Merano High Mountain Trail
Varied hiking tour in the Texelgruppe Nature Park
Merano High Mountain Trail
The Merano High Mountain Trail is one of the most famous circular hiking routes in the Alps. This approximately 100-kilometer-long trail, marked as number 24, was designed by AVS mountain guides Robert Schönweger and Helmuth Ellmenreich and opened in 1985.
It traverses the Texel Group Nature Park, offering breathtaking views of the mountain landscape of the Merano region, the Vinschgau Valley, and, in clear weather, even the Dolomites and the Ortler Massif.
The southern section of the trail is characterized by Mediterranean vegetation, while the northern sections cross high-alpine landscapes.
Along the Merano High Mountain Trail, experienced and sure-footed hikers can explore these vistas over five to eight day stages. The route provides valuable insights into the lives of South Tyrolean mountain farmers who have shaped and maintained this impressive cultural landscape for centuries. Thanks to numerous ascent and descent options, the hike can be started or finished at various points accessible by cable car, public transport, car, or taxi. Some sections of the trail require surefootedness, a head for heights, and special caution. Chains, ropes, or safety railings are installed at exposed points for security.
Along the route, there are many dining and accommodation options known for their high quality. Typical South Tyrolean dishes also make the hike a culinary experience.

Best Times to Hike:

Merano High Mountain Trail South: May – October (possibly longer depending on snow conditions)
Merano High Mountain Trail North: Late June – September (depending on snow conditions)
Entire circular trail: July – late September.

Stage Recommendations:
The suggested sections of the trail can be combined as desired, and stages can also be hiked in reverse order. Each individual stage can be undertaken as an autonomous day hike.
Merano High Mountain Trail - Hochmuth - Giggelberg closed
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Merano High Mountain Trail - Hochmuth - Giggelberg
A unique experience on the Merano High Path This panoramic section connects the top station of the Hochmuth Cable Car with Giggelberg, passing ...
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Merano High Mountain Trail - 2nd stage: The Gorge of 1.000 Steps to Katharinaberg, in Senales Valley/ Schnalstal open
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Merano High Mountain Trail - 2nd stage: The Gorge of 1.000 Steps to Katharinaberg, in Senales Valley/ Schnalstal

Scenic hike for those in search of great views – and for high mountain hiking enthusiasts!

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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 3: from Monte S. Caterina/Katharinabger to Mountian pasture Eishof closed
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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 3: from Monte S. Caterina/Katharinabger to Mountian pasture Eishof
After the Montferthof, there is a diversion from Sellboden via Tumlhof and along the road into Pfossental, which takes an additional 1.5 hours.
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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 4: from the Eishof Farm to Pfelders/Plan closed
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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 4: from the Eishof Farm to Pfelders/Plan
This route follows the forest road, along an old and gradually ascending military route (easy route), with some Alpine terrain (individual snow ...
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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 5: from Pfelders/Plan to Matatz closed
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Merano High Mountain Trail Stage Suggestion No. 5: from Pfelders/Plan to Matatz
From Plan, follow the signs for route No. 24, which leads after crossing three streams to the Bergkristall climbing garden. From there continue down ...
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Merano High Mountain Trail: Hike from Matatz to the Hochmuth open
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Merano High Mountain Trail: Hike from Matatz to the Hochmuth
The Merano High Mountain Trail is one of the loveliest circular hikes in the Alpine region. It runs around the edge of the Texelgruppe Nature Park ...
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Cantina Merano Winery in Marling – tradition and quality 🍇🍷

Cantina Merano Winery is deeply rooted in our land. Tradition, landscape, and viticulture have always been closely linked in the Merano region. The foundation was laid in 1901 with just a few winegrowers. Today, after the merger of the Burggräfler Winery and the Cantina Merano Winery, we count 350 members.

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