The paths along the Vinschgau irrigation channels
Irrigation channel hiking trip - for relaxation and charging your batteries
What could be more beautiful than to walk along the paths of the irrigation channels, through forests and groves, through bushes and orchards - all of which can be found on the slopes of the Vinschgau region. You will be accompanied by the happy murmuring of streams and enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent mountain world of the Vinschgau, with its valleys and snow-covered glaciers. The irrigation channels are ancient watering systems, which were dug out many centuries ago in order to water the fields of the extremely dry ground of the Vinschgau area. The Vinschgau is the valley with the least rainfall in the entire Alpine region. The so-called "Waaler" supervises the path and organises the relevant amount of water given to the individual farmers. Along the irrigation channels there is a narrow road, which enables the "Waaler" to control the flow of the water. The "Waalschelle" is a bell, connected to a water wheel, which allows the "Waaler" to hear, whether there is water flowing or not. There are still some "Waalschellen" in use today.
Mals - Oberwaal
Glurns - Mitterwal
Taufers - Turnauawaal
Taufers - Tscheneilwaal
Schluderns - Bergwaal
Schluderns - Gschneirer Waal
Prad - Frauwaal
Prad - Agumser Bergwaal
Laas - Laaser Leitenwaal
Schlanders - Ilswaal
Schlanders - Zaalwaal
Martell - Marteller Waal
Kastelbell - Schnalswaal
Latsch - Latschanderwaal
Latsch - Rautwaal
Latsch - Neuwaal
Latsch - Raminiwaal
