The extensive Villandro Alp is a hiking and cross-country skiing paradise in South Tyrol
Above Villandro, on a sprawling plateau, lies the Villandro Alp. The hamlet of Oberland, with its scattered farmsteads, belongs to Villandro. From here, you can enjoy a unique panorama of Mt. Sass de Putia, the Plose - Bressanone's local mountain -, the famous Odle Group, the legendary Catinaccio Massif, and the Denti di Terrarossa rock formations: "Terra rossa" means red earth.
Nearby, you'll find the Zilderer Kehre hairpin bend. From there, a small road leads to the silver mine. This Fundres Mine near Villandro was one of Tyrol's most productive mines from the Middle Ages until its closure in 1942. Miners once toiled here for copper, zinc, and silver, and attended mass in the nearby St. Anna Chapel in Rotlahn. Even today, numerous tunnels crisscross the mountain. Two of them are accessible: A guided tour takes you 600 metres deep into the mine.
The impressive 20-square-kilometre Villandro Alp, one of Europe's largest high-altitude alpine pastures, stretches above Oberland. Several car parks and a bus stop provide easy access. From here, numerous hiking trails, cosy alpine huts, and fascinating raised bogs await you.
In winter, perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails and toboggan runs beckon. Ascend the Monte Villandro and the Sarentino Ridge, enjoy a winter hike to the Stöffl Mountain Hut, or explore the snowy landscape on snowshoes up to Mount Corno del Renon.
