Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

Delicate but persistent: on the Seiser Alm, the crocus blossom heralds the end of winter. The pale purple flowers announce the first signs of spring as they cover the alpine pasture like a gigantic floral carpet. A walk on the Seiser Alm or around the Puflatsch circular trail allows you to observe this natural phenomenon up close. Lower down, on the sun-drenched mid-altitude mountain terraces, spring is already in full swing: take a hike along the Oachner Höfeweg trail and see how the farmers transform their gardens into a paradise of blossom while also tending their vineyards and orchards.

Go in search of a medieval experience with a hike along the Oswald von Wolkenstein adventure trail. This family-friendly forest trail links the Hauenstein and Salegg castle ruins: two  mystical places, where the famous minnesinger (poet and musician) Oswald von Wolkenstein is said to have once lived. Make sure you fit in a spring hike from the Völser Weiher lake to the Migg cave. Setting out from the picturesque mountain lake at the foot of the Schlern, past the Tuffalm alpine pasture, you reach a furnished cave that was long inhabited by a hermit. Historical note: according to legend, the witches of Schlern (often known by their Italian name, the Sciliar witches) once wreaked havoc in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. An intangible atmosphere in some places still gives a sense of this today. Just like relaxing in a hay bath or 'Heubad' in German — a wellness treatment that originates in this precise region. Did you know that?

Find out what the weather is like on the Seiser Alm plateau almost in real time. The webcams are in operation around the clock and at any time of year. Check for yourself whether the sun is shining in a clear sky, or whether there is slight cloud or even rain. As an added bonus, you can also enjoy images of impressive mountain panoramas and well-known sights.