Traditions, water fun, delightful food

Santa Valburga/St. Walburg is the main location in Val d'Ultimo/Ultental. It is situated on an altitude of 1,190 m above sea level, about halfway through the valley. On a hill you can see a church from the 14th century, surrounded by many quaint, traditional farms and houses, some of which are built in the traditional wooden style of the region.Stretching through the valley is the dark green Lago di Zoccolo/Zoggler Stausee. This 2.5 km long reservoir was built in 1970, and still provides the valley with clean energy, as well as being a fascinating location for lakeside hikes. The lakeside trail is well signposted and easy to follow, with only slight differences in altitude and a total duration of approximately 3 hours.

In this area you will find possibilities for a variety of hikes and activities, as well as a range of traditional, high Alpine huts offering stunning views of the surroundings.

San Maurizio/St. Moritz chapel is a beautiful Gothic chapel boasting frescoes dating back to the 15th century. It is arguably the oldest church in the valley, once upon a time attracting pilgrims coming from Val Venosta/Vinschgau who were on their way to Rome.

Traudl Schwienbacher, who runs the Wegleithof farm, is a founding member of the Val d'Ultimo/Ultental project which focuses on preserving ancient traditions, handicrafts and agricultural habits. At her farm shop you can choose from a range of local products such as cosmetics, woolen items, teas, herbs and spices etc.

In Sopracqua/Bad Überwasser there is a source containing iron and manganese mineral water which has always been used for spas and bath treatments. In 2009 the source was used as inspiration for an oasis of calm in the middle of the forest.

The Schwemmalmbahn cable car station is located in Pracupola/Kuppelwies on the other side of the reservoir. The cable car takes you up into the superb Schwemmalmbahn ski and hiking resort, a paradise for all sorts of activities both in summer and winter. The Ultner Höfweg (“farm trail“), which offers fascinating insights into the local farming culture, also starts in Pracupola/Kuppelwies.