Tappeinerweg (Walkway) & Sissi´s Path in Merano
The Tappeinerweg is perhaps the best-known walkway of Meran/Merano. It can be reached very easily from the hotel via the Gilf Promenade and extends at an elevation of 380 meters above sea-level parallel to the city's east-west axis, along the Küchelberg. It has a total length of 4 km and can be completed in 1 ½ hours at an easy pace.
It is an especially pleasant walk in the springtime and autumn because its location between downtown Meran/Merano and Gratsch/Quarazze is very protected against the weather. The area is rich in exotic and sub-tropical plants.
The Sissi´s Path: following Sissi’s footsteps between the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and the heart of Meran (the Hotel Bavaria is indicated as nr. 7 on the brochure of Sissi´s Walk) Sissi, the popular Empress Elisabeth (1837-1898) of Austria, loved extensive walks in and around Meran. Past quiet corners, majestic villas, enchanted houses and old parks, this path leads from the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle to the town centre of Meran.
Of course, you can also go Sissi’s Walk in the opposite direction. Green and yellow signs saying „Sissi–Weg“ help with the orientation. The path is also suitable for people with wheelchairs and children’s pushchairs.
