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Themed Hikes

The Val Gardena Railway trail - La ferata de Gherdëina

Runggaditsch/Roncadizza - Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Urtijëi/Ortisei, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
This path was created to never forget one of the most important chapters of Val Gardena’s history and to tell its fascinating railway story.
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Val Gardena Railway was constructed long time ago, when the region was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. In its 44 years during which it was operating, it strongly influenced the valley and brought many tourists to it, above all in the last years. The railway was running from 1916 to 1960 and was completed in record time. In fact, construction was started in September 1915 and in February 1916 the railway was officially inaugurated. 6.000 Russian soldiers who were prisoners during the World War did this great work.

On the comfortable way with panoramic view from S. Cristina to Roncadizza, you will find several information boards with historical pictures, which explain the Val Gardena Railway history.

 

Itinerary

Today, the still existing railway line is a nice 12 km path, which leads you from Roncadizza through Ortisei and S. Cristina until Selva.

Distance 12.2 Km
Duration 3h:37 min
Ascent 476 m
Descent 13 m
Highest point 1594 m
Lowest point 1142 m
Details
This route does not present any particular safety risks.
Good sports shoes and rain protection are recommended for walking. A drink, snack and sunscreen should be carried in the backpack.
Tip: Visit the old Val Gardena Railway tunnel and the reproduction of the old railway station near the parish church in S. Cristina.

Info: A booklet about the history of the Val Gardena Railway is available at the Tourist Office S. Cristina.
The bus stop Dosses is the closest and is about a 3-minute walk from the starting point.
Bus schedule: www.valgardena.it/bus
Directions
Starting from Dosses Square, follow the Cisles street on the left-hand side of the river and turn left at the beginning of the promenade after about 200 m.
Parking
You will find unlimited paid parking at the car park Center Iman South near the centre of the village.
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