Hiking in South Tyrol at the apple blossom — Thousands of apple trees transform the valley into a pink-white sea of blossoms | © Schenna Tourism Association/Klaus Peterlin

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Where elsewhere in South Tyrol the peaks are still covered in snow, in and around Schenna thousands and thousands of apple trees are already transforming the valley into a pink and white sea of blossoms.

Those who want to actively discover the spring blossoms hike along the Schenner Waalweg, accompanied by the soothing splash of the centuries-old irrigation canal. Or they can hike the Merano Waalrunde. On the mostly flat paths along the typical watercourses, the South Tyrolean region can be discovered in a relaxed way in eight days - always accompanied by the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the blossoming orchards. The route connects eleven Waalwege from Algund, Kuens, Riffian, Lana, Tscherms, Marling, Partschins, Rabland, Naturns and Schenna - where two of the historic irrigation channels are located. They can also be hiked on this path the Schenner and Maiser Waalweg in a day tour.

hiking on waal trails in south tyrol — Schenner Waalweg

Schenner Waalweg. From the Waaler Hütte above the hamlet of Verdins, hikers follow the quiet ripple of the Waal toward the valley station of the Taser cable car and Gasthof Pichler. There the Waalweg runs southward over the romantic stone staircase "Katzenleiter" and the Brunjaunhof with refreshment facilities to the hamlet of St. Georgen. Its showpiece is the round church from the 12th/13th century with its frescoes and a Gothic winged altar. The Schenner Waalweg is also close to the castle complex of Goyen Castle, and it is also only a detour to the new Torgglerhof distillery.
Duration 2 hours, distance 5,5 km, altitude 270 m, difficulty easy/medium, season March - October

Maiser Waalweg. The beginning of the Maiser Waal can be reached, among other things, via the Leiterweg and past the Innerleiterhof winery. An even more beautiful loop starts in the center of Schenna and leads along the Mitterplattweg through apple orchards and the Oberhaslerhof to the Maiser Waalweg. Speaking of Oberhaslerhof, farmer Priska Weger tends to one of the most beautiful herb gardens in South Tyrol. Brand new are the farm store and a "Regiomat" with drinks, initiated by son Martin. You return via the Waldweg or the Riffianerweg to the center of town, where Schenna Castle is enthroned. The owner of the castle, Franz Graf Spiegelfeld, personally shows the living quarters of Archduke Johann (1782-1859).
Duration 3 hours, distance 7 km, altitude difference 75 m, difficulty easy, season March - October