Vallunga Langental Hike Photo Gallery

Northern view into Vallunga near the trailhead

Vallunga Trailhead

Towering alpine peaks stand tall above Vallunga

Alpine limestone peaks and walls tower over the valley

Ibex carved from a tree stump

Photo of Dave with the carved ibex

Another beautiful view of alpine walls towering over the valley

A view south toward the trailhead as Vallunga slowly climbs uphill

Sunlight shines through evergreen branches with towering alpine walls and peaks as seen from the valley

Large curved caves sit on steep hillsides above Vallunga (Langental)

Cow pasture (listen to the cowbells!)

A friendly cow stands along the Vallunga trail

Limestone Kiln in Vallunga historical information sign

Historic limestone kiln

Clouds moved into Vallunga high above the evergreens

Further into the hike, the trail becomes less busy as it traverses the valley

View of Col Turond

Jagged limestone walls tower over the trail

Another view of Col Turond between the evergreens

A hiker strolls through the Vallunga (Langental) trail with Col Turond in the background

Livestock corral sits along the trail with Col Turond in the background

The Vallunga trail leads into a wide open valley below alpine peaks

View of the sprawling Vallunga alpine valley below Col Turond

A view of the alpine walls of Col Turond

A view south toward the lower valley

Clouds from the low valley roll into the high valley in Vallunga (Langental)

Sunlit clouds sitting in Vallunga with the trail winding through the scenery

Water trough (filterable water)

Water trough (filterable water) with carved owl spout

Sign reminds hikers to keep distance and not feed animals along the trail

Seasonal pond (dry in September)

Limestone cliffs and peaks standing in clouds, in the Dolomites

View of more alpine walls high above Vallunga with clouds rolling in

Cows stand in the pastures of Vallunga (Langental)

More cows grazing and drinking water in Vallunga (Langental)

Moody clouds sit over towering alpine peaks of Vallunga

Trail winds through the alpine valley of Vallunga (Langental)

Cappella di San Silvestro (Chapel of San Silvestro)

Detailed trail map for the Val Gardena region near the trailhead of Vallunga

Biking and trail tolerance sign along Vallunga near the trailhead

Trailhead sign for Vallunga (Langental) with a scenic backdrop of alpine peaks

A stroll through Ortisei's historic district after the hike

After-hike dessert at Turonda