Alta Badia

Winter hike on the larch trail in San Cassiano

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The themed "Tru di lersc" hike in San Cassiano offers visitors some exceptional views of the Dolomites.

Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire some interesting constructions that are in perfect harmony with the landscape, such as the traditional fences and dry stone walls. In some places, notice boards have been erected giving details of the characteristic features of some of the flowers and trees of the region, together with general information about the flora, fauna and geology of the area.

*By car

• Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal 
• Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above

*By train

The nearest train stations are:

• Brunico - 37 Km
• Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 72 Km (via Brunico) – 100 Km
• Connection train station – Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it

*By air

• Innsbruck - 130 km
• Munich – 330 km
• Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo – 180 / 200 km
• Verona – 213 km
• Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa - 310 /400 km
• Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it - www.cortinaexpress.it

The educational walk is reached from the church square in San Cassiano first following trail no. 15 east to the Maso Larjëi farm and then continuing on trail no. 15A to the Rü farm. The Tru di lersc nature trail begins to the left of the Rü farm. The trail winds through larch forests and Alpine meadows on the edge of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park until you reach the Maso Rüdeferia farm, where you can see a restored, working watermill.

Head back on trail no. 15 southwards to return to your starting point in San Cassiano.