Zimní turistika v Seiser Alm

The leisurely hike leads without any significant difference in altitude from Seis, past St. Konstantin and St. Anton to Völs.

This hike offers a breathtaking 360° view of the surrounding mountains. Highlights of this circular hike are the legendary witches' benches, the Filln cross and the observation platform Engelsrast.

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

Starting point is the roundabout in Völs, from where you follow up to Fiè di Sopra/Umes. Turn left at the Hotel Heubad and continue along trail no. 1. The sunny path leads past some farms until you reach the Völser Weiher lake after 45 minutes.
The thirty-minute descent along trail no. 13 to St. Konstantin/ S. Costantino, passing historic summer retreat residences along the way, is recommendable. After a short break at the picturesque church, follow the trail through the meadows and woods back to Völs. This loop-route can also be hiked in the opposite direction.

The snowshoe hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy snowshoe or winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif.

The snow-blanketed Calvary Hill in Kastelruth, known locally as the ‘Kofel’, is the destination of this short but sweet winter walk, which boasts wonderful views over Kastelruth and the surrounding area. The Kofel is much loved by locals and guests alike as a place of relaxation and recreation.

Discover the quiet hamlet of St. Oswald below Seis am Schlern, which can be reached comfortably on this hike.

On the hike you get to Prösels Castle, built around 1200 by the Counts von Völs. In the early 16th century it was extended and converted by the Governor of Tyrol, Leonhard von Völs, to a Renaissance castle. The imposing castle complex can be visited on a guided tour (info at: www.schloss-proesels.seiseralm.it)

The wildly romantic Tschamin Valley between the Schlern and the Rosengarten is the perfect destination for a winter hike for all those who love unspoilt nature. The destination of this winter walk is the Rechter Leger, a wonderfully situated box-seat spot with views over the Grasleitentürme towers and the Tschaminspitzen peaks.

The Völs am Schlern loop trail is a sunny, pleasant stroll with magnificent views over the Ritten plateau and Prösels Castle.  

This pleasant walk leads from Compatsch towards Saltria, passing the Ritsch hut and the Monte Piz and over vast mountain meadows to the Sanon hut on a relaxing traverse of the Seiser Alm. The Alpine pastures and mountain huts along the route provide a welcome destination for a relaxing break.

This winter hike starts in Saltria and leads along the hiking trail towards Piz. From there the trail runs through the snow-covered landscape with a wonderful panoramic view of the Dolomites.

A pleasant winter walk to relax and simply enjoy life in a quite area on Seiser Alm. This route offers  a breathtaking view of the Schlern/Sciliar mountain, almost within hand’s reach from the Spitzbühl, and leads onwards over endless snow-covered alpine meadows back to the starting point.

This leisurely winter walking tour leading from Seis to Kastelruth boasts beautiful views over the villages at the foot of the Schlern, the picturesque St. Valentin chapel and the imposing Schlern massif with the Santner peak.

This beautiful winter hike to the Mahlknechthütte leads right over the Seiser Alm. Endless snow-blanketed Alpine meadows, idyllic Alpine huts and breathtaking views into the distance and depths are guaranteed to enchant hikers on this peaceful tour far from the commotion of the ski resorts.

This beautiful winter’s walk leads up through snowy woods from the Völser Weiher Lake to the Tuff and Hofer Alpl mountain hut. Given that the walk begins at the Völser Weiher Lake, you can also make the most of the opportunity to strap on your skates and take a spin around the lake.

The Laranz Forest between Seis and Telfen is the quintessence of a mysterious fairytale forest: The trail through the wood is a gift of peace, strength and inner contemplation. Settlements had already been established on this hilly knoll in the days of Ötzi the Ice Man. The leisurely loop route leads through dappled pine forests to the Königswarte (the “King’s view”), a spectacular lookout point. The hike is doable in both summer and winter.

This winter hike starts in Saltria and leads past the Floralpina and Tirler hotels to the refuge Berghaus Zallinger and the church of the same name, in the immediate vicinity of the Plattkofel valley basin.

Ski racers and mountaineers Hans and Paola Steger made their mark on the Seiser Alm like no other, before or since. Pioneers of mountaineering in the Dolomites, they made an immense contribution to the development of skiing on the Seiser Alm: The Hans & Paola Steger trail pays homage to their achievements. Info boards lining the route provide a host of information on the nature and culture of the Seiser Alm. A magnificent Dolomite panorama accompanies hikers along this leisurely yet fascinating trail.