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Meraner Höhenweg - Tag 2 - Von der Bergstation der Texelbahn nach Katharinaberg

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Meraner Höhenweg - Tag 2 - Von der Bergstation der Texelbahn nach Katharinaberg

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February 11, 2026

Meraner Höhenweg - Tag 2 - Von der Bergstation der Texelbahn nach Katharinaberg

Hard

05:24

17.4km

3.2km/h

650m

930m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 14.5 km for 264 m

Waypoints

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Texelbahn Mountain Station, Giggelberg

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You can get up that fast 👍🚠

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252 m

Wooden Madonna Figure

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful wooden figure of Mary right on the side of the road.

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466 m

1000 Steps Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Can be in the way. But are relatively relaxed. Easy to bypass.

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598 m

View of Merano and the Dolomites

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the Adige Valley with Meran in the foreground

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1.50 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Today apparently too long dry: No water to find.

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2.91 km

Jausenstation Hochfürch

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Pretty snack station with a great panoramic terrace and the opportunity to quench your thirst and/or hunger. Very nice innkeeper. Perfect for strengthening yourself before or after (depending on which direction you go) the 1000 steps gorge.

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3.03 km

View of the Adige Valley

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7

3.17 km

View of Val Venosta

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Beautiful view of the valley

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4.17 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

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5.15 km

The suspension bridge is an impressive structure that makes it a little easier to hike through the 1,000-step gorge. 😃

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5.30 km

Mountain Spring Water Source

Highlight • Natural Monument

The water bottles can be refilled here. A refreshment with the cool mountain water is of course also possible.

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6.25 km

Pirchhof Mountain Farm & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

High above the Adige Valley stands the Pirchof on the steep meadow slopes of the Texel Group. On the sun terrace you can enjoy a wonderful view of the wide valley, while you dine with dumplings, Kaiserschmarrn or apple strudel.

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7.48 km

The suspension bridge leads over an imposing gorge and skilfully connects two parts of the Meraner Höhenweg.

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8.27 km

This cabin is very historic 😉

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9.15 km

Unterstell Viewing Platform

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The new Unterstell viewing platform protrudes far out. It was only completed in spring 2015 and, only attached to pillars, protrudes 16 meters into the valley. The sunrise is especially …

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10.1 km

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10.3 km

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11.8 km

View of Juval Castle

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Breathtaking view down to the Vinschgau Valley and the Schnalstal. On a rocky spur, directly at the gathering of Schnalstal and Vinschgau Valley, stands Juval Castle. The listed castle is …

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12.4 km

St. Francis Chapel at the Waldhof

Highlight • Religious Site

The Franziskuskapelle at the Hofschank Wald is beautiful. It almost looks like a miniature chapel. We found it open.

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12.5 km

Hofalpen Wirt

Highlight • Restaurant

Small but nice! Beautiful terrace, super friendly, and delicious

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13.4 km

Tolle Aussicht

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14.4 km

a really wild stream, but the bridge is wide enough

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14.7 km

View of Katharinaberg and chapel

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Good place for a short rest with a fantastic view, before you walk the last stretch to Katharinaberg (about 20 minutes).

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16.1 km

The Meraner Höhenweg offers as many wonderful views as here on Katharinaberg.

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17.1 km

This small chapel is slightly hidden at the edge of the actual church and is well worth a look inside.

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17.4 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.94 km

1.84 km

1.25 km

800 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.88 km

2.12 km

1.03 km

783 m

344 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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