The Stelvio National Park


The National Park Stilfserjoch is one of the biggest and most interesting protected areas of Europe. Located in the heart of the Central Alps the park covers 135.000 ha. It includes the entire mountain range of Ortler and Cevedale with its side valleys, touches the Swiss National Park Engadin in the North and borders the regional park Adamello in Lombardia. In 1935 this area was declared a National Park to protect the landscape, the plant and animal life. From the glaciers of the high mountains ( Ortler – 3905 m ) over the alpine meadows to the peatland ( Latsch – 650 m ) the National Park Stilfserjoch is an alpine region in all its forms. 

The Ortler – Cevedale mountain range rises almost up to 4000 m and impresses with huge glaciers and vast steep drops. In the lower regions extensive woods, alpine meadows as well as mountain farms, small settlements and villages determine the landscape. In our guided walks we try to bring this mountain world closer to you and let you participate in marvellous nature spectacles. We bring you to clear glacier lakes and sparkling brooks. On the way we show and explain you the varied plant and animal life.




The National Park can not only be seen outdoors; there are also 3 visitors centres in Trafoi  „naturatrafoi“, Prad „aquaprad“  and Martell „culturamartell“.

Visitors Centres

Naturatrafoi

The visitors centre „Naturatrafoi“ can be found in Trafoi, in the heart of the National Park Stilfserjoch, along the Stilfserjoch pass. The exhibition deals with „Living at the edges“. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ortler mountain range and the way plants and animals survive under tough and extreme conditions in the high mountains. For opening times and more information, please visit  www.naturatrafoi.com

Aquaprad

The visitors centre „Aquaprad“ ( 14 different aquariums with local fish species ) is located in Prad am Stilfserjoch.  It was officially opened in 2003. You will get acquainted with the local fishes. For opening times and more information, please visit  www.aquaprad.com

Culturamartell

The visitors centre is located in Martell. It deals with the rural life and culture of the Martell valley. For opening times and more information please visit www.culturamartell.com