Summer in the Alps Nature parks, mountain lakes, glaciers… nature transforms summer in the Alps into a real adventure. The mountains are a retreat for rare plant species and wildlife. A world that longs for being rediscovered again and again. Image gallery: Summer The Alps - hiking area par excellence. © Tourismusverband Ferienregion Reutte A real eye candy. Numerous lakes of various dimensions and colours characterise the Alpine territory. Foto: BS, © Peer Popular parachuting starting points in Val Gardena are the Seceda, Ciampinoi, Mont Sëura and Resciesa. © FLY2 Alpine mountain hikes. Countless are the possibilities regarding hikes, walks and climbs in in the Alps. Foto: BS, © Peer Earth pillars of Soprabolzano on the Renon. © Mario De Dibiasi A popular way of exploring nature and landscape in Tyrol. © Tourismusverband St. Anton am Arlberg Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the most striking mountain peaks of the Dolomites. Foto: KM, © Peer There are more than 300 gentian plant species worldwide. Gentians also grow on alpine meadows. Don’t pick tham, as these plants are protected! © Hansi Schenk A mountain farm in S. Cristina in Val Gardena. © Tappeiner Moving under the open sky and inhaling alpine air. Balm for body and soul. © Frieder Blickle Lake Anterselva is situated in scenic location between the mountains and glaciers of the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina nature park. © Tourismusverband Crontour