This walk in Staben, in the municipality of Naturns, follows the tarmac cycle path along the Adige River and, after crossing a bridge, continues along a pleasant, well-maintained footpath. The route offers stunning scenery and views of the high peaks of the Texel Group.

Reachability

By car:
From Bolzano, we take the MeBo expressway to Merano and continue towards the Reschen Pass until we reach Staben, where we turn left over the bridge at the small main square towards the railway station. At the station, there is a gravel car park and tarmac parking spaces for people with disabilities, which had not yet been marked out at the time of the survey.

By train:
The starting point is also easily accessible via the accessible Vinschgerbahn railway (Merano–Mals), although it is advisable to check in advance as not every train stops at this small station in Staben.

Description

From platform 2, which is easily accessible via an underpass with two spacious lifts, we head east and reach the cycle path to Naturns via a ramp. After about 150 metres, near the Radbar (a place to stop for refreshments; accessibility not verified), there is an information pillar that clearly describes the cycle path. The path continues at a very leisurely pace until we cross a bridge with a bumpy wooden surface. Surrounded by nature, the path leads us on to a bridge with a pedestrian crossing where we cross the Adige; there is also a tourist information stand with a telephone there. We now continue our walk along the footpath (with an unpaved surface) on the left bank of the river, running parallel to the cycle path. This pleasant route is perfect for a leisurely stroll, and the numerous seating areas invite you to linger by the cool riverbank. After about 1 km, we come to another bridge, which we cross via the pedestrian crossing, then turn right towards Naturns railway station to catch the train back to the starting point.