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    Waalwege canal trails in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Due to scarce rainfall, farmers in Vinschgau had to come up with creative ideas.  That’s why they built the so-called "Waale", irrigation canals that transported water to pastures and fields. Today, the fascinating narrow trails that meander through forests, orchards, past castles, forts and chapels, are popular hiking destinations – surprisingly, the irrigation canals on the Malser Haide in the Obervinschgau valley have also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Above all in spring and autumn, you should walk through this Mediterranean-like landscape and listen to the healing sound of water.

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    "Soywaal" irrigation channel path
    Martell/Martello, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    An enjoyable hike and a spectacular Waal now put back in use: Soywaal trail
    begins at the Soybach stream at an altitude of 1,950 metres and ascends steeply
    through inaccessible terrain to Reitgraben.

    Refreshment stop:
    June–September

    Water flow:
    In the inns in Martelltal valley
    Difficulty: easy
    215 m elevation gain
    1h:15 min duration
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    "Turnaunawaal" irrigation channel path
    Taufers im Münstertal/Tubre, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Enjoy the serenity and spectacular views on this sunny trail in Taufers im Münstertal near Italy’s border with Switzerland and explore castle ruins, Romanesque buildings, and sacrificial stones.

    Water flow: from May
    Refreshment stop: in the inns in Taufers im Münstertal

    Difficulty: medium
    290 m elevation gain
    2h:10 min duration
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    Hiking tour along the sun trail
    Mals/Malles, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    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. 

    Difficulty: medium
    392 m elevation gain
    7h:00 min duration
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    "Ackerwaal" irrigation channel path
    Mals/Malles, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Explore Matsch, the mountaineering village with its spectacular view of the grand Ortler and the Matsch mountains. Traversing the valley, Ackerwaal takes you high above fields and blooming meadows.

    Water flow: from May 
    Refreshment stop: In the inns in the village of Matsch and in the Glieshof restaurant 

    Difficulty: easy
    300 m elevation gain
    2h:30 min duration
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    Schnalswaal irrigation channel
    Kastelbell-Tschars/Castelbello-Ciardes, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Schnalswaal irrigation channel has been in use for more than 500 years and offers plenty to see: a Waalerhütte hut, a functional Waalschelle bell, chestnut woods, steppic vegetation, and, of course, Juval castle.

    Difficulty: easy
    300 m elevation gain
    3h:00 min duration
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    "Latschanderwaal" irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    Latschanderwaal Trail shows how vital water was for the farmes: parts of the channel are cut into rock. This longer but level trail leads from Latsch to Kastelbell.

    Refreshment stop: 
    Bar at the cableway station 
    Restaurants at Laces and Castelbello

    Water course: 
    april-october
    Difficulty: easy
    65 m elevation gain
    1h:30 min duration
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    Tour Ramini-Montani
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

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

    Difficulty: medium
    493 m elevation gain
    3h:32 min duration
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    Castle path
    Kastelbell-Tschars/Castelbello-Ciardes, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

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

    Difficulty: medium
    233 m elevation gain
    2h:00 min duration
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    "Neuwaal" irrigation channel path
    Schlanders/Silandro, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    On Neuwaal, a high-altitude irrigation channel, narrow paths and wooden footbridges take you through larch woods to the serene Schlandraun valley. Sure-footedness and a head for heights required.

    Refreshment stop: Schlanderser Alm hut and Kortscher alm hut (in the summer month)
    Water flow: May-October
    Difficulty: medium
    370 m elevation gain
    4h:10 min duration
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    "Fischerwaal" irrigation channel path
    Prad am Stilfser Joch/Prato allo Stelvio, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Fischerwaal in Stelvio National Park is a pleasantly shaded trail. Discover an original Waalschelle resonating across the land and enjoy scenic views of the Untervinschgau and Obervinschgau region.

    The "Waalschelle," which is attached to a larch tree above the irrigation canal, can be heard from afar.

    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Tschengls
    Water flow: May-October, only if irrigation is required

    Difficulty: medium
    369 m elevation gain
    2h:00 min duration
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    Neuwaal irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    In the footsteps of the ancient rock paintings of the Waaler.
    We start at the IceForum in Laces and follow trail no. 5 to the Margrinböden picnic area. There we enjoy the view over the castle ruins of Ober- & Untermontani. We then continue to the fork in the path where we follow path number 5a downhill to the Bierkeller. From there, the route leads through the orchards along the tarmac road back to the starting point. Variation: if you prefer a longer walk, you can descend from the Marginböden via the ruins of Ober- & Untermontani Castle and walk back along the irrigation channel path Mareinwaal via the Bierkeller.
    Difficulty: easy
    177 m elevation gain
    1h:26 min duration
    Hiking
    Latschander irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    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.

    Difficulty: easy
    50 m elevation gain
    2h:00 min duration
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    "Neuwaal-Rautwaal- Mareinwaal" irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    A loop trail with plenty to enjoy: farmland, orchards, woods, rest areas and 
    mysterious Waaler rock paintings paired with breathtaking views over the ruins of 
    Obermontani and Untermontani castles.

    Refreshment stop:
    Landhotel Latscherhof
    Bierkeller Latsch
    Hotel Krone in Morter
    Kostbar in Morter
    Stroblhof in Morter

    Water course:
    Water runs partly underground

    Difficulty: easy
    292 m elevation gain
    2h:47 min duration
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    "Gschneierwaal" irrigation channel path
    Schluderns/Sluderno, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Embark on this loop trail along a very special waterway: with a total of 13 farms connected to it, this open, unlined Waal canal is simply dug into the ground and the only Vinschgau community Waal

    Water flow: from June 
    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Schluderns 

    Difficulty: medium
    500 m elevation gain
    4h:00 min duration
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    "Zaalwaal" irrigation channel path
    Schlanders/Silandro, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    Experience the Mediterranean on Zaalwaal trail above Kortsch. Take in the chatter of water among the chestnut trees, stone terraces, and orchards and a striking view of Jennwand and Laaser Spitze mountains.

    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Kortsch
    Water flow: May-October
    Difficulty: easy
    150 m elevation gain
    1h:03 min duration
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    "Leitenwaal and Berkwaal" irrigation channel path
    Schluderns/Sluderno, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    A hike filled with cultural treasures and Vinschgau history: explore the Vuseum, the Ganglegg archaeological site, and the proud Churburg castle on this loop trail following the Leitenwaal and Berkwaal trails.

    Water flow: from April
    Refreshment stop: in the inns in Schluderns

    Difficulty: easy
    290 m elevation gain
    3h:00 min duration
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    "Ilswaal" irrigation channel path
    Schlanders/Silandro, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    From spring to autumn, Ilswaal trail is filled with the cheerful chatter of water. Enjoy a sunny and scenic view against the backdrop of Schlandersberg castle and Schlandraunbach gorge.

    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Schlanders and Kortsch
    Water flow: May-October
    Difficulty: medium
    300 m elevation gain
    1h:06 min duration
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    Rautwaal irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    Idyllic irrigation channel path to the cultural treasures, with a unique panorama.
    Difficulty: easy
    122 m elevation gain
    1h:22 min duration
    Hiking
    "Stabnerwaal" irrigation channel path
    Naturns/Naturno, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    The Stabner Waalweg trail is one of the most beautiful hikes at Sonnenberg mountain in Vinschgau valley. This family-friendly route pairs perfectly with a visit to Juval castle.

    Difficulty: easy
    160 m elevation gain
    2h:00 min duration
    Hiking
    To the Schlanderser Alm Alp
    Schlanders/Silandro, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    High up on the Sonnenberg/Monte Sole of Schlanders/Silandro, the "Neuwaal" begins. It is one of the highest irrigation channels in the Venosta Valley region. The path, sometimes narrow and with wooden footbridges, leads through meadows and larch slopes into the quiet Schlandraun Valley. The Waalweg requires a certain surefootedness.
    Difficulty: medium
    462 m elevation gain
    2h:55 min duration
    Hiking
    Raminiwaal irrigation channel path
    Latsch/Laces, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    Discover old ruins, chimes, and picnic areas at Raminiwaal Trail in the Untervinschgau region. This pleasant, almost level trail connecting Tarsch and Morter is nicely shaded and offers plenty to explore.

    Refreshment stop:
    Knofelkeller in Tarres
    Zum Riesen in Tarres
    Restaurants in Laces

    Water course:
    May-October
    Difficulty: easy
    0 m elevation gain
    0h:54 min duration
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    „Agumser Bergwaal“ irrigation channel path
    Prad am Stilfser Joch/Prato allo Stelvio, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Agumser Bergwaal is a trail for sun lovers taking you through forests, meadows, 
    hamlets, and past a barbecue site with a panoramic swing set before reaching the 
    hamlet of Stilfserbrücke.

    No water flow
    Possibility of stopping for refreshments: In the inns in Stilfs and Prad

    Difficulty: medium
    373 m elevation gain
    2h:00 min duration
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    Via Vinum Venostis
    Kastelbell-Tschars/Castelbello-Ciardes, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    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.

    Difficulty: medium
    398 m elevation gain
    2h:40 min duration
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    "Oberwaal" irrigation channel path
    Mals/Malles, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    Embark on a journey through time on a family-friendly Vinschgau valley hike: the Oberwaal trail dates back to 1348, offering scenic views of the Malser Haide UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Water flow: from May
    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Mals and at the Solis restaurant

    Difficulty: easy
    30 m elevation gain
    1h:30 min duration
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    Irrigation channel path "Frauwaal"
    Prad am Stilfser Joch/Prato allo Stelvio, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    A perfect family hike: Frauwaal trail gently winds its way up from Prad to Lichten-
    berg, offering stunning views of Vinschgau valley and one of the largest castle 
    grounds in the country.

    Possibility of stopping for refreshments: In the taverns of Montechiaro and Prato
    No water flow

    Difficulty: easy
    234 m elevation gain
    2h:30 min duration
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    "Bergwaal" irrigation channel path
    Glurns/Glorenza, Vinschgau/Val Venosta

    The challenging Bergwaal trail with an ascent of almost 650 metres offers panoramic views of the medieval town of Glurns and plenty of information on forest and pastures on panels along the trail.

    Water flow: from May
    Refreshment stop: in the inns in Glurns

    Difficulty: medium
    650 m elevation gain
    4h:30 min duration
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    "Kaandlwaal" irrigation channel path
    Martell/Martello, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    At Kaandlwaal, which is still used for irrigation, hollow tree trunks (Kaandln) were joined together to channel water down from the mountains, and the Kaandlwaal trail winds up steeply right beside it.
    Difficulty: easy
    239 m elevation gain
    1h:30 min duration
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    "Kastanienwaal" irrigation channel path
    Schlanders/Silandro, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
    Schlanderser Sonnenpromenade, the sun trail, lives up to its name, winding along Sonnenberg mountain, home to Mediterranean plants and chestnut trees, and through orchards down in the valley.

    Refreshment stop: In the inns in Schlanders
    Water flow: May-October
    Difficulty: easy
    70 m elevation gain
    0h:31 min duration
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