What if you could follow in the footsteps of an empress? That is how you feel when you follow the eleven sections of the “Sissi Trail”. The historic route is dedicated to Empress Elizabeth of Austria, who loved long walks. From the city centre of Merano, past enchanting spots, historic villas and estates, the trail takes you up to her former Imperial holiday residence, Trauttmansdorff Castle. A walk in Merano can really be that regal.