Full Meraner Höhenweg

This stage begins at Eishof (2,074 m) and moves through meadows and peaks. The trail starts gently through pastures, then steepens as it climbs over rocky terrain with scree. After about two hours, you reach the Eisjöchl, the highest point on the Meraner Höhenweg at 2,895 meters, offering views of the Hohe Wilde and Hohe Weiße peaks.

At the top, there is a temporary shelter where you can rest. The descent features switchbacks through rocky and grassy slopes. The trail is well-marked but can be slippery, so caution is needed. As you descend, you’ll pass streams and waterfalls before entering larch and pine forests as the path levels out. The stage ends at the car-free village of Pfelders, where you can rest and have a warm meal.

This is a long but mostly descending stage of just over 20 km from Pfelders towards St. Martin in Passeier. The route begins high in the valley and gradually loses height through a mix of riverside paths, forest tracks, paved sections and quieter village terrain. It is not a technical stage, but the distance and long descent make steady pacing useful.

From Pfelders, you follow trail No. 24 through Innerhütt and Außerhütt, then cross the Pfeldererbach River and continue towards Krössbichl, where the northern and southern routes meet. The trail then reenters the Texelgruppe Nature Park, passing through Ulfas and into the Kammerwald forest. Both Pichlohof (in Pichl, just before Ulfas) and Christlhof (closed on Sundays, and located almost 5 km further on) are good places to stop for food and drink.

As you near the end of the stage, the route continues to descend passing viewpoints overlooking Val Passiria. Shortly after, the stage ends at Matatz/Montaccio, a small settlement, marking the end of the day’s hike.

This day starts in Matatz and moves through the Kalmbach Valley, passing the settlements of Magdfeld, Vernuer, and Riffian. The trail has gentle slopes, making it an easy walk. You’ll follow old farm paths, passing by mountain farms that reflect the area’s history.

As you go on, you’ll reach Longfall in the Spronser Valley, where the historic Kuenser Waal water canal runs. The trail can be slippery when wet, so caution is needed. The path then continues to the Talbauer farm before ending at Gasthof Hochmuth or Tiroler Kreuz, near the Hochmuth cable car.