Holiday apartment in Anterselva di Sopra: Lake, trails and mountain views

Anterselva di Sopra, also known as Antholz Obertal, lies at an altitude of 1,530 m and is the last village in the Antholz Valley. The village is laid out as a dispersed settlement: several farms and houses are scattered between Antholz Mittertal and Lake Antholz. In the surrounding area, the Lake Antholz nature experience trail features sixteen stations highlighting the natural features and other interesting aspects of the lake. This means that orientation for your holiday begins right amid the landscape, water and local character of the village.

Dispersed settlement at Lake Antholz

The extent of the dispersed settlement is a specific aspect to consider when choosing a holiday apartment in Anterselva di Sopra and planning your days around the lake or in the mountains. Bus route 431 runs from Olang-Antholz railway station to Lake Antholz. The lake is also the starting point for the circular trail around it. This connection is therefore just as much part of the local orientation as the location of the farms and houses along the valley.

Hikes with different highlights

The hiking trails lead to clearly distinguishable destinations. The alpine hike to Rieserfernerhütte leads via Schwörzalm and Gemsbichljoch to the hut at an altitude of 2,791 m. A hike to Grüblalm and Grüblscharte follows an old military road to the unmanned Grüblalm at 2,038 m; from there, you can climb to Grüblscharte at 2,394 m via a switchback trail. The Two-Lakes View hike leads to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Antholz, Obersee at Staller Sattel and the surrounding mountains of the Rieserferner Group.

Cultural trails and historic traces

The “Tränkabachl” mill trail combines exercise with regional history. It runs along the Tränkabachl stream and passes restored mills, old fences and traditional dry-stone walls. Information boards and a digital trail guide provide information about the history and cultural heritage of the region. Anterselva di Sopra is also home to St. Joseph’s Chapel, built in 1815 and also known as Steinzger-Stöckl.

Biathlon and mountain biking route

Anterselva di Sopra also has its own sporting highlights. Antholz Obertal is home to the “Olympic Arena South Tyrol” biathlon and cross-country skiing centre, which hosts Biathlon World Cup events. For cycling enthusiasts, the 9.4 km Biathlon South Tyrol Arena Round mountain biking route starts in Anterselva di Sopra. These two activities complement the hiking destinations with a winter focus and a cycling-oriented option.

Holiday apartment in Anterselva di Sopra for planning your trip

When choosing a holiday apartment, you can base your decision on your own plans: the nature experience trail and Lake Antholz stand for nature and water, the alpine trails for high-altitude destinations, the mill trail and chapel for culture, while biathlon and the mountain biking route appeal to other interests. The different trail lengths, elevations and destinations will help you determine the right focus for your time in Anterselva di Sopra.

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