Seceda Ridgeline

Seceda Ridgeline is a mountain ridge in the Geisler group within Puez-Odle Natural Park in northern Val Gardena, South Tyrol, marked by sharp peaks and green meadows. The ridge extends along marked trails of varying difficulty and features mountain huts distributed along the path that serve as rest points and dining stops.

The Church of St. Jakob near Seceda was first documented in 1283 and has stood for nearly a thousand years. The rocks themselves are millions of years old and have been shaped by wind and rain erosion over time, resulting in the distinctive sharp peaks and layered formations visible today.

The area around Seceda maintains traditional mountain culture through its huts and village structures, where visitors can taste local cheeses, bread, and Tyrolean dishes. Craft traditions appear in wood carvings and art installations like the WOOOW sculpture made from spruce trunks, reflecting how people connect with this mountain.

The easiest way is by taking the gondola and cable car from Ortisei, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the chairlift from Col Raiser near Selva village or hike from Santa Cristina. It is recommended to arrive around 9 in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy better light for photography.

The rocks contain fossils and coral remnants that hint at a distant ocean past. These remains tell the story of an ancient sea that once covered the area before mountain-building reshaped the landscape into the peaks you see today.