📷 This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me…, CC BY-SA 3.0St. Johann in Ranui
Funes, Italy
A small baroque chapel of 1744 in a meadow below the Odle peaks, one of the most photographed scenes in the Dolomites. The chapel and meadow are private: view from the path for free, or pay a small fee to walk closer. Parking is paid.
The church of St Johann in Ranui stands in the upper Villnöss valley against the backdrop of the Geisler peaks, known in Italian as the Odle, and was built in 1744. It belongs to the Ranui farm. According to suedtirol.live the church stays closed, so it is mostly viewed and photographed from the outside. A photographers' website names sunset as the best time to take pictures.
Because the meadow belongs to the farm, stick to the permitted paths, do not walk on the grass and heed any notices from the farm. Find out about access and any fees on site or from the Villnöss tourist office.
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- Funes, Italy
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 46.6350, 11.7240
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is St. Johann in Ranui?
St. Johann in Ranui is in Funes, Italy, at GPS 46.6350, 11.7240. It is about 8 km from Ortisei.
Can you camp near St. Johann in Ranui?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Zum Gletscher Hons, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass St. Johann in Ranui?
St. Johann in Ranui is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Val di Funes, Val Gardena and the Sella passes.
What is there to see near St. Johann in Ranui?
Places worth a stop nearby: Seceda (4 km), Passo Gardena (11 km), Alpe di Siusi (13 km) and Passo Sella (14 km).
When is the best time to visit St. Johann in Ranui?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)