The beauty of the Dolomites cannot be described in words. To understand what makes them fascinating, you need to experience the karstified peaks and pinnacles for yourself. Get up close and personal with the “Pale Mountains” during a leisurely hike for the entire family in the Eggental valley, on adventurous via ferratas and steep climbing walls at the foot of the Three Peaks, or during sporty bike tours at the Kronplatz mountain. The Dolomite mountains are sometimes referred to as “pale” due to their whitish colour. Those who can’t enough of the Dolomites should spend several days hiking through the immense rocky landscape. Great options include the Dolorama trail, the Dolomites UNESCO Geotrail or the famous Dolomites High Mountain Trails. If you look closely, you may also discover small fossils along the way, which are remnants from a time when today’s mountain peaks were 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 glow a fiery red called “Enrosadira." The culture in the Dolomite mountains area is equally as impressive and diverse as the landscape. In the narrow mountain valleys, discover centuries-old traditions and customs that have been handed down over the generations in addition to the region’s oldest language, Ladin.
