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Laces trail 1

Laces · about 35 min by car from Merano

Distance
4.3 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
325 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.3 km out-and-back walk near Laces, 325 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1734 and 1979 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Koefelgut (2.4 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Merano: about 35 min (23 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Merano, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.63831,10.85563

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Koefelgut

Castelbello Ciardes · 2.4 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Marinushof di Heinrich Pohl

Castelbello Ciardes · 2.8 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Independent winemaker

Weingut Josmoar

Castelbello-Ciardes · 3.3 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Recommended osteria

Lamm Mitterwirt

San Martino in Passiria · 28 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Nerina

Romeno · 34 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Laces and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Lamm Mitterwirt in San Martino in Passiria, 28 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Koefelgut, 2.4 km from the trail.