Discover Salten-Schlern: Holiday Apartment for Hiking and Cultural Experiences

Salten-Schlern can be discovered through specific natural and cultural experiences. When choosing a holiday apartment in Salten-Schlern, you can therefore distinguish between the mountain landscape and local culture from the outset: Seceda is located in the Puez-Odle Nature Park, while the Gherdëina Museum in Ortisei offers insight into the history, culture and nature of Val Gardena.

Hiking with Different Levels of Difficulty

The ascent from Ortisei to Seceda begins right in the village, leads through shady forests and opens up views of the valley and the surrounding Dolomites. The challenging hike involves 1,200 metres of elevation gain and takes around 3.5 to 4.5 hours, depending on the route chosen; good physical fitness is therefore required.

For a considerably shorter day of hiking, the gently ascending Path of Dialogue leads from Ortisei to the Church of San Giacomo in around one hour. The different time frames help you compare the options for planning your day without equating the routes.

Culture, Woodcarving and Historic Places

The Church of St. James is also called San Giacomo and is traditionally considered the oldest church in Val Gardena; its origins date back to the 12th century. It has an overall Gothic appearance, an interior that is partly Gothic and partly Baroque, as well as remarkable frescoes from the late 15th century in the presbytery. Ortisei is also known for its intricately decorated and carved wooden sculptures, created by woodcarving families over generations.

At the permanent ART52 exhibition in the Ortisei Congress Centre, visitors can admire woodcarvings by artists and craftspeople. Ortisei's pedestrian zone connects the Chapel of Saint Ulrich with the Church of Saint Anthony.

Destinations Around Ortisei

The surroundings of Ortisei also add a landscape and historical perspective. Castel Gardena Castle, Castel Salego Castle and Castel Velturno Museum are located around Ortisei. The Rasciesa di Fuori summit is in the immediate vicinity of Ortisei. The surroundings of Ortisei also include the ruins of Castelveccio as well as the summits of Kleine Fermeda, Piccola Fermeda and Gran Odla.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Salten-Schlern According to Your Daily Rhythm

When choosing your holiday apartment in Salten-Schlern, you can combine the natural and cultural aspects described with your preferred daily rhythm. The Seceda cable car valley station in St. Ulrich can be reached by public transport or on foot. This gives you specific themes to focus on when deciding on a location: a challenging mountain hike, an approximately one-hour walk to San Giacomo, or cultural sites such as the church, exhibition and woodcarvings.

More Places to Help You Find Your Bearings

For further orientation in Salten-Schlern: St. Christina in Val Gardena, Nova Levante, St. Ulrich in Val Gardena, Selva di Val Gardena, Collalbo, Meltina, Renon, Sarentino Valley, Longostagno, Nova Ponente, Fiè allo Sciliar, Ega, Tires, San Genesio, Cornedo all'Isarco, Castelrotto, Lake Carezza

For the higher-level travel overview: Bolzano.