The largest village in the Valle di Anterselva is known for its mountain pastures and the Klammbach Waterfall
Image gallery: Anterselva di Mezzo
The Valle di Anterselva climbs from village to village until it reaches the end of the valley, marked by Lake Anterselva, a true mountain lake at an altitude of over 1,600 metres. From there, a small road leads over the Passo Stalle into Austria during the summer. In the middle of the valley lies Anterselva di Mezzo, the largest settlement in the municipality, where the clear mountain air ensures a restful night's sleep in summer. The houses of the village are scattered between the Costa del Colle and Siesl settlements, and the Rio Anterselva stream.
In the centre, you will find all the essentials, such as shops, a bank, cafés and a Carabinieri station. The Parish Church of St. George is well worth a visit, with its groin-vaulted ceiling and a replica of the Holy Sepulchre. The Valle di Anterselva Cycle Route, a branch of the Pusterbike Cycle Path, runs through the village and continues towards the biathlon centre and Lake Anterselva.
From here, you can even climb the Passo Stalle on a mountain bike, the pass leading into the Austrian Defereggen Valley. Hikers have a choice of destinations, such as the Klammbach Waterfall below the Berger Hut, the Frenchman Path on the sunny side of the valley, or the trail from the sports area to the Kumpfl Hut, which is surrounded by fragrant herbs. Thanks to its altitude, the first snow often falls in Anterselva di Mezzo (Antholz Mittertal) as early as October.
A little later, the Riepen Lift in the village begins operation, named after a peak in the Rieserferner Group. With its one-and-a-half-kilometre-long ski slope, it is ideal for making your first turns in the snow. Those looking for larger pistes can easily reach the Plan de Corones Skiing Area by ski bus. If you prefer to explore the landscape at a peaceful pace, you can do so on the cross-country ski trails, for instance on the valley trail or the one at the Südtirol Arena Alto Adige Biathlon Centre.
