Farming traditions in Kolfuschg
From St. Lorenzen in Pustertal the road leads into the valley of Alta Badia all the way to Corvara. Above the commune lies Kolfuschg at the foot of the saddle of Val Gardena in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. At an altitude of 1.650 meters Kolfuschg is the highest village in Alta Badia. Here you can still find a traditional settlement of farms, which have survived centuries and now testify to the traditional wooden building style once common in the valley.
Due to its location at the national park Puez-Geisler, visitors find here numerous walking and high routes, mountain and mountainbike tours and in the winter snow sporting activities of any kind. The view over the Sella tempts many a visitor to experience a unique tour: the circuit of the Sella, the so-called Sellaronda, best mastered on skis. During the tour one can enjoy a unique panorama of the surrounding mountains of the Dolomites. Also Mountain-Bikers find here a paradise of possibilities: During summer the Sellaronda can also be circled by bike and is easily reachable from the hotels in Kolfuschg.
In the animal park in Kolfuschg
In the local animal park visitors can learn about the regional nature, culture and its farming past. The park provides a home to rabbits, sheep, goats, chicken and many other animals.
Other easily reachable destinations on foot are the valley Edelweiß, the waterfalls of Pisciadù or the neighbouring village Corvara. Find here the most beautiful hotels in Kolfuschg in Alta Badia in South Tyrol.
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