Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Riffian - Rifiano

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Italy

South Tyrol

Schenna - Scena

Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Riffian - Rifiano

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Maiser Waalweg – Maiser Waalweg loop from Riffian - Rifiano

04:21

13.5km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

Maiser Waalweg

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Along the old irrigation canals, left and right again and again the beautiful orchards and impressive views of nature, make every hiker's heart beat faster. A tour that is highly …

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4.85 km

View of the Passirio Valley

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From this panoramic point above Saltusio and Rifiano, between paths and fascinating woods, it is possible to observe the valley of the Passirio river and the green mountains that surround …

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7.47 km

Rösselsteig Trailhead

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A climb that is worth it. Strenuous, but really beautiful. At first through spruce and chestnut forests, later over meadows - when the path goes towards the Merano High Trail …

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8.40 km

Passer River

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Whether a hiking trail or a bike path, well-developed along the Passer between Meran and Sankt Leonhard.

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8.89 km

Maiser Waalweg

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Nice section of path along the Waal.

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9.47 km

Apple orchards along the Passirio River

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The apple orchards along the Passirio River between Saltusio (Saltaus) and Rifiano (Riffian) offer opportunities for pleasant walks while enjoying relaxing views in the greenery of the Passiria Valley.

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9.67 km

Maiser Waalweg

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The Maiser Waal flows from Saltaus in the Passeiertal to Meran Obermais. Fed from the waters of the Passer it runs on the eastern side of the valley, below the …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

4.06 km

2.09 km

999 m

766 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

3.95 km

2.03 km

929 m

641 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

20°C

8°C

13 %

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Comments

June 15, 2023,Von Salthaus über den Meraner Waalweg nach Schenna über Riffian zurück

Through the apple orchards it goes over shady forest paths to Schenna, where the impressive mausoleum and an old castle complex await you.
Then it goes over the Passeier over to Rifiano (the apple strudel there was great 😋) and back over the Rösslsteig to Saltusio...a very nice, varied hike.

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June 15, 2023,Rundweg von Saltaus über Waalweg nach Schenna über Riffian zurück

A very nice tour from Saltusio along the Meraner Waalweg through apple orchards to Schenna. In Schenna you can visit the mausoleum, church and castle. From there it continues over the bridge to the other side to Rifiano. Here, too, endless apple orchards and vineyards. Above Rifiano, a forest path takes you back to Saltusio. You return to the village …

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June 12, 2023,Von Saltaus nach Schenna entlang der Waalwege 😎💦🏰

Heard about it a lot, but never seen one. The irrigation channels! Today it was time to sniff the Maiser Waalweg in part. The "Waalen" are old canals used to irrigate fields, vineyards and orchards. The earliest date from the 12th century. They run mostly above ground and are wonderfully suited for hiking with the connected paths, as there is …

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May 19, 2024,Wandern_Rösslsteig und Maiser Waalweg (Südtirol)

Take the bus (line 223) to Kuenz to the Hochübelweg stop. Take the Rösslsteig to Saltaus, then the Maiser Waalweg to Kuenz to the Kuenzer Hof stop and take the bus (line 240) back.

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August 29, 2023,Saltaus - Maisnerwaalweg-Kuens- Riffian-Meranerwaalweg - Saltaus

Did a great lap 👍😄
Started from the campsite via the Waalweg in the direction of Meran.
Shortly before Obermais over the Passer to Kuens looked at the little church ⛪😁
In Riffian climbed up to the Besinnungsweg (part of the Meranerwaalweg)
Walked a great path high above the Passeier Valley with steles that encourage reflection and contemplation 😉😁😁
The …

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September 1, 2025,Passer – Maiser Waalweg Runde von Riffian

A nice, relaxed loop, but the Passeier Way back towards Riffian is also a cycle path, which wasn't always so pleasant as a pedestrian with all the e-bikes.

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August 23, 2022,Riffianer Waalweg und Maiser Waalweg

The Rifiano Waalweg is nice to walk, but the Waal is no longer open or existent.
On the Maiser Waalweg, on the other hand, you usually walk with the Waal 😊 and can get a little refreshment from time to time, which is appropriate given the current temperatures 😉
Easy to walk and well signposted.
I stopped at the Radlstadl …

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