Stilfserjoch National Park in the Vinschgau valley

Experience nature at the national park

Striking peaks, majestic glaciers and sustainable habitat

The Stilfserjoch National Park features South Tyrol’s highest peaks and is one of the largest nature reserves in the entire Alpine region. In 2019, the region was awarded the designation sustainable European holiday destination by Europarc. Hikers can look forward to lush green forests in summer, golden coloured trees in autumn as well torrential waters, glaciers and high peaks with breathtaking views.

Higher, bigger, harder: A region of extremes

It's hard to say which is more impressive: the Ortler mountain, which at 3,905 metres is South Tyrol’s highest peak, or is it perhaps the Königsspitze mountain? With over 250 km of well-signposted routes, this versatile national park offers trails at every degree of difficulty. Around the Ortler-Cevedale group and in the Martelltal and the Ultental valleys, discover hiking and themed trails in addition to high mountain trails and via ferratas.

Meanwhile, at the five national park visitor centres, learn more about the history, geology and flora & fauna of the national park. After all, the park is home to some of the rarest wildlife in the Alps. The road over the Stilfserjoch Pass 2,757 metres above sea level connects Prad/Prato with Bormio. This spectacular panoramic route, nicknamed the "Queen of the Alps," winds its way upwards via 48 turns. Year after year, this scenic and sporty tour attracts road cyclists from all over the world.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Patrick Schwienbacher

Holidays in nature

From cosy holiday flats to family-run B&Bs, holidays on the farm or an elegant hotel, choose your favourite accommodation and enjoy a stay close to nature with warm hosts and hostesses.

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Ortler High Mountain Trail

This 119.5 km high mountain trail leads hikers past the species-rich flora and fauna of the national park and is divided into five daily stages, which are also suitable as day trips.

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Events in the Stilfserjoch National Park

Extreme sporting events such as the Stilfserjoch Cycling Day and traditional festivals such as the Strawberry Festival (sustainably organised to have a low ecological footprint) are two of the area’s premier events. Will you be on hand next time?

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Better than any theme leisure park

Immerse yourself in this fascinating natural habitat and bike 48 hairpin turns up to the Stilfserjoch pass or complete the Forest Animal Trail with the family. Whatever your preference, numerous hiking and biking tours await you during a holiday at the Stilfserjoch National Park.

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Perceive nature with all your senses

Visitor centre aquaprad

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Be inquisitive

Who lives in the mountain streams? How do animals survive the harsh winter? At the visitor centres, learn all you can about the national park.

Everything revolves around sustainability

Preserving the natural and cultural landscape is the long-term priority of the Stilfserjoch National Park. Accommodation hosts and local producers here and elsewhere in South Tyrol demonstrate their belief in sustainability by operating ecologically and socially sound businesses.