Excursions into Meran's nature

Walks and easy tours in Meran & its environs
Enjoy the beauty of this natural landscape

Meran and Burggrafenamt offer numerous romantic hiking and walking paths during all seasons and for all levels of difficulty. Experience the distinctive features of nature and unforgettable mountain adventures when hiking on easy or demanding paths, past traditional huts and up to high peaks!

Hotel Pollinger walking & hiking tips

• Promenade paths: The sunny promenade in the spa town Meran and its surroundings offer numerous possibilities for strolling around between 300 and 500 metres above sea level and amidst exotic and Mediterranean plants. Our tips: Tappeinerweg Path from Meran to Gratsch, Passer Promenade, Gilf Promenade with waterfall, Sissi Path to Trauttmansdorff Castle, Falknerweg Path in Dorf Tirol, and the Grabbach Promenade in Algund.
• Irrigation channels: One level higher than the promenade, between 500 and 800 metres above sea level, you'll find the renowned irrigation channels (Waalwege). Due to the lack of rainfall in Burggrafenamt, intelligent irrigation channels have been developed over the course of the centuries. The very enchanting hike along these water channels leads through orchards, vineyards, forests and meadows. Our tips: Algund irrigation channel, Mais irrigation channel, Verdins irrigation channel, Kuens irrigation channel, Marling irrigation channel.
• Paths in the lower mountain range: The lower mountain range between 800 and 1500 metres above sea level offers many possibilities for extended hikes through the varied mountain world of the Southern Alps. Along the way you'll also find comfortable huts and sunny spots for a rest. Our tips: Meran Alpine Path. Vellau, Leiteralm, Muthöfe, Tiroler Kreuz (Tyrolean Cross), Labers, Fragsburg Waterfall, Partschins Waterfall.
• Alpine paths: Those who want to conquer high altitudes can discover the imposing mountains in the Texel Group Nature Park or the peaks of the Meran 2000 hiking area with an altitude of between 1500 and 3000 metres. The unique panoramic view will reward you for all the effort. Our tips: Mutspitze, Große Rötelspitze, Spronsertal and Seenplateau, Tschigat, Lazinser Rötelspitze, Lodner, Hohe Weiße, Schwarzkopf, Zielspitze, Hirzer, Ifinger.
• Hiking with the whole family: Nature often offers unimaginable possibilities for children to experience, discover and learn. Our tips: hike along the irrigation channels, excursion to the Taser family hut.

Holidays in Meran

Look forward to beautiful holidays in Meran and in Hotel Pollinger! Embedded in a park, yet only a 15 minute walk from the town centre, Hotel Pollinger offers many conveniences and great comfort.