7 picturesque valleys to discover around Brunico, in Val Pusteria

One only needs to look at a map of northeastern South Tyrol to understand what makes it Brunico an interesting starting point for exploring the mountains. The town occupies a crossroads position in the heart of the Val PusteriaAt 835 meters above sea level, the surrounding landscapes are quite diverse. Around Brunico, seven valleys reveal the richness of South Tyrol. To the south, the Val Marebbe plunges into the Dolomites and leads from San Vigilio to the vast expanses of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. Further on, the Val Badia ascends towards the heart of the Ladin region and the great Dolomite massifs. North of Brunico, the Valle di Tures reaches Campo Tures and its castle before the mountains divide once more: the Valle Riva climbs towards the glaciers of the Vedrette di Ries group, the Valle di Selva dei Molini winds its way between streams and high mountains to Lake Neves, while the Valle Aurina continues its journey towards the northernmost tip of Italy, Predoi and Casere. Finally, to the east, the Valle di Anterselva rises from the Val Pusteria up to its large lake, at more than 1,600 meters altitude, then to the Passo Stalle, on the Austrian border.

Seven valleys, then, but above all, seven very different alpine worlds. Some belong fully to the Dolomites, others to the Zillertal Alps or to the Vedrette di Ries group. Some are wide open and have been inhabited for centuries, while others narrow around a stream until they end at the foot of glaciers, at an altitude of over 1,500 meters. Here you'll discover medieval castles, Ladin villages, isolated farms, copper mines, high-altitude lakes, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Val Pusteria.

To discover them, Brunico It constitutes a particularly attractive base. The town allows you to alternate mountain excursions with walks in a lively and elegant historic centre, to quickly reach the Plan de Corones ski lifts and to explore these seven valleys without having to constantly change your place of stay.

Brunico, the small capital of Val Pusteria

An Alpine town born at the foot of a castle

Located at an altitude of 835 meters, BrunicoBruneck in German, occupies a strategic position in the Val Pusteria, near the confluence of the Rienza and Aurino rivers. The town did not develop haphazardly. In the mid-13th century, Bruno von Kirchberg, Prince-Bishop of Bressanone, had a church built a castle on the height overlooking the valley. A small fortified town gradually developed at its foot, on an important trade route linking the east and west of the Val Pusteria.

This medieval origin is still perfectly visible in the urban landscape. The castle overlooks Brunico from a wooded hill, while the Via Centrale, the Stadtgasse, runs through the historic heart between the old city gates. With its colorful facades, signs, cafes, shops, and narrow houses inherited from the merchant town, it forms one of the most pleasant urban promenades in the Val Pusteria.

Brunico However, it possesses a quality quite rare in the Alps: it's small enough to be immediately understandable, yet lively enough not to feel like a tourist resort. People come here to shop, work, study, or attend a concert. The terraces remain busy even outside of holiday periods, and the mountains appear at the end of the streets without confining the town to a purely touristic function.

Take the time to leave the Via Centrale to discover the neighboring alleyways, the medieval gates, the Ursuline church, the parish church, and the military cemetery nestled in the forest above the town. Brunico was also one of the artistic hubs important sites of historical Tyrol. The painter and sculptor Michael Pacher, one of the great masters of late Alpine Gothic in the 15th century, had his workshop there.

Brunico Castle and the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa

Le castle It remains the city's great monumental landmark. Its massive silhouette, visible from the center, recalls the power wielded for several centuries by the prince-bishops of Bressanone over the region. The building has been remodeled several times, but it has retained its character as a fortress overlooking the valley.

Since 2011, it has hosted the Messner Mountain Museum RipaOne of the museums created by the mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the visit focuses not on great ascents or the conquest of summits, but on mountain peoples and how human societies have adapted to high-altitude environments. Objects, dwellings, clothing, and personal accounts draw parallels between the cultures of the Himalayas, the Andes, Africa, and the Arctic with those of the Alps.

The choice of Brunico Castle is clearly not insignificant. The Val Pusteria itself lies at the crossroads of several Alpine cultures, between the Germanic world, Ladin traditions, and Italian influences. The visit thus adds further depth to the exploration of the surrounding valleys, where the landscapes are inextricably linked to the communities that have shaped them.

The Plan de Corones, 2,275 meters above Brunico

South of Brunico rises a mountain with rounded shapes that contrasts with the steeper reliefs of the nearby Dolomites: the Plan de Corones, Kronplatz In German, it reaches an altitude of 2,275 meters. Nearly 1,500 meters of elevation difference separate the town from the summit. It offers one of the great viewpoints of South Tyrol. On a clear day, the view extends from the Dolomites to the Zillertal Alps, passing by the Vedrette di Ries.

It can be accessed by ski lifts from Redisconeat an altitude of approximately 950 meters and just a few kilometers from the center of Brunico, but also from Olang et San Vigilio di MarebbeIn summer, the summit serves as the starting point for walks, scenic trails, and mountain biking routes. Two major architectural achievements also justify the climb: the Messner Mountain Museum Corones, designed by Zaha Hadid and dedicated to traditional mountaineering, and the LUMEN mountain photography museum, housed in a former cable car station.

In winter, the Plan de Corones takes on a different scale. The mountain becomes one of the main ski areas of the Dolomiti SuperskiWith 121 kilometers of slopes and 31 ski lifts, the resort is distinguished by its high proportion of modern lifts and the width of many of its runs. It boasts approximately 58 kilometers of blue runs, 34 kilometers of red runs, and 29 kilometers of black runs.

Its configuration allows skiing on multiple slopes and then ski directly down to Riscone, Valdaora, or San Vigilio di Marebbe. The five long black runs known as the "Black Five" are one of the resort's defining features. Sylvester and Hernegg descend from the summit to Riscone over a vertical drop of nearly 1,300 meters; Pre da Peres, Erta, and Picul complete this selection of challenging runs. The Erta run regularly hosts events in the Women's Alpine Ski World Cup.

Brunico thus makes it very easy to combine city, culture and mountains. But its main attraction for those wishing to explore this part of South Tyrol remains its location at the gateway to seven profoundly different valleys.

Val Marebbe, the gateway to the Ladin Dolomites

From Val Pusteria to San Vigilio di Marebbe

The Val Marebbe, Val de Mareo in Ladin, opens south of the Val Pusteria and extends towards San Vigilio di Marebbe. It should not be confused with the neighboring Val Badia, even though both territories belong to the same Ladin cultural sphere and are connected by the Gadera valley.

Leaving BrunicoWe skirt around the Plan de Corones before gradually entering a more dolomitic landscape. Limestone hills appear, the slopes narrow, and the Ladin language is taking up an increasing place in place names and daily life.

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Located at an altitude of 1,201 meters, it is the main village in the valley. Despite the development of ski tourism, the village has retained a very different identity from the large international resorts of the Dolomites. The houses remain scattered among meadows and wooded slopes, the church marks the village center, and the mountains are accessible almost immediately.

Ladin culture is one of the keys to understanding the territory. marebbe belongs to the historical linguistic area where Dolomite Ladin has survived to this day. To explore this aspect further, one can visit San Martino in Badia, in the neighboring Val Badia, where the Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor recounts the history, language, and social transformations of the Ladin valleys.

San Vigilio, Pederü and the highlands of Fanes

One of the most beautiful roads in the valley leaves San Vigilio towards Pederü. It first goes up the Val di Rudo, passes near the visitor centre of the natural park and then goes for about twelve kilometres between large dolomitic walls to Pederü, at 1,548 metres altitude.

The road ends here. Beyond begins one of the largest protected areas in the Dolomites: the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural ParkThe change of scale is striking. The forests gradually give way to alpine pastures, limestone plateaus and high mountains.

From Pederü, the ascent to the Fanes refuge, at 2,060 meters, and the Lavarella refuge, at 2,042 meters, is one of the region's major hikes. The climb takes approximately two and a half to three hours, depending on the pace and route chosen, with an elevation gain of over 500 meters. Hikers can continue on to Lé Vërt and Lé de Limo, rising above 2,100 meters and discovering the vast open landscapes of the Fanes plateau.

In the other direction, the routes lead to the Sennes plateau and the Sennes refuge, at 2,126 meters. These highlands allow for multi-day hikes between refuges and constitute one of the great trekking areas of the Dolomites.

Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and winter mountaineering

In winter, San Vigilio becomes one of the gateways to the Plan de Corones ski area. Lifts provide access to the mountain's 121 kilometers of slopes. The San Vigilio side is particularly known for the Erta and Picul black runs, while the Miara gondola offers one of the main connections to the summit.

Val Marebbe is not limited to alpine skiing, however. Approximately 23 kilometers of cross-country ski trails The trails are laid out between San Vigilio and Pederü, in a landscape that gradually becomes wilder as you ascend the valley. Winter trails and snowshoeing routes also offer the opportunity to discover Tamersc, Pederü, and the edges of the natural park away from the hustle and bustle of Plan de Corones.

Valle di Tures, the valley of castles and waterfalls

From Brunico to Campo Tures, a valley that climbs towards the high Alps

The Valle di Tures begins north of Brunico and follows the course of the Aurino river up to the basin of Campo TuresIt forms the first section of the large valley system that then leads to the Valle Aurina. This geographical distinction is important: Campo Tures, located at 864 meters altitude, marks the transition between the two valleys, while the side valleys of Riva and Selva dei Molini possess their own identity.

From Brunico, the road quickly enters a wide, green, and inhabited valley, dominated in the distance by the peaks of the Zillertal Alps. A cycle path of approximately 16 kilometers connects Brunico to Campo Tures, following a generally moderate gradient, making it a pleasant way to explore the valley by bike.

Campo Tures is the historical and economic center of the valley. The town developed in a vast basin where several mountain routes converge. It has a pleasant center, but it is the castle that truly captures the eye.

Castel Tures and the Riva waterfalls

Castel Tures, Burg Taufers, overlooks the entrance to the village perched on a rocky spur, it is among the best-preserved and most impressive medieval castles in South Tyrol. The fortress was linked to the Lords of Tures, one of the important noble families of medieval Tyrol, before passing through several owners and transformations.

The visit allows you to explore furnished rooms, defensive spaces, a chapel adorned with frescoes, and the oldest parts of the fortress. But the castle's appeal also lies in its location. From its surroundings, you can clearly understand the geographical organization of the territory: downstream, the Valle di Tures flows back towards Brunico; upstream begins the Valle Aurina; to the east opens the Valle Riva; and further west, the Selva dei Molini valley cuts into the mountains.

A few kilometers from Campo TuresThe three Riva waterfalls are the other major natural site in the area. They are accessible via a marked trail that follows the gorge, allowing visitors to discover the three falls in succession, the highest of which reaches approximately 40 meters. The walk can be combined with the Saint-François trail, which connects the waterfall area to the Toblburg chapel.

Hiking, cycling and skiing around Campo Tures

The Valle di Tures is an excellent area for travelers who want to combine outdoor activities with cultural visits. The cycle path to Brunico is accessible to a wide range of users, while the slopes offer numerous hikes to high-altitude farms and alpine pastures.

In winter, the Speikboden ski area is accessible from the upper part of the valley, between Campo Tures and Lutago. The area extends from approximately 950 meters to 2,400 meters above sea level and offers 41 kilometers of slopes served by 8 ski lifts. Its altitude, vertical drop, and large open slopes make it one of the main ski areas in the northern Val Pusteria.

Valle Riva, at the foot of the Vedrette di Ries glaciers

Riva di Tures, a village at 1,600 meters above sea level

At Campo Tures, a road branches off the main axis and climbs eastward. It enters the Valle Riva (Reintal in German), a separate valley that leads up to the village of Riva di Tures, situated approximately 1 meters above sea level.

The landscape changes rapidly. The valley becomes narrower, the slopes steeper, and the peaks higher. Above the village rises Collalto, Hochgall, which reaches 3,436 meters and is the highest point of the Vedrette di Ries group.

The feeling of isolation is much stronger than in Campo Tures. Farms are scattered across the meadows, forests cover the slopes, and glaciers appear at the bottom of the side valleys. We are here in the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Natural Park, which protects more than 31,000 hectares of high mountain landscapes.

Hikes to mountain refuges

Valle Riva is primarily a hiking destination. Several routes lead to mountain huts located at the foot of the high peaks, including the Roma hut (Kasseler Hütte in German), situated at an altitude of 2,276 meters. From the valley floor, the hike involves an elevation gain of approximately 650 to 700 meters and takes about two and a half hours to ascend.

Less experienced hikers can explore the valley floor trails, reach the alpine pastures, or follow the routes leading to waterfalls and streams. The landscape is consistently marked by the proximity of peaks over 3,000 meters high.

One of the great Nordic sites of South Tyrol

Winter perhaps reveals the true character of Valle Riva. Thanks to its high altitude and abundant snowfall, the village is one of the renowned cross-country ski centers of the Tures-Aurina territory. A loop of approximately 15 kilometers is traced around Riva di Tures, between 1,550 and 1,600 meters altitude.

The valley is also ideal for winter hiking and snowshoeing. Several routes lead to the alpine pastures, while ski tourers will find much more challenging terrain in the surrounding high mountains.

Valle di Selva dei Molini, from the old mills to Lake Neves

A side valley dominated by the peaks of the Zillertal Alps

The Valley of MühlwaldThe Mühlwaldertal in German branches off to the west near Molini di Tures. It therefore constitutes neither the upper part of the Valle di Tures nor a sector of the Valle Aurina, but a distinct side valley.

The village of Selva dei Molini is located at an altitude of 1,229 meters. The road then continues its ascent towards Lappago, at approximately 1,440 meters, before reaching Lake Neves in summer.

Water is one of the defining features of the valley. The streams flowing down from the Zillertal Alps were used for centuries to power mills and sawmills. Even today, the valley retains a strong rural identity, with scattered farms, hamlets, and pastures maintained on the slopes.

Lake Neves at 1,856 meters and the Alta Via di Neves

Le Lake Neves It is an artificial lake located at an altitude of 1,856 meters, at the foot of several peaks over 3,000 meters in the Zillertal Alps. It is one of the major starting points for hiking in the valley.

The access road is only open during the summer season, depending on snow conditions. From the dam, it is possible to walk around the lake or reach the mountain huts.

The Alta Via di Neves is the iconic route of the area. This high-altitude trail connects the Giovanni Porro refuge (Chemnitzer Hütte), at 2,419 meters, to the Ponte di Ghiaccio refuge (Edelrauthütte), at 2,545 meters. The route traverses a high-mountain environment at the foot of glaciers and requires good physical fitness as well as experience on alpine trails.

A valley for ski touring and snowshoeing

In winter, the road to Lake Neves is closed, and the upper valley takes on a much wilder atmosphere. The area around Lappago is popular for snowshoeing and ski touring.

The Valle di Selva dei Molini will appeal less to travelers looking for large ski areas than to those who like quiet valleys, high-altitude routes and high mountain landscapes.

Valle Aurina, to the very end of Italy

A valley thirty kilometers long surrounded by peaks of over 3,000 meters

From Campo Tures, the main valley becomes the Valle Aurina, Ahrntal in German. It heads back about thirty kilometers to the northeast, passing through Lutago, San Giovanni, Cadipietra and San Pietro before reaching Prettau then Casere, where the road stops at about 1,600 meters altitude.

The landscape gradually becomes more alpine. The valley is surrounded by more than eighty peaks exceeding 3,000 meters and geographically belongs to the Zillertal AlpsThe glaciers, torrents and forests make up a world very different from the limestone Dolomites located south of Brunico.

Predoi, Casere and the memory of the miners

Predoi, Prettau in German, is the northernmost municipality in Italy. The main village is located at an altitude of 1,475 meters and its history is deeply linked to copper mining.

Today, mining museum It allows access to the old galleries via a small mining train. Approximately 1,100 meters inside the mountain, the Predoi climate gallery has also been developed, where the special characteristics of the underground air are used in programs for people suffering from respiratory problems.

Beyond Predoi, the road reaches Casere, at an altitude of 1,595 meters. Car traffic ends shortly after the village. The trails continue towards mountain huts and border passes. The valley floor is the starting point for hikes to the Brigata Tridentina mountain hut (Birnlückenhütte), at 2,441 meters, or to cross-border routes leading to Austria.

Two ski areas and more than 50 kilometers of slopes

In winter, the Klausberg and Speikboden estates concentrate the bulk of the alpine skiing offering in the Tures-Aurina territory.

Klausberg, accessible from Cadipietra, stretches from 1,050 to 2,510 meters above sea level and offers approximately 40 kilometers of slopes served by 11 ski lifts. The resort boasts a vertical drop of nearly 1,500 meters, allowing skiers to enjoy a high-mountain environment dominated by the peaks of the Zillertal Alps.

Speikboden complements the offering with its 41 kilometers of slopes and 8 lifts. Together, the two areas offer more than 80 kilometers of alpine skiing, although they do not form a truly interconnected ski area.

Cross-country skiing also plays an important role in the upper valley. Around Casere, some fifteen kilometers of trails allow skiing between 1,550 and 1,600 meters above sea level, in one of the most spectacular winter landscapes in northern South Tyrol.

Valle di Anterselva, from 1,000 to more than 2,000 meters above sea level

A valley that gradually rises towards the Austrian border

East of Brunico, near Valdaora, the Valle di Anterselva opens to the north and stretches for about twenty kilometers up to the Lake Anterselva and at Passo Stalle.

The beginning of the valley is around 1,000 meters above sea level. Rasun di Sotto, Rasun di Sopra, Anterselva di Sotto, Anterselva di Mezzo and Anterselva di Sopra follow one another as the road gains height. Anterselva di Mezzo, the main tourist village in the valley, is located at an altitude of 1,250 meters.

The progression is particularly interesting. The rural landscapes of the lower valley give way to coniferous forests, then to a true high mountain environment dominated by the Vedrette di Ries group.

Lake Anterselva and the Passo Stalle

At an altitude of 1,642 meters, Lake Anterselva occupies the valley floor in a cirque of forests and mountains. With a surface area of ​​approximately 44 hectares and a maximum depth of nearly 38 meters, it is the third largest natural lake in South Tyrol.

A trail of approximately 3,5 kilometers allows you to walk around the perimeter in about an hour and a half, without any major difficulties. The route offers views of the diverse natural environments along the riverbanks and the peaks of the nature park. Rieserferner-Ahrn.

Beyond the lake, the road climbs towards the Stalle PassStaller Sattel, at 2,052 meters above sea level. The pass connects South Tyrol to the Austrian Defereggental. The narrow road on the Italian side operates with alternating traffic controlled by traffic lights and is only open during the summer season, generally from mid-May or late May until autumn, depending on snow conditions.

Biathlon and nearly 60 kilometers of cross-country skiing

In winter, the Valle di Anterselva becomes one of the major European centers for biathlon. The Südtirol Arena Alto Adige, located at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level near the lake, regularly hosts World Cup events and has also been chosen for the biathlon competitions of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Nordic area of ​​the valley offers approximately 60 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, prepared for both classic and skating styles. They extend from the lower parts of the valley to the biathlon center and allow skiers to ski in very different environments, between meadows, forests and high mountain landscapes.

Val Badia, in the heart of Ladin culture and the Dolomites

A valley of more than thirty kilometers leading to the Sella massif

Val Badia begins south of the Val Pusteria, near San Lorenzo di Sebato, located at an altitude of approximately 810 meters, then climbs for more than thirty kilometers towards the heart of the Dolomites.

Its northern part, Bassa Badia, is closest to Brunico. There we discover San Martino in Badia, at 1,127 meters, and La Valle, at 1,348 meters, before reaching the villages of Alta Badia: Badia, La Villa, San Cassiano, Corvara and Colfosco.

The valley floor gradually gains altitude until... Corvara, at 1,568 meters, and Colfosco, at 1,645 meters. The limestone reliefs become increasingly imposing and the great massifs of Puez, Fanes, Conturines and Sella eventually occupy the entire horizon.

The roads wind their way into the mountains before climbing in switchbacks towards two major passes: Passo Gardena, towards the Val Gardena and Passo Falzarego towards Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites.

Ciastel de Tor, the towns and landscapes of the Ladin world

To understand the Val Badia, you must visit the Ladin Ciastel de Tor Museum in San Martino in Badia. Housed in a castle overlooking the valley, the museum traces the history of the Ladin people of the Dolomites, their language, their social organization, and the transformations that have affected their valleys.

Around La Valle, the "viles," former settlements grouping several farms around common areas, bear witness to the historical organization of the territory. The Armentara meadows, situated between approximately 1,600 and 2,000 meters above sea level at the foot of the La Crusc massif, constitute one of the most beautiful rural landscapes in the valley.

Since Herb PassAt 2,006 meters, the hike around the Sass de Putia offers the chance to discover one of the great landscapes of the Puez-Odle Natural Park. The complete loop is approximately 13 kilometers long with 600 to 700 meters of elevation gain, depending on the route chosen.

More than 130 kilometers of slopes in Alta Badia

In winter, the upper part of the valley becomes one of the major skiing areas in the Dolomiti. The Alta Badia ski area offers approximately 130 kilometers of slopes and more than 50 lifts. It belongs to the Dolomiti Superski network and provides direct access to the Sellaronda ski area.

The Gran Risa run in La Villa is one of the most famous in the area. This black run hosts men's Alpine Ski World Cup events every winter and has a maximum gradient of over 50%.

The La Crusc and sectors San Cassiano offer quieter, family-friendly slopes, while Corvara and Colfosco are the main gateways to the Sellaronda and neighboring ski areas. Val GardenaArabba and Val di Fassa.

Cross-country skiing is also available, particularly around Armentarola and San Cassiano, where the Alta Badia Nordic Centre offers approximately 25 kilometres of trails.

Seven valleys to explore the mountain from 800 to over 3,000 meters

Brunico is located in a rare spot in the Alps. From a town situated at 835 meters above sea level, less than an hour's drive is enough to reach lakes located at over 1,600 meters, passes exceeding 2,000 meters, high mountain villages and the starting points of hikes leading to refuges at 2,500 meters.

These seven valleys are not simply excursions around a city. Each has its own geography, history, and unique way of inhabiting the mountains. Tures Valley tells the story of the lords and castles of medieval Tyrol; the Ahrntal preserves the memory of the Predoi miners and offers more than 80 kilometers of ski slopes between Klausberg and Speikboden; the Val Marebbe and the Val Badia open the doors to the Ladin world and the great Dolomite plateaus; Antholz unfolds nearly 60 kilometers of cross-country ski trails leading to one of the world's major biathlon stadiums; Riva et Mühlwald lead to landscapes where glaciers and peaks exceeding 3,000 meters gradually reclaim the entire space.

Perhaps it is by taking the time to explore these valleys in succession that one best understands Val Pusteria. Not as a simple valley that one crosses between Bressanone and the eastern Dolomites, but as a central territory from which several alpine worlds radiate.

Then all you have to do is come back in the evening to Brunicoto pass through one of the old city gates and rediscover the colorful facades of the Via Centrale. The next day, another road will leave the main valley, follow the course of a stream and lead a few hundred or a few thousand meters higher, towards new villages, new mountains and a new way of discovering the Alps.

How to get to Brunico/Bruneck and explore the seven valleys without a car?

Brunico/Bruneck is served by the Val Pusteria/Pustertal railway line, which connects to the Brenner line. From Bolzano/Bozen, the journey usually takes around 1:30 am, with a connection at Bressanone/Brixen or Fortezza/Franzensfeste depending on the service; from Innsbruck, the journey takes approximately 6:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a change on the Brenner line. Long-distance tickets can be purchased on Trenitalia for journeys from Italy and on ÖBB for those traveling through Austria; for regional trains and buses in Südtirol/Alto Adige, the application südtirolmobil/altoadigemobilità allows you to check real-time schedules, buy tickets, and activate them before departure. Tickets are also sold at vending machines in major train stations, at network sales points, and on board regional buses. For multi-day excursions, the Mobilcard, valid for one, three or seven days on most regional trains and buses in Südtirol, is often more convenient than separate tickets; it currently costs €22, €32 or €52 for an adult depending on the duration chosen.

From the bus station Brunico/BruneckThe public network allows access to the seven valleys with a maximum of one or two lines. bus 462 dessert directly San Vigilio di Marebbe/Al Plan de Mareo and, during the summer schedule, continues until Pederü ; expect approximately 40 to 50 minutes to San Vigilio and near 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for Pederü, depending on the race. The line 460 go back up Val Badia passing through San Martino in Badia/San Martin de Tor, Pederoa, Badia, La Villa/La Ila and Corvara, then to Colfosco/Calfosch: the journey takes approximately 1 hour to Badia, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes to La Villa and around 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 30 minutes to Corvara.

For Valle di Tures/Tauferer Tal and the Valle Aurina/AhrntalThe structuring line is the bus 450, which starts from Brunico/Bruneck, serves Gais, Molini di Tures/Mühlen in Taufers and Campo Tures/Sand in Taufers, then continues towards Lutago/Luttach, San Giovanni/St. Johann, Cadipietra/Steinhaus, Predoi/Prettau and finally Casere/Kasern. It takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes to Campo Tures, about 1 hour 15 minutes to Cadipietra and around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours to Casere, depending on the stops and connections. From Campo Tures, the line 452 climb into the Valle Riva/Reintal to Riva di Tures/Rein in Taufers; the journey takes approximately 25 to 35 minutesto which must be added the journey from Brunico. For the Selva dei Molini Valley/Mühlwaldertal, you need to take the 450 to Campo Tures or Molini di Tures, then the line 451, which serves Selva dei Molini/Mühlwald and Lappago/Lappach; the complete journey from Brunico usually takes around 1 p.m. to 15 p.m., according to the correspondence.

Finally, the Anterselva Valley/Antholzertal is served by the line 431, which connects Brunico/Bruneck, Valdaora/Olang, Rasun/Rasen, the villages of Anterselva/Antholz and the Lake Anterselva/Antholzer SeeSome journeys are direct from Brunico, others require a change at Valdaora/Olang station; allow approximately 45 to 55 minutes to Anterselva di Mezzo/Antholz Mittertal and around 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes for the lakeAs timetables vary depending on the season, school days and the opening of mountain roads, it is best to check each journey the day before in the südtirolmobil app, especially for Pederü, Lake Anterselva and the highest valley floors.

By car, Brunico/Bruneck can be reached via the A22 motorway at Brenner, exit Bressanone–Val Pusteria/Brixen–Pustertalthen via the SS49 for approximately 30 kilometers. The approximate travel time is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from Bolzano, 1 hour 45 minutes from Innsbruck, around 3 hours from Verona and near 3.5 to 4 hours from Venice, away from heavy traffic. The centre of Brunico is well placed for exploring the area, but several valley bottoms have regulated parking or seasonal roads: Pederü, Lake Neves and Passo Stalle/Staller Sattel in particular require checking access conditions before departure.

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