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Family hikings

Themed path: Meditation Trail and Fairy tale Trail

Sexten/Sesto, Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen
from center
During the First World War, Sexten had to be evacuated due to its location directly on the Dolomites front. A few summers later, farmers were allowed to return to tend to their fields and acres. So that they could celebrate Holy Mass in secret, the Waldkapelle was built near the "Holza Schluichte". Today, the Besinnungsweg leads to this magical place of power in the heart of the Sextner forests.
  • Easy theme trail with stations to rest
  • Past the "Schalensteine", the first traces of settlement in Sexten
  • The Waldkapelle as a place for quiet reflection
Itinerary
The Besinnungsweg (meditation path) with 14 stations leads from Sexten's parish church to the Waldkapelle (1552 m). Starting from the church, the biblical path begins, marked with trail numbers 5 and 4B. It leads past stations of the Cross to the Höslerhöfe farms and then via field path 4B to the Ladstätterhof farm. From here, the route goes through forests and meadows until the Waldkapelle is reached. From the chapel, a wide forest path leads via the "Fabelweg" (fairytale path) up to the Jägerhütte hut. From there, you can continue to the mountain station of Helmjet Sexten, or walk back to the center via the Wetzwiesen and the Außerberg. The duration given is for the outward and return journeys. The 440.1 bus, the Mitterberg Shuttle, takes you comfortably and directly to the starting point of your walk.
Distance 5.2 Km
Duration 2h:00 min
Elevation gain 310 m
Elevation loss 310 m
Highest point 1510 m
Lowest point 1314 m
Details
Bus route 446, Sexten Helm bus stop; during the peak season, you can also take bus route 440 or route 440.1 (Mitterberg shuttle).
Directions
Coming from the Pustertal valley, turn into the Sexten valley in Innichen. If arriving from the Kreuzberg pass, follow the main road until you reach Sexten. You can reach the starting point easily and directly by taking bus route 440.1, the Mitterberg Shuttle.
Parking
Parking available at the Helmjet Sexten (parking fees apply after 4 hours during peak season) or in Sexten's centre
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