Moena: Churches, Hiking Trails and Mountain Views

There are several themes to choose from for your trip to Moena: churches and the town centre, hiking trails connected with nature or history, the Alpe Lusia ski area, and a cycling climb to Passo San Pellegrino. If you are looking for hotels in Moena, it helps to think in advance about what matters most for your stay. This lets you weigh up church art, a hike, winter sports and a climb over a mountain pass by bike.

Churches, the town centre and planning your visit

The Church of San Volfango is probably Moena’s oldest religious building. Inside, there are several recently restored frescoes from the second half of the 15th century, as well as a wooden ceiling by the Moena sculptor Giovanni Guadagnini. The frescoes and wooden ceiling offer different points of interest: paintings with a specific date range sit alongside the work of a sculptor known by name.

At San Vigilio, the focus shifts more to the outside: the church stands in an elevated position and offers views of Val San Pellegrino and the Monzoni Group. You can therefore choose between different points of interest: San Volfango draws attention to its interior features, while San Vigilio highlights its setting and views. If you want to give church art and landscape views different weight, these features can help with your planning.

Moena’s well-kept town centre has fountains, shops, cafés and historic buildings. Traffic restrictions apply in some areas. Bear this in mind if you plan to drive into the centre, and check the local traffic regulations in advance.

Just outside the centre, Malga Roncac is located at the edge of the forest in a panoramic setting. You can reach it from the town centre on foot or by car. Malga Roncac is a restaurant; if you plan to visit, check its current opening status in advance.

Hiking trails with different points of interest

The Moena–Laghi di Lusia circular route leads through the wilder natural landscape of Alpe Lusia and to its lakes. The route includes a ride on the cable car from Ronchi, taking the first and second sections up to Le Cune at 2,200 metres. The route offers views of the Catinaccio, Latemar, the Monzoni Group, the Pale di San Martino and the Lagorai range. If your plans depend on the cable car, check its current operating times in advance.

The Moena–Alpe Lusia–Cima Bocche hiking trail has a different focus: it follows the traces of the First World War, passing trenches and tunnels along the Austro-Hungarian line. The difference from the route to the Laghi di Lusia is clear: that route focuses on nature and lakes, while this one focuses on the traces of the First World War.

The Passo San Pellegrino area has historically significant hiking trails suited to different levels of hiking ability. This area therefore offers another perspective to consider when planning your hike.

Alpe Lusia and the climb over the pass

The runs in the Alpe Lusia ski area also differ depending on which side they are on. The north-facing side towards Moena mostly has red and black runs, including the Piavac. The south-facing side towards Castelir–Bellamonte has gentler, sunnier runs. When comparing the two sides, you can use this difference in the character of the runs as a guide.

For cyclists, the climb from Moena to Passo San Pellegrino is 13 kilometres in total, of which 11 kilometres are uphill. When planning your ride, you can take the total distance and the uphill section into account separately.

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