More about the route
This tour offers varied hiking, and you will primarily walk on well-maintained trails, often on Waal paths (an old water channel system). There will also be hiking on forest paths and several steep ascents, and at times you will follow local roads. We recommend that you are in good basic shape and prepared to hike 3½-6 hours a day – sometimes with longer ascents.
Itinerary
Here you can see the program for the week.
Lake Caldaro is located in the typical South Tyrolean vineyards south of Kaltern/Caldaro and near Termeno, home of the famous Gewürztraminer wine. It is also the warmest bathing lake in the Alps. Depending on when you arrive, you can take a dip.
Hotel (example): Masatsch*** (Kategori A)
Hotel (example): Hotel Thalhof**** (Charme)
You will begin the day with a train ride to the saddle of Mendel caring the name ‘Mendelpass’. From here there is a breathtaking view before you continue on foot across the plateau towards Nonstal, which is located on the border of the region. The walk will take you through fantastic canyons and through small idyllic villages to the pilgrimage place - Saint Romedio. You will continue past two small fine lakes and before soon reaching Còredo.
Hotel (example): Hotel Miraval**** (Kategori A & Charme)
During the short transfer you can enjoy views of the impressive landscape of the Nonstal valley.
You then hike through lonely forests up to the panoramic square by the remarkable little church of San Tommaso. Continue into the Priori nature park area and across the wetlands of a kast lake to Andalo and on to Molveno, located at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites and the sparkling turquoise-blue Alpine lake of the same name. Here you spend the night.
Hotel (example): Londra*** (Kategori A)
Hotel (example): Alpenresort Belvedere**** (Charme)
Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! You ascend into the mountain area of the Pradel by cable car and you discover one of its most beautiful hiking routes. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain hut) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops, before you slowly descend to the crystal clear, green tarn Lago Nembia.
Hotel (example): Londra*** (Kategori A)
Hotel (example): Alpenresort Belvedere**** (Charme)
As you approach the end of your walking holiday the route will take you through untouched meadows in the Valley of Lomason. A healthy ascent will lead you up to the Rifugio of Monte San Pietro from where a spectacular view of Lake Garda awaits you. Continue down through the winding streets and alleyways, past stonewalls belonging to the Castle of Tenno. The last few miles of your trip goes through olive groves and cypress vegetation before you reach the final destination at the banks of Lake Garda.
Hotel (example): Hotel Venezia*** (Kategori A)
Hotel (example): Hotel Bellariva**** (Charme)
After breakfast you will be checking out for you individual journey home.
Photos from the tour.
Prices and dates
Price includes
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (can be upgraded)
- Breakfast every day
- Detailed walking descriptions (route maps, route descriptions, information on relevant tourist attractions and important phone numbers)
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Tickets to Mendelpass Mountain Railway (Day 2)
- Tickets to the cable car from Pradel to Molveno - only in the summer season, otherwise walk (day 4)
- Local service hotline
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline while you walk
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to/from Merano
- Cancellation and travel insurance
- Bus fare from Lago Nembia to Molveno, approx. EUR 3 per person
- optional: Half board (4x dinner)
- optional: Transfer from Riva del Garda to Merano (59 eur pr. person)
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Milano, Verona or Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 2-5 working days). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
Getting from the airport to Caldaro
Verona is the closest airport. From there, you can take the train to either Egna Termeno – and then a bus or taxi for the remaining 13 km. You can also take the train to Bolzano (approximately 30 minutes longer on the same route), then bus or taxi to Kaltern/Caldaro from there. It's also about 13 km.
Alternatively, you can fly to Venice and then take the train via Verona to the same stations.
Here is the link to the trains in Italy.
Here you can search for an overview on a specific date of how to get from Verona to Caldaro and back from Riva Del Garda to Verona.
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If you are driving
If you drive to Kaltern, it is possible to park at the first hotel. The first night you stay at the hotel is free and the rest of the week parking costs 10-12 euros per night. It is not possible to reserve a space in advance. If the parking lot is full, the hotel will help you find the nearest parking lot.
Transfer back after the tour
After the tour, it is possible to be driven back to the first hotel - e.g. to pick up the car. For transfers from Riva del Garda to Caldaro on the day of departure, seats must be reserved in advance. Please note: return transfers are not possible on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Transfers on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays are in the morning.
On this tour you will stay at nice 3-star hotels. It is also possible to upgrade to 4-star hotels. You select this option on the booking form. Breakfast is included in the trip.
Some places you will possibly be charged a small 'Tourist tax' - this is payable locally.
On this trip we have included breakfast every day. It is generally easy to find places to eat at, as well as shops to buy lunch or a lunch pack at.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
There is no welcome-meeting in person on this tour. You will be handed a welcomepackage upon arrival, with all relevant walking descriptions, and informations. Ask for this in the reception.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:
Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount
Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.
Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).
Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.
Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.
Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.
On this tour it is possible to bring your dog. If this is of interest, please add it to the booking form and we will book it on your tour. - It is possible that there will be a small additional fee for bringing a dog at some hotels. This is paid locally at the hotels.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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