Gilfschlucht (Gola del Gilf)
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Gilfschlucht (Gola del Gilf)

Trentino-Alto Adige

Overshadowed by Merano's famous Tappeiner promenade, this steep gorge a little further out of town carries a mountain stream through narrow rock walls draped in ferns and moss, crossed by a series of catwalks and bridges. It's a shaded, cool escape on hot Val Venosta days, with the trail eventually opening onto sunny terraced hillsides above the town.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Narrow rock gorge with catwalks
  • Fern-draped, cool microclimate
  • Views over Merano's terraces

With your dog

Narrow gorge path with railings, dogs on leash for safety.