Hiking in South Tyrol

The easy winter walk takes around the idyllic lake of Dobbiaco/Toblach.

A nature trail around the lake with 11 stations provides valuable information on the vegetation, wildlife and geomorphology of the area. 

Further information to the water treasures of Dobbiaco: 
https://www.drei-zinnen.info/en/dobbiaco/dobbiaco/experiencing-dobbiaco/lago-di-dobbiaco-lago-di-landro-and-dobbiaco-water-treasures.html

Hike amongst characteristic hamlets: Schintlholz, Hölzl, Prati di Tesido

Starting point: Val Casies / Colle parish church (1260m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: along the same route or by public transport
Duration: 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 300 m
Possibility of sledding: no

Ideal for a walk, as a start for the Sesto circuit or if you just want to feel the silence and energy of the forest.

A peaceful hike accompanied by solitude and silence with a magnificent panorama - an insider tip for nature lovers.
On beautiful sunny days, such a Gsell round is the best, it is a beautiful and slightly challenging round. When the blue of the sky, the green of the meadows and the scent of the trees combine to form a picture, a wonderful harmony and beauty is created.

Circular hiking tour along the Ladurns lake with panorama view to the Weißwand and Tribulaun summits.

Where you get the most beautiful view of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:30 – 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 577 m
Tobboganing possibility: yes
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis  

The trails starts by the Ladurns mountain station and goes to the Edelweisshütte alpine hut. Right on to the "Teisljöchl" and here turn right on mark 35. After a few minutes you will arrive to the Dolomieu trail. Follow the trail passing the Toffring Meadows until the Allriss mountain hut. Further on descend on trail 27 to the valley bottom to S. Antonio/St .Anton. Return to the valley station with pubblic bus (313).

The Sarlkofel/Monte Serla is situated in the Nature Park Fanes Sennes Prags/Braies. From the summit you have a beatiful view over Toblach/Dobbiaco.

Short hike at the head of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 2 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 00:40 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 80 m Tobboganing possibility: no

This moderately difficult winter hike leads up to the Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza, a high plateau at 2,000 m above sea level with a breathtaking view of the Hohe Gaisel/Croda Rossa and the Cristallo.

Hike to the huts on the hunters trail

The trail downhill to the Wanseralm pasture is very steep and narrow, but quite manageable. Once down at the lake, there are several beautiful places to enjoy.

Starting point: Wans

Endpoint: Wans

Refreshment stop: Seebergalm pasture, Wanseralm pasture

Hike from S. Martino to the Karbacher Tal Valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m) or Karbacherhof farm (1425m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: same way as ascent
Walking time: 01:50 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 391 m S. Martino | 242 m maso Karbacherhof
Tobogganing possibility: no
Information: Depending on weather conditions: with freshly fallen snow in parts only accessible with snow shoes.

Outing to the biggest mountain lake in the valley

Although this hike does not present particular challenges it is nevertheless enjoyable, leading through characteristic Alpine pastures. On the return, experienced and sturdy hikers can take the rough track on the right side of the valley.

Starting point: Timmelsbrücke bridge km 19,7

Endpoint: Timmelsbrücke bridge km 19,7

Refreshment stop: Timmelsalm pasture

The trail starts by the mountain station and goes in direction Edelweißhütte mountain hut. Just before the hut tunr left on the steep trail (34) and along the scree upwards to the Lotterscharte joke (2258m). Afterwards on trail 24 to the Ochsenschatre joke and furtheron over the ridge to the Rosskopf summit (2189m). Descend to the Rosskopf mountain station. Return to Ladurns with pubblic bus (313).

An afternoon hike

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 2,5 km
Descent: circular hike
WalkingTime: 00:50 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 102 m
Tobboganing possibility: no
Information: Depending on weather conditions: partially only accessible with snow shoes.

The Knieberg juts out a little from the Carnic Ridge extending south-eastwards from the peak of the Helm, offering outstanding views both of the Sexten Dolomites to the south-east and down into the Cadore-Piavetal valley. This trail still bears many traces of the First World War.

Short hike at S. Martino

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 4 km
Descent: circular hike
Duration: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 50 m
Tobogganing possibility: no

Hiking through rural cultural landscape on the sunny side of Pichl

Hiking on the sunny side of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies / Colle Hotel Stoll (1225m)
Distance: 6.5 km
Descent: circular route
Walking time: 02:15 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 120 m
Possibility of sledding: no

From the Rifugio Bonner/Bonnerhütte you have an amazing view over the snowy Dolomites.

Attention: with fresh snow only possible with snow shoes.

Light forests and mountain meadows alternate along the entire route, with easy climbs and flat sections. In winter, the track is regularly maintained with a snow groomer.

Legends and stories about the Sextner Tal valley and the Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal valley have been told and passed on here for years. Now these many fairytales and stories have been used to create a Fable Trail (Fabelweg) in Sesto. Figures depicting characters from all kinds of legends have been set up along the route, giving visitors an insight into a different world.

In good conditions and when there’s enough (but not too much) snow, this hike can be completed without any problems. The trail is regularly maintained using a tracked snow groomer. On the farm track along the hairpin bends are clearly-marked shortcuts, but in winter these tracks are usually inaccessible or should at least be negotiated with care.

From the last bend in the road under the Jaufenpass mountain pass marked as “Römerkehre”, take trail no. 12a to the Flecknerhütte inn. The return is back the same way.

A well-known hut with a beautiful view

Starting point: Tesido / parking lot above the mountain farm Mudler (1620m)
Distance: 4,1 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 392m
Tobogganing possibility: yes / difficulty easy
Information: also feasible with snow shoes or touring skis

Shady uphill hike, scenic downhill

Starting point: Magdfeld

Endpoint: Magdfeld

Refreshment stop: Magdfeld, Faglsalm mountain hut, Naserhof mountain inn

Circular hike at S. Martino

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 2,7 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 00:45 h
Difficulty: facile
Difference in altitude: 30 m
Tobogganing possibility: no

Experiencing the fascinating high Alpine lake plateau in South Tyrol

Both challenging for the considerably steep climb as well as its duration, this hike is also worth the effort with a spectacular mountain terrain and the fascinating high Alpine lakes.

Starting point: Pfelders/Plan

Endpoint: Pfelders/Plan

Refreshment stop: Faltschnalalm mountain hut, Lazinser Alm pasture, Lazins/Lazines

Going left from the Ladurns mountain station a farm trail climbs gently over the so-called Mahder to the Edelweiss Hut.

Pleasant walk from Sesto, along the river (on the cycle path) to the Restaurant "Alte Säge"