Salto Sciliar

Discover Salto Sciliar

Salto Sciliar is a region of strong contrasts. On one side stand the famous Dolomite landscapes of Rosengarten and Seiser Alm, dramatic mountain scenery visited by travellers from around the world. On the other lies the Sarntal Valley, which still feels quieter, slower and far less shaped by mass tourism.

The Rosengarten massif is deeply connected to Ladin legends, especially the story of King Laurin and his enchanted rose garden. At sunset, when the mountains glow red, it becomes surprisingly easy to understand why people created myths around these peaks. Some landscapes simply feel too dramatic to remain entirely reasonable.

Lake Carezza belongs to that same world of stories. Its bright green and blue water has inspired legends for centuries. One of the best known tells of a water nymph who lived in the lake and a magician who tried to win her attention using a rainbow. When his plan failed, he shattered the rainbow in anger, and its colours remained in the lake forever. It is exactly the kind of story that sounds slightly absurd and completely believable at the same time.

Around Seiser Alm and the surrounding mountain passes, wide alpine plateaus, old trails and mountain huts create a very different atmosphere. The area is well known and heavily visited, yet it still contains quieter details hidden beside the famous viewpoints: chapels, old farmsteads, field names and traces of traditional mountain life.

Sarntal feels different again. Around Lake Durnholz, isolated farms and small villages, many old customs are still alive today. Traditions such as Klöckeln during winter are still part of local culture, and the valley has kept much of its original alpine character.

Ritten and the Salten plateau add another layer to the region. Larch meadows, forests and open highlands are connected to countless local legends about witches, spirits and the mysterious Stoanernen Mandln, the famous stone cairns above the tree line. Whether they were built for rituals, orientation or simply by mountain people with too much free time remains uncertain. Naturally, people prefer the witch explanation.

With SouthTyrolQuests, Salto Sciliar becomes a playful journey through legends, landscapes and hidden stories. Our GPS-guided riddle tours invite you to look closer and discover the quieter details hidden between mountains, forests and villages.

Salto Sciliar is perfect for travellers who enjoy nature, mountain culture and places where mythology still feels strangely close to reality.