The valleys: Ridnaun
You reach the valley of Ridnaun westwards from the basin of Sterzing. After the village Mareit with its impressive baroque palace Wolfsthurn (domicile of the state museum for hunting and fishing) you reach the high valley of Ridnaun (1300-1550 metres) via an escarpment.
It is one of the most beautiful high valleys of South Tyrol. Scenically it is the valley of contrariness. The high valley itself with its smooth shapes, which the glaciers formed millions of years ago, stands contrary to the impressive panorama of the Stubaier Alps with its lordly peaks, rocks and glaciers. In summer lush meadows in the valley floor invite you to a walk in the heart of nature. Enjoy the wonderful cultural landscape which has arisen from a clever symbiosis of tourism, mountain scenery, tradition and customs. You will find innumerable hiking routes in all levels of difficulty. You can choose between operated mountain pastures, high alpine refuges, picturesque glacier lakes and the highest peaks of the alpine region. In the mining area around the Schneeberg you can trace the footsteps of ancient mining.
In winter Ridnaun doesn't lose its scenically beauty. Under a deep snow layer the high valley seems even smoother. The vastness of the landscape, the forests, the bizarre rock formations and the snow covered hills and mountain peaks unfold a deep, calming effect on the beholder. Live your winter dream on the cross-country ski run or the winter hiking route along the Ferner River and breathe in the fresh, crystal clear mountain air. And when the snow layer melts the first traces of spring appear here on the rolling hills in soft crocus carpets. Then the cycle of nature has begun again anew and the white brightness will soon give way to green meadows again.
It is one of the most beautiful high valleys of South Tyrol. Scenically it is the valley of contrariness. The high valley itself with its smooth shapes, which the glaciers formed millions of years ago, stands contrary to the impressive panorama of the Stubaier Alps with its lordly peaks, rocks and glaciers. In summer lush meadows in the valley floor invite you to a walk in the heart of nature. Enjoy the wonderful cultural landscape which has arisen from a clever symbiosis of tourism, mountain scenery, tradition and customs. You will find innumerable hiking routes in all levels of difficulty. You can choose between operated mountain pastures, high alpine refuges, picturesque glacier lakes and the highest peaks of the alpine region. In the mining area around the Schneeberg you can trace the footsteps of ancient mining.
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