Passo Stelvio
The Queen of the Alpine roads
Stelvio Pass - Serpentine on the Stelvio Pass road in the Ortles area in South Tyrol in Italy

Passo Stelvio

The panoramic road of Passo Stelvio

The highest mountain pass in Italy is the Stelvio Pass, or Passo dello Stelvio. At an altitude of around 2,757 m, the Stelvio Pass connects Bormio, which belongs to the Lombardy region, with Prato in South Tyrol. The Stelvio Pass is particularly famous for its panoramic road with 48 breathtaking hairpin bends, which are used by numerous motorcyclists and cyclists in summer.
Not only the view of "King Ortler" with its 3.905 m is captivating the visitors. Also the fantastic location in the middle of the Stelvio National Park, which is home to a unique flora and fauna, makes the visitors' hearts beat faster.
Popular and notorious: the Passo Stelvio
After a 5-year construction period, the almost 50 km long Stelvio Pass road was completed in 1825. Under Emperor Franz I, the road was intended to connect Lombardy, which at the time belonged to the Austrian Empire, with the rest of the empire. 
On the South Tyrolean side, the road consists of almost 28 km with 48 hairpin bends, on the Lombard side of almost 22 km with 34 hairpin bends, and there are 6 tunnels.
Despite the 1870 m difference in altitude on the South Tyrolean side, the gradient of the road could be kept relatively low at 9%. Only in a few places does it rise to 11%. Naturally the road - especially its eastern part - is highly prone to avalanches, therefore wooden avalanche protection tunnels were built soon after its opening.
Until 1848, the pass road could thus be passed all year round. 
During the revolution of 1848 some of these avalanche tunnels were set on fire, making the road impassable. This prompted the authorities of the time to create alternative routes: the Tonale and Aprica passes were upgraded, which reduced the importance of the Stelvio Pass road. 
Around the pass you can still see the remains of the First World War, when the Italian front passed over the Stelvio Pass. 
The Stelvio National Park
Stelvio National Park

One of the largest nature reserves in Europe

The high alpine national park is one of the largest nature reserves in Europe and covers almost 130,800 hectares and stretches across South Tyrol, Trentino and Lombardy. It encompasses large parts of the Ortler Alps, the Livigno Alps and the Sobretta Gavia Group and borders the Swiss National Park in the Engadine to the south-west. The National Park is bordered to the north by the Vinschgau Valley and the Val Müstair, to the east by the Ulten Valley, to the south by the Val di Sole and to the west by the Valtellina. 

It stretches from 700 to 3900 m above sea level and thus runs through all Alpine climate zones. The flora and fauna here are accordingly unique! Besides deer, roe deer, ibex and chamois, eagles and vultures also live here. To protect this area with all its inhabitants it was declared a national park in 1935. In the 1970s the national park was extended to its present size.

Five visitor centres have been opened in South Tyrol in order to communicate the various themes that are important for this region:

Visitor centre Place  Topic  Contact 
 Aquaprad Prato allo Stelvio The element "water" with the permanent exhibition "Under the fishes - a journey into foreign worlds". info@aquaprad.com
 Avimundus Silandro The world of birds info@avimundus.com
 Culturamartell Val Martello The world of mountain farmers in the National Park then and now   info@culturamartell.com
 Lahnersäge Santa Gertrude / Val d'Ultimo The forest as an irreplaceable resource of nature and the special exhibition "Puppies-Born to be wild". info@lahnersaege.com
 Naturatrafoi Trafoi Life in the high mountains info@naturatrafoi.com

The Martelltal Valley in the Stelvio National Park and the visitor centre Naturatrafoi
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Since 1985, the Merano High Mountain Trail has guided hikers through one of South Tyrol’s most breathtaking landscapes – circling the Texel Group, with stunning views, rustic mountain huts, and living traditions. ✨

As we celebrate its 40th anniversary, we honor not just a trail, but all those who built it, maintain it, and keep it alive with their passion.🥰 Here’s to 100 kilometers of nature, culture, and unforgettable moments – and to many more years at high altitude!❤

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Dal 1985 l’Alta Via di Merano accompagna gli escursionisti attraverso uno dei paesaggi più affascinanti dell’Alto Adige – attorno al Gruppo di Tessa, con panorami mozzafiato, rifugi autentici e tradizione viva.✨

Nel 40° anniversario non celebriamo solo un sentiero, ma anche tutte le persone che lo hanno creato, curato e animato con passione.🥰 Un brindisi a 100 chilometri di natura, cultura e momenti indimenticabili – e a tanti altri anni in alta quota!❤

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✨𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀✨

Am 9., 16., 23. und 30. Juli 2025 ist es endlich wieder soweit!🥰 Nacht der Lichter im Zentrum von Naturns geht in die nächste Runde.✨ Genießt die besondere Atmosphäre, lasst euch kulinarisch verwöhnen und erlebt stimmungsvolle Unterhaltung unter freiem Himmel.😍

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🛒 Shopping bis 22:00 Uhr
🤹‍♀️ Kinderprogram: Bungee Trampolin, Riesenrutsche & Kinderschminken
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A shining symbol of faith and unity

This Sunday, the traditional Heart of Jesus Fires will once again be lit across South Tyrol – an impressive custom deeply rooted in the region’s history and faith.❤ The fire, symbolizing the sun ☀️, stands for healing, fertility, and blessings for people, animals, and nature. ✨

Don’t miss this unique experience – be there when the mountains light up on June 29!🥰

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🏡 Wie gut kennt ihr Naturns wirklich?
Wusstet ihr, dass unsere Gemeinde nicht nur aus dem Hauptort besteht?🌄

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🏡 Quanto bene conoscete davvero Naturno?
Sapevate che il nostro comune non è fatto solo del centro principale?🌄

Naturno è composto da diverse frazioni – ognuna con il suo fascino, la sua storia e un’atmosfera tutta particolare. 🌳✨

👉 Cirlano
👉 Tablà
👉 Stava

💬 Quante di queste frazioni avete già visitato o dove avete trascorso le vostre vacanze? O magari vivete proprio in una di queste?

❤ Siamo curiosi di leggere le vostre storie, ricordi e consigli segreti su
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