Discover Valbruna: Nature, Trails and History

Valbruna combines nature experiences, winter sports and impressive traces of history. The Val Saisera valley and its mountains are among the particularly valuable natural areas of the Valcanale. Those planning a trip around a range of interests will therefore find various ways to explore the area: signposted paths through forests and meadows, cross-country ski trails with clear route information and historic sites that shape the character of the surroundings.

Trails through forests, meadows and Val Saisera

The Forest Sound Track is a fully signposted trail starting in Valbruna and measuring 5.5 km. It is also called Sentiero degli Alberi di Risonanza and leads from Valbruna into a spruce forest. This makes it possible to add a trail experience to a stay in Valbruna in which the landscape itself takes centre stage.

A shorter option is the Valbruna Beisner Track. The route is 3.5 km long, classified as easy and runs across the plain in front of Valbruna between meadows and forests. Comparing it with the longer Forest Sound Track makes planning the day easier: you can choose between a shorter, easy route and a longer, fully signposted trail. Malga Saisera can also be reached from the Valbruna settlement.

Cross-country skiing with different route profiles

The Piana di Valbruna cross-country ski trail in Valbruna is 4 km long and classified as easy. The Saisera Bassa cross-country ski trail in Val Saisera is 7.5 km long and has artificial snowmaking. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Valbruna can therefore take their preferred route length and desired focus into account when planning their trip.

Sites commemorating the First World War

Valbruna also offers access to regional history. The “Saisera Section” theme park preserves restored communication trenches, trenches and gun emplacements from the First World War. 179 soldiers are buried in the Austro-Hungarian Cemetery of Valbruna. Signposts from Valbruna lead into Val Saisera; the Bassa Saisera cross-country ski trail begins there at the Austro-Hungarian Cemetery. This allows you to combine nature, activity and historical orientation in your personal travel planning without making every day the same.

The right base for planning your trip

When looking for accommodation in Valbruna, it is worth first deciding on your preferred pace of travel. If shorter routes between meadows and forests are the priority, the Valbruna Beisner Track provides a useful point of reference. If you are more interested in the spruce forest, the Forest Sound Track or the historical dimension of Val Saisera, these names can guide your further planning.

Arrival arrangements can also be included in your considerations: Ugovizza-Valbruna railway station is served by regional trains that are permitted to carry bicycles. This means that taking bicycles with you can also be factored into your travel planning. The type of accommodation and daily rhythm that suit you best will then depend on the experiences you have planned.

Discover more destinations

A concise selection of other destinations: Sella Nevea, Premariacco, Ronchis, Gemona Del Friuli, Résiatal, Polizza, Povoletto and Tricesimo.

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