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· Merano and surroundings
· 1,453 m
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The tireless water bugPhoto: Naturapp Südtirol - Alto Adige, Südtirol - Alto Adige
The backswimmer is an aquatic insect (Notonectidae). It only ever swims on its back because it carries its supply of air on the ventral side of its abdomen. Despite this conspicuous and remarkable swimming position, it is a proficient swimmer. Its hind legs have swimming hairs, which automatically fan out as it swims. Backswimmers feed predatorily on small animals such as insects and tadpoles that either live in, or have fallen into, the water and they seize them with their short strong proboscis. The backswimmer is rightly also called the greater water boatman. It can also bite humans if we attempt to catch them.The effect of the bite is similar to a bee sting because of the poisonous saliva in the proboscis.
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Panorama-E-Bike Runde ab Vöran über Grüner Baum, Wurzer Alm und Vöraner Alm zum Kreuzjöchl und Meran 2000. Rückweg über Falzeben und Hafling Oberdorf.
The Three Alpine Pastures Loop Hike is an easy and scenic low-mountain loop hike suitable for the whole family.
Respect!Easy half-day route, ideal for muggy summer days. The few altitude meters are lost high up on the mountain, the descent is long, sometimes ...
From alpine pasture to alpine pasture on the mountain with a thousand stone markersOver meadows, alpine pastures, and forest rise gentle, green ...
Short, but worthwhile!The start for this short, but worthwhile half-day tour is at the large car park in Hafling Dorf. The mountain village, ...
Panorama e-bike tour from Vöran via Leadner Alm, Vöraner Alm, and Kreuzjöchl to Bruggner Weiher and Knottnkino. Dreamy alpine trails with several ...
Forests and Pastures on the TschögglbergThe gently rolling low mountain range on the Tschögglberg is truly inviting for those seeking relaxation.
Pretty spot with a wide-reaching viewFormer farmhouse on the Tschögglberg.
The two alpine huts Circular hike from Verano to the Leadner and Wurzer alpine hut above Avelengo
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On alpine pastures and mountain passes Snowshoe route to Auener Jöchl on the Tschögglberg above Vöran.
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