See panorama Fantastic view on the Val Pusteria valley and on the north face of legendary Three Peaks of Lavaredo from the Schwabenalm alpine pasture above Sesto.
In South Tyrol, rail and bike can be combined almost seamlessly - at many train stations bicycles may be rented out and can be returned at different rental points. We decided to test these connections by taking a relaxing tour through the Val Pusteria valley.
The combination of bike and train is an optimal way to discover South Tyrol. An excellent network of well-maintained bike trails that seamlessly connect to public transportation systems along with many bike rental stations, makes South Tyrol a paradise for cyclists. An example of this is a relaxing biking adventure through the Val Pusteria valley, more precisely from Valdaora to San Candido.
Mt. Plan de Corones is the leisure mountain no. 1 in the Val Pusteria valley, and not only in winter! We accompany Michaela, Macke and Hans, who enjoy Mt. Plan de Corones with their mountain bikes as a real MTB paradise - with bike suitable cable cars, demanding cycle tracks and gorgeous downhill trails.
The idyllic village of San Vigilio di Marebbe is an ideal spot of land if you love to enjoy nature and would like to spend active holidays, as this area is perfect for mountaineering and hiking. The municipal territory is located at 1,285 m a.s.l. in the Val Badia valley and belongs to the Plan de Corones holiday area.
The MMM RIPA at Castel Brunico, one of the Messner Mountain Museums by Reinhold Messner, focuses on mountain peoples from Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.
While gentle Alpine meadows, forests and sun-drenched high plateaus characterise the lower Val Pusteria (Bassa Pusteria), the Alta Pusteria valley mainly attracts attention by the rough pinnacles of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Photographers, hikers, climbers, excursionists and those who love nature, all of them likewise love this place.
Sesto Dolomites, Fanes-Sennes-Braies, Vedrette di Ries, Puez-Odle.. nature parks in Val Pusteria provide for the protection of nature in the valley. One of the jewels included in these parks is the so-called pearl of the Dolomites, the Lago di Braies, as well as Lake Anterselva, ideal excursion destinations for the whole family, especially in high summer.
Equally varied is the offer in winter: skiing on Plan de Corones, tobogganing on Croda Rossa, a ski tour in the Braies Dolomites or snwoman building on Prato Piazza, there is always something to do in this fabulous valley rich in attractions.
For further details on the Val Pusteria visit www.pustertal.org.
