canale d`irrigazione di Marlengo/Marlinger Waalweg

Twelve kilometers long, the Marlinger Waalweg trail is a popular hiking trail which runs along the former irrigation channels, the longest of its kind in South Tyrol. Starting at the Töllbrücke bridge, the 250 year-old path gently ascends through apple orchards and woods to firmer and more level ground. After pausing to admire the medieval Lebenberg Castle, hikers continue slightly downhill along the slope of Marling mountain to the village of Lana.

From Meran/Merano or the valley Vinschgau/Val Venosta into the centre of Marling/Marlengo.

There are 3 parking area next to the Waalweg trail or some in the centre of Marling/Marlengo.

Good to know:

• emergency call 112
• weather report: weather.provinz.bz.it
• timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en

5 hiking rules:

1. Every tour should be planned carefully and should correspond to one’s individual physical condition
2. Equipment must be the right size. You should have sturdy footwear, a weatherproof rucksack, sun protection, warm and windproof clothing.
3. Avoid walking too fast. The tempo should be determined by the slowest member of your company.
4. Do not stray from the market trails.
5. Keep the mountains clean! Please take all your refuse back down with you.

Sights:

• Do not miss the castle Lebenberg/Monte Leone!
• Inform in advance about your perfekt excursion along the Waalweg trail in the tourist office!

The bus line 212 goes directly to the centre of Marling. It is also possible to take the Vinschgau railway line 250 to Töll/Tel, where you can enter the Waalweg trail and walk to Marling/Marlengo. You can also return from Lana to Marlengo with the bus line 211 if you have walked the whole distance.

With its twelve kilometers the "Marlinger Waalweg" is the longest water channel in South Tyrol. It starts on the Töll, runs through the slopes and ends at Oberlana.