Inghams guided walks - included in your holiday
We’ve included two full-day walks per week in Merano, just for Inghams guests. Join a small group and be led by a professional mountain guide on some of their favourite trails. It’s a great way to get to know the area.
The walks will run every Monday and Friday from the 19th May to the end of season and you can add them onto your holiday at the time of booking, through My Booking or by calling us on 01483 319 652.
Routes may vary from week to week but as a guide you can see some of our planned routes below:
Alta Via di Merano Vernurio - Village Dorf Tirol
On this walk you'll get the chance to stop at a typical mountain hut and experience the Val di Sopranes and the village of Tirolo Vernurio. The bus "hiking bus" (Wanderbus) will take you from Tirolo or Caines to Vernurio. From the bus station in Vernurio, you'll walk along trail no. 24 on the Alta Via di Merano towards Gaveis/Longfall, which passes along several narrow hiking trails and some roadways. Passing through Gaveis, you'll go on a gentle walk down towards Val di Sopranes where you'll have the chance to stop at the Longfall mountain hut. The final section of the walk heads up the other side of the Val di Sopranes. You'll then begin the ascent to the village of Dorf Tirolo.
- Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 7km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 3 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 200m (ascent) 300 metres (descent)
- Terrain: Forest paths
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Longfall mountain hut where you can pay for lunch locally and have a rest. Any bus travel will be covered by your Mobilcard (up to 7 days). You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
Oberkirn to the Grube and Gompm alm huts
Starting at the Verdines-Talle cable car mountain station, you'll head to Grube past the Oberkirn Inn and the rustic Portnerhof. You'll then begin an ascent along a forest and meadow path which takes you past the Wahlerhöfe, the highest mountain farms in area. Once at the Grube, the trail becomes relatively flat. You'll then head to the Gompm Alm huts, where you'll stop at a fantastic restaurant. From here, you'll begin your descent which will go via Hochwies to the mountain village of Prenn, all the way back to the Verdines-Talle cable car mountain station. The final section of the walk starts above the Prennanger Inn and will head along a pretty forest and meadow path back to the starting point.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 10.5km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 520m (ascent) & 530m (descent)
- Terrain: Forest paths and meadows
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Gompm alm mountain restaurant along the way where you can pay for lunch locally. During the walk you'll take the Verdines-Talle cable car (payable locally, approx. €13 return, per person). Any bus travel will be covered by your Mobilcard (up to 7 days). You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
Tall to the Taseralm
This is a stunning walk which takes you through forest and meadow slopes and past rustic farmland. The walk starts at the Verdins-Tall cable car where you'll head up to Tall (Oberkirn). The walk will take you along asphalt roads, through woods and meadows and will give you some fantastic views of the Ifinger mountain and the Merano basin. After about an hour you'll reach the pretty mountain hamlet of Videgg which has some lovely farmland and a little church. The trail continues through the forest on the Taser Höhenweg where you'll pass streams, and head up some small climbs. Eventually you'll come to the Taser Alm mountain station where you'll hop on the gondola and finish the walk.
- Grade: Easy-Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 9.5km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 3 hours)
- Ascent/descent: 208m (ascent) 187m (descent)
- Terrain: Asphalt roads, wooded terrain, meadows, some small ascents
- Useful information: You'll stop at a mountain hut where you can pay for lunch locally and have a comfort break. During the walk you'll take the Verdins-Tall and the Taser Cable Car (payable locally, approx. €16.50 per person, combined ticket). Any bus travel will be covered by your Mobilcard (up to 7 days). You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
San Vigilius
San Vigilius is a very special place for walking, it has been producing radon-containing mineral water since the 60's - this water is used in various therapies. You'll start your day on public transport which will take you to the Vigiljoch Cable car. From here you'll head up to the top where you'll start the walk. The first part of the walk heads through larch and spruce trees - the nature here is unbeatable. In about half an hour you'll reach the spring of the thermal waters of the Terme of Merano. Finally, you'll head to Naturnser alm. This section entails a climb of about 420 metres but it's well worth it for the incredible views.
- Grade: Moderate-Challenging (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 11.7km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4.5 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 410 metres
- Terrain: Forest trails, farmland, some steep ascents
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Maturnseralm Hut where you'll have a comfort break and have some food and a drink (payable locally for approx.€18 per person return). During the walk you'll take the Vigiloch cable car (payable locally, approx. €22 return, per person). Any bus travel will be covered by your Mobilcard (up to 7 days). You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
The Hinteregger Alm
The Hinteregger Alm forms part of the Talle pastures and has been used as a meadow for rearing local farm animals for generations. The starting point for this hike is the Verdines-Talle cable car mountain station. From here, you'll continue your ascent using the Talle-Grube chair lift. The beginning of the walk is along a flat footpath towards Klammeben, which leads to the Hirzer Hütte Inn. After an easy ascent, you'll carry on along a hiking path through the Tallner Alm farmland all the way to the Hinteregger Alm. The latter stage of the walk follows the path to the Gompm Alm and you'll find yourself walking along a forest path to the Grube. Finally, you'll take the Talle-Grube chair lift followed by a cable car back to Verdines. To end the walk you'll take the bus back to Merano.
- Grade: Moderate (a good fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 8.7km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 5 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 380m (ascent) & 380m (descent)
- Terrain: Farmland and forest paths
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Hinteregger Alm Inn where you'll have a comfort break and have some food and a drink (payable locally). There will be a few more huts to stop at on the way for comfort breaks. During the walk you'll take the Verdins-Tall cable car (payable locally, approx. €12.50, per person) as well as the Talle-Grube chairlift (payable locally, approx. €7.50, per person). Any bus travel will be covered by your Mobilcard (up to 7 days). You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
The “Passer-Schluchtenweg” Path
This walk is fantastic if you love to be near water. You'll head along part of the Passer stream and eventually you'll come to a hiking trail through which takes you along the Passiria gorge. The walk will take you through some wonderful forests and farmland and you'll even get to see the Stulles waterfall. At the end of the walk your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you can have some lunch and chat about the day.
- Grade: Moderate (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 8km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 3 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 350m (ascent)
- Terrain: Farmland and forest paths
- Useful information: There will be the opportunity to have a comfort break about half way through the walk and at the end of the walk the guide will take you to a local restaurant for lunch. During the walk you'll take public transport (a one way ticket will cost approx. €5). On certain modes of transport you can use your Mobilcard. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
Alta Via di Merano Moncucco - Unterstell
This walk starts by heading up in the Texel furnicular. You'll begin by passing through the Schindelbach stream valley and on to the Hochforch farm mountain hut where you can have a break. You’ll also get to see the ‘valley of a thousand steps’ which leads down to some attractive waterfalls. There’s quite an ascent at this stage but you’ll find farms and meadows at the end of it, where you can have some refreshments. The walk will take you past the Grubhof, Galmein and Innerforch farms, and you’ll follow the trail to the Unterstell cable car mountain station. You'll then head down to Naturno village. This walk is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the Alta Via di Merano and experience the Tessa mountain group.
- Grade: Moderate - Challenging (a decent fitness level and sure-footedness is required)
- Distance: 9.5km
- Duration: Full day (walking time approx. 4.5 hours)
- Ascent/Descent: 480m (ascent) & 700m (descent)
- Terrain: Farmland, meadows, some steep ascents
- Useful information: You'll stop at the Hochforch farm mountain tavern where you'll have a comfort break and have some food and a drink (payable locally). During the walk you'll take the Texel furnicular. You'll need to bring cash with you as not all cable cars or mountain restaurants accept card.
Guided walks with qualified nature and landscape guides on the walking trails around Merano are also available. You can book and pay for these locally through the tourist office.
For every walk you will need: suitable walking shoes with good grip, appropriate clothing, sun cream, sun glasses, rain jacket, a warmer layer, rucksack, at least a litre of water, a snack and cash for mountain huts/transport. You may find walking poles useful.
Early booking is strongly recommended as spaces are limited. All walks are subject to availability of local guides, weather conditions and maximum numbers. Planned routes are subject to change. Any distances and ascents/descents stated are approximate. Full details of the walks with the meeting points and routes will be provided to you on arrival. In some instances there may be a small charge for local transport that is payable locally. In resorts where the walks run over more than two days, the day of the walk will be allocated to you by your Rep in your welcome meeting. Where we cannot confirm your preferred option in resort, we will endeavour to offer an alternative subject to the above conditions.
Please ensure you are comfortable with the grade of walk, planned distance covered and terrain before booking. The decision of the guide on the suitability of the walk for you is final and no compensation will be paid where the guide believes, in their professional opinion, that it is not suitable. Please ensure you are well-equipped for the walk have suitable clothing and footwear. Walks are not recommended for guests under 12 years. Any guests under 18 years will need to be accompanied by an adult.
