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 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.

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.

Hiking suggestions

around the Marlinger Waalweg Trail

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Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail

Easy Hike on Marling Waalweg Trail with start in the centre of Marling/Marlengo.

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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.

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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.

Hiking, High Mountain Trail

Circular Hike on the Marling Waalweg and Höhenweg Trails

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

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Toward the Sun

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

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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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The Marlengo/Marling irrigation channel path

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

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

Cafè - Bistro Aqualis closed

Jausenstation Larchwalderhof closed until 4/10/2025

Hotel Gasthof Waldschenke closed until 4/1/2025

Gasthaus Waalheim closed until 3/15/2025

Haidenhof closed until 4/5/2025

marling_marlengo 3 days ago

🍷Winemaker portrait: Lukas Kapfinger - Hillepranter winery 🍇

His ancestors were already growing grapes at the Hillepranterhof. In 2021, Lukas took a new step: he began to process the grapes directly on the farm and market his wines independently.

🌱 Which grape varieties are grown? Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Vernatsch, Pinot Noir
🍷 Favorite variety? Pinot Noir - demanding, but that's what makes it so exciting.
🔥 Must-try? Pinot Noir - it reflects the special terroir of Marling.
🌞 What makes Marling wine unique? The climatic conditions: Morning sun and cool downslope winds in the evening and at night give the wines freshness and special aromas.
🍇 Favorite work in the vineyard? The grape harvest (wimmen)
✨ Most exciting moment of the year? The first tasting of the young wines - a special moment when you feel and taste for the first time what you have created over the year with so much dedication and hard work.

📸Weingut Hillepranter

#marling #südtirol #meran #weingütersüdtirol #suedtirolwein #suedtirolerleben #marlengo #altoadige #southtyrol #southtyrowines

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Marling - Marlengo 3 days ago

🌍 Internationaler Tag der Muttersprache 🌍

Südtirol ist sprachlich gesehen wie ein gutes Gericht: eine besondere Mischung aus einigen Zutaten! 🍲✨

🗣️ 69,4 % der Südtiroler sprechen Deutsch – eine Sprache mit alten germanischen Wurzeln, die sich hier seit Jahrhunderten gehalten hat.
🍝 26 % der Bevölkerung sprechen Italienisch – vor allem in den Städten wie Bozen und Meran hört man oft ein fröhliches „Ciao!“ oder „Buongiorno!“.
⛰️ 4,5 % sind Ladinischsprachige – sie bewahren eine Sprache, die direkt vom Volkslatein der Römer abstammt und in den Dolomiten zu Hause ist.

Doch das ist längst nicht alles: In fast jedem Tal gibt es eigene Dialekte! 😃 Ein Vinschger klingt anders als ein Pusterer, und wer in Bozen Deutsch spricht, wird sich über den Unterschied zum Ultner Dialekt wundern. Ladinisch hat je nach Tal eigene Varianten, und auch das Italienisch in Südtirol ist oft von Dialekten geprägt.

Südtirols Sprachlandschaft ist also nicht nur dreisprachig, sondern unglaublich vielfältig! Gibt es Wort, das euch besonders in Erinnerung geblieben ist? 😄

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Marling - Marlengo 6 days ago

🇩🇪 Jedes Jahr wird der Marlinger Waal wieder mit Wasser gespeist – aber wisst ihr, ab welchem Tag traditionell das Wasser fließt? 🤔
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🇮🇹 Ogni anno l’acqua torna a riempire il Waal di Marlengo – ma sapete da quale giorno tradizionalmente inizia a scorrere? 🤔

Scrivete le vostre ipotesi nei commenti! ⬇️

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Marling - Marlengo 7 days ago

🍇 Von Holzstämmen zu edlen Tropfen – Das Weingut Gruberhof 🍇

Wusstet ihr, dass der Gruberhof ursprünglich ein Zwischenlager für Holzstämme war? Heute ist er ein Bio-Familienbetrieb, der mit viel Liebe Weine wie den PIWI Bronner, Souvignier gris und Rosé herstellt. Besonders spannend: Der erste Jahrgang wurde 2015 abgefüllt – ein Meilenstein! Der Gruberhof steht für Nachhaltigkeit und Tradition. 🌿
Habt ihr schon mal PIWI-Weine probiert?

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marling_marlengo 10 days ago

💖 Happy Valentine's Day! 💖
Today is all about the small, special moments with the people who mean the most to us. Spend the day of love with your loved ones and enjoy it!✨

📸Terzer Armin

#marling #südtirol #meran #valentinstag #marlengo #altoadige #southtyrol #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #loveisintheair #SouthTyrol

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