Above Lake San Valentino alla Muta lies the Malga San Valentino, a hiking destination and skiing area with views of the two lakes
San Valentino alla Muta (St. Valentin auf der Haide), the southernmost village of Curon Venosta, is situated on the northern edge of Lake San Valentino alla Muta. It is the smaller sibling of Lake Resia, which is just two kilometres away. The name "alla Muta" (on the heath) comes from the expansive Malles Heath, the historic granary of Tyrol. In the village centre, the parish church stands next to the St. Valentine Hospice, called Sankt Voltn, and founded in 1140 AD.
Below the village, you find the "Dörfl", literally the little village, with its noteworthy alleys, a quarter of San Valentino alla Muta that was settled in Roman times. Above the village is the old "Fischerhäuser" (Fishermen's Houses) settlement. Lake San Valentino alla Muta is an attraction in the Upper Val Venosta and a meeting point for sport fishermen. Part of it is a wetland biotope with lush vegetation and abundant fish life. You can walk around the lake or explore it by rowing boat.
In San Valentino alla Muta, much also revolves around cycling: Cyclists ride along the Via Claudia Augusta past the lake, pedal their mountain bikes to the surrounding alpine pastures, or take part in the public cycling day in autumn. A little earlier, in summer, the Lake Resia Run takes place in the municipality. On foot, excursions begin at the edge of the village, where the Talai Forest is located. There you will find the Talai Adventure Trail and an archery course open all year round.
Higher up, the paths lead to the Malga San Valentino - which you can also comfortably reach by cable car if you want to shorten the hike - and to the "Dragon's Teeth" of the 500-metre-long anti-tank barrier on the Pian dei Morti. In winter, Malga San Valentino becomes a ski area: You can also use your ski pass in the nearby Belpiano Skiing Area. Furthermore there is the Talai toboggan run.
