Sonnenberg
Natural Monument
· Vinschgau
· 1,189 m
Responsible for this content
First Avenue
First Avenue
-
The Sonnenberg (Sun mountain), sparse vegetation and little rainfall /Photo: First Avenue
The climatic conditions around the Sonnenberg in Vinschgau (Val Venosta) have produced a unique vegetation which cannot be found anywhere else in the Alpine region.
As the name suggests, the Sonnenberg is exposed to constant, highly intense sunshine. It is hot, barren and dry in the area along this mountain which stretches over 50 kilometres between Partschins and Mals,
These slopes have always been favourite grazing grounds for goats and sheep. This meant that a broad strip of vegetation was eaten clean over time. The meagre soil was eroded and washed out. The intense sunshine played a part too.
The soil temperature can reach 70 degrees in summer, while during winter severe frosts are common. The plant life has been forced to adapt to these climatic conditions. This means that walkers on the Sonnenberg will find a unique, steppe-like landscape with dry grasses, blooming herbs and shrubs. Biologists are also highly interested in the area's special flora.
These slopes have always been favourite grazing grounds for goats and sheep. This meant that a broad strip of vegetation was eaten clean over time. The meagre soil was eroded and washed out. The intense sunshine played a part too.
The soil temperature can reach 70 degrees in summer, while during winter severe frosts are common. The plant life has been forced to adapt to these climatic conditions. This means that walkers on the Sonnenberg will find a unique, steppe-like landscape with dry grasses, blooming herbs and shrubs. Biologists are also highly interested in the area's special flora.
Coordinates
DD
46.636240, 10.786170
DMS
46°38'10.5"N 10°47'10.2"E
UTM
32T 636712 5166291
w3w
///disdains.minimalist.goatskin
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Recommendations nearby
Mountain tour
· Vinschgau
To the Zerminiger summit
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
15.1 km
Duration
6:18 h
Ascent
1,767 m
Descent
1,767 m
Schlanders-Laas im Nationalpark Stilfserjoch
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
Schlandraunertal - Neuwal Runde
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
14.1 km
Duration
5:05 h
Ascent
892 m
Descent
892 m
Sehr schöne, einsame Runde. Anfangs ein etwas eintöniger Aufstieg den man in gleichmäßigem Rhytmus stetig aufwärts gehen kann. Das angenehme ...
from Sabine Demetz,
Community
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
The Schlanderser und Kortscher alpine pastures
Premium content
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
13.1 km
Duration
4:32 h
Ascent
778 m
Descent
778 m
In the realm of the KasermanndlDeep inside the desolate Val di Silandro (Schlandrauntal) Valley
Sentres
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
Köstenwaal and Ilzwaal above Schlanders
Premium content
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:34 h
Ascent
209 m
Descent
209 m
Built by the Lords of SchlandersbergFrom the Schlandraunbach to the little Ägidius Church
Sentres
Mountain tour
· Oetztal Alps
Kortscher See im Schlandrauntal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.8 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,297 m
Descent
1,294 m
Blumenreiche Wanderung zu einem einsamen Bergsee im hintersten Schlandrauntal.
from Eduard Gruber,
alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
From Silandro to Vetzan
Premium content
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7.4 km
Duration
2:25 h
Ascent
339 m
Descent
341 m
Landscape with steppe vegetationThe fascination of Sonnenberg
Sentres
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
To the Lake Kortsch
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
18.8 km
Duration
6:23 h
Ascent
1,321 m
Descent
1,321 m
Schlanders-Laas im Nationalpark Stilfserjoch
Hiking trail
· Vinschgau
The Schlanders Sun Mountain
Premium content
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
14.1 km
Duration
5:13 h
Ascent
989 m
Descent
960 m
On the sunny side Courts with history
Sentres
Show all on map
Sonnenberg
39028 Schlanders
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 8 Routes nearby
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Help others by being the first to add a review.
Photos from others