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Pension Sonnenhof
Familiar atmosphere | Meransen in the Eisacktal
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 220 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 67 €
Ruster Resort
For relaxation seekers, active travellers & culture lovers | Algund near Merano
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Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 104 €
Hotel Vilpianerhof
Active hotel | Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
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from 75 €
Hotel & Resort Schlosshof
Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran
from 480 €
Naturhotel Waldheim
Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol
from 72 €
Hotel Moritz
Central position | Toblach in Hochpustertal
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 144 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
from 62 €
Garni Ganthaler
In the middle of fruit orchards | Algund near Meran
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 65 €
Landhaus Fux
Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz

Meran high alpine route

The Meran high alpine route is said to be one of the most beautiful hiking-paths in South Tyrol and in the Alps.

The Meran high alpine route is divided in two parts: the Southern variant and the Northern variant. Both can be connected to a more-days tour. But first things first. The Meran High Alpine Route South is considered as the easier variant. You will never overcome 1,800 m above sea level.

The Southern-variant begins in Ulfas in Passeiertal. From there you go to Matatz in 2.5 hours. Plan this first stage for the afternoon. You can stay overnight in the Refuges Valtelehof or Krusterhof in Matatz.

The next day you have to hike to Hochmuth Inn, by passing Magdfeld and Vernuer. In Hochmuth in you can stay for lunch. After lunch the path 24 leads you to Refuge Hochganghaus. To get there from Matatz you need 9 hours. Stay in Hochganghaus for the night.

The 3rd stage brings you in 9 hours from Refuge Hochganghaus to Refuge Nasereith, to Mt. Giggelberg and to 1,000-step gorge. Then, you arrive in Katharinaberg in Schnals, where the Meran High Alpine Route South ends.

If you have enough power to do also the Meran High Alpine Route North, you have to start the next day from Katharinaberg early in the morning. You hike into the valley Pfossental in Schnals, where you can take your lunch in the Refuge Eishof. After your break, you follow the serpentines to Mt. Eisjöchl at 2,906 m above sea level, the highest point of the entire Meran High Alpine Route.

Enjoy the amazing panorama there before you go down to Refuge Stettiner, where you will stay overnight for the last time. Passing the valley Pfelderer the next day, you finally come back to Ulfas in Passeiertal, the starting point of this amazing 4 days-long-tour.

We recommend the entire Meran high alpine route only to very sporty people. For the others, we recommend to make only the Southern variant.

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Die Waldruhe

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Garni Ganthaler

In an idyllic location with a magnificent panoramic view. Comfortable rooms, garden with pool & Südtirol GuestPass Algund.

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Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

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SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

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Images

Walking around Algund and the Meran High Alpine Route
Walking around Algund and the Meran High Alpine Route

Omar Visentin shows us his home village of Algund with the Leiter Alm at the Meran High Alpine Route.

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Meran high mountain trail
Meran high mountain trail

Panoramic hike from hut to hut in the Texelgruppe Nature Park, with many ascent/descent options.

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Viewpoint of the Meran high mountain trail
Viewpoint of the Meran high mountain trail

Hikers on the Meran high mountain trail are rewarded with fantastic views of the mountains of Meran and environs.

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Leiter Alm hut on the Meran high mountain trail
Leiter Alm hut on the Meran high mountain trail

There are numerous starting points for the Meran high mountain trail, e.g. next to the Leiter Alm hut above Algund.

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Hans Frieden Trail
Hans Frieden Trail

The Hans Frieden Trail is a popular section of the Meran high alpine route.

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The 2 throne chairs at the Meran high alpine route
The 2 throne chairs at the Meran high alpine route

A great viewing point between the mountain station of the gondola basket lift and the Leiter Alm.

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Katharinaberg in Schnals
Katharinaberg in Schnals

The district Katharinaberg is located in the lower Schnals valley. It was settled for the first time in the Bronze Age.

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Pfossental valley in autumn
Pfossental valley in autumn

The valley of Pfossental is perfect for hiking in autumn.

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Pfelders River
Pfelders River

Pfelders River and Passer River flow into Etsch River in Meran.

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High-altitude mountain tours

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Hotel Saltauserhof - St. Martin in Passeier in Passeiertal
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Sticklerhof - Schenna in Meran and environs

Sticklerhof

Schenna in Meran and environs
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Comfortable apartments in a sunny position, panoramic swimming pool with sunbathing lawn & countless activities in Meran and environs for any taste.

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