Earth pyramids of Ritten

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Earth pyramids of Ritten, Natural hoodoo formations in Ritten, Italy

The earth pyramids consist of tall clay and gravel pillars reaching 40 meters in height, each topped with a protective stone boulder at their summit.

The formations emerged following intense glacial activity during the last ice age, when deposited moraine materials underwent continuous erosion through centuries.

The three groups of earth pyramids near Klobenstein, Oberbozen, and Unterinn reflect the geological heritage of South Tyrol's dual Italian-German cultural region.

Visitors can access multiple observation points through designated hiking trails that connect the villages of Ritten, with spring and autumn offering optimal viewing conditions.

Each earth pyramid continues to evolve through natural processes, with new formations emerging while others collapse when their protective boulder finally falls.

Location: Ritten

Height: 40 m

GPS coordinates: 46.55389,11.47167

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:27

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