaal stretches from Saltusio to Obermais and is around 9 km long. We were able to park our car for free on a side street in Obermais. From there we went to the start of the Waalweg in the direction of Saltusio. Without a large elevation profile, the Waal meanders through forest, meadow, vineyard and rocky sections through the …

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A beautiful route, starting at the Meran Lazag bus stop. From there you can get straight onto the Maiser Waalweg. The Waalweg is also suitable for high summer temperatures, as you walk mostly in the shade. However, this does not apply to the return route we chose. If necessary, you can walk back along the Waalweg. The Torggler Hof is …

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On September 19, 2021 there should be heavy rain from noon. So the plan was to walk the Maiser Waalweg in the morning to the Apple Hotel / Hof Torgglerhof near Saltaus!

Everything went wonderfully, Petrus also had an understanding and only started working when we arrived at the Torgglerhof ... Very nice of him! :-)

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In search of the beautiful weather🌞 we drove down the valley to Saltaus. From there we hiked on the Meraner Waalweg to Obermais, then to Schenna and back. Waale are masonry or dug channels through which the water🌊 from the rainy mountains💦 supplies the countless orchards🍎 around Merano. Specially deployed Waalers were responsible for their maintenance👨‍🔧. Starting at the Toggeler …

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Since rain was also forecast this afternoon, we decided to hike the Maiser Waalweg 🥾. Our destination in the end was the Apple Hotel Torgglerhof 😋😋
Contrary to expectations, it stayed dry until late afternoon 👍🏼👍🏼.

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Took a small unnecessary loop via Merano (look for the signs!) and returned comfortably🚌...

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Beautiful, easy Waalweg path with no inclines from Obermais to Saltusio. There are three places to stop along the way, all of which are not cheap, but excellent. Shortly before Saltusio you can watch great paragliders landing. On hot days, sun protection is recommended for the last stretch before Saltusio because there is little shade.

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