Starting in Kaltern you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views. All of the mountains of South Tyrol and Trentino are incredibly fascinating! They offer views of turquoise lakes, enormous plateaus, deep river valleys and canyons. The rugged peaks of the Dolomites accompany you on your way, giving you an excellent feel for the fascinating alpine world of the lonely and steep rugged giants. In Trentino you discover mountain villages with winding narrow streets and idyllic stone houses before you reach your final destination, lake Garda. In the middle of high cliffs, enclosed by olive orchards, cypresses and fig trees you feel the Mediterranean flair. Cappuccino and Gelato at the banks of the dark blue lake – ‘La vita é bella!’
Details of the hiking holiday from Kaltern to Lake Garda
Lake Kalterer-See, the Dolomites, cappuccino and Lake Garda: When hearing these words, hikers want to pack their backpacks right away! In addition, the hiking holiday without luggage between Meran and Lake Garda has all kinds of surprises in store for you that will make you think back to this week for a long time. Have you ever bitten into an apple from the Vinschgau region? Or have you walked through the narrow streets of stone houses in Trentino? At the latest when enjoying the first ‘gelato’ in Riva del Garda it will be over for you!
Highlights of the hiking holiday from Kaltern to Lake Garda
Impressive Dolomites: The rugged rock formations of the Brenta Dolomites are a true contrast to the lush green of the alpine pastures. Enjoy the unique view!
Mediterranean lifestyle on Lake Garda: cappuccino, gelato and a pinch of “dolce far niente” welcome you in Riva del Garda, your final destination of the hiking holiday.
Worth knowing about the hiking holiday from Kaltern to Lake Garda
The best of both worlds – this how you could describe the hiking week between Meran and Lake Garda. Choose a flexible travel date between May and October and secure your next hiking holiday in Northern Italy now!
In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, the language and provincial border. Into amazing canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage site of Saint Romedio and past two small sparkling lakes, you will soon reach Coredo. Here you can enjoy the Italian comfort in the middle of Trentino.
After a short transfer you can admire the impressive landscape of the Nonstal, before you begin your walk along the ‘Way of St. James’, up to the airy high plain of the Paganella. The path leads through wide woodland areas up to Cavedago with its famous triple-arched bridge. Further on across the wetland of a karst lake towards Andalo and then on to the village of Molveno, situated at the foot of the Brenta-Dolomites and the same-named mountain lake with its turquoise water.
Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.
At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched meadows of the valley of Lomason. After that you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda.
You will mainly walk on well maintained walking paths, often on the Waal paths which are ancient water systems. In some sections you will be walking on forest trails and steep paths. We recommend a good basic fitness level for walking days of 3 up to 6 hours as well as for longer ascents. Easier alternatives of the daily sections are possible by bus. A varied walking tour for lovers of promising trails.
1 Ascent fare cable car Pradel-Molveno (only during summer season, otherwise short walk)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Optional extras:
Half-board evening meal (4x, not in Riva. Mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Return transfer by minibus from to Kaltern every Saturday, Sunday, Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon occasionally, costs EUR 75 per person, EUR 29 per dog, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
By train to Bolzano and by Bus to Kaltern.
Verona airport.
Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or limited car parks near the hotels, approx. EUR 50 per week. Basement car park (limited number of spaces) approx. EUR 12 per day, payable on-site, no reservation required.
Return journey from Riva to Rovereto (www.ttesercizio.it) by bus and then by train via Bozen to Meran, approx. 3 hours, from Bolzano by Bus in about 30 minutes to Kaltern.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due is not included in the price
Bus fare Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
Special dates on request
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!