Elle

The small hamlet of Elle on the slope above the Brunico valley basin is a panoramic place and starting point for hikes

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The farms of Elle (Ellen) can also be seen from the valley basin: They are located in the clearing that stretches up to 1,370 m a.s.l.
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Mainly, there are mountain farms on steep meadows that spread out in Elle around the small village centre with the church.
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The little church from the 15th century - the village name itself comes from “mons Aelina”, as Mt. Elle was called back in 893 AD.
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There are many hiking trails here: They lead to panoramic points and summit crosses, such as Mt. Cima d’Asta and the Astner Mountain Hut.
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The Val Pusteria valley at your feet: The hike to the Mt. Cima Lasta starts at the car park at the Kreuznerhof farm above the village.
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Then you continue via the Walder Hut and over the timber line to the Burgstall Hut and to Mt. Cima d’Asta above it, if you wish.
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Mountain bikers can also be seen on the trails: They often climb the 2,194 m high summit and then cycle on to the Rodengo Alp.
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Elle - Ellen in German - in winter: At this altitude, snow is not uncommon from October onwards.
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A shady sledge run about 3 km long, which usually offers good conditions throughout the winter months, leads from the Hosp Hut above Elle down to the village (no refreshments available).
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On the way into the Val Badia, behind Mantana, the slopes rise up to the Luson Mountains: They are known for beautiful places like the Luson Alp and the Rodengo Alp towards the Valle Isarco. On its slope, however, there are also two districts of the municipality of San Lorenzo di Sebato: Onies and Elle, which lies at an altitude of more than 1,300 m, a quiet place for summer days in clear mountain air, autumn impressions before the first snow, and sledging adventures in winter.

The few farms and houses between the meadows and forests are guarded by the small church. It dates back to 1483 AD and was dedicated to St. John and St. Paul - in the course of time, the village centre spread out around it as it presents itself today. On the church façade you can see a beautiful sundial with Gothic numerals, created in 1618, which gives the building its special charm.

Elle (Ellen) is located on Mt. Elle above the Brunico valley basin and offers a beautiful view on the valley. Summer hikes in the freshness that only the mountains can offer take you via the Walder Mountain Hut and further to the timberline below the Giogo d'Asta to the lookout point Cima Lasta known as Ellener Kreuz. You can also reach Mt. Giogo d'Asta itself - alternatively by MTB, or in winter with snowshoes or touring skis. With one of the toboggan runs in the Val Pusteria, which runs for 3 km from the Hosp Hut to Elle, your sledging adventure begins right on the doorstep.

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