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Descent towards Verdins via Videgg and the Streitweider Alm

General description

The descent from Talle to Verdins, via Videgg and the Streitwelder Alm, lasts approx. 3 hours and is a refreshing change, especially on hot summer days. Even when the weather is changeable, this hike takes a pleasant route which mostly goes through the Verdins forests, offering protection from the elements. The ascent to Tall is made with the Verdins cable car.

Route description

The hike starts at the Verdins-Talle cable car mountain station, taking you on nice, flat terrain until you get to the mountain hamlet of Videgg(path no. 40A, approx. 50 minutes). From there, take the path at the foot of the Verdinser and Videgger Plattenspitzen mountains until the junction to the Streitweider Alm hut (trail no. 40). Again, you’ll continue along the well-marked forest path (Hofweg, path no. 19) to Oberverdins and the Hotel Gruberhof. From there, go down a small road to the Verdins pilgrimage church, which is only minutes away from the cable car valley station or to the bus stop. You can then take the bus back to Scena and Merano in comfort.

Description to arrive at destination

From Merano in the direction of Schenna and on to Verdins to the valley station of the cable car Verdins-Tall.

Parking
  • free parking lot cable car Verdins
Public transport
  • Bus line 231 from Meran to Schenna/Verdins (bus stop: Verdins)
  • Bus line 234 from Schenna to Verdins (bus stop: Verdins cable car)

You can find the schedules at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Schenna App!

Safety instructions

Before setting out on your day excursion, please make sure of the weather and trail conditions.

Equipment

Hiking boots