To promenade alongside the water channels

These countrywide water courses, called Waal, were ancient irrigation channels for meados and orchards. They were first constructed in the 13th century, but many of them are still in use. Alongside these almost level water courses beautiful tranquil hiking trails have been developed over the years. In the country of Merano there are about 14 of these water course hiking trails on which to promenade the whole year round.
For more information ask any local tourist office. At the Schenna tourist office you can also order a guidebook for the water course hiking trails.

Water courses in Merano and surroundings:

• Watercourse of Verdines
• Watercourse of Algund
• Watercourse of Marling
• Watercourse of Riffian
• Watercourse of Kuens
• Watercourse of Partschins