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Experience the Dolomites

Hike through unique landscapes, enjoy far-reaching views, and literally tower above it all.

The beauty of the Dolomites cannot be described with mere words. The karstified peaks and pinnacles must be experienced up close to comprehend their fascination. Get up close and personal with the "Pale Mountains" on a leisurely hike for the whole family in Val d'Ega, exploring the adventurous via ferratas and steep climbing walls at the foot of the Three Peaks, or enjoying a bike tour on the Kronplatz. The Dolomites get their nickname (the "Pale Mountains") from their whitish colour. If you can't get enough of the Dolomites, we recommend spending several days hiking through the mighty rocky landscape, exploring the Dolorama Trail, the Dolomites UNESCO Geotrail, and the famous Dolomites High Routes. If you look closely, you might even discover a small fossil along the way, dating from the time when today's mountain peaks were still part of a large tropical sea. The 280-million-year-old spires and towers are particularly impressive at dawn and in the evening sun, when they are bathed in a glowing red light, known as "Enrosadira". The culture of the Dolomites is as varied and impressive as the landscapes. Not only have centuries-old traditions and customs been passed down in the narrow mountain valleys, but Ladin is also the oldest language in the region.

 

MANUEL FERRIGATO
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Andreas Mierswa
TV Villnöss/Thomas Monsorno

The Dolomites regions

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Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site

Where today the "Pale Mountains" tower over everything else, fish, corals and shells once lived. Did you know that 270 million years ago, the Dolomites were formed in a tropical sea from reefs and atolls?

Panoramic view over the Dolomites during the sunset
Panoramic view over the Langkofelgruppe during a sunny sommer day
A man hikes in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park

Sustainable Travel

Experiencing the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site in a responsible, eco-friendly and enjoyable way

You can visit the highlights of the Dolomites, the Pragser Wildsee lake, Plätzwiese high plateau, Fischleintal valley or the Three Peaks this summer by public transport, on foot or by bike. The initiative for environmentally responsible and sustainable travel is a boost for the World Heritage Site, as special places also need special protection.

The Pragser Tal valley is accessible from July to September from 9:30 am to 4 pm only by public transport, walking, cycling or upon presentation of a parking reservation or a valid transit permit; whereas from mid-September it is no longer necessary to book online to enter the Pragser Tal valley. You can reserve and pay for parking in the valley online. Have you booked an accommodation in  the Pragser Tal valley? Or do you plan on visiting a restaurant, store or other service providers there? An vehicle access permit will allow you access. This must be booked online at the following link. The €20 deposit is valid as a voucher for consumption.

In the period from June to mid-September, the same regulations apply to accessing the Pragser Wildsee lake as to entering the Pragser Tal valley. We suggest avoiding peak hours and scheduling your visit before 9 am or after 4 pm. From mid-September, the Pragser Wildsee lake is also accessible without an online booking. As an environmentally friendly and reliable alternative to the car, you can reach the Pragser Wildsee lake with the shuttle bus service (lines 439 and 442), which you can book and pay for online here.

With your own car, the Plätzwiese high plateau is accessible from June to mid-September before 9:30 am and from 4 pm (subject to fee). Reserve your parking space in Brückele/Ponticello here online . The public bus line 443  takes visitors directly from Welsberg/Monguelfo and Toblach/Dobbiaco-Niederdorf/Villabassa to the Plätzwiese high plateau. Reservations are not required for the public bus route.

As an alternative to the toll road, a shuttle bus service runs from Toblach/Dobbiaco to the Drei Zinnen or the Auronzohütte mountain huts from June to mid-October. There are no restrictions to visiting the Drei Zinnen and Auronzohütte mountain huts on foot or by bicycle. An online reservation with online payment is required for the shuttle bus for the entire period. You can buy any remaining tickets at the bus and train stations in Toblach. During the time when reservations are not required, tickets are only available at the Toblach bus and train stations or on the shuttle bus. Online purchases are not possible during this time.

From the end of June to the beginning of October, the Fischleintal valley can only be reached via the Sexten-Fischleintal shuttle bus (from Sexten/Sesto), on foot, by bike or - if you have a valid transit permit - by car. Reservation, transit permit and the Fischleintal car park  can be reserved online. No reservations are required for the Sexten-Fischleintal shuttle bus service. For visitors outside of Sexten, we recommend taking public line 446 from Toblach/Dobbiaco to Innichen/S.Candido.

In addition to being popular destinations, the Dolomite passes are also starting points for experiencing this unique landscape of the Dolomites. The best way to do so is without a car: You can explore the passes in a sustainable way by walking, cycling, taking the cable car or public transport and enjoy the Dolomites for many years to come. Plan your tour via high-Alpine passes here.

The Karersee lake, which is located directly beneath the Karerpass, is easily accessible via public transport. Hikers can reach the lake on foot in summer and also in winter. Getting to Karersee lake 

The Seiser Alm near Bolzano/Bozen is the largest high alpine pasture in Europe and boasts unrivalled views of the Dolomites. In the calming silence and pure air, enjoy hiking, climbing and biking in summer, and skiing, cross-country skiing or a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride in winter.

The road to the Seiser Alm nature reserve is closed to private cars from 9 am to 5 pm. You can get there using the cable car from Seis/Siusi or by bus from Kastelruth/Castelrotto.

This way to the Seiser Alm high plateau

Reach the Lake Antholz and Staller Saddle mountain pass in a comfortable and sustainable way with our 2-lake-shuttle and look forward to numerous activities around the alpine pass as well as the nearby Obersee lake without actually touching the steering wheel of your car!

18.06.2023 – 30.09.2023: daily

Here you can find the shuttle timetables for the different stops:

 

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Dolomiti Supersummer

In autumn, you can experience the world's most beautiful mountains even more easily and sustainably: car-free, while hiking and biking. The Dolomiti Supersummer Liftpass opens up the airy route to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 12 Dolomite regions.

Wandern in den Dolomiten

Dolomites Ronda

Trails in the Dolomites are for everyone

Dolomites Ronda is a special offer that includes a wide variety of day hikes with all difficulty levels, which can be divided into different sections. This means you can plan multi-day tours in the Dolomites and get in Dolomiti Supersummer's lifts to easily tackle the more challenging climbs. This offer allows you to marvel at the mind-blowing mountain scenery from above and enjoy the hospitality of partner accommodations in the valley. You can take hikes with local mountain guides or on your own, while accommodation and transfers are always booked by the organization. Dolomites Ronda is a new way to discover and fully appreciate the most stunning mountains in the world.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Manuel Ferrigato

On the trail of scenic and cultural treasures

The air is clear, the view stretches far and wide and becomes entangled in the rugged and angular formations of the karstified mountains. Whether you're hiking through the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site, climbing, travelling by road bike or mountain bike - here, nature and fun go hand in hand. Circle the Three Peaks, hike along the Adolf Munkel Trail at the foot of the imposing Odle, or marvel at the red alpenglow in the realm of the legendary King Laurin, the Rosengarten. During hikes and climbing tours in the Sassolungo Group, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Sella Group, the Alpe di Siusi, and the Marmolada.

The mountains, nature and landscapes of the Dolomites are just as impressive as the region's culture and history, which you can experience through numerous museums, churches and monasteries, castles and palaces, featuring architecture from different eras. In the sacred silence of the Siftskirche Innichen, your eyes can feast on stylistic elements from the Romanesque period. In the Euregio Kulturzentrum Toblach you can follow in the footsteps of composer Gustav Mahler, while at LUMEN on the Kronplatz you can marvel at the history of mountain photography.  MMM Corones and Bruneck Castle will take you on Reinhold Messner's expeditions.         

On the subject of history: at Geoparc Betterbach, you can explore the history of the Dolomites' origins for yourself.

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The Ladin cuisine

There is one sure thing: in the Ladin valleys, you'll never stay on an empty stomach. In the kitchens of Gröden/Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Kronplatz, there's always a pot on the stove and mouth-watering smells that remind you of your grandmothers. A traditional dish called "Panicia" is a barley soup with vegetables and meat served with slight variants across South Tyrol. But the Ladin cuisine offers far more delicacies: the local dumplings "Bales" , potato dumplings "Gnoch" and fritters filled with spinach and ricotta cheese "Turtres". You can also try a popular dish known as "Grestl", roasted potatoes and veal cut into pieces or "Fortaies", spiral fried pancakes. Besides tasting delicious, the "Jufa", a kind of milk pudding that is traditionally eaten in a pot and with a spoon, is likewise an authentic experience.

IDM Südtirol Alto Adige/Marion Lafogler
IDM Südtirol Alto Adige/Marion Lafogler Bauernkrapfen
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Damian Pertoll
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Damian Pertoll Knödelvielfalt in Südtirol
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige Kürbisgnocchi mit Speck

Worth seeing and gripping

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Made in the Dolomites

Would you like a slice of mild cow's milk cheese? Spicy Speck smoked ham from the farm? Or a hand-woven woolen blanket? Find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use in the Dolomites Region 3 Peaks, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Lots of producers sell straight from the farm where you can sample the treats and get to know the producers. In this way, you will experience moments of delicious flavour as well as  gaining exciting insider knowledge about the cultivation and processing. With a bit of luck, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work as they create jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets while strolling through the village. In any case, there is a long tradition of making things yourself in South Tyrol. High quality and durability are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and high-quality raw materials. This allows us to create products that are only available here.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Achim Meurer
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Achim Meurer Wolle Weberei Handwerk
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Robert Perathoner
TV Ahrntal/Filippo Galluzzi
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Jessica Preuhs

The Dolomiti Rangers

Excitement and fun: Enjoy guided programmes at South Tyrol’s nature reserves

During  guided hiking, wildlife viewing and adventure tours,  guides and other experts from the Nature Park House share their exciting insights into the nature conservation areas in South Tyrol. With games, fun and fresh air, the whole family can learn more about the history and geology of the nature parks and the national park.

Which events will take place in the Dolomites region?

From mountain running to mountain biking races, ski cross and cross-country skiing, the biggest events here revolve around sports: In addition, there are events, which are closely linked to the area’s traditions.

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