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Algund - Lagundo

Algunder Waalweg Historic Irrigation Trail

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Italy

South Tyrol

Algund - Lagundo

Algunder Waalweg Historic Irrigation Trail

Moderate

4.8

(573)

2,613

hikers

Algunder Waalweg Historic Irrigation Trail

02:27

8.91km

150m

Hiking

Historic irrigation path through vineyards with gentle water sounds and honor-system farm shops.

Last updated: September 16, 2025

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99 m

large parking lot

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a fairly large parking lot for the Waalwege to Marling and Algund

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211 m

Algund Waalweg Trailhead

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Very nice Waalweg. Nice view to the Passeier valley

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452 m

Bench by the Wine Press on the Waalweg

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This rest bench next to a wine press is separated from the path by the Waal and offers a good opportunity to enjoy the Waalweg shortly after the start

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587 m

Tunnel on the Algunder Waalweg

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The new underpass was completed in 2021

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1.48 km

Leiter Am Waal (Restaurant), Algund / Lagundo
Nestled in the vineyards with endless views of the landscape between mountains and valleys.
The Gasthaus Leiter am Waal in Algund has a rich history dating back to the early 13th century. It was built as an irrigation channel, known today as the picturesque Waalweg. The name "Leiter am Waal" refers to the tasks of the then construction supervisor, who was to oversee the construction and the use of the farmers' water rights. The history of the inn is thus closely linked to the development of the region and the construction methods.
Text / Source: Gasthaus "Leiter am Waal" – Fam. Bauer srl, Loc. Plars di Mezzo, 26, 39022 Lagundo
leiteramwaal.com/it

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7.76 km

Brunnerhof Farm Shop

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Small farm shop 👍

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7.89 km

Local Refreshments and Produce Kiosk

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Very nice.

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8.11 km

Leiter am Waal Farm Shop

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It's very beautiful here.

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8.34 km

Looking forward to the harvest

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One would like to have access ...

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8.43 km

Trauttmansdorff Thrones (A.P. 1088) Viewpoint

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At the Hochkreuz in Algund, located directly on the popular Via Claudia Augusta cycle path, a very special viewing platform awaits you: the Trauttmansdorff Throne Chairs. The view of Algund, Forst Castle, the Forst brewery, the parish church of St. Joseph - one of the most modern churches in the entire Alpine region - and the entire Merano region is breathtaking. The ideal photo opportunity and a must for every Algund holidaymaker. Cyclists in particular often take a break here, enjoy the view and fortify themselves with a picnic before continuing on towards Vinschgau or Merano. With a telescope you can look out over the famous botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The castle can also be seen without a telescope. This viewing platform is therefore also the ideal starting point for a tour of the botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.

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8.91 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.49 km

214 m

211 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

3.69 km

1.02 km

209 m

136 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

15°C

26 %

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Comments

June 14, 2024,Algunder Waalweg

Our main goal today was the Algunder Waalweg. There are a lot of irrigation canals in South Tyrol, so we wanted to hike at least one of them. Since the Algunder Waalweg was supposed to be the most beautiful and it wasn't far from here, we decided on that one. Irrigation canals are artificially created waterways for irrigating orchards and …

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October 11, 2024,Algunder Waalweg mal andersrum

Since I am currently a little handicapped and because of yesterday's rainy day, we chose the Algunder Waalweg again. For a change, however, we went in the other direction, i.e. "uphill". And in between we enjoyed a portion of chips in Café Konrad with a wonderful view. Both were a first for us.
At the end we took the bus …

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June 21, 2023,Algrunder Waalweg 🏞

Beautiful Waalweg via Meran...
Now off home, before the North Rhine vandals flood the area here in their Duisburg Bochum or Schalke jerseys....

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July 4, 2024,Meran (Busstation Rennweg Linie 213 bis Haltestelle Algund Waalweg )

Refreshment stop: Cafe Restaurant Unterweger, Tappeiner Weg.

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October 6, 2023,Wanderung über den Algunder Waalweg

The Algunder Waalweg is a 5 to 6 kilometer long hiking trail that leads along the Waal. The Waalweg is almost flat. Hikers, young and old, are rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lagundo and the entire Merano region.

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