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Natural phenomenon of the earth pyramids in Perca

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A natural wonder shaped by erosion and weather conditions. Hike along the Earth Pyramid Educational Trail.

The earth pyramids of Perca are an architectural masterpiece of nature. These extraordinary formations were shaped by storms that caused landslides and erosion. The hike starts at the second parking lot in Vila di Sopra. A well-signposted trail initially ascends steeply through the forest, offering a varied and scenic environment. Along the way, oversized rock piles, intriguing figures, and diverse rock types create a unique hiking experience. The highlight is reaching the impressive earth pyramids, remarkable in size and shape. The return route follows the road to Plata and leads back to the starting point. Backpack provisions. Difficulty: easy, suitable for families. Length: 6 km. Duration: 12:00 am.-04:00 pm. Walking time: 1 hour. Difference in altitude: 300 m. Departures: at 12:00 pm. at the bus stop at the head of Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, 12:05 pm. Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, 12:15 pm. Val Casies Valley – Colle, 12:25 pm. Tesido, 12:30 pm. Monguelfo bus station in Via Stazione (opposite the Bar Parkcafé). Cost: Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 15 €, 25 €. Registration: Online booking no later than Sunday, 05:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido, T. +39 0474 978 436.