Waalwege canal trails in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

From spring to autumn, the ever-changing Ilswaal irrigation canal carries water, so in these months it is perfect for a canal hike in the sunshine.

From Schlanders, the trail leads past the Schlandersberg Castle (Schloss Schlandersberg) which is a nice place to enjoy the view. It continues past the wild gorge of the Schlandraunbach stream to the St Ägidius Church near Kortsch.

Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Cumulative elevation gain: 440 m

Explore the Matschertal valley on the irrigation channel path Ackerwaal.

The new theme path provides an insight into viniculture and wine history and spans an arc between agriculture and gastronomy. Different information panels describe local grape varieties, landscape and culinary specialties. The Val Venosta wine path is perfectly walkable from Easter to November and takes you along the irrigation channel paths (Latschander irrigation channel path and Senales irrigation channel path) over long distances. This hike of about 2.5 hours can be made in both directions and it is also possible to choose specific sections only.

The Gschneirerwaal is the highest irrigation channel path in Schluderns/ Sluderno.

A somewhat longer but rewarding circular hike along the Mitterwaal in Glurns / Glorenza.

This hike starts at Prato and continues slightly above the wide valley floor, to the idyllically situated village of Montechiaro.

The wonderful wooden irrigation channel set in Val Martello’s Selva is an attraction for young and old. It is ideal for a family excursion thanks to its marvelous location at the sunny slope.

Family Hike along the Canal Trails in Schluderns/ Sluderno

Hiking along old irrigation channels is one of the favorite Sunday activities of South Tyroleans - hardly surprising, because these walks are easy and you can take them with the whole family. One of the most beautiful is the Senales irrigation channel path!

Hike on the Gschneierwaal Canal Trail in Schluderns/ Sluderno

This trail starts much further up, on the Aussereggen farm along the slopes of the Monte Sole at Silandro/Schlanders and is one highest irrigation canal trails in the entire Venosta Valley. The trail passes through narrow walkways and wooden bridges through fields and larch forests in the peaceful Schlandrauntal Valley.

The Sun Promenade leads along a small irrigation channel carrying water from spring until autumn. There is a magnificent view from the trail of the old Schlanders town centre this as well as of the apple orchards up to Göflan and the Stelvio National Park.

The last big irrigation path of Val Venosta dates back to 1873, using the waters of the Adige River near Coldrano at an altitude of 660 metres and ending after 6 kilometres in Galsaun, municipality of Castelbello.

Zaalwaal
A hike along a picturesque irrigation channel, or Waal, near Schlanders with fabulous views of the chestnut groves and orchards that carpet the Vinschgau Valley.

The zigzag shaped Latschander irrigation channel path in between Laces and Castelbello was created in 1872/1873 and provides an ideal walk for the whole family. Those who wish to stroll along the entire irrigation channel trail should allow approximately 2.5 hours to do so.

Discover the area of the Kondlwaal (wooden irrigation channel) and sunny Selva from Europe’s highest corn farm.

Hike on a sunny slope along the Turnaunawaal irrigation channel path

Water supply: from May
Refreshments: in the restaurants in Taufers im Münstertal/ Tubre in Val Monastero

Irrigation channel path hike with views of the Medieval city of Glurns/ Glorenza, BBQ spot at Platzganggl.

A very special and various tour between Tarres and Morter. The tour starts at Tarres.

The irrigation channel is shady in the middle of the Stelvio National Park. The “Waalschelle”, which is fixed to a larch above the irrigation channel, can be heard from afar.

Duration: 30 min
Cumulative elevation gain: 100 m

Family hike - Oberwaal Irrigation Channel Trail to Mals/ Malles in the Vinschgau Valley

The relaxed circular trail leads hikers along the traditional Laces irrigation systems. It starts at Morter and heads from the Mareinwaal over the Neuwaal and the Rautwaal irrigation channel paths.

The Castle path - An experience for the family on the Monte Sole at Castelbello

Sonnensteig trail - the theme trail in Upper Vinschgau Valley

There are some interesting points of exploration along this themed route such as the Benedictine abbey, the paths along the irrigation canals (known locally as ‘Waale’) as well as the natural landscape and some of the legends of the Alta Vinschgau Valley. And if you prefer, you can select just specific sections of the themed trail of interest to you. 

The walk via the irrigation channel path of Agumes to Ponte Stelvio is an easy, sunny route along the Agumes moutain.