The best experiences are the ones that simply happen: you set off from Kröll and go wherever the mood takes you. Up amongst the summits of the Tessa/Texel Group, the Hirzer area, or the Sarentino/Sarntal Alps, exploring the Merano high mountain trail, conquering Mt Picco Ivigna/Ifinger. Or simply strolling along the Waalweg trail from Schenna, stopping for refreshments wherever takes your fancy. Whatever you feel like: do it. Because Kröll is where musts end and relaxation begins.
One of the best things about Schenna? Up into Alpine terrain or down into scenic valleys: both are easy to reach by bike. That means you can decide what to do every day – ride along a panoramic mountain bike trail to an Alpine hut, head up on the lift and then race back downhill in the saddle, or have a train and bike experience in picturesque Val Venosta/Vinschgau valley with its rich culture.
Does your heart beat for golf? Then you’ll be happy to hear there are 2 top golf courses within a 9-kilometre radius. At 2,887 metres long and par 35, the 9-hole course at Lana Gutshof Brandis Golf Club gives you a challenging but truly enjoyable round. The 18-hole golf course of Passeier.Meran Golf Club, with a total length of 5,791 metres and par 71, is just as idyllically situated in the midst of orchards and will put your skills to the test.
In the Schenna-Hirzer-Merano 2000 Nature.Fitness.Park, all you’ll encounter is nature and the wonderful feeling of being at one with yourself while Nordic walking – on 4 fantastic courses that cover a total of 26 kilometres and 120 metres of elevation difference. Whether you like it leisurely or want to push yourself, with 7 Nordic walking routes at 3 levels of difficulty, you’ll be sure to find the perfect one for your pace. The best part? The park extends over the 3 hiking areas of Schenna, Hirzer, and Merano 2000 and is easy to navigate without a guide thanks to the clear signposting.
Does magnificent Schenna Castle with its neighbouring mausoleum awaken your curiosity every time you look out over the village? Then go explore! Would you rather follow in the footsteps of centuries of spa guests on the Tappeiner promenade in Merano? The bus departs from just above Kröll, a 2-minute walk away, and takes you to the spa town in no time. With plenty of places to discover, experience, and admire, here you can immerse yourself in the sociable, carefree South Tyrolean way of life and culture. But be aware: one visit is never enough!
Hiking boots. Rucksack. The peace of the summit.
On the final ascent to the summit, you only focus on putting one foot in front of the other. The steady rhythm: wonderfully satisfying. Your breathing quickens, your muscles tighten in one last push. And then you’re there, at the summit cross. Nothing but wide-open space all around. Rugged mountain peaks, a steel-blue sky, the sound of the fresh breeze. You let out a little whoop of joy. If it moves you, it’s #realtime.
