Enter a world of natural wonder
The Nature Parks in South Tyrol
From Ütia de Börz, you have direct access to an extraordinary world of parks and natural reserves.
Alpine meadows, impressive Dolomite peaks, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife make every hike unforgettable.
South Tyrol counts seven nature parks and one national park.
Each park has its own unique character: from the rugged beauty of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park to the serene landscapes of Puez-Odle, every corner tells a story of geological wonder and ecological richness.
A masterpiece of the Dolomites
Puez-Geisler Nature Park
The Puez-Geisler Nature Park unfolds like a living masterpiece across the opposite side of Val Badia, stretching from Alta Badia toward Val Gardena, Lungiarü, and Villnöss. At its gateway stands the Ütia de Börz Alpine Inn, perfectly positioned to welcome explorers into this realm of wild beauty and alpine wonder.
Here, the landscape shifts dramatically: the Puez plateau reveals a surreal, lunar-like terrain, stark yet mesmerizing, framed by the towering, jagged peaks of Sassongher, the Odle / Geislerspitzen, Pizes da Cir, and Sas de Pütia. Every turn offers a new perspective: craggy ridges, hidden valleys, and vibrant alpine meadows that bloom in riotous color during the warmer months.
The Dolomites High Route No. 2 winds its way through the park, inviting hikers to trace a path through geological wonders, rich biodiversity, and landscapes steeped in Ladin legends and myths. From sunrise to sunset, Puez-Geisler is a place where adventure, solitude, and the raw beauty of the Dolomites converge, creating memories that linger long after the journey ends.
Nature in its most enchanting form
Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park
The Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, in the heart of Val Badia, stretches as the largest of the neighboring parks, with its gateway just a short walk from Camping Sass Dlacia.
Here, nature reveals its most enchanting forms: high plateaus of gentle meadows tucked behind jagged Dolomite peaks, crystal-clear alpine lakes mirroring the sky, and a landscape sculpted over millennia into dramatic karst formations.
Every corner bursts with life, from rare plants to elusive wildlife, while the air carries the echoes of ancient Ladin legends, setting the stage for a world that feels timeless, magical, and utterly alive.
Dear visitors of the local nature parks: we kindly ask you to follow this simple set of behavioural rules in order to preserve the natural wilderness and to allow everyone to enjoy the nature parks.
Carry your waste
Follow the “carry in, carry out” motto: always bring your waste home.
Protect nature parks
Leave natural areas the way you find them or even better. At our reception, you can find trash bags to collect litter on your way.
Respect trees
Do not carve, chop, cut, or damage any live trees.
No campfires
Campfires are prohibited within the nature parks.
No camping
Camping is prohibited in the nature parks.
Keep water clean
Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter, and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other bodies of water.
Take only memories
Collect only images, impressions and memories, not mushrooms, flowers, trees, fossils, rocks and minerals.
Respect wildlife
Do not scare or approach animals. Feeding wildlife is also prohibited.
Respect all creatures
Respect reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and insects – you are the visitor, not them.
Do not remove park resources
It is forbidden to remove or take possession of natural or cultural resources within natural parks.
Stay on paths
Don’t walk outside the marked paths.
Maintain silence
Preserve silence in the nature park: keep your voice low.
Dress appropriately
Wear clothing suitable for mountain territory.
Travel on foot
Travel as much as you can on foot, to better enjoy the beauty of nature.
Pedestrians first
Dear mountain bikers, please remember that pedestrians always have priority on trails.
