Scena and its Waalweg

DESCRIPTION
Discover the Scena Waalweg: a panoramic route between history and nature.
If you are looking for a pleasant hike in nature near Merano, we recommend that you try this circular route in the Scena area. This panoramic tour will take you through meadows, orchards and woods to the discovery of castles, breathtaking views of the Merano basin and the picturesque Waalweg di Scena. The Waalweg is a path that follows the course of historic irrigation canals, typical of the Merano area and beyond, which have recently been restored and made easily accessible to tourists.
The itinerary is well signposted and easy to follow, and along the way there are several fountains with fresh, drinkable water, perfect for cooling off on hot spring days. Furthermore, along the Waalweg, there is also a Kneipp point where you can refresh and regenerate.
In summary, if you want to enjoy a splendid walk in nature and discover the history and culture of the Scena area, do not hesitate to take this ring itinerary, which will offer you unforgettable panoramas and the possibility of relaxing in a regenerating environment.

ITINERARY
From the Funivia Taser/ Seilbahn Taser car park (825 m) cross Via Pichler and take a downhill dirt road marked trail no. 20. Once you reach the paved road, turn right and then take the first small road on the left following the signs for Sentieri d'acqua Meranesi/Meraner Waalrunde. Once in Castel Thurn (630 m) continue on the Sentiero delle Saghe/Sagenweg. Having reached point 3 of the sagas, go left and continue up to Castello di Scena/Schloss Schenna (590 m). Here you continue on the road and then side streets following the 10A sign. At a certain point, leave the 10A and take the 15, towards Funivia Merano 2000. You pass near Castel Gaiano/Schloss Goyen (610 m), Marienkapelle mit Einsiedelei (586 m) and the CP Hermitage campsite, reaching the Merano cable car 2000 (640m). Here you go left, cross a bridge and go right. After the Luis Egger company, turn left up the paved road in the direction of St. Georgen/Schenner Waalweg.
It passes above the village of San Giorgio/St. Georgen and in this section you follow the Sentiero della Roggia di Scena/Schenner Waalweg. Continuing you return to the starting point.

EXCURSION DATE
May 6, 2023

STARTING POINT
Taser cable car parking

REFRESHMENT POINT
There are numerous refreshment points along the entire route.

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
It is advisable to undertake the excursion in spring or autumn.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 011 Merano e dintorni

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/merano/attivita-relax/passeggiare-camminare/sentieri-d-acqua.html

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Merano, follow the signs for Scena/Schenna. Once in Scena, take Via Pichler to the Taser car park.

PARKING AREA
Taser cable car parking
GPS coordinates: 46.698934, 11.202232

Parcheggio della Funivia Taser

Si scende verso il paese di Scena

Qui si segue il segnavia n. 20

Arrivati a Castel Thurn

Sentiero delle Saghe

Castello di Scena

Punto fotografico

Il paese di Scena

Ammiriamo il bel panorama della Conca meranese

Castel Gaiano

Marienkapelle mit Einsiedelei

Passiamo vicino alla stazione a valle della Funivia Merano 2000

Percorriamo il Waalweg di Scena

Lungo il Waalweg si trova un punto Kneipp

Ritorniamo al punto di partenza