ACTIVE IN lANA AND SURROUNDINGS
A holiday filled with experiences
Unforgettable moments at any time of the year
In Lana, Merano and the surrounding area, you can spend your vacation exactly as you imagine it and experience moments that will stay with you forever. Thanks to our perfect location in the middle of the Adige Valley, you can easily start your next adventure.
Cycling
Lana and South Tyrol in general are a paradise for cyclists and offer a wealth of opportunities to explore the breathtaking scenery, culture and culinary treasures of this region. Whether you are a pleasure cyclist, a leisure cyclist, a mountain biker or an experienced road cyclist, you are sure to enjoy the cycling opportunities.
TIP: the Bike Academy Lana regularly organizes MTB tours in and around Lana and to the most beautiful peaks in the area.
Hiking and mountaineering
The Lana region and its surroundings also offer numerous hiking areas that can be easily reached on foot, by car, bus or cable car. Depending on your preferences and hiking abilities, you can undertake various activities:
- Discover the Brandis Waalweg above our house or the Marlinger Waalweg from Lana.
- Take a spring or autumn excursion to the atmospheric place of power of St. Hippolytus
- Explore the themed walks such as the Chestnut Experience Trail in Völlan, the Aichberg Trail and the Sculpture Trail in Lana.
- Take a hike to the “Schwarze Lacke” or to the Naturnser Hochwart on the local mountain Vigiljoch.
- Experience the unique Knottn Kino in Vöran, an open-air cinema.
- Enjoy the sunrise on the Großer Laugen mountain
No matter which path you take, your wanderlust will always be accompanied by the fascinating nature and the joy of walking.
Round trip: to the famous hill to St. Hippolytus.
Lana – Tisens – Völlan – Lana
We walk to the church in Niederlana in the direction of the golf course and then follow path no. 5 to the Ackpfeif farms. Through the green deciduous forest it goes steadily uphill to the terraces lined with blossoming apple trees and then along the path 5A to Naraun.
After passing under the viaduct of the Gampen Pass road, we follow the contemplation path until we reach the little church of St. Hippolytus (12th century) on the magical hill, which offers a magnificent view of the Adige Valley with Merano and the surrounding mountains. We now follow the markings no. 5, 7 and then 8 to the valley mill at the Brandisbach and then on to Völlan. We then leisurely descend along trail no. 1 to Niederlana. After crossing the Gampenpass road, the path descends a bit steeply, then we reach the Brandis-Waalweg and Niederlana.
Starting point: Untermargarethenhof
Altitude: between 275 and 760 meters above sea level
Signpost: Nr. 5, 5A, 5, 7, 8,1
Difference in altitude: about 590 m
Walk length: approx 10,5 km (total)
Walking time:: approx 3,5 hours (total)
Golf
Close-to-nature golfing at the Brandis estate in Lana – The 9-hole Lana golf course is nestled between apple orchards and vineyards, with a view of the historic Brandis Castle. Designed by landscape architect Michael Pinner, it offers gentle elevation changes, ideal for beginners, while experienced golfers demand precise shots on the almost 2.8 kilometres of the Lana Brandis golf club.
Thanks to the mild climate, golfing in Lana is possible almost all year round. The golf course opens as early as February and closes only in late autumn. The Passeier Golf Club, Merano and the Eppan Golf Club are also nearby.”