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Themed Hikes

St. Jacobs church hike

St. Ulrich/Urtijëi/Ortisei/Urtijëi, Urtijëi/Ortisei, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
Simple and family friendly hike to the St. Jakobs church.
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This easy and pleasant tour leads you through the wild nature from Ortisei to S. Jacob. This forest experience, which is well suited for families with children, is a hike with a unique view of the Sassolungo.

Itinerary

The starting point is the parish church of Ortisei, from there follow the signs for the Dialogue Trail to Col de Flam, then the signs to St. Jacob.
Continue on an ascending forest path. Finally, turn right and walk on level ground to the little church dedicated to St. Jacob, the patron saint of walkers and pilgrims. The descent is via the outward trail to the trail junction where there is a wayside shrine. Follow the signpost "Annatal" and turn right past the valley station of the Seceda cable car back to the starting point.

Distance 4 Km
Duration 2h:00 min
Ascent 330 m
Descent 330 m
Highest point 1566 m
Lowest point 1231 m
Details
Good hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, light windbreaker, sun protection
Best vantage point to take a nice photo of the oldest church in Val Gardena with the Sassolungo in the background.

Accessible by the bus line 350 from Bolzano or 360 from Bressanone to the S. Antonio square. Accessible by the bus line 172 from Castelrotto to the S. Antonio square.
Accessible by the bus line 351 from Chiusa, Laion, S. Pietro to the S. Antonio square.
Timetables and travel information are available in the local tourist office in Val Gardena.

Directions

The hike starts from the Parish Church.
You can also take Citybus 355 to St. Jakob, from where you can walk the last 20 minutes to the church.

Parking

Parking facilities in the parking house Central.
At the valley station of the Alpe di Siusi cable car.
At the valley station of the Seceda cable car.

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