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Hiking

Hike: Knieberg / Col Quaternà

Sexten/Sesto, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen
from center

Challenging and long mountain hike.    

  • Spectacular panorama    
  • Diverse nature experiences    
  • Historical and geological insights near the Carnic High Trail
Itinerary
From the Kreuzbergpass (accessible by bus or car - parking fee applies), hike on trail No. 131 through picturesque high moor meadows to the Nemesalm (1,877 m), where wide pastures with horses and cows spread out against the impressive backdrop of the Sexten Dolomites. From the alpine pasture, continue eastwards on trail No. 146 along the northern side of the valley, finally climbing somewhat more steeply via the Dechantmahd with a small shepherd's hut up to the Kniebergsattel (2,329 m). There, the path to the Obstanserseehütte or the Carnic High Trail branches off to the left; keeping right, you reach a mountain ridge via well-laid serpentines on trail No. 148. From there, you round the summit on the south side across a scree field and finally climb to the summit of the Knieberg via a slightly exposed but easily accessible path. The descent takes place on trails No. 173 and No. 149 down to the Coltrondo Alm, past the idyllic Lago dei Rospi, and finally back to the Kreuzbergpass, from where you can walk along the stream to Moos or return comfortably by bus.
Distance 19.9 Km
Duration 6h:58 min
Elevation gain 883 m
Elevation loss 883 m
Highest point 2211 m
Lowest point 1635 m
Details
Line 446, Kreuzbergpass bus stop; alternatively, line 440 during the high season.
Directions
Coming from the Pustertal valley, turn off at Innichen into the Sextnertal valley and follow the main road to the Kreuzberg pass.
Parking
Parking possibility at the Kreuzberg pass (subject to a fee)
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