An enchanted valley just above Pergine Valsugana? It’s the Val dei Mocheni, a place that still preserves many of its ancient traditions today. In this guide, we’ve compiled the activities we’ve tried out for you:
Sog Van Rindel Sawmill
An old Venetian sawmill accessible via a 40-minute walk through the woods starting from the Hachler area of Fierozzo. Here, visitors can watch woodworking in action and view a rich collection of original tools. The sawmill was in use until the 1950s and is now part of the Mocheno Cultural Institute’s museum network. Info at: Val dei Mocheni: the Sog van Rindel Sawmill
Mil Mill – Frassilongo
PLEASE NOTE: The mill is currently closed to the public.
A facility nestled in nature where visitors can learn about various grains, their cultivation and processing, as well as life in times past. In the summer, guided tours and family activities are offered. For more information, visit: The “Mil” Mill in Frassilongo.
Cros de Mala – Saint Ursula
A simple hike through the woods that offers views of the entire valley and part of the Valsugana. The hike takes about an hour and involves a 300-meter elevation gain, reaching an altitude of 1,400 meters. Find all the details in the article: To Cros de Mala in Sant’Orsola.
Pietra Viva Museum – Sant’Orsola
The perfect museum for discovering the fascinating world of minerals with a guide. Kids will take a trip back in time, but they’ll also be able to explore a cave and search for dinosaur teeth in the sand. All the info at Sant’Orsola: at the Pietra Viva Museum.
Fairy Trail – Sant’Orsola
An easy walk starts at the Pietra Viva Museum and leads to a plant maze that’s very popular with children. Along the way, several wooden statues entertain the young hikers. All the info About the Fairy Trail in the Mocheni Valley.
Kaserbisn Hitt – Fierozzo
The restaurant can be reached either by car or via a pleasant walk of about an hour starting from the Van Spitz mountain hut. It’s a very scenic route surrounded by nature; find all the details here: Val dei Mocheni: to Kaserbisn Hitt.
Filzerhof Farm – Fierozzo
A perfectly preserved traditional farmhouse from the 1400s that offers a glimpse into various aspects of life in the Mòchena community, from work to social life. Guided tours and workshops for families are organized. For more information, see : Maso Filzehof: The History of the Mòchena Farmers.
Pletzn Alpine Hut – Fierozzo
A beautiful hike at an altitude of 1,600 meters that lets children admire the animals grazing in the mountain pastures. It’s a great spot for a lunch or a wholesome, high-quality snack. Just below is the mountain dairy, which produces delicious cheeses. Find all the details at: Malga Pletzn: in the heart of the Val dei Mocheni.
Unterstol Ranch – Palù del Fersina
A traditional restaurant and a stop for horseback riding enthusiasts, nestled in nature at an elevation of 1,500 meters. Easily accessible via a short walk. Children can take a pony ride. For more information: Al Ranch Unterstol in Palù del Fersina.
S’Pèrgmandlhaus Museum – Palù del Fersina
A place where you can explore the world of mining and the lives of miners in the Mòcheni Valley in an innovative way. For more information: S’Pèrgmandlhaus Museum.
Playground – Palù del Fersina
Located right next to the museum (described above) is this lovely playground with one of the longest slides in Trentino and other wooden play structures.
Erdemolo Mine – Palù del Fersina
Open to visitors with a guide, the interior is perfectly preserved, and you can explore its staircases and narrow passages. You can also see the tools the miners used. For more information, see: What a sight the Erdemolo Mine is!
Lake Erdemolo – Palù del Fersina
At an elevation of just over 2,000 meters, this picturesque heart-shaped lake can be reached via a moderately difficult trail. We recommend starting the hike from the Frotten parking lot and following Trail E325. The ascent takes about an hour and a half and involves an elevation gain of nearly 500 meters.
Sette Selle Mountain Hut – Palù del Fersina
A hike through the woods lasting about an hour and a half, with an elevation gain of 450 meters, to reach this mountain hut. All the details: Val dei Mocheni: to the Sette Selle Mountain Hut.
Cambroncoi Alpine Hut – Redebus Pass
This is an easy hike suitable for families that takes about an hour and involves a 250-meter elevation gain to reach this mountain hut. You can enjoy excellent homemade dishes and take in some views of the valley. All the info: From Redebus Pass to Malga Cambroncoi.
Pontara Alpine Hut – Redebus Pass
Starting from Passo Redebus, Malga Pontara—now under new management—is about an hour’s walk away, with a 200-meter elevation gain along a steadily ascending trail. Upon arrival, at an elevation of 1,630 meters, the lodge offers traditional dishes and a lovely outdoor area with lounge chairs and swings. You can even stay the night: there are 25 beds available! For more information: Malga Pontara at Passo Redebus
Acqua Fredda Archaeological Site – Redebus Pass
At the Redebus Pass, at an altitude of 1,440 meters, between the Piné Plateau and the Mòcheni Valley, lies the Acqua Fredda archaeological site, one of the most important prehistoric smelters from the Late Bronze Age in the entire Alpine region. The site is open to the public year-round and features informational panels explaining how the furnaces worked and what life was like for the people of that era. During the summer, workshops and activities for families with children are organized. Info here: Acqua Fredda Archaeological Site—what an adventure!
Things to Do Near Val dei Mocheni
Now that you’ve explored the entire Val dei Mocheni, you might also be interested in the guide Valsugana: Things to Do with Kids