In Lana di Sopra and at the beginning of the Val d’Ultimo, the Gaul Promenade leads into the deep Gaul Canyon
Image gallery: Gaul Canyon in Lana
A particular impressive and easy accessible testimony of natural forces is the Gaul Canyon (Gaulschlucht in German) at the entrance of the Val d'Ultimo valley. Rough rock faces composed of quartz-porphyry, gneiss and granite, dark caves, rope bridges and the rushing Valsura river make this walk an impressive adventure. Especially in summer it is genial cool here and the humidity gives rise to a little jungle.
From the Valsura bridge in Lana di Sopra, the Gaul Promenade proceeds into the wild valley along the river. The well-maintained hiking trail is secured by wooden bridges and is a contrast to the wilderness of the Gaul Canyon. The path leads to the Gaul Meadow beneath the castle hill of Braunsberg Castle (privately owned). Either you take now the path past the electric power station through the narrow gorge until a waterfall (about 20 minutes) or you choose the way steep uphill, which leads near Braunsberg Castle and to the Val d'Ultimo road. From up there you have a gorgeous view on the canyon until the first houses of Lana.
Three artificial lakes in Val d'Ultimo impound the Valsura river that rises at the head of the valley and empties into the Adige river near Lana. So for safety reasons it's not recommended to descend to the riverbed, as the opening of water gates can cause a prompt rising of the water level!
Contact info
- Gaul Promenade, Lana di Sopra / Oberlana - 39011 - Lana
- +39 0473 561770
- info@lanaregion.it
Opening times
Always open
Admission
Gaul Canyon freely accessible
More information
The Gaul Canyon in Lana is freely accessible all year round.
At the end of October, the artificial ice rink in the canyon opens (until early March).
