Top 5 Val Gardena Day Trips: See the Dolomites!

So, planning a trip to Val Gardena, that pretty spectacular valley hugged by the Dolomites? Well, you’re in for a treat! It’s almost impossible not to be blown away by the sheer magnificence of the mountains there. But, is that you know, Val Gardena is also, really, a gateway to even more amazing places. Basically, even if you’re settled in Selva, Ortisei, or Santa Cristina, there’s tons of cool stuff you can see on a day trip. Anyway, I’m gonna tell you my, really, favorite day trips from Val Gardena – options that will have you experiencing the very top of what this alpine paradise is capable of showing you. At the end of the day you will create fantastic, lifetime memories, definitely.

1. Alpe di Siusi: Europe’s Largest High-Altitude Meadow

Okay, Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) isn’t actually *that* far from Val Gardena, as a matter of fact it’s only, seemingly, a hop and a skip away, or a short drive or bus ride at least! To be honest It’s arguably Europe’s biggest high-altitude meadow, that rolling green stretch just, usually, screams “postcard picture!”. You know, that means wide open fields with wildflowers in the summer, pretty traditional wooden huts, and a breathtaking panorama showing Sassolungo and Sciliar mountains acting all majestic. Clearly the scenery here is top notch!

Alright, getting to Alpe di Siusi could be, you know, part of the enjoyment. Right so, instead of driving straight up, think about taking the cable car from Ortisei or Siusi. Right it lets you climb higher without needing to walk, even if there’s trails everywhere, of course. You know, once up there, maybe you’ll find dozens of walking and biking trails. That really makes it perfect for everything; those gentle strolls for everyone, very demanding mountain bike trips for the active and restless, like me. Seriously, that views are epic, and maybe you’ll find countless spots ideal enough for picnics. Honestly, if you wish to taste the Alps on the very level where your heart resides, there is that’s just perfect to what you’re desiring

2. Seceda: Stunning Views of the Odle/Geisler Group

So, speaking of amazing panoramas, maybe you’ll just love a trip to Seceda. It’s pretty easy to access from Ortisei by cable car, actually. Anyway that one brings you right up high. I mean, Seceda, literally, has arguably, something you just have to see, actually. This place has what is, arguably, called a view from which, more or less, you just cannot turn your back so fast, honestly: you know, the razor-edged peaks of the Odle/Geisler group. Obviously, just seeing those jagged rocks jabbing into the sky makes you wonder, basically, the world where is it. Okay so, if it isn’t for these geological features, what for would it be worth going up here for?

You know so, it’s almost, Seceda is just much more than those views. It has pretty a very interesting and artistic Via Ferrata, the Pintensteig, to be honest, for anyone very interested in something almost a bit of challenge but with protection, mostly. I mean that are those amazing trails, alright, some, definitely, pretty, easy-going for strolling, which are that way, actually. Seriously and literally that mountain restaurants there let, clearly, take into consideration an ideal pit stop where just a tasty, rather local meal, I mean. Anyway what I’m implying is that this trip is ideal as a treat for both the, seemingly, soul and the eyes. To be honest It really stands as something to, really, remember so much with time.

3. Sella Pass: A Motorcycling and Hiking Paradise

So Sella Pass? Obviously, one of the four passes found that circles the Sella massif, yet maybe is that arguably among the most famous, very much. Right so, for motorbike or car fans, actually, this pass tends to be simply epic due the twisting roads offering views which are pretty spectacular every single turn that, arguably, exists. More or less driving here makes just so much pleasure that just driving through it is just pure reward and fun.

Well then, even if, as a matter of fact, you’re into hiking, still Sella Pass wouldn’t really, seemingly, disappoint that lot. To be honest I mean, from there, almost, you are going find so many hiking paths to go that can climb you further up to get even greater panoramas which are actually worth every meter that it exists, or they descend into valleys which are really, mostly, something of great peace. Just for instance the Sassolungo is seemingly, almost, within grabbing distance and basically if is that what I have stated not already being enough you might also reach very scenic places with ease such as the City of Stones (“Steinerne Stadt/Città dei Sassi”). Clearly whatever choice is seemingly worth taking the chance

4. Bolzano: A Blend of Italian and Austrian Culture

You know, wanna change up the scenery? I mean then arguably, head to Bolzano (Bozen), literally a nice town south of Val Gardena, basically only about, arguably, an hour’s drive! Literally it’s the main town of South Tyrol/Alto Adige, just as I was saying it is where almost Austrian and Italian vibes make things something unique. Honestly I’m mentioning places such as, just, the historical heart showing pretty streets with cafes and boutiques so worth taking a look into. And stuff like, as a matter of fact the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology that, in reality, shows how life of Otzi – the Iceman – just turned in reality.

Honestly Bolzano seems just a gem for just, mostly, food lovers, also. Just in general. You may want, possibly, try South Tyrolean food where very German food influences with, actually, northern-Italian ones give a birth to a type and range to which you simply cannot stand. Definitely think of, almost, dumplings (Knödel) or speck, or very tasty local wines so tasty and that just cannot to, actually, miss when being there, honestly. So, anyway to be honest. you want what things that just cannot miss is exploring markets where they actually sell cheeses, also, some type and amount, actually, of sweets that might even leave you without proper language needed where telling about them.

5. Lake Braies: The Emerald Jewel of the Dolomites

Okay so, this one, seriously, demands an early wake-up, by the way as I was saying especially at that height of summer months but arguably that will definitely be totally worthy. Right you know, Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee in German, Lago di Braies in Italian) so is this one very much something that resembles a fairy-tale spot more than being true actually. Honestly that emerald lake hugging up and nestled up between those great looking mountain sides which reflects literally the same images or the, really, rowing boats standing available there for a relaxing type of trip. That will all make you believe that somewhere you can make those memories, honestly!

Arguably that amount of photos that you can do at Lake Braies would simply exceed almost the memory cards. Literally whether is this that point of view from which the shore resides more closer to what parking side is. Actually I’m pointing out that whether it’s what very type which can come literally after a pretty great hike around its full border will surely never actually let you getting disappointed on, you know, the reasons to visit this lake! To be honest Also it really let see even why there were that lot of reasons and also for very Italian drama TV-series being recorded there, honestly! I am referring the series which is titled as “Un passo dal cielo” with which there has also, in some respects, to add a something about more tourism but what also gave more value on that.