Sattelalm, Mountain pasture in South Tyrol, Italy

Sattelalm is a mountain pasture in South Tyrol situated at about 2000 meters elevation with expansive meadows for cattle grazing. The area is crisscrossed by hiking trails that connect different sections and allow visitors to explore the terrain.

The pasture has been part of South Tyrol's Alpine farming tradition since medieval times. This system of seasonal herding and alpine grazing has evolved over centuries and continues to be practiced today.

The Sattelalm is unmanaged: no herders bring cattle here, and no alpine farming takes place on its slopes. Its name links it to the Sattelberg above the Brenner Pass, and it is often confused with the managed Sattelbergalm on the Austrian northeast side of the same mountain. The Eisack rises just above the pasture area.

The pasture is reachable via marked hiking trails suitable for different skill levels and fitness abilities. Weather in the mountains changes quickly, so bring appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven terrain.

The Eisack, South Tyrol's second-longest river, rises just above the pasture on the slopes of the Sattelberg. The Alm itself is unmanaged, so no cattle are brought up and no hut serves food; the managed Sattelbergalm lies on the Austrian northeast side of the same mountain and is often confused with it.