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Family hikings

Hike from the Holy Cross Chapel to Brogles

St. Ulrich/Urtijëi/Ortisei/Urtijëi, Urtijëi/Ortisei, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
Hike full of breathtaking landscapes, ideal for families and hikers seeking an easy route within the Puez Odle Nature Park.
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The Resciesa offers a scenic hike immersed in nature, with mostly flat trails or gentle inclines. From the very first steps, stunning views of the Dolomites open up. Along the way, you will encounter the charming Holy Cross Chapel, a place of great beauty and tranquility. To reach the summit cross (2,281 m), there is a short uphill section, rewarded with a 360-degree view of the Sciliar, the Sella Group, and the surrounding valleys. The route continues to Brogles, a wide alpine meadow where horses and cows graze in summer, perfect for a little break. The hike combines breathtaking panoramas, easily walkable sections, and authentic alpine atmosphere, making it suitable for both families and hikers seeking relaxation.

Itinerary

Starting from the top station of the Resciesa funicular, follow trail no. 35 on the left, which leads to the Resciesa Hut. From there, continue on to the Holy Cross Chapel. Then follow trail no. 10 until you reach the summit cross, which marks the highest point of the hike at 2,281 meters. The route then continues along trail no. 31 to the Valluzza Pass. Here, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up, stretching from the Val d'Isarco across the Schlern mountain and towards the Sella Pass. The hike continues along trail no. 35, passing the Ega Ciajiarines spring, down to Brogles. The return route follows the Costa dl Cason (trail no. 35) back to the top station of the Resciesa funicular.

Distance 13.0 Km
Duration 3h:40 min
Elevation gain 355 m
Elevation loss 347 m
Highest point 2281 m
Lowest point 2074 m
Details
Take care of the opening times of the Resciesa funicular and allow sufficient time for the return journey.
Good hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, light windbreaker, sun protection
Enjoy the beautiful view of the breathtaking mountains of the Sassolungo and Sasso Piatto and the Sciliar mountain.

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
With the Resciesa railway from the centre of Ortisei.
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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