Oberrasen

Oberrasen: set out for outdoor adventures

With its typical farmsteads, historic manors and the quaint Antholz stream flowing gently across the village, Oberrasen/Rasun di Sopra, which is situated only 1 km from the valley’s main locality Niederrasen/Rasun di Sotto , represents an idyllic retreat for all those seeking peace, quiet and the splendour of nature. Just as Niederrasen, this town is likewise located at the entrance to the Antholz valley, offering impressive nature experiences in the blue valley, Pustertal valley and its other side vales. Some of the activities you should make sure to enjoy in summer is a leisurely hike, an alpine tour to the mountains called Hochnall/Monte Nalle, Rammelstein/Montone, Lutterkopf/Monte Luta and the Hochrautalm alpine hut as well as a bike tour leading to Antholz Niedertal/Anterselva di Sotto along the river. Winter, on the other hand, awaits you with the easy “Sonnenloipe” cross-country ski trail, which starts at the cultural centre – that also features a playground for your little ones – and takes you on a 7-kilometre-long route to Antholz Niedertal.

Highlights
In addition to the ruins of the Neurasen castle, you will find a very special spot: the Rasner Möser Biotope. The 23-hectare wetland and largest moorland of South Tyrol, awaits curious visitors with unique species such as the purple marshlock, alpine newt or the carnivorous drosera which is rarely found in Italy’s northernmost region.