Inghams guided walks are included on your holiday in Merano
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 (Moderate-Challenging) and Friday (Easy-Moderate) from the 3rd 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.
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.
This walk will run on Mondays: 6th, 20th May, 3rd, 17th Jun, 1st, 15th, 29th Jul, 12th, 26th Aug, 9th, 23rd Sep, 7th Oct
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.
This walk will run on Fridays: 10th, 24th May, 7th, 21st Jun, 5th, 19th Jul, 2nd, 16th, 30th Aug, 13th, 27th Sep, 11th Oct
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.
This walk will run on Mondays: 13th, 27th May, 10th, 24th Jun, 8th, 22nd Jul, 5th, 19th Aug, 2nd, 16th, 30th Sep,
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.
This walk will run on Fridays: 3rd, 17th, 31st May, 14th, 28th Jun, 12th, 26th Jul, 9th, 23rd Aug, 6th, 20th Sep, 4th Oct
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.
