Alpine town of Sterzing

Historic town with charm

Sterzing is a historically rich Alpine town in South Tyrol with a picturesque old town, magnificent town houses, bay windows and the striking Zwölferturm tower. As the ‘northernmost town in Italy’ and a Fugger town, it combines mining and trading history with Mediterranean flair. Explore castles such as Reifenstein and Sprechenstein, stroll through the historic centre and take advantage of the proximity to the mountains for hiking and winter sports.

Exciting family trails, natural wonders and views of the Dolomites

• Rosskopf circuit (easy & family-friendly tours)
  Start at the Rosskopfbahn mountain station; stops include a mini zoo and the Kastellacke biotope.
  
• Waalwege
  Flat, child-friendly paths along watercourses in the low mountain range; ideal for families.
  
• Ratschings adventure and alpine trail
  Pleasure trail, approx. 14.2 km, around 4 hours, easy to manage.
  
• Auf den Zinseler
  Summit hike from the Rosskopf mountain station; approx. 1.5 hours to the summit cross.
  
• To the Telfer Weißen
  Moderately difficult tour, approx. 5 hours; leads to the three-peaked Dolomite group.
  
• Seven Lakes Circular Hike
  Challenging circular hike, approx. 8 hours to seven mountain lakes.
  
• Pfitschtal Valley
  Impressive mountain skyline; perfect starting point for exploring the Hochfeiler and surrounding peaks.
  
• Alpine pastures & huts
  Hikes to mountain huts serving food and drink – stop for refreshments and regional specialities.
  
• Dolomieu Trail
  Nature trail with information boards about the fauna and flora of the Wipptal valley.

Sights in Sterzing

The old town around the Tower of the Twelve offers a historic backdrop with town houses and narrow streets. Art, guild documents and late Gothic frescoes await you in the Multscher and Town Museum and in the Spitalkirche church. The Reifenstein and Sprechenstein castles provide insights into the eventful history of the region.