The Tappeiner Way, and the Gilf Promenade that leads up to it, are evidence that a landscape designed by humans can be as inspirational as anything occurring in nature. As you walk them, your mood is very likely to change for the better. That's true of Merano generally, but it's specifically true of the designed walks above the town. As you gaze down from the Tappeiner Way to the quiet town below, you get a sense of a lived history: you're in the presence of something very special.
Starting from the down town (close to the small castle), you can take this promenade and walk on the hills that surrounding the city. Easy access also for children on stroller, it takes one hour to arrive to romanic bridge, then you can go back wth Gilt promenade.
Go ahead and take this hike. Go all the way up to Swiss City and come back down in the bus. Worth the effort. Once you get down, reward yourself with a gelato!
Easy to get to and not too hard a walk, but if the weather is very hot think about getting the bus back. There is an exellent little restaurant towards the end of the path, perfect for a small beer or apple juice to freshen up with.
Lovely walks up and down the promenade along side the very fast flowing river. Plenty of seats to rest and take in the views, most in the shade under the trees.
This is one of those things that you can spend as little or as much time as you'd like at. It's an easy walk - paved and wide. The views are amazing and so many gorgeous flowers and gardens to look at. There are also some restaurants along the way, although the one was pretty pricey. My husband & I had brought our own food and had a nice little picnic on one of the many benches that line the trail.
This lengthy trail on a ridge above Merano offers wonderful panoramic views of the city and valley below. I did not find the trail itself quite as attractive as some reviewers found it, but it is clean and pleasant, reasonably well decorated and has the occasional restaurant. It was a refreshing walk and fun way to spend a hour or so looking at the scenery below.
Good path, well signed and shady in parts which is good on the really hot days. Suitable for all abilities.
Catch a bus towards Thurnstein Castle and walk slowly back to Merano admiring the panoramic views - about 3-4 miles.Plenty of little restaurants on the way to try some Apple Strudel!
They really did it well all those years ago when this wonderful park was established . It is a glory to visit and well maintained . There are cafes and a few bars along the way , not too many to spoil it.Take a book as many do and sit on one of the menu park benches to enjoy the tranquility there. The river rushing by has you in another place , imagining Sisi walking here on a fine day . It is a must see place , truly beautiful.