The Waalweg Trail of Marling

The longest irrigation channels in South Tyrol

The Waalweg Trail

Hiking along the irrigation channel

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 Töll Bridge, the 270-year-old trail follows the irrigation channel through apple orchards and woods, offering panoramic views. After pausing to admire the medieval Lebenberg Castle, hikers continue slightly downhill along the slope of Marling mountain to the village of Lana.

Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains can be seen along the entire length of the Marlinger Waalweg trail. The agricultural landscape lining the irrigation channels is also impressive, with meadows and forests alternating with vineyards and orchards. Along the Marlinger Waalweg trail there are also impressive views of the Merano basin, the Val Passiria/Passeier Valley, and the imposing Texelgruppe mountain range. The Marlinger Waalweg trail is well-connected to the public transport network, allowing visitors to move around without need for a car.

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Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails

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Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails

Excursion on the Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails.

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Marling Waalweg Trail to Töll

Unique and beautiful Marling Waalweg Trail to Töll/Tel with start in the center of Marling.

Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails

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Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails

Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails with start at the Hotel Restaurant Waldea.

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg trail

The Marling Waalweg trail combines nature, culture and enjoyment, offering wonderful views of Meran/Merano and the Etschtal/Adige Valley.

The Marling/Marlengo irrigation channel path

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The Marling/Marlengo irrigation channel path

Excursion on the Marling/Marlengo irrigation channel path with start in the center of Marling.

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Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails

Excursion on the Marling Waalweg, the longest of all the irrigation channel trails.

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Toward the Sun

Easy route with start at the railway station of Marling/Marlengo.

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail

Easy and beautiful Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail to Lana with start in the center of Marling/Marlengo.

The history of the Waalweg of Marling

With a length of 12 km, the Marlinger Waal (irrigation channel) is the longest in the Meran basin. Running between Töll and Lana, it provides water to some 300 hectares of meadows and fields. Its construction dates back to the mid-18th century and the time of the Carthusian monastery of Allerengelberg in the Schnals Valley.
In 1619 the Carthusians had bought the Gojenhof estate in Marling to supply them with wine. Over 100 years later they began work on a Waal to irrigate the vines, to run from the River Etsch all the way along the slope of the Marling mountain. The Carthusians had experience in the construction of such waterways, having already created channels and gullies to supply water to a number of their monastery farms in the Schnals Valley.
The construction of the Marlinger Waal was much more difficult than expected, however, especially the first few kilometres through the steep rock. When the work began in 1737 it was expected to cost 12,000 guilders. Construction lasted 19 years and ultimately cost 80,000 guilders. Without the help of the municipality of Marling, the monastery could never have finished the Waal.
In 1897 a hydroelectric power plant began operation at Töll. Since then the water has run underground, through the rock, for the first 800 metres. The old Waal can however still be seen. In former times up to three “Waaler” watched over the channel, making sure the water never dried up. The alarm system is still in use today: a hammer attached to a waterwheel strikes a bell every time it turns. Should the bell stop sounding, this means the water has stopped flowing. The Waaler must then quickly identify the cause. He had a hut like this to shelter in at night and during thunderstorms.

Stop and enjoy along the Marlinger Waalweg

Experience local specialties and warm hospitality

Inn Schönblick closed

Jausenstation Larchwalderhof closed

Hotel Restaurant Waldea closed

Gasthaus Waalheim closed

Haidenhof closed until 10/1/2026

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Time for a round of golf? ⛳☀️

Tee off against a stunning mountain backdrop, surrounded by apple orchards and Mediterranean landscapes – around Marling, golf goes hand in hand. 🌿🏌️

Thanks to its central location, Marling is the perfect starting point for enjoying a variety of golf courses, including Golfclub Passeier.Meran and Golf Club Lana Gutshof Brandis, as well as other courses in Eppan and nearby Trentino. ⛳⛰️

And the best part? South Tyrol’s mild climate means the golf season is particularly long – in many places from February to November. ☀️

Pack your golf clubs and discover the golf courses around Marling! 🏌️‍♀️

📸 Golfclub Lana, Hotel Andreus_Benjamin Pfitscher_Golfclub Passeier

#golfen #golfplätze #marling #southtyrol #marlengo #südtirol

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Apfelland Südtirol – gewusst?🍎

Warum glänzen Äpfel eigentlich? Sind rote Äpfel automatisch süßer? Und wie schaffen es manche Sorten, monatelang frisch und knackig zu bleiben? 🤔🍏

Rund um den Südtiroler Apfel gibt es so einiges zu entdecken!

🍎 Rot bedeutet nicht automatisch süß: Farbe und Süße hängen nicht direkt zusammen – Sorte und Reifegrad spielen eine viel größere Rolle.
✨ Der Glanz kommt oft von ganz allein: Äpfel bilden eine natürliche Wachsschicht, die sie unter anderem vor dem Austrocknen schützt.
🍏 Und dann wäre da noch der „Meraner“: Die Apfelsorte trägt zwar Meran im Namen, entdeckt wurde sie aber 1976 in Marling!

👉 Ihr möchtet noch mehr über den Südtiroler Apfel erfahren? 🍎 Jeden Dienstag nimmt euch unser Apfelführer Franz mit in die Obstgenossenschaft CAFA in Marling und gibt euch spannende Einblicke hinter die Kulissen – und natürlich wird auch verkostet. 😋🍎

Weitere Infos und Anmeldung: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/marling/info-events/events/veranstaltungen-in-marling/rid-7FF46477E90F476A8FA5920195C63C4B-e-apfelfuehrung-in-der-obstgenossenschaft-cafa-in-meran.html?date=2026-08-18

📸Leiter Heini, Frieder Blickle – Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium

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Enjoy the mild summer days in Marling 🍹☀️

The warm late summer days are perfect for making the most of the outdoors. Whether you're enjoying a refreshing aperitif in the garden, a glass of fine wine, delicious food, or simply relaxing together, Marling is the perfect place to savour the season. 🌿🍷

Sit back, raise a glass, and enjoy the moment! 🥂

📸 TV Marling_Horeca

#marling #southtyrol #marlengo #südtirol #aperitif #aperitivo

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Marling - Marlengo 6 days ago

🇩🇪 Handgemacht, regional & vielfältig – Echt.Hand.Gemacht. – das Marlinger Marktfestl 🧺🥳

Von handgemachten Einzelstücken über traditionelles Handwerk bis hin zu regionalen Köstlichkeiten – bei Echt.Hand.Gemacht. gibt es auch in diesem Jahr wieder einiges zu entdecken. 🌿
👀 Neugierig, was euch erwartet? Im Video bekommt ihr einen kleinen Einblick in einige Stände vom letzten Jahr – und in diesem Jahr sind unter anderem mit dabei:

– Poesie in Keramik – Petra Rabanser
– Schmuckes by Johanna – Johanna Stablum
– Glückskleeblatt – Maria Breitenberger
– Bergauf – Wolfgang Raffeiner
– Selbstgemachte Kränze – Hilde & Traudi
– Cucù Kreativmanufaktur – Simone K. Platter
– Eschgfellers Alpenecke – Eschgfeller
– Kreativer Herbstzauber – Monika Kofler Matzoll & Patrizia Permann
– Naturelier by Petra – Petra Habicher
– Kartlbiene – Sabine Kienzl Tavernini
– Thaler Rudi
– Schmuckmanufaktur – Barbara Gögele
– Flatschrwooddesign – Michael Schwienbacher
– B’sunders – Christine Holzner
… und weitere kreative Aussteller!
Natürlich dürfen auch Musik und Tradition nicht fehlen: Die Marlinger Böhmische sorgt für die passende Stimmung und die Marlinger Goaßlschnöller zeigen im Laufe des Tages ihr Können. 🎶🎺

📅 Sonntag, 13. September
ab 10:00 Uhr
📍 Festplatz Marling

Kommt vorbei, stöbert durch die verschiedenen Stände und entdeckt die Vielfalt von Echt.Hand.Gemacht! 😀

🇮🇹 Artigianale, regionale e ricco di creatività – Echt.Hand.Gemacht. –das Marlinger Marktfestl🧺🥳

Dai pezzi unici realizzati a mano all’artigianato tradizionale, fino alle specialità regionali: anche quest’anno al “Marlinger Marktfestl” . ci sarà davvero tanto da scoprire. 🌿
👀 Curiosi di sapere cosa vi aspetta? Nel video potete dare un’occhiata ad alcuni degli stand dello scorso anno – e quest’anno saranno presenti, tra gli altri:

– Poesie in Keramik – Petra Rabanser
– Schmuckes by Johanna – Johanna Stablum
– Glückskleeblatt – Maria Breitenberger
– Bergauf – Wolfgang Raffeiner
– Selbstgemachte Kränze – Hilde & Traudi
– Cucù Kreativmanufaktur – Simone K. Platter
– Eschgfellers Alpenecke – Eschgfeller
– Kreativer Herbstzauber – Monika Kofler Matzoll & Patrizia Permann
– Naturelier by Petra – Petra Habicher
– Kartlbiene – Sabine Kienzl Tavernini
– Thaler Rudi
– Schmuckmanufaktur – Barbara Gögele
– Flatschrwooddesign – Michael Schwienbacher
– B’sunders – Christine Holzner
… e tanti altri espositori creativi!

Naturalmente non mancheranno musica e tradizione: la musica boemia di Marlengo accompagnerà la giornata con la sua musica, mentre gli schioccatori di frusta daranno prova della loro abilità con le tradizionali esibizioni di schiocco della frusta. 🎶🎺

📅 Domenica 13 settembre
dalle ore 10:00
📍 Piazza delle Feste di Marlengo

Venite a trovarci, curiosate tra i vari stand e scoprite tutta la varietà di Echt.Hand.Gemacht.! 😁

📸TV Marling, Terzer Armin

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🇩🇪 Bald ist es soweit: Echt.Hand.Gemacht – das Marlinger Marktfestl! 🧺

Am Sonntag, 13. September, dreht sich auf dem Marlinger Festplatz wieder alles um Handgemachtes, regionales Handwerk und besondere Einzelstücke. 🌿
Die Marlinger Goaßlschnöller sorgen für den Festbetrieb mit warmen, selbstgemachten Gerichten aus der regionalen Küche. 😋
Dazu gibt’s traditionelle Live-Musik mit der Marlinger Böhmischen, Goaßlschnöller-Einlagen und ihr könnt miterleben, wie eine traditionelle Goaßl hergestellt wird. 🎶

Neugierig, welche Standbetreiber in diesem Jahr mit dabei sind? 👀 Alle Aussteller und weitere Infos: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/marling/info-events/events/veranstaltungen-in-marling/rid-9360525B318D446A998DF62DFDFCD38F-e-echt-hand-gemacht-das-marlinger-marktfestl.html?date=2026-09-13

📅 Sonntag, 13. September | ab 10:00 Uhr
📍 Festplatz Marling

Termin vormerken und vorbeikommen – wir freuen uns auf euch! 🧺

🇮🇹 Manca poco: torna Echt.Hand.Gemacht – das Marlinger Marktfestl! 🧺

Domenica 13 settembre, la piazza delle feste di Marlengo sarà nuovamente dedicata a creazioni fatte a mano, artigianato locale e pezzi unici. 🌿
I schioccatori di frusta di Marlengo si occuperanno dello stand gastronomico con piatti caldi fatti in casa della cucina locale. 😋
Non mancheranno la musica tradizionale dal vivo con la musica boema di Marlengo, le esibizioni degli schioccatori di frusta e la possibilità di scoprire come viene realizzata una tradizionale “Goaßl”. 🎶

Curiosi di scoprire quali espositori parteciperanno quest’anno? 👀 Trovate tutti gli espositori e ulteriori informazioni su: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/marlengo/info-ed-eventi/eventi/eventi-a-marlengo/rid-9360525B318D446A998DF62DFDFCD38F-e-echt-hand-gemacht-das-marlinger-marktfestl.html?date=2026-09-13

📅 Domenica 13 settembre | dalle ore 10:00
📍 Piazza delle feste di Marlengo
Segnatevi la data e venite a trovarci – vi aspettiamo! 🧺

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