Welcome Walk with us into history
The „VEREIN STELVIO-UMBRAIL 14/18“ endeavours to secure and document the traces of the First World War that can still be found today in the region of the highest Alpine passes, and to make them accessible to a broad public.
At the intersection of the trilingual region of Val Müstair (Switzerland) – Vinschgau (until 1918 Austria-Hungary) – Valtellina (Italy), the impressive relics of this relentless military confrontation, which did not even stop at the high mountains, can be found.
The Swiss Confederation was fortunate not to be (also) directly affected by this worldwide conflict in military terms. Thousands of Swiss soldiers carried out their national defense service on this tri-border during the years 1914 – 1918 and became eyewitnesses of a conflict at the highest secondary war theater in world history. The eyewitnesses have passed away. What remains are their records and legacies.
Military historical hiking trails
Near the Stelvio Pass (2757) – until 1918 the common border point of Italy, the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary and Switzerland was located on the trilingual peak.
Three languages – three regions – three cultures.
Our themed hiking trails meet here today and shed light on the thinking and views of the countries affected at that time.
Four theme trails invite you to search for traces – three or four hiking days in beautiful nature and historically charged surroundings.
Take your time. Enjoy history, fauna and flora.
Welcome to the „MUSEUM 14/18
The „MUSEUM 14/18“ – in the vaulted cellar of the Chasa Plaz in Sta. Maria – was opened in 2007. Thanks to the generous generosity of the community, the „VEREIN STELVIO-UMBRAIL 14/18“ was able to create an attractive information center in the valley about the history of the war on the Stelvio Pass and especially about the importance of the Swiss border occupation.
Visit the exhibition
- for the thematic preparation of your search for traces in the former war zone;
- for the follow-up of your already completed search for clues;
- to expand your understanding of history or simply
- out of pure curiosity
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