The CULTEN Museum, housed in a farmhouse, tells of the valley’s long history and a prehistoric fire offering site
On the main road in the Val d'Ultimo, heading up the valley past San Pancrazio, the first houses of Santa Valburga (St. Walburg) appear behind a bend, stretching up the hillside. This is the oldest part of the village. It includes the Eggwirt, an inn whose history dates back to the 13th century, and the church hill with the St. Walburga Church. This hill is believed to have been an ancient cult site: The nearby CULTEN Museum, the archaeological museum of the valley, tells its story.
Further down, the valley road runs past new shops and old houses in the main village, leading to the mighty dam of Lake Zoccolo. Thanks to its location at over 1,100 metres above sea level, the water remains cool even in high summer, but swimming is not permitted as it is a reservoir. The forest path along the lake shore, which meets the Kneipp oasis trail near Pracupola, was expanded a few years ago into a cycle and walking path. It now also includes the side along the road, making a complete circuit of the lake possible. The lake is also a good starting point for numerous hikes.
High above Santa Valburga are destinations such as the Seegruben Hut, the Pfandl Hut, the Covolo Lakes and Mt. Vedetta Alta. A little lower down, the Ultimo Farm Trail runs along the sunny side of the valley to Pracupola, San Nicoló with its valley museum, and Santa Gertrude, where the ancient larches stand. The return journey can be made on the "Nederseit".
It defines the shady side of the valley. In winter, it is just a few kilometres to the Schwemmalm Ultimo Ski Area, whereas the Val d'Ultimo cross-country ski trail starts near Santa Valburga.
