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en STELVIO NATIONAL PARK GUIDED NATURE EXPERIENCES
Fact Sheet
Founded: 1935
Total area: 130,734 ha
South Tyrol portion: 53,495 ha
Highest point: Ortler Mountain – 3,905 m
“THE ONLY WORLD IN WHICH ONE CAN TRULY above sea level
Lowest point: Morter – 700 m above sea level
BE ONESELF IS THE NATURAL WORLD”
Regions: Trentino-South Tyrol & Lombardy
BORIS LEONIDOWITSCH PASTERNAK (1890 – 1960)
South Tyrol Municipal Districts:
Stilfs/Stelvio, Prad/Prato, Glurns/Glorenza,
Taufers i.M./Tubre i.V.M., Mals/Malles, Laas/
Lasa, Schlanders/Silandro, Martell/
Martello, Latsch/Laces & Ulten/Ultimo
Langfernertal Valley with Zufallspitze and Suldenspitze Peaks
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Man and Nature in Equilibrium Care and Preservation
THE PROJECT
At the Stelvio National Park, we are of the Cultural Landscape
STELVIO NATIONAL acutely aware of our responsibility South Tyrolean mountain farmers
PARK – A REGIONAL for the environment. We stand for methodically work the land to generate
MODEL FOR SUSTAI- lasting values and we support the authentic products. On these steep
sustainable development of the mountain slopes, their daily toil makes
NABLE LIVING
Alpine region together with the a valuable contribution to help preserve
judicious and innovative deploy- the Alpine landscape. But the moun-
ment of its natural resources. tain farmers also help to safeguard the
By networking with all our regional cultural landscape itself. For this, they
partners, we also seek to open deserve a big THANK YOU. We fully sup-
new directions both in tourism port their consistent efforts to attain
and agriculture. the most beneficial outcomes for both
Man and the Environment.
EUROPEAN CHARTER FOR
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN
PROTECTED AREAS: The Inhabitants of the
In 2019, the Stelvio National Park Stelvio National Park
was designated a sustainable Embedded in the unique high
Europarc holiday destination! mountain terrain of the Stelvio
National Park, the mountain
settlements have, for centuries,
harmoniously co-existed with
their natural surroundings. Over
time, they themselves have
been formed by their vigilance
and custodianship of their
environment.
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View of the Village of Stilfs/Stelvio
Preserving the Natural Environment
In order to preserve our natural paradise,
some rules need to be applied.
1. Take your trash away with you. Discarding
waste in nature harms the environment.
2. Do not damage or remove any plants or
minerals.
“OUR NATURAL PARADISE CALLS FOR CERTAIN RULES
3. Do not light fires outside the designated
OF BEHAVIOUR. NATURE WILL BE GRATEFUL.” barbecue areas in the National Park.
STELVIO NATIONAL PARK 4. The National Park is home to wild animals.
Always keep your dog on a leash.
5. Do not cause any disturbance or make
unnecessary noise. Being quiet increases
the likelihood of seeing wild animals.
6. Camping in the National Park is only
allowed in the designated campsites.
(*) Marcella Ballara
Alpine Gentian
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(*) Melchiorre Pizzitola
CONTENTS THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS APPLY
(unless stated otherwise)
Summer Experience _16
Entry fee: € 3.00 per person
Winter Experience _36 Free entry: children up to (and including) 15 years
Visitor Centres _42 Gear: weatherproof clothing, suitable boots for mountain
climbing or hiking as well as provisions. If possible, bring
Sporting Events _52 a set of binoculars & headlamp/s.
Register in one of the five Visitor Centres or Tourist
Offices – no later than 5 pm the day before.
Liability
When signing up for the organised hikes, please bear in mind that sure-footedness, The meeting points are all accessible via public transport.
stamina and a good fitness level are required. Claims for potential injuries resul- For more information see: www.suedtirolmobil.info
ting from accidents cannot be accepted! For your own safety, make sure you are
fully informed about the difficulty level of the particular hike you’re signing up for! Visit the website or call to find out about the
THE HIKES WITH GUIDES ARE CONDUCTED EITHER IN GERMAN OR ITALIAN OR IN Visitor Centres opening hours, as well as possible
BOTH LANGUAGE. program changes and updates.
Please note: hikes may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather or to an
insufficient number of participants. Find out about our special Programs for Children.
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“IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE, ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN HE SEEKS.” JOHN MUIR (1838 – 1914)
SUMMER EXPERIENCE Discover A Mountain Farm Mountain Hut Hike
This leisurely hiking circuit leads Our mountain guide takes you to the
HIKING
from Prad/Prato to Lichtenberg/ most beautiful spots in the Stelvio
Discover the Stelvio National Park in summer: marvel at Montechiaro and back. Along the National Park. On this easy hike,
the breath-taking panoramas from the summits, the high way we stop at a farm to sample breathe deeply and inhale the pure
mountain pastures and lakes. Birds of prey circle in the some of the homegrown fare. mountain air. The sumptuous local
sky amidst the whistles of marmots low on the ground. delicacies served at the huts taste
Wednesdays: even better!
24 June – 2 September 2020
Meeting point: 9.00 am, Prad/Prato Mondays: 6 April – 26 October 2020
(aquaprad Visitor Centre) Meeting point: Prad/Prato
Duration: 4 – 5 hrs, (aquaprad Visitor Centre), info at the
walking time: 3 hrs Prad Tourist Office: +39 0473 616 034
Extra charge for the farm tour: € 7.00 Duration: ± 6 hrs,
walking time: ± 4 hrs
Visiting the Most Spectacular Visit a Mountain Dairy Farm
Beauty Spots On this guided hike from Fragges to
Join us for an easy hike in the Stelvio the Prader Alm mountain hut, you
National Park, leading all the way can see how cheese and butter are
up to the summits from where you made from fresh farm milk. Enjoy the
can enjoy magnificent scenic views. panoramic views while smelling the
Experience a typical South Tyrolan fragrance of the Alpine meadows!
afternoon Marende with local pro-
ducts. Tuesdays:
7 July – 4 August 2020
Thursdays: Meeting point: 9.30 am, Gomagoi,
9 April – 29 October 2020 Information Office (car sharing to get
Meeting point: rotating, info at the to Fragges)
Prad/Prato Tourist Office: Duration: 4 hrs,
+39 0473 616 034 walking time: ± 3 hrs
Duration: ± 6 hrs,
walking time: ± 4 hrs
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Wild Flora and Fauna Birdwatching Herbal Hike in Martell
As we set off through sparse forests on Haidersee Lake Discover the healing powers of
and sunny Alpine meadows in search Observing the birdlife on an mountain herbs along the ancient
of marmots and red deer, we stumble extensive ornithological hike paths, guided by a herbalist.
across the most magnificent Alpine around the Haidersee Lake. Discover age-old secrets handed
flowers. Along the way, we stop for down across the generations.
(*) Franco Paolinelli
lunch at a rustic mountain hut. Date: 6 September 2020
Meeting point: 8.00 am, Saturdays:
Wednesdays: 1, 22 July, 5 and 19 Fischerhäuser/Case dei Pescatori 6 June – 26 September 2020
August, 2, 9 and 16 September, (bus stop) Meeting point: 9.30 pm,
7 October 2020 Duration: ± 6 hrs Martelltal Valley
Meeting point: 9.30 am, Ultental Gear: binoculars (required) (culturamartell Visitor Centre)
Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre) Duration: ± 4 hrs
Duration: ± 6 hrs,
walking time: 5 hrs ted Tit
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Europe
In Search of the Marmots
Birdwatching Hike Observe marmots in their natural
On this early morning hike, accom- habitat in the Stelvio National
panied by an ornithologist, you’ll Park. Their loud, whistling sounds
be enchanted by the magic of the are a give-away!
Alpine birdsong.
Tuesdays:
Thursdays: 14 – 28 May 2020 26 May – 13 October 2020
Meeting point: 6.00 am, Meeting point: 9.30 am,
Schlanders/Silandro Martelltal Valley
(avimundus Visitor Centre) (culturamartell Visitor Centre)
Duration: ± 3 hrs Optional shuttle service
Gear: binoculars (required) Duration: 4 hrs, walking time: 3 hrs
View of the Haidersee Lake from the Reschenpass, overlooking the Ortler Mountain
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Fascinating Mountain World Sensory Family Hike
Marvel at this breath-taking mountain world with its On this family hike, both the young
pristine side valleys, deep gorges and Alpine flora and fauna. and not so young have a chance
to experience the forest in a novel
Tuesdays: 16 June – 27 October 2020 way: in contact with the forest
Meeting point: 9.20 am, Prad/Prato – Sulden/Solda floor, splashing in the waters of the
Duration: ± 6 hrs, walking time: 4 hrs mountain stream, watching the
movement of ants, or just listening
to the wind.
Tuesdays: 11 – 25 August 2020
Meeting point: 9.30 am, Trafoi
(naturatrafoi Visitor Centre) In the Realm of the
Duration: ± 3 – 4 hrs Golden Eagle
Let the forest rangers guide you in
the Stelvio National Park. Catch a
glimpse into the lives of the golden
eagle and the bearded vulture.
Ancient Spruces –
Family Circuit Hike Wednesdays:
During this leisurely forest hike, 17 June and 8 July 2020
you’ll visit three ancient spruces: Meeting point: 9.30 am, Ultental
± 400–500 years old with a 550 cm Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre)
circumference. Try hugging the Duration: ± 4 hrs,
trees at least once. walking time: 3 hrs
Mondays:
6 July – 28 September 2020
Meeting point: 2.00 pm Taufers in
Münstertal/Tubre in Val Monastero,
Rifair bus stop
Duration: 2 – 3 hrs,
walking time: ± 1 h
Registration until Monday at 10.00
am. Call +39 0473 831190 or email
info@ferienregion-obervinschgau.it
View of Düsseldorferhütte Mountain Hut
20(*) Claudio Calzolari
Hike to Lake Goldsee Botanical Hike in the Botanical Hike to the Rosim-
This romantic high mountain trail Trafoi Bärenklamm Canyon boden in Sulden
offers magnificent views of the Follow the trail leading from Heilige Besides discovering the striking
3,000 m peaks of the Ortler Drei Brunnen (Three Holy Foun- flora such as the dwarf Alpine yar-
Mountains, with some awe-inspi- tains) in Trafoi to Franzenshöhe/ row, rue and glacier buttercup, the
ring historical relics. Sottostelvio. Along the way, we mighty triumvirate of the Ortler,
Fridays: 19 June – 16 October 2020 come across the martagon lily, vari- Zebru and Königspitze summits is
Meeting point: 8.30 am, Prad/ ous devil's claws, the lady's slipper a spectacle second to none.
Prato and Sulden/Solda (bus stop). and numerous other orchid species. Saturday: 11 July 2020
Take the bus up to the Stilfserjoch Saturday: 27 June 2020 Meeting point: 9.30 am, Sulden/
Pass and continue on foot to the Meeting point: 10.00 am, Solda, at the Kanzel cable car
Furkelhütte mountain hut and naturatrafoi Visitor Centre (hike to valley station
from there by chairlift to Trafoi. Franzenshöhe – return by bus) Duration: 5 – 6 hrs,
Access: Gomagoi, Stilfs/Stelvio Duration: 5 – 6 hrs, walking time: 4 hrs
and Trafoi walking time: 4 – 5 hrs Surefootedness and an adequate
Duration: 6 hrs, Surefootedness and an adequate fitness level required!
walking time: 3 – 5 hrs fitness level required! on Lily
Martag
Herb Trail Hike along
the Trafoibach Stream
In Search of Wild Herbs Following the new "herb trail"
Guided by an expert herbal farmer from circuit, we have the opportunity to
Stilfs/Stelvio, we discover a variety of wild discover various kinds of wild plants
herbs that thrive in the Stelvio National Park. together with a herbalist as our
guide. From stinging nettle to worm
Thursdays: 18 June – 29 October 2020 fern: between Trafoi and Heilige Drei
Meeting point: 9.00 am — varying starting Brunnen/Tre Fontane Sante some
points: Stilfs/Stelvio Game Reserve, Heilige plants used in folklore medicine can
Drei Brunnen/Tre Fontane Sante Trafoi, be found.How are they beneficial?
Franzenshöhe/Sottostelvio, Stilfs/Stelvio What is their scent and taste?
Fire Station and the Sulden/Solda Wednesdays:
InformationOffice. 24 June – 26 August 2020
The starting time varies: Meeting point: 9.30 am, Trafoi
between 9.00 – 9.40 am (naturatrafoi Visitor Centre)
Duration: 5 – 6 hrs, walking time: ± 4 hrs Duration: ± 4 hrs
22Sunrise over the Summits The Alpine Marmot
with Our Forest Rangers Find out how the marmots live
Hike in the crispmorning air across and survive in their natural habi-
the dewy earth to a breath-taking tat. Observe a colony of marmots
lookout point, guided by our at work in the National Park, as
National Park rangers. Complete they scurry about their activities.
the experience with a rich break-
fast made up of farm-fresh local Wednesdays: 24 June, 15 and 29
products at a mountain refuge. July, 12 and 26 August 2020
Meeting place: 9.30 am, Ultental
Saturday: 8 and 22 August 2020 Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre)
Meeting point: 5.00 am, Ultental Duration: ± 6 hrs,
Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre) walking time: 5 hrs
Duration: ± 5 hrs,
Excursion to the walking time: 2 hrs
Prader Sand River Delta
Guided tour through the mag-
nificent Suldenbach river delta:
the "Prader Sand". We utilise cup
magnifiers to zoom in closeup.
(*) Luca Alberti
For all ages.
Tuesdays: 7 July – 25 August 2020
in German language
Meeting point: 3.30 pm, Prad/
Prato (aquaprad Visitor Centre)
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hrs
Entry fee: € 3.00
Registration: Prad Tourist Office,
call +39 0473 616 034
armot
Alpine M
24SUMMER EXPERIENCE Stelvio National Park
FLORA AND FAUNA Experiences in Pictures
IN THE NATURE RESERVE and Films
(*) Ennio Adami
This multimedia presentation of
In all its splendour, Nature in the high mountains the Stelvio National Park enables
offer new and unexpected experiences. Early risers viewers to acquaint themselves
can be rewarded with sightings of red deer and with the abundant natural re-
bearded vultures. sources in this high Alpine region.
Golden Eagle
Mondays:
22 June, 20 July, 3, 10, 17 and
31 August, 7 and 21 September,
5 October in German language
Tuesdays: 11 and 18 August in
Italian language
Meeting point: 8.45 pm, Prad/
Prato (aquaprad Visitor Centre)
Forest Rangers in the Stelvio National Park
Wildlife Adventure
in the Stelvio National Park
Day hike across various altitudes
while exploring the wild Martelltal Wildlife Watching at Twilight
Valley, with its astounding variety Witness wildlife activity after sunset
of fauna and flora. in the company of Stelvio National
Park rangers. Observe red deer,
Thursdays: roe deer and (with a bit of luck),
21 May – 29 October 2020 bearded vultures too.
Fridays: 3 July – 28 August 2020
Meeting point: 9.30 am, Fridays: 17 July – 28 August 2020
Martelltal Valley Meeting point: 5.00 pm, Martelltal
(culturamartell Visitor Centre) Valley (Wildlife Observation Station
Optional shuttle service at Zufrittsee lake near the Gasthof
(*) Sergio Giusti
Duration: ± 6 hrs, Zufritt Inn)
walking time: 4 hrs Duration: till after sunset
26Mating Calls of the Red Deer
At the end of September, you can
hear mating cries of the red deer
echoing through the autumn
forests of the National Park. With
some luck we’ll not only hear the The Bearded Vulture
rutting cry of the male deer, but Learns to Fly
also catch a glimpse of them. The bearded vulture has its bree-
ding ground in specific parts of the
Martelltal Valley Stelvio National Park. Observe the
Dates: rare bearded vultures, accompa-
27 and 30 September; nied by the Stelvio National Park
2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14 October 2020 rangers. Discover more about this
(*) Flavio Casalis
Meeting point: 2.00 pm, Alpen majestic bird of prey. Martell Herbal Workshop
Gasthof Zufritt Inn parking lot Participants will be able to collect
Duration: until nightfall Martelltal Valley: and familiarise themselves with a
Tuesdays: variety of wild herbs and their indivi-
Ultental Valley 9 June – 7 July 2020 dual properties, accompanied by a
Wednesdays: Meeting point: 3.00 pm, herbalist. The plants are then sorted
23 and 30 September 2020 Hintermartell/Martello di Dentro and processed by hand into extracts
Meeting point: 4.30 pm, Info Point – Enzianhütte parking lot and natural remedies.
lahnersäge Visitor Centre Duration: ± 3 hrs
Duration: until nightfall Thursdays:
Trafoi: 18 June – 10 September 2020
Trafoi Wednesdays: Meeting point: 3.00 pm, Martelltal
Dates: 6 and 10 October 2020 20 May – 17 June 2020 Valley (Martell/Martello village center
Meeting point: 6.30 am, Meeting point: 2.30 pm, at the bus turnaround)
naturatrafoi Visitor Centre naturatrafoi Visitor Centre d Vulture Duration: ± 3 hrs
Bearde
Duration: ± 2 hrs Duration: ± 3 hrs Entry fee: € 3.00 per person
28Life on a Mountain Farm Cheese Kettles and Butter
Up above Martelltal Valley, lies the Bucket at the Prader Alm
Niederhof farm at an altitude of Showroom
1,650 m. Take a guided tour of the Mountain dairy farming is important
original farm museum, providing for the local economy and an inte-
an insight into the history of the gral part of the cultural landscape
old mountain farms and their in- of the Stelvio National Park. Visit
habitants. After the tour, you’ll be the Prader Alm mountain hut
treated to a selection of homemade showroom and see how butter and
farm products. cheeses are made – at an altitude
of 2,051 m.
Wednesdays:
20 May – 28 October 2020 Showroom:
Meeting point: 10.15 am, from mid-June – early September,
ut
untain H
Martelltal Valley (Niederhof) daily from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Alm Mo
Prader
Duration: ± 3 hrs (free entrance)
Following in the Footsteps
of the Venetians
See how a 200-year-old Venetian
saw is capable of sectioning a tree
trunk into boards. In a separate
demonstration, grain is milled into
flour at the newly refurbished old mill.
o
/Martell
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
f Martell
May – October 2020
o
Meeting point: 3.00 pm, Ultental
Village
Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre)
ove the
Duration: ± 1 h
Entry fee:
lley – Ab
ticket to the Visitor Centre
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Marte
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Old Venetian Saw MillImmersing Ourselves in an Underwater World Forest Scouts –
Bring your children to discover the mysterious underwater On Nature’s Trail!
world of the aquaprad Visitor Centre. Search for Hechti and see Learn about the woods and enjoy!
fresh-water fish that build their own nests, laying millions of eggs During these fun children's after-
and living in the icy habitat of the high mountain lakes. noons, we find out more about the
diverse life-forms in the forest and
Thursdays: its importance while playing.
9 July – 27 August 2020
Meeting point: 10.15 am in German language, 3.00 pm in Italian Mondays:
language, Prad/Prato (aquaprad Visitor Centre) 20 July, 3, 17 and 31 August 2020
Duration: ± 45 min Meeting point: 2:30 pm, Ultental
Entry fee: € 3.00 per child Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre)
(adults: regular ticket to the Visitor Centre) Duration: 2 hrs
Registration: Prad Tourist Office, call +39 0473 616 034 Entry fee: € 3.00
(plus costs of tools/materials) Kind
Hechtis Nature Workshop Constructing an Insect Hotel
On Wednesday mornings in July and (adults and children)
August, there’s a special Children’s We learn how to build a “home”
Program at the Aquarium in the for nature’s useful “buzzers and
aquaprad Visitor Centre. Afterwards, hummers”.
the kids have a chance to learn some
handicraft skills. The Children’s Work- Mondays:
shop is organised in cooperation with 13 and 27 July,
the Prato/Prad Tourist Association. 10 and 24 August 2020
Wednesdays: Meeting place: 2.30 pm, Ultental
1 July – 26 August 2020 Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre)
Meeting point: 9.30 am, Prad/Prato Duration: 2 hrs
(aquaprad Visitors Centre) Entry fee: € 3.00
Entry fee: € 3.00 / per child (plus costs of tools/materials)
Registration: Prad Tourist Office,
call +39 0473 616 034
Carp
32Wuschlpuschl Nature Workshop
Simple creativity with just pine
cones, stones and nuts. At the
Wuschlpuschl Nature Workshop,
natural objects collected by the
kids are transformed into imagina-
tive works of art.
Thursdays:
11 June – 30 July 2020
Thursdays and Fridays:
6 – 28 August 2020
Meeting point: 2.30 – 5.30 pm,
Trafoi (naturatrafoi Visitor Centre)
Entry fee: € 3.00 per child
Creative Workshop –
Drawing, Painting & Handicrafts
Our creative workshop makes it
all happen for the kids! Children
discover the unique bird species
of the Alps and then draw or paint
their favourite birds.
Saturdays:
23 May – 12 September 2020
Meeting point: 2.30 pm,
Schlanders/Silandro
(avimundus Visitor Centre)
Duration: ± 1.5 hrs
Entry fee: € 3.00 / per child
34WINTER EXPERIENCE
ON THE TRACE OF NATURE
Experience wintertime amidst unspoilt To Look in on Red Deer
nature. Our winter hikes follow the tracks A leisurely hike into the winter
of wild animals in the Stelvio National Park. forests of the Trafoital Valley.
Follow the tracks of various types
of wild animals and learn more
about their survival habits. Marvel
at the pristine winter landscape in
the nature reserve while looking
some fenced in deers up, guided
by the rangers of the National Park.
Date: January – March 2021
Meeting point:
naturatrafoi Visitor Centre
Duration: ± 3 hrs
Gear: winter mountain boots,
warm clothing
Winter Program
Details about our winter program can
be found at the aquaprad, lahnersäge
and naturatrafoi Visitor Centres.
Also see: www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
36Snowshoe Hike Following the Tracks
under the Full Moon of Wild Animals
Hiking through the winter forest Forest rangers will take you on an ex-
at full moon is an unforgettable citing hike to explore the enchanting
experience. This evening hike is Stelvio National Park winter land-
rounded off with mulled wine or scape. After stopping at a convivial
herbal teas at a convivial Ultental mountain hut at around midday, we
Valley farmhouse. return to the starting point.
Dates: 6 January, 10 February,
Dates: 28 January, 27 February, 10 March 2021
28 March 2021 Meeting point: 10.30 am, Ultental
Meeting point: 6.30 pm, Ultental Valley (Unterschweighof farm near
Valley (lahnersäge Visitor Centre). St. Moritz/S. Maurizio). Free shuttle
Free shuttle bus departs from all bus departs from all public bus
public bus stops between stops between St. Walburg/ Snowshoe Tour
St. Walburg/S. Valburga and S. Valburga and St. Moritz, and back. with a Mountain Guide
St. Gertrud/S. Gertrude and back. Duration: ± 4 hrs Winter Tracks Our mountain guide takes us on
Duration: ± 3.5 hrs Gear: winter mountain boots, In the white wonderworld of the Stelvio a snowshoe hike deep into the
Gear: snowshoes, snow sticks, warm clothing, climbing irons are National Park in winter, follow the tracks snow-covered mountains of the Stel-
warm clothing, headlamp provided free of charge, stopping of wild animals and see how they live and vio National Park. On these pristine
at a convivial mountain hut their survival strategies. After a leisurely Alpine pastures, we experience the
stop at a rustic mountain hut, continue tranquillity and beauty of the terrain.
back to the starting point. Dates: 30 December, 13 January,
17 February, 3 March 2021
Dates: 20 January, 3 and 24 February, Meeting point: 10.30 am, Ultental
(*) Sergio Daprati
17 March 2021 Valley (Unterschweighof farm near
Meeting point: 10.30 am, Ultental Valley St. Moritz/S. Maurizio). Free shuttle
(Oberhof farm in St. Gertraud/S. Gertrude). bus departs from all public bus
Free shuttle bus departs from all public stops between St. Walburg/
bus stops between St. Walburg/S. Valburga S. Valburga and St. Moritz, and back.
and St. Gertrud/S. Gertrude, and back. Includes a lunch stop at a mountain
Duration: ± 4 – 5 hrs refuge
Gear: sturdy mountain boots, warm Duration: ± 4 hrs
clothes, climbing irons are provided free Gear: snowshoes, snow sticks,
Chamois ois
the Cham of charge warm clothing
acks of
On the tr
38Oswald Breitenberger
WINTER EXPERIENCE
WINTER FORESTS IN THE NATIONAL PARK
Follow the tracks of wild animals, discover the rustic
Advent markets and explore the beauty of Nature on
a guided tour. Wintertime is when the National Park is
dvent
Forest A
at its most contemplative.
Forest Advent Animal Survival Strategies in
in the National Park the High Mountains
A contemplative pre-Christmas A guided tour at the Visitor Centre
atmosphere awaits visitors to yields some of the secrets of how
the second "Forest Advent in the the flora and fauna survive in the
National Park" event. The warm unforgiving high mountain terrain.
fire heartens young and old, with Their stratagems are sometimes
music and short theatrical per- surprising.
formances as well as recounting
Christmas tales. Wednesdays:
Sunday: 13 December 2020 January – March 2021
Meeting point: 2.30 – 5.30 pm, Meeting point: 5.00 pm, Trafoi
lahnersäge Visitor Centre (naturatrafoi Visitor Centre)
Duration: 45 min
Entry fee: € 1.00
Advent in the Martell Valley Wuschlpuschl Nature Workshop plus Visitor Centre ticket
A typical Alpine Christmas: a time While the landscape is covered with Documentary Film
of contemplation with a twinge of a white blanket of snow, children are at the Visitor Centre
nostalgia await visitors to the highest inspired to create small works of art With its spectacular aerial shots,
Advent market in the Alps. Live bands from natural materials such as pine this remarkable documentary film
play traditional horned instruments cones, stones and nuts. set in the high mountains of the
while choirs add local colour. The varied Stelvio National Park provides
events program includes a Christmas Dates: a spellbinding perspective of a
arts and craft workshop, an exhibition of December 2020 – March 2021 rugged Alpine habitat.
nativity scenes, as well as woodturning Meeting point: 3.00 – 6.00 pm, Tuesdays: January – March 2021
and lace-making demonstrations. naturatrafoi Visitor Centre Meeting point: 4.00 pm in Italian Winter Program
Date: December 2020 Entry fee: € 3.00 / per child language, 5.00 pm in German lan- Quick registration at:
Meeting point: Enzianalm mountain hut guage, naturatrafoi Visitor Centre www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
40“LOOK DEEP INTO NATURE, AND
THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND
EVERYTHING BETTER.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879 – 1955)
naturatrafoi Visitor Centre, TrafoiVISITOR CENTRES
NATIONAL PARK HOUSES
Summertime in the Stelvio National Park is a great
time for adventures in unspoilt nature. A variety
of programs at the five Visitor Centres offer useful
information about the fauna and flora that inhabit
this high mountain nature reserve.
Pike
AUSTRIA
RESIA PASS AQUAPRAD
VISITOR CENTRE
GLURNS
AVI
Permanent Exhibition:
AQUA ANO
SWITZERLAND
PRAD MUNDUS TO MER Among the Fish – Journey Exhibition: Glaciers – White World in Change
Into a Strange World Glacial streams bring water, irrigating the
PRAD AM SCHLANDERS
LATSCH At the aquaprad Visitor Centre, terrain while inexorably moving down valley.
l
llta
STILFSERJOCH
rte
visitors have a chance to observe Special exhibition: Goodbye Glaciers
l
ta
Ma
n
TRAFOI SULDEN te some 30 native fish species from (5 June – 2 August 2020). This comprehensive
Ul
CULTURA
MARTELL unusual perspectives, such as in exhibition in photos shows how the local
STELVIO PASS NATURA
TRAFOI the artificial steams or through a glaciers are receding, and the effect it has on
ST. GERTRAUD LAHNER
large panoramic window into the climate change. The importance of continu-
SÄGE natural pool outside. Other animal ously monitoring and understanding these
BORMIO
species including the European phenomena cannot be overstated.
pond terrapin can also be seen. (Project GLISTT Interreg V-A Italy-Austria)
aquaprad Visitor Centre
The aquaprad Visitor Centre is located in the centre of Prad/Prato.
Kreuzweg/Via Croce 4c, I-39026 Prad/Prato (BZ)
Opening hours: Tue – Sat 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 2.30 – 6.00 pm and Sat – Sun and holidays 14.30 – 18.00 pm
For further Info and/or Registration:
aquaprad Visitor Centre | T. +39 0473 618 212 | info@aquaprad.com | www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
44 Prad Tourist Association | T. +39 0473 616 034 | office@prad.info | www.prad.info(*) Denis Attilnaut
Traditional Farmhouse Parlour
tear
n Whea
Commo
CULTURAMARTELL
VISITOR CENTRE
AVIMUNDUS
VISITOR CENTRE Permanent Exhibition: Martell in mein Tol Special Exhibition:
Traditional mountain farming still persists Larches – Alpine “Child of Light”
in the rural Martelltal Valley. But centuries The special exhibition deals with
Permanent Exhibition: ago, this used to be a tough way of life. In the second-most ubiquitous
The World of Birds this exhibition, modern South Tyrolean conifer found in South Tyrol. As is
People have always wondered about birds mountain farmers tell their story from their common knowledge, the larch has
in flight. This also extends to the Stelvio perspective. The centrepiece of the exhibi- deep roots – but it also needs plenty
National Park, where numerous bird species tion is the traditional “stube”. of light to grow. For this reason,
occupy a wide variety of natural habitats. A Relic from the Bronze Age it’s often called the “child of light”.
The avimundus Visitor Centre provides a This archaeological find shows how import- But what is the “Lörget” (essence)
comprehensive insight into the world of ant the Martelltal Valley used to be for live- of the larch and how old in fact are
birds in the Alpine regions. stock grazing in summer, as well as mining the oldest larches in South Tyrol?
and trading. An old dagger with its engraved
handle is on show at the Visitor Centre.
avimundus Visitor Centre culturamartell Visitor Centre
The avimundus Visitor Centre is located in the pedestrian zone of Schlanders/Silandro in The culturamartell Visitor Centre can be found next to the Trattla Recreational Centre in
Venosta Valley. Kapuzinergasse/Via dei Cappuccini 2, I-39028 Schlanders/Silandro (BZ) Martelltal/Val Martello. Trattla 246, I-39020 Martell/Martello (BZ)
Opening hours: Tue – Sat 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 2.30 – 6.00 pm (May – October) Opening hours: Tue – Sat at 9.30 am – 12.30 and 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (May – October)
July/August also Sun 2.30 – 6.00 pm
For further Info and/or Registration: For further Info and/or Registration:
avimundus Visitor Centre | T. +39 0473 730 156 | info@avimundus.com | www.nationalpark-stelvio.it culturamartell Visitor Centre | T. +39 0473 745 027 | info@culturamartell.com | www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
46 Schlanders – Laas Tourist Association | T. +39 0473 730 155 | info@schlanders-laas.it | www.schlanders-laas.it Latsch – Martelltal Tourist Association | T. +39 0473 623 109 | info@latsch.it | www.latsch-martell.itAncient Larches
Ortler Massif
LAHNERSÄGE NATURATRAFOI
VISITOR CENTRE VISITOR CENTRE
Special exhibition: Permanent Exhibition: Permanent Exhibition: Special exhibition:
Flowers – Meadows – Life Forest and Wood Living on the Edge Baby Animals – Born to Be Wild
Flowers in bloom and the fluttering of Matters concerning Forestry and Wood The exhibition provides fascinating Whether large or small, predators or
colourful butterflies extend as far as the are featured at this permanent exhibi- insights into the life and survival herbivores, the start of life is a challenge
eye can see. The gentle breeze induces a tion at the lahnersäge Visitor Centre. The strategies of plants and animals for all new-born mammals. The special
reverie. The harmonious coexistence of exhibition focuses on the importance under the extreme conditions of the exhibition focuses on natural threats to
native flora and fauna is the theme of this of forests for both Man and Nature. The high mountains. Some interesting their existence, together with increasing
special exhibition, showing why flowering important topic of the forest is dealt facts about the geology and climate agricultural mechanization and other
meadows are considered hotspots of with comprehensively, and in a manner, of the Ortler Group are presented. dangers posed by humans.
biodiversity throughout Europe. intelligible to the general public.
lahnersäge Visitor Centre naturatrafoi Visitor Centre
The lahnersäge Visitor Centre can be found at the end of the Ultental/Val d'Ultimo, in the southern part of the The naturatrafoi Visitor Centre is right on the road along the Stelvio Pass beneath the Ortler.
Stelvio National Park in the South Tyrolean section. Lahnersäge 62, I-39016 St. Gertraud/S. Gertrude (BZ) Trafoi 13/A, I-39029 Stilfs/Stelvio (BZ)
Opening hours: Tue – Sat 9.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.30 – 5.30 pm (May – October and January – March) Opening hours: Tue – Sat 9.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.30 – 6.00 pm (May – October and January – March),
July – Aug also Sun 2.30 – 5.30 pm July/August also Sun 2.30 – 6.00 pm
For further Info and/or Registration: For further Info and/or Registration:
lahnersäge Visitor Centre | T. +39 0473 798 123 | info@lahnersaege.com | www.nationalpark-stelvio.it naturatrafoi Visitor Centre | T. 0473 612 031 | info@naturatrafoi.com | www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
48 Ultental Tourist Association | T. +39 0473 795 387 | info@ultental.it | www.ultental.it Ortler Tourist Association – Office in Sulden/Solda | T. +39 0473 613 015 | info@ortlergebiet.it | www.ortlergebiet.it“PARTICIPATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WINNING.” PIERRE DE COUBERTIN (1863 – 1937)
SPORTING EVENTS Biathlon IBU Cup
TOP EVENTS The renowned Biathlon IBU Cup also passes through Martell/Martello.
200 athletes from 35 nations will compete for the title. Plenty of thrills and
With its summits rising to 3,000 m, the Stelvio National top-level sportsmanship are guaranteed!
Park is perfect for arduous, yet sustainable sports and
hosts numerous sporting events. The Bike Day up the Date: Winter 2021
breath-taking Stelvio Pass or the IBU Cup Biathlon in IBU JUNIOR CUP: Winter, 2021
the Martelltal Valley are just two examples.
Stelvio Marathon
13 June 2020 heralds the start of the 4th annual Stelvio Marathon!
Hundreds of runners from all over the world come together to take part
in this epic marathon up Europe’s second-highest mountain pass. The
marathon route climbs up the Stelvio National Park and is considered one
of the toughest in its category.
Information: www.stelviomarathon.it
Date: 13 June 2020
Marmotta Trophy
The Marmotta Trophy is the main
Stelvio Bike Day annual ski touring event in the
The Stelvio Bike Day is an annual cycling event held in the Stelvio National Stelvio National Park. Once a
Park. For most of the day, the road to the Stelvio Pass (one of the highest in year, the top names in Italian and
the Alps) is closed to road traffic. International ski mountaineering
compete in the high mountains of
Road closure: from Trafoi up to the Stelvio Pass, the Martelltal Valley.
from Bormio up to the Pass as well as the road to the Umbrail Pass.
Times of the road closure: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Date: Winter 2021
For more info, see: www.stelviobike.com
Date: 29 August 2020
52SPECIAL EVENT
NATIONAL PARK DAY:
24 MAY 2020
On National Park Day, the focus is on all five
(South Tyrol) Stelvio National Park Visitor Centres.
Help us to protect nature by using sustainable transport.
For more details about public transport go to:
www.suedtirolmobil.info.
Free guided tours of the Visitor Centres, extensive programmes for all ages,
organised excursions to experience the forces of nature, as well as tastings
Published by: Stelvio National Park Admin. Office
of local/regional products. Coordination and Editing: Stelvio National Park Admin. Office (Ilona Ortler, Lukas Hofer &
Ronald Oberhofer), in conjunction with IDM Südtirol/Alto Adige (Lukas Stecher)
Concept and Design: Margo Casagrande
Visitor Centres: Translations: context . simply good content
aquaprad – Prad am Stilfserjoch/Prato allo Stelvio Printing: Südtirol Druck OHG
Images: Stelvio National Park Archive (*) – taken from the international contest
avimundus – Schlanders/Silandro “Fotografare il Parco” Photo Competition and provided by IDM Südtirol / Alto Adige /
culturamartell – Trattla Martell/Martello Helmuth Rier / Frieder Blickle / Alex Filz / Harald Wisthaler / Marion Lafogler / Patrick
Schwienbacher / Grüner Thomas / Atef Talib / Matt Cherubino / Armin Terzer / Alex Moling
lahnersäge – St. Gertraud/S. Gertrude, Ultental Valley Cover picture: © IDM Südtirol / Armin Terzer
naturatrafoi – Trafoi Stilfs/Stelvio We thank all those concerned for letting us use their images.
54Stelvio National Park Administration Office I-39020 Glurns/Glorenza (BZ) | Rathausplatz/Piazza Municipio, 1 T. +39 0473 830 430 | nationalpark.stilfserjoch@provinz.bz.it www.nationalpark-stelvio.it
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