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Waalweg Gais

Waalweg Gais

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Waalweg Gais

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Location: Gais, South Tyrol, Italy

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1. View of Amaten – Kehlburg Castle Ruins loop from Aufhofen - Villa S. Caterina

10.8km

03:27

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Former Waalweg Trail near Gais – View of Amaten loop from Gais

11.1km

03:33

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Amaten – Gaiser Waalweg loop from Aufhofen - Villa S. Caterina

10.8km

03:29

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Stefan Pozek

October 5, 2024

bridge over a rushing stream

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Kirsten 🌺

October 23, 2025

A Waalweg (Waal Trail) is a hiking or walking path that runs along a so-called "Waal" (watercourse). A Waal is an artificially created, open irrigation channel or ditch. These canals were often constructed centuries ago in South Tyrol. Their primary function was to divert water from higher-lying streams, rivers, or lakes and convey it, often over long distances, to lower-lying fields, meadows, and orchards to ensure the survival of agriculture.

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Kirsten 🌺

October 23, 2025

The Waalweg is the narrow path or trail that runs directly alongside the Waal canal. It was once used by the so-called "Waaler" (the water managers) to monitor, clean, and maintain the canal. They had to ensure that the water flowed unhindered and that all users were supplied evenly. Waalweg trails are very popular with hikers because they are usually almost flat or have only a very slight gradient (the gradient is just steep enough to allow the water to flow, but not so fast that the canal erodes).

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Elevation 990 m

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Monday 29 December

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-12°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Waalweg Gais

1. View of Amaten – Kehlburg Castle Ruins loop from Aufhofen - Villa S. Caterina

2. Former Waalweg Trail near Gais – View of Amaten loop from Gais

3. View of Amaten – Gaiser Waalweg loop from Aufhofen - Villa S. Caterina

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