Merano High Mountain Trail: From Monte S. Caterina to Unterstell
Katharinaberg/Monte S. Caterina, Schnals/Senales, Meran/Merano and environs
Schnalstal Valley – Monte S. Caterina – Merano High Mountain Trail
No. 24 – Linthof – Innerforch – Trail No. 24B – Unterstell Cable Car
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Built on top of a jutting cliff and clearly visible from a distance, the church in Monte S. Caterina is certainly worth visiting. The lookout point with a wonderful panoramic view is positioned above the Unterstell Inn. A via ferrata practice wall was recently created just below the viewing platform.
Itinerary
Take the bus from Naturno, to the small village of Monte S. Caterina in the Schnalstal Valley (1,245 m). From the village centre, follow Trail No. 10a. After crossing the meadows and through a larch forest, you arrive at the Merano High Mountain Trail. Follow Trail No. 24 out of the valley towards Naturno along the undulating path past several mountain farms on the Fuchsberg Mountain. The mostly flat trail leads through the forest and then through the barren terrain of the Sonnenberg with its somewhat exotic-looking vegetation. Passing Berggasthof Linthof Inn, continue towards Merano/Meran and after about 10 min on foot, turn right and continue along Trail No. 24b to the Unterstell Cable Car mountain station. Take the cable car back to Naturno.
From Naturns you can drive your own car to the Val Senales to Monte S. Caterina. However, we recommend the use of public transport, as you no longer return to the starting point. Bus Nr 261 Merano - Naturns - Val Senales, exit Monte S. Caterina
