Via Alpina Yellow Trail from Patleid to Karthaus
Via Alpina Yellow Trail from Patleid to Karthaus
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Via Alpina Yellow Trail from Patleid to Karthaus
06:19
15.4km
780m
Hiking
Via Alpina section through South Tyrol's villages, waterfalls, and ancient dry stone walls.
Last updated: September 16, 2025
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Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 3.33 km for 264 m
After 11.7 km for 264 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.08 km
View of the Rappeneck Waterfall
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1.49 km
Bistro with beer garden in the heart of Sarnthein
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1.59 km
St. Nicholas Church, Val Martello
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1.99 km
Old hut near Katharinaberg
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12.4 km
Long Dry Stone Wall Above Katharinenberg
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12.6 km
Entrance to Merano High Mountain Trail
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13.0 km
View of Katharinaberg
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13.4 km
View of Monte Santa Caterina
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13.6 km
Playground in Vallelunga
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13.8 km
Chapel of the Parish Church of St. Nicholas, San Nicolò
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15.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.7 km
1.57 km
1.22 km
579 m
335 m
Surfaces
8.46 km
3.85 km
2.02 km
617 m
231 m
175 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,490 m)
Lowest point (960 m)
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Tuesday 19 May
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6°C
49 %
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Trail Reviews
Technically not difficult hike on this section of the Meraner Höhenweg. On the one hand, the southern part of the Meraner Höhenweg, which can be walked almost all year round, ends in Katharinaberg. On the other hand, the northern part of the Meraner Höhenweg begins in Katharinaberg, which leads over the Eisjoch (altitude approx. 2,900 m) and is not accessible from the first snowfall until late spring due to the considerable altitude. The Meraner Höhenweg is one of the most beautiful and varied long-distance hiking trails, not only in relation to the Alps. It is approx. 100 km long and has a difference in altitude (ascent and descent) of approx. 5000 m. Among the numerous rest stops is the Linthof, high above Naturns, one of the best with a wonderful view of the Lower Vinschgau, the mountain peaks belonging to the Ortler group (Hasenohr, Laaser Spitze and Cevedale 3,770 m) as well as the medieval Juval Castle, which is about 500 m below. Tibetika Museum and residence of the former extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
We've been wanting to hike the Merano High Trail for a long time, but the idea of having to sleep in the huts puts us off. Therefore, we're doing one or two stages each time, today from Katharinaberg to Unterstell.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharinaberg_%28Schnals%29?wprov=sfla1 https://hofschank-wald.com/ Today was Bella's first mountain hike. She mastered all the trails perfectly. New and exciting were the cows, sheep, cats, and the large, free-roaming local male that harassed her right at the parking lot. He just hung on her rear end.🤣