One of the most popular theme trails in the Merano region is the one near Naturno, which follows the footsteps of the manikin ”Hinzl”
Image gallery: "Hinzl" Theme Trail
A few years ago, a theme trail for young and old dedicated to the history of the village was opened in Tablà, a district of Naturno. It is said that "Hinzl", a little man, was up to mischief here. The circular walk starts near the St. Nicholas Church in Tablà and leads uphill to the "Hinzl" Trail itself.
Wonderful panoramic views on the Valle dell'Adige and the Senales Valley are included. The trail is three kilometres long and takes you past 15 interesting stations, always following signpost no. 4. The entire walk, including the access paths (as shown on the map), is just over 5 kilometres long.
The trail leads to the Ritz'n Mill and the shooting range, through forests and flower meadows, and past the Ragoier and Oberwötzel farms. At the various points, the trail tells stories, legends and historical facts about the life in Tablà and the surrounding area.
Benches invite you to take a break, and in between the view opens up on Naturno and the Monte Sole in the Val Venosta all the way into the Val Senales. Total walking time: approx. 1.75 hours.
-
- Starting point:
- near the St. Nicholas Church in Tablà (646 m a.s.l.)
-
- Overall time:
- 01:45 h
-
- Total route length:
- 5,1 km
-
- Altitude:
- from 646 m to 880 m
-
- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +282 m | -282 m
-
- Signposts:
- no. 4
-
- Resting points:
- bars and coffee shops in Tablà
-
- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-
- Download GPX track:
- “Hinzl” Theme Trail
-
- More information:
- The overall time shown above refers to the walking time only, not including breaks or stops.
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
