Things to Do in Stilfs - Stelvio

A 15th-century Gothic church with a striking onion-domed bell tower and well-preserved frescoes inside.

🕐 Usually open 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm, but hours vary; often locked outside services.

💡 Check the church door for opening hours posted weekly; otherwise, view the exterior and cemetery with views of the Ortler Alps.

The highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, with switchback roads and panoramic views of glaciers and peaks.

🕐 Road open June to October, weather permitting; accessible 24/7 when open.

💡 Hike up to the summit cross for a quieter view; the road gets busy with cyclists and motorcyclists from late June to early September.

A dramatic 150-metre waterfall cascading from the high meadows near the village of Trafoi, visible from the main road.

🕐 Always accessible, but best flow in early summer (June-July) after snowmelt.

💡 Park at the pull-off just before Trafoi (free) and walk 10 minutes to the base for better photos; bring a rain jacket as it sprays heavily.

Network of marked trails starting from the village, including the easy path along the Stelvio road to the old military fortifications.

🕐 Accessible year-round; snow-free hiking from June to October.

💡 Take the 'Gletscherweg' trail from the pass towards the glacier – free and less crowded than the paid cable car routes.

Italy's largest national park, covering alpine meadows, forests, and glacier-scoured peaks with wildlife like ibex and marmots.

🕐 Open 24/7; visitor centre hours 9am-6pm in summer.

💡 Enter via the path from the village towards the Val di Trafoi – no ticket needed, and you'll see fewer tourists than the main pass area.