Alpe di Siusi conservation area

56 sqkm hiking area and gorgeous natural landscape in heights between 1,680 and 2,350 metres a.s.l. - the Siusi Alp or Seiser Alm lies above Castelrotto and Siusi allo Sciliar, and belongs also as component locality Alpe di Siusi to the municipality of Castelrotto. Particularly popular in every season of the year, the region can be reached by cable car in summer and in winter. In the weeks in between, the ascent is open to traffic and can also be done by own car or motorcycle.

The Siusi Alp is bounded by several mountain groups: Mt. Sciliar represents the landmark of South Tyrol, the Denti di Terrarossa rock formations are in the south-west, the mighty Sassolungo Group in the south-east. In the north, where the Siusi Alp drops to the Valle Gardena, Mt. Bullacia with the legendary Witches' Benches and Mt. Piz are located. In the west, the Sciliar holiday area is situated, with the villages of Tires al Catinaccio, Castelrotto and Fiè allo Sciliar - here, the high alp descends towards the Valle Isarco. The above mentioned witches are still a topic of great interest - legends tell about the Sciliar Witches: The "Witches' Springs" adventure trail is dedicated to them.

Gorgeous hiking paths can be found all over the high alp, a visit to the area is highly recommended in early summer, when the alpine roses are blooming. The more southern parts are located in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. In winter, the Siusi Alp features a well-known skiing area which is connected to the one of the Val Gardena and to the Dolomiti Superski ski carousel. Its cross-country ski trails are part of Dolomiti Nordicski, the largest cross-country ski carousel in Europe.