The Rasner Möser Biotope is home to a special moor, frogs and South Tyrol’s only carnivorous plant
Image gallery: Rasun di Sopra
Following the valley inwards from Rasun di Sotto leads to the village of Rasun di Sopra, with its houses, shops and farms. The Rio Anterselva flows through the centre, which is also home to the festival ground and the cultural centre. Several historic manors characterise the landscape. One of the most well-known is the Heufler Residence on the main road, which has housed a restaurant for years and has been taken over in 2025 by star chef Norbert Niederkofler.
This noble residence was built in 1580, and its "Hearnstube" - the dialect term for the masters' parlour - features one of the most beautiful Renaissance wood-panelled rooms in South Tyrol. Near Rasun di Sopra lies the Rasner Möser, a valuable moor and wetland area that has become a popular destination for families over the years. A footpath on wooden boardwalks leads through this protected biotope. Information boards along the path explain the local flora and fauna.
The sundew, South Tyrol's only carnivorous plant, grows here. Its tentacles secrete a substance that it uses to catch flies and other insects. In winter, two toboggan runs between Rasun di Sotto and Rasun di Sopra (Oberrasen, literally: Upper Rasun) are an inviting option for a day out.
Cross-country ski tracks wind their way through the Valle di Anterselva valley. One of these is the Anterselva di Sotto circular trail, which connects to Rasun or, in the other direction, to the Südtirol Arena Alto Adige Biathlon Centre. Near the centre, where Biathlon World Championships are also held, the snow-covered Lake Anterselva reveals its special charm. High above the lake, two more toboggan runs start at the Steinzger Hut and at the Passo Stalle, leading down to the lake.
