Leitenwaal Trail – Schludernser Berkwaal loop from Schluderns-Glurns - Sluderno-Glorenza

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Leitenwaal Trail – Schludernser Berkwaal loop from Schluderns-Glurns - Sluderno-Glorenza

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Leitenwaal Trail – Schludernser Berkwaal loop from Schluderns-Glurns - Sluderno-Glorenza

02:53

8.22km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Ganglegg

Archaeological Site

3.18 km

View of Ortler

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Today King Ortler did not show his best side. The top was shrouded in clouds.

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3.87 km

A wonderful, easy hiking trail along the Waal, also a recommendation with children. There are places to rest along the way and there is always information about the Waal and about legends. There are always great views of the Vinschgau.

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4.57 km

Bridge Over the Saldurbach

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A lot of time and money was invested to redesign this beautiful Waal.

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4.63 km

Schludernser Berkwaal

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The Bergwaal or Berkwaal was rebuilt and new wooden table sets were installed.

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5.45 km

Bergwaal Wooden Pathway

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One of the most beautiful natural Waale.

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5.67 km

Wooden water bridge on the Schludernser Bergwaal

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Impressive construction where the fast-flowing water has full control.

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6.05 km

Eller Larch Wooden Sculpture

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Legend of the Eller Larch with carved wooden figure and detailed information panel directly on the Waalweg.

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6.17 km

Bergwaal Irrigation Channel

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Two of the most beautiful irrigation channels in Vinschgau.

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8.22 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

2.28 km

1.47 km

837 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

1.22 km

712 m

694 m

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

6°C

0 %

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Comments

June 8, 2024,Wanderung auf dem Schludernser Waalweg

Finally, today I went on the Waalweg near Schlundern in Düd Tirol, which was so highly recommended to me🤩🥰 and is supposed to be one of the most beautiful.🥰 What can I say...😍 Everything was done right. 🤩When you're at the top of the mountain, you can hear either the Waal or the waterfall at any time, or both at …

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June 15, 2024,Churburg und Waalwege

A rainy day with low-hanging clouds in Schluderns, South Tyrol. We decided to first visit the Churburg, which sits on a hill above the town. It was first mentioned in documents in 1259. In the years that followed, there were repeated feuds between the Lords of Matsch and the Bishops of Chur. In 1537, after a long inheritance dispute, the …

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December 16, 2022,Runde auf Schludernser Waalwegen

As always, no matter what time of year, the irrigation channels are something special to slow down and find peace. This time also with wonderfully nice company 💚.

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September 5, 2022,Leitenwaal/ Schludernser Berkwaal mit Ganglegg , der schönste unserer Meinung 🤩

Walked the most beautiful and interesting Waal for us today, the Schludernser and Leitenwaal.🤩
At the end in the village there are many explanations of what the Waaler does.👍🏻
At our new accommodation we started high above the Burgschänke, which is closed today to the Churburg. It's also closed today, but filming is going on there today and unfortunately they …

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August 2, 2022,Vinschgau Quickie | Schludernser Waalwege 😍

Today a small wonderful Waalweg excursion. A perfect activity on a hot August day.

Shortly after Schluderns there are instructive explanations and an old Waalerhütte. We climb up to the Ganglegg Bronze Age excavation, where the approximately 3 km long Leitenwaal begins with a very gentle incline, it ripples and gurgles and smells of pine forest. On the way you …

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July 5, 2022,Berkwaal und Leitenwaal von Schluderns/Churburg aus

Today we hiked in Schluderns at the Berkwaal and at the Leitenwaal. Thanks to Rainer and Petra for the tip. I thought the Marlinger Waal and the Stabener or Schnalser Waalweg were the most beautiful irrigation channels here, but these are even more interesting! The Berkwaal in particular is really wild 😍 The only stupid thing was the irrigation sprinklers …

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June 28, 2025,Der Schludernser Berkwaal Runde von Schluderns-Glurns - Sluderno-Glorenza

Hello, all you lovely hikers out there, the Waalweg (Waal path) is one of the most beautiful so far. The Waal paths around Merano. A wonderful route through the canals, with wonderful bridges. The constant rushing of the canals is absolutely relaxing. Simply wonderful. However, you shouldn't drink from the canals. It can have a damaging effect. That's just how …

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July 21, 2022,Rundwanderung von Schluderns zum prähistorischen Siedlungsort Ganglegg und über die einzigartigen Waalwege Leiterwaal und Bergwaal zum Ausgangspunkt

For those interested in archaeology, the prehistoric excavation site at Ganglegg is an absolute highlight.
This is a hilltop settlement on a moraine debris cone formed during the Ice Age.
The sensational finds from the Bronze, Iron and Roman Age are on display in the "Vinschger Museum". This museum also offers insight into the history of the origins of the …

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