A mysterious and lovely waterfall. This is the prize to be enjoyed after this short walk through the paths of the Sun of the Aurina Valley, South Tyrol.

A romantic itinerary, but also a journey suitable for families and children who will be enchanted by the amazing Waterfall and the rainbow at its base!
  • Travelling time: 1 hour
  • Difficulty: Family
  • Why we love it: The route passes through beautiful places: forests, wildflower meadows, mountain scenery with mountain pastures.
  • Length: 2 km
  • Total Elevation Gain: 80 m
  • Way to travel: on foot
  • Cost: 0
  • Our Advice: You should visit in the spring, the waterfall water is roaring and the meadows around are in bloom

It's a warm sunny morning in South Tyrol. We are in the Ahrntal, one of the most northern territories, on the border with Austria.

The Paths of the Sun (Sonne Weg) were once used by smugglers .. Today are breathtaking routes we travel on foot through woods and meadows in bloom up to beautiful wooden farmsteads with breathtaking views of the valley and the gentle sound of cows grazing.

Ahrntal path to Schwarzbach Waterfall from Lutago
Ahrntal path to Schwarzbach Waterfall from Lutago

  

Ahrntal path to Schwarzbach Waterfall from Lutago
Ahrntal path to Schwarzbach Waterfall from Lutago

 

In Lutago starts an easy trail that runs along the Rio Nero, interspersed with works of art and magnificent wooden sculptures. At every step it is an opportunity to stop and contemplate nature, art and landscape.

An elf pointed hat, a small wooden gnome sitting on a rock, a high sculpture ... Children admire the presence animating the wood..

Ahrntal, works of art along the path that leads to the waterfall Schwerzbach
Ahrntal, works of art along the path that leads to the waterfall Schwerzbach

 

Ahrntal, works of art along the path that leads to the waterfall Schwerzbach
Ahrntal, works of art along the path that leads to the waterfall Schwerzbach

 

A little further on the flow of water becomes closer. A small stream accompanies our path with its fresh and noisy movement. The children can not resist the temptation to play with water ... another opportunity for a short break.

Ahrntal, water along the trail to the waterfall Schwerzbach
Ahrntal, water along the trail to the waterfall Schwerzbach

 

Qualche passo avanti il sentiero diventa un percorso che affianca le rocce e costeggia l'alta montagna. I bambini provano l'ebbrezza della scalata verso la cascata.

Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall
Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall

The sound of water becomes increasingly strong and close ... and then here it is!

Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall
Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall

 

Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall
Ahrntal, the Schwarzbach Waterfall

 

We are at the foot of the Schwarzbach waterfall. The sound of the water surrounding us, the fresh spray of the waterfall coming down to us. Children are delighted by this marvel of Nature, and observe the rainbow of light at the foot of the waterfall.

We stop to admire this wonderful nature that makes us feel small, but at the same time welcomes us as it was our home.

Author: Silvia Ombellini