The Brandis-Waalweg Trail in Lana

The Brandis Waalweg promenade links Lana and Niederlana with an easy walk through the gently shaped cultural landscape of the region Lana. At around 2.5 km in length, with just 30 metres of ascent, the route takes about 50 minutes and is well suited to families with pushchairs.

The path leads through chestnut groves, vineyards and apple orchards, opening up lovely views over Lana and the surrounding valley landscape. On summer afternoons, several shaded stretches make the walk especially pleasant.

Waalwege, the historic irrigation paths of South Tyrol, reflect a close connection between people and landscape. They once allowed the water keepers to inspect and maintain the channels that brought water to meadows and fields. Along the Brandis Waalweg promenade, however, the watercourse runs mostly underground. That means you neither see nor hear water along the route – an important difference from many other waal paths.

What makes this route especially appealing is the way nature and culture meet along the way. The walk passes by, or close to, important sights such as the parish church of Niederlana with its famous Schnatterpeck altar and the South Tyrolean Museum of Fruit Cultivation. At the end, the Brandis waterfall adds a refreshing final highlight.

The route can be enjoyed all year round. One short steep section of about 20 metres above the parish church of Niederlana may be difficult for wheelchair users. For anyone wishing to round off the walk with a break, the Waalrast in Niederlana is a pleasant place to stop.

The walk starts in the Gampenstraße road Lana and follows the Brandis Waalweg promenade towards Niederlana.

From the start, the route is easy and mostly flat, leading through chestnut groves, vineyards and orchards. Along the way, there are repeated views over Lana and the surrounding cultivated landscape.

One special feature of this waal path is that the water flows underground. So along the route, there is no visible or audible water.

The promenade continues past Lanegg Monastery and St Margaret’s Church, keeping to a calm and straightforward line.

As you approach Niederlana, cultural sights lie along the route or nearby, including the parish church with the famous Schnatterpeck altar and the South Tyrolean Museum of Fruit Cultivation. Above the parish church, there is a short steep stretch of around 20 metres that may be challenging for wheelchair users.

The walk ends at the Brandis waterfall, a refreshing and atmospheric destination. From there, Niederlana is close by, with the Waalrast offering a welcoming stop for refreshments.

From Merano direction Lana to the centre of Lana

Several paid parking options in Lana. Gampen Parking P4, Länd Parking P1, or Hofmann Passage Parking P2.

Bus line 211 (Lana-Meran), Bus line 214 (Lana-Völlan), Bus line 215 (Citybus Lana), line 218 Lanabus, Bus line 245 (Meran-Lana-Ulten), Bus line 246 (Meran-Lana-Gampenpass)
You can find current timetables at: www.suedtirolmobil.info

None, also suitable with boarding or low hiking boots.