While peaks are still snow-covered, the Mediterrean vegetation along Meran's Passer promenade is already in bloom. The Texel Group overlooking the valley provides Meran and its surroundings with a milder climate as early as March. Witness to the awakening of nature on a stroll along the Marlinger Waalweg or the Tappeinerweg above the rooftops of Merano. Take a visit to the pruned and glorious garden of the Kränzelhof residence and taste some of the finest wines. Would you like to float above the vineyards? You should hop in the Gondola basket lift from Algund/Lagundo to Vellau/Velloi. When the cabin reaches the top, you'll find a Kneipp hike that takes you to Algund. That's the perfect place to experience the healing power of water at different Kneipp stations.
On your way to Meran, you'll marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Belle Époque and the notable horse racecourse. The medieval arcades blend harmoniously with the contemporary aesthetics in the old town. Schenna Castle blends into the hilly landscape in a historic and remarkable way, as does the Touriseum, the Provincial Museum of Tourism at Trauttmansdorff Castle.
In the area around Meran, a leisurely biking route leads you along the River Passer to the Passeiertal valley. But if cycling is not your cup of tea, you can listen to the typical bird sounds of different species in the Falschauer biotope near Lana, hike along the Sonnenberg panorama trail and observe the abundant vegeation. On the apple trail in Dorf Tirol/Tirolo, you'll learn the ropes of apples and experience apple trees blossom. You can also see for yourself the close relationship between nature and agriculture on the circular hike from Nals/Nalles winding through Sirmian/Sirmiano, Grissian/Grissiano and Prissian/Prissiano.