Itinerary
- Day 1
Merano
You'll arrive in Merano, a cultural hub in South Tyrol, and spend the day getting oriented. Walk through the arcades or take a stroll along the Passer promenade, the same route Empress Sissi used to take. By evening, you'll be settled into your accommodation for the week ahead.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through enchanting arcades
- Walk along Passer promenade
Landmarks Passer Promenade 
- Day 2
Merano to Nals
This morning starts with a hike through apple orchards heading toward an impressive waterfall along the Waalweg paths. You'll pass through Tesimo, a chestnut village, and stop at the historic church of St. Christoph. After that, the route winds through wooded areas where you get views of the Adige valley. By afternoon you reach Nals, a quiet village surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Waalweg paths to waterfall
- Visit church of St. Christoph
- Hike through Tesimo and apple orchards
Landmarks St. Christoph Church Tesimo 
- Day 3
Nals to Lake Caldaro
You'll hike along the castle trail today, moving from one fortress to another with time to take in the historical architecture. In the afternoon, head over to the ice hole area, a natural spot where icicles show up even during summer months. From there, you'll pass St. George's Tower and walk through vineyards until you reach Lake Caldaro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along castle trail visiting fortresses
- Explore ice hole area
- Walk through vineyards to Lake Caldaro
Landmarks Lake Caldaro St. George's Tower - Day 4
Lake Caldaro to Coredo
Early morning train ride takes you to Mendel Pass with great views from up there. After that, you have a leisurely walk across the plateaus heading toward Val di Non, where you'll cross both language and provincial borders. Later you'll navigate through gorges and small villages, eventually reaching the sanctuary of Saint Romedio. Two sparkling lakes appear along the way before you finish at Coredo in Trentino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride to Mendel Pass
- Hike across plateaus to Val di Non
- Visit sanctuary of Saint Romedio
- Hike to Coredo
Landmarks Mendel Pass Sanctuary of Saint Romedio Val di Non - Day 5
Coredo to Molveno
A short transfer gets you through Val di Non's impressive landscape. From there you'll hike along the Camino de Santiago route up to the Paganella plateau and continue to Cavedago to see its three-arch bridge. The path continues through dense wooded areas and a karst lake wetland until you reach Andalo. Later you'll head to Molveno at the base of the Brenta Dolomites, where an alpine lake with turquoise water waits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer through Val di Non
- Hike along Camino de Santiago
- Visit three-arch bridge at Cavedago
- Hike to Molveno
Landmarks Paganella Plateau Cavedago Lake Molveno Brenta Dolomites 
- Day 6
Molveno
Today you're tackling the high Brenta mountains. A cable car gives you the first push upward in altitude. Then you'll explore hiking routes in the Pradel mountain area with stops at a mountain hut for typical Italian snacks and views of the surrounding peaks. The day wraps up at Lago Nembia, a mountain lake with clear, green water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Pradel area
- Hike in Pradel mountain area
- Mountain hut stop with typical Italian snack
Optional Activities
- Bus trip Lago Nembia - Molveno (approximately €3 per person)
Landmarks Lago Nembia Brenta Mountains - Day 7
Molveno to Lake Garda
Your last hiking day takes you through natural meadows in the Lomason valley. You'll climb up to Monte San Pietro Rifugio for views of Lake Garda below. After that, you descend through winding streets and archways past stone walls to Castel of Tenno. The final stretch goes through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress trees until the shores of Lake Garda come into view.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Lomason valley
- Climb to Monte San Pietro Rifugio with Lake Garda views
- Visit Castel of Tenno
- Hike through olive groves to Lake Garda
Landmarks Lake Garda Monte San Pietro Rifugio Castel of Tenno 
- Day 8
Lake Garda
Your hiking tour ends here. You'll depart from Lake Garda today, taking the trip's final leg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
