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Sonnensteig Trail from Mals to Burgeis (Sentiero del Sole 17)

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Mals - Malles Venosta

Sonnensteig Trail from Mals to Burgeis (Sentiero del Sole 17)

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Sonnensteig Trail from Mals to Burgeis (Sentiero del Sole 17)

07:29

21.4km

610m

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Wooden walkways follow ancient water channels past mysterious sculptures and valley views in South Tyrol.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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1.60 km

Kührast

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It's currently being renovated and looks really great.

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The Headless Lorgg Sculpture

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Wooden sculpture of the headless Lorgg, as well as an information panel about the legend: A hundred years ago, an eerie ghost was seen in Mals: the Lorgg, a gigantic, …

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18.7 km

View of Münstertal from Mals

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Good view from the Sonnensteig far into the Münstertal towards Taufers and Graubünden.

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19.2 km

Bench with a view over the Vinschgau

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Seating area on the Sonnensteig with a wonderful view of the Vinschgau.

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19.3 km

Oberer Waalweg from Burgeis towards Tartsch

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A lovely walk along the Waalweg, always along the water channel.

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19.9 km

Junction to Malettesböden, above Mals

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20.1 km

Die Saligen von Margronda

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Sculpture and legend "Die Saligen in Margronda" on Mittelwaalweg.

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20.4 km

View of Marienberg Abbey and Fürstenburg Castle

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Viewing pulpit, from which one has a beautiful view of Monastery Marienberg and the Fürstenburg Burgeis.

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20.8 km

Malser Oberwaal, Vinschgau 🙂

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Very fun to do with the dog

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20.9 km

Start of the Burgeis Waalweg

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The name of this dike is Oberwaal.

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21.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.9 km

2.83 km

2.45 km

173 m

< 100 m

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8.85 km

6.69 km

3.69 km

1.80 km

326 m

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Sunday 19 July

26°C

13°C

15 %

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July 6, 2025,Waalwege von Schluderns nach Mals

Since rain was forecast again during the day today and thick clouds hung in the mountains early in the morning, we decided to do a Waalwege tour. Since I wasn't familiar with the Schludernser Bergwaal (mountain irrigation canal), among other things, we took the Vinschgerbahn (Vinschger Railway) to Laas/Lasa/Schluderns. From Laas, there's a rail replacement service, as the Bolzano-Malles line …

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May 4, 2025,Von Mals nach Schluderns

The Mals Waalweg (Waal Trail) was the start of today's tour, again accompanied by magnificent views. The dry slopes, known locally as "Leiten" (leads), were also impressive and boast a great diversity of species. We made a detour to the Ganglegg archaeological site, where we discovered a magnificent green lizard alongside the foundations of Bronze/Iron Age and Roman buildings. Then …

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September 5, 2021,Mals nach Schluderns über Waalwege

From Mals directly climbed up to the Sonnenweg. From here the path was always gently descending along the Waal. Above Tartsch we switched to the Leitenwaal. Along this the path led us slightly uphill to the source, the Saldiurbach. It is very impressive how the whales are carved into the mountain. At the back of the ditch, the stream can …

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July 18, 2022,Etappe 2 vom Reschensee nach Meran: Von Mals nach Schluderns

Stage 2️⃣ of our long-distance hiking trail with Eurohike Wanderreisen takes us from Malles to Schluderns.

We hike at 37 degrees on the expected sunny Sonnensteig 🌞 high above the valley to Ganglegg.

This hilltop settlement is an archaeological excavation site with settlement remains from the Bronze to Roman times.

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August 6, 2021,Tag 2. Von Mals nach Schluderns

Hello everyone, Today is the second day in Vinschgau. What can I say, sometimes I have no words. The Waalwege from Mals to Schluderns are really breathtaking. Lovingly cared for and integrated into the landscape. The constant splashing of the water accompanies us almost on the entire tour. You can't describe it, the pictures give you a little insight, but …

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August 20, 2023,Etappe 2: Von Burgeis nach Schluderns

Today it was over 30 degrees 🥵 from Burgeis via the Sonnensteig 🌞 to Schluderns.
Thankfully, much of the trail was in shady lark forests. Particularly worth mentioning is the detour via the Leitenwaal and the Berkwaal at the end with a sometimes very adventurous water course. If you love irrigation channels like we do, you will get your money's …

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September 7, 2025,2. Tag Reschensee - Kaltern: Mals – Schluderns

Shortly before 9:00 a.m., I left the Hotel Hirschen for Schluderns after a breakfast with lots of fresh fruit. I had plenty of time today and arrived at the Hotel Saldur in Schluderns at 2:30 a.m.
What really annoys me is that I could have continued yesterday's irrigation canal path from Mals. I realized it too late, my stupidity. The …

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October 17, 2022,Sonnensteig mit Oberwaal, Leitenwaal und Berkwaal

Beautiful path, back with the bus to the parking lot near Mals

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Sonnensteig Trail from Mals to Burgeis (Sentiero del Sole 17)

Kührast

The Headless Lorgg Sculpture

View of Münstertal from Mals

Bench with a view over the Vinschgau

Oberer Waalweg from Burgeis towards Tartsch

Junction to Malettesböden, above Mals

Die Saligen von Margronda

View of Marienberg Abbey and Fürstenburg Castle

Malser Oberwaal, Vinschgau 🙂

Start of the Burgeis Waalweg

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