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The Val Gardena Railway trail - La ferata de Gherdëina
S. Cristina – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
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Troi dla ferata - Val Gardena Railway Trail - Train stationPhoto: Dolomites Val Gardena/Harald Wisthaler, S. Cristina – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
Val Gardena Railway was constructed long time ago, when the region was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. In its 44 years during which it was operating, it strongly influenced the valley and brought many tourists to it, above all in the last years. The railway was running from 1916 to 1960 and was completed in record time. In fact, construction was started in September 1915 and in February 1916 the railway was officially inaugurated. 6.000 Russian soldiers who were prisoners during the World War did this great work.
On the comfortable way with panoramic view from S. Cristina to Roncadizza, you will find several information boards with historical pictures, which explain the Val Gardena Railway history.
This path was created to never forget one of the most important chapters of Val Gardena’s history and to tell its fascinating railway story.
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Today, the still existing railway line is a nice 12 km path, which leads you from Roncadizza through Ortisei and S. Cristina until Selva.
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