Ruling Trail - Herrschaftsweg - Tirolo village - Farmerkreuz - Merano and surroundings

A panoramic circular hiking trail shows you the surroundings of Tirolo from a different perspective.

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Tyrol Castle proudly presents itself at the beginning of the Ruling Trail of Tirolo, ancestral seat of the Counts of Tyrol.
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The views on the Merano valley basin and towards the Val Venosta valley and Bolzano are impressive.
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Passing castles and vantage points, the Ruling Trail (Herrschaftsweg) takes you towards Velloi.
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The path also leads below the Famerkreuz, a well-known lookout point here.
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The vines of the Merano region are especially beautiful in autumn, when they turn red.
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A hot summer day? The forest promises shady spots, also for a picnic.
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The Ruling Trail is almost 7 km long - the highest point is at 818 m a.s.l.
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That is also part of this hike… relax, enjoy the sun, let your soul dangle.
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There and back - it’s a circular trail that starts and ends at the tourist office.
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A newly created theme trail starts at the tourist information office in Tirolo, right in the centre of the village, and is just as the name suggests: grand. The Ruling Trail is a panoramic trail that tells of castles, irrigation channels and the Merano region itself. From Tirolo to the majestic Tyrol Castle, the trail follows path no. 26, then it leads past the Schneeweisshof snack station towards Velloi.

Ideally, this is followed by a leisurely - stately - rest and then the turnoff to the Ruling Trail (Herrschaftsweg, in German) no. 28. The path now takes you about one kilometre up the stairs to the Innerfarmer Farm and past the nearby Ausserfarmer Farm to just below the Farmerkreuz, an idyllic lookout point that offers wonderful panoramic views, especially on clear autumn days during the Törggele season. Afterwards, after a total of 6.7 km and two hours, you return to the centre of Tirolo village (Dorf Tirol) through the orchards. The highest point is at 818 m a.s.l.

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