Percha among earth pyramids, churches and hiking trails

Percha: Nature, trails and history

Percha appeals to travellers who want to combine geological landscapes, trails and local history. The earth pyramids of Percha, churches in Wielenberg and Perca, and hikes from Plata and Nessano give your stay different focal points. You can deliberately place your interests in nature and culture side by side and plan your daily schedule accordingly.

When choosing a hotel in Percha, it helps to establish a clear focus: the route from the village centre to the earth pyramids, the family-friendly hike from Plata and the uphill trail from Nessano lead to different daily plans. This keeps your decision guided by your own interests without attributing characteristics to the individual destinations.

Earth pyramids as a geological experience

The earth pyramids of Percha are located in the Kronplatz Dolomites region at an altitude between 1,550 and 1,750 metres above sea level. They are an extraordinary geological phenomenon. Their landforms are subject to a continuous process of erosion and renewal. This gives you a vivid opportunity to observe the landscape attentively and consider its natural changes.

From the village centre of Percha, the earth pyramids can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes via clearly visible signposts. The clearly marked access route makes this a straightforward way to incorporate the geological formations into your stay.

Churches and geological knowledge along the way

The church in Wielenberg is the oldest church in the municipality of Percha; its nave walls date back to the 11th century. The route to the earth pyramids of Platten passes the Church of St. Coloman in Wielenberg. The Pyramid Trail presents geological information about the earth pyramids in an illustrative way.

The Church of San Cassiano in Perca was completed in 1525. The Church of San Giacomo in Nessano dates from 1474. Together with the church in Wielenberg, these buildings represent different historical periods.

Hikes and practical orientation

The hike to the earth pyramids of Plata is suitable for families. It can be reached by Citybus to Perca and then by the seasonal Summerbus to Vila di Sopra, stop P1 (Valle di Vila). The Summerbus operates from the end of June to mid-September. This seasonal information should therefore be included directly in your planning.

Another route is offered by the hike along the Rio Nessano: it leads uphill from Nessano to the farms of Redensberg and the mountain village of Sopranessano.

Lift facility and Puster Valley specialties

For winter sports enthusiasts, the Ried lift facility is another specific point of reference. From the railway platform, you can reach the Ried lift facility, which leads directly to the ski slope.

At the Niedristhof farm tavern in Percha, farm-produced goods and Puster Valley specialties take centre stage. This also gives regional cuisine a firm place among your holiday experiences.

You can discover further destinations via the following places: Colfosco, Ahrntal Valley, Dobbiaco, Lappach, Predoi, San Candido, Selva dei Molini, Gais.

For the overview of the wider region: Puster Valley.