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Hiking

On the Merano High Mountain Trail: from Giggelberg to Unterstell

Naturns/Naturno, Meran/Merano and environs
Panoramic high-level hike on the Merano High Mountain Trail from Giggelberg to the Unterstell mountain station, featuring the 1,000 Steps Gorge.
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This scenic stage of the Merano High Mountain Trail Nr. 24 leads from the Texelbahn cable car mountain station in Partschins to the Unterstell cable car mountain station above Naturns. Along the Merano High Mountain Trail Nr. 24, hikers are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views, traditional mountain farms, cosy places to stop for refreshments and the legendary Gorge of the 1,000 Steps with its suspension bridge. A perfect high-level hike for experienced walkers, combined with a comfortable cable car descent.

Itinerary

Start of the tour

Texelbahn cable car mountain station, Partschins

End of the tour

Unterstell cable car mountain station, Naturns

Texelbahn mountain station – Merano High Mountain Trail Nr.24 – 1,000 Steps Gorge – Unterstell mountain station

The Texelbahn cable car takes hikers comfortably up to the mountain station at around 1,500 metres. From here, the route follows the Merano High Mountain Trail Nr. 24 westwards. The trail crosses the Schindelbach valley, passing traditional farms and varied landscapes, before reaching the Lahnbach valley, famous as the Gorge of the 1,000 Steps.

In this section, numerous steps and a suspension bridge must be tackled. The trail then continues more gently across sunny alpine meadows and past traditional farms on the Naturns Sonnenberg, with several opportunities for refreshments.

Finally, trail 24B leads to the Unterstell cable car mountain station, where the hike ends. The descent to the valley is quick and easy by cable car.

Distance 8.3 Km
Duration 3h:15 min
Elevation gain 339 m
Elevation loss 618 m
Highest point 1586 m
Lowest point 1288 m
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Directions

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

 

Parking

Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!

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