Facts about the Stelvio National Park
Profile of a nature reserve in South Tyrol
Established in 1935, the Stelvio National Park is one of the largest nature reserves in Europe. Covering an area of 130,734 ha it straddles the Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) and Lombardy regions. Its forests and mountains range from altitudes of 700 m to the summit of the majestic Ortler at 3,905 m. Ten local municipalities are located in the Stelvio National Park: Stilfs/Stelvio, Prad/Prato, Glurns/Glorenza, Taufers im Münstertal/Tubre in Val Monastero, Mals/Malles, Laas/Lasa, Schlanders/Silandro, Latsch/Laces and the two valley communities of Martelltal/Val Martello and Ultental/Val d’Ultimo.
The Stelvio National Park at a glance
Established: 1935
Total area: 130,734 ha
South Tyrol section: 53,495 ha
Highest elevation: The Ortler mountain (3,905 m)
Lowest point: Morter near Schlanders (700 m)
National Park regions: Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) & Lombardy
Stelvio National Park municipalities in South Tyrol: Stilfs, Prad, Glurns, Taufers im Münstertal, Mals, Laas, Schlanders, Martell, Latsch and Ultental Valley.
The Stelvio National Park at a glance
Established: 1935
Total area: 130,734 ha
South Tyrol section: 53,495 ha
Highest elevation: The Ortler mountain (3,905 m)
Lowest point: Morter near Schlanders (700 m)
National Park regions: Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) & Lombardy
Stelvio National Park municipalities in South Tyrol: Stilfs, Prad, Glurns, Taufers im Münstertal, Mals, Laas, Schlanders, Martell, Latsch and Ultental Valley.