Schwarzhorn and Weisshorn mountains surrounded by mixed woodland
The Trudner Horn Nature Park is home to the most diverse flora and fauna among all of South Tyrol's nature reserves. A vast range of different woodlands, from sub-Mediterranean Maquis shrubland to sub-Alpine spruce forests, characterize the hiking paradise around the Schwarzhorn and Weisshorn mountains.
Due to its contrasting harsh climate in the north-east and the sub-Mediterranean climate in the south-western part of the territory, the Trudner Horn Nature Park is home to the most diverse flora and fauna among South Tyrol’s nature reserves. Walking trails criss-cross the nature park, leading hikers through open larch forests, wetlands and moorlands.
Geologically, the Trudner Horn Nature Park is split into two distinct parts. The slope facing the Etschtal valley predominantly consists of dolomite, while the central and eastern areas are characterized by red-brown quartz porphyry. It's this latter rock that forms the eponymous Trudner Horn mountain.
This division can be clearly observed in the twin mountains of Schwarzhorn and Weisshorn. These two most southerly peaks of the Dolomites are similar in their conical shape, but very distinct in terms of their geology and colour – the Schwarzhorn mountain consists of Bolzano quartz porphyry, the Weisshorn of white sarl dolomite.
Discover the geological wonder of the Bletterbachschlucht gorge, the fable trail and the Trudner Horn mountain. A diverse sub-Mediterranean vegetation and plenty of sun will accompany you during our holiday in this most southerly nature park of the region.
The red and yellow blossoms of the rare elder-flowered orchid are a fascinating sight for botanists and all visitors. Around 60 other species of orchids also thrive in the Trudner Horn Nature Park, including the three-toothed orchid, the fly orchid, the violet bird's-nest orchid as well as the sword-leaved rush and the white and red helleborine.
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