Hiking in South Tyrol

KRONPLATZ (2275 m, H: 4 hours) Starting from San Vigilio, reach the Furcia Pass (waymark No.1); from there continue along the forest road or mountain path no. 1 to get to the Panorama hut and then to the summit.

This walk takes you from Ora, through an idyllic wood, to the wine village of Montagna. The mountainside along which the path winds is particularly famous for the typical vineyards where the best Pinot Noir grapes in South Tyrol grow. Montagna is also the ideal starting point for the magnificent panoramic trail that has been made from the old railway line that led all the way into the Val di Fiemme.

On the shepherds’ track

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 4,6 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 666 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

This easy hike starts in San Cassiano and takes you through a winter wonderland of magical beauty.

The view from the Pralongiá plateau is unique, with a 360° panorama of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites: from the Marmolada glacier to the Sella massif, from the Fanes group to the peaks on the southern edge of the Puez-Odle Natural Park, such as the Sassongher and Sass de Pütia.

Just beneath the church, walk past the nearby barn and cross the two bridges, continuing to Pecëi. Then follow the forest roads marked 17a and 17b to Spizan and finally past Cëindles all the way to Juvel, where you can enjoy the stunning views of the majestic Sass dla Crusc peak. To walk back, take the forestry road no. 9.

Through beautiful woods along the scenic mountain ridge

Starting point: Val Casies Valley/ S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: media
Difference in altitude: 541 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Itinerary from Schmiederalm to Schönrastalm, Neuhütt further to Kösertal and Schmiederalm.

Starting point:Val Casies Valley – S.Maddalena, Head of the Valley 1465 m
Duration: 2 hours
Difference in altitude: 506 m
Length of the tour: 5 km 
Descent: via the ascent route
Difficulty: medium

From Antholz Mittertal (sports area) > farm Eggerhöfe > at the bridge starts the trail to the Egger waterfall > back to the farm Egger > path n. 3 to the Klammbach waterfall > on the same way back to the starting point

Setting off from Passo delle Erbe, take the forest road which runs just above the Ütia de Börz mountain inn in either direction.

SAN VIGILIO › LAKE BRAIES (H: 6 hours  4,5 hours) From the Hotel Monte Paraccia follow waymark No. 19 and walk though Fojedöra valley to the pastures of Fojedöra; from there descend to the lake of Braies (6 hours; return is also possible by bus). Alternatively, you can start from the Furcia Pass and follow the path No. 3 to Fojedöra Lake. (4,5 hours)

A well-known alpine hut with beautiful views

Starting point: Tesido / Parking lot above the mountain restaurant Mudler (1478m)
Distance: 4,1 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 390 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441 / 438

From the Rina sports grounds, a marked trail leads to the Munt da Rina/Welchellener Alm (catering facilities). The Munt da Rina

mountain inn is open during the winter months. Return along the same route.

An easy hike for the whole family! Along the old military road from the first World War, in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage site with views of imposing Dolomites peaks, such as Hohe Gaisel peak, Tofane and Monte Cristallo, you walk towards the Dürrensteinhütte hut.
The Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season.
Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau car park (2,000 m)
Arrival point: Dürrensteinhütte hut (2,050 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Hike for the whole family and typical dishes

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / Colle Scandole (1478m)
Distance: 4,5 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 405 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Although the trail itself is neither very exposed nor particularly difficult, this hike is a long one and requires a certain amount of stamina. The peak offers stunning 360° panoramic views out onto the central Alps and the Dolomites.

SAN VIGILIO › KREUZJOCH › CIASTLINS › LÉ DLA CREDA › SAN VIGILIO (H-R: 6 h) Setting off from Hotel Monte Paraccia, take path no. 19. From Giogo Monte Croce continue on path no. 24 to the cavity called Conca di Ciastlins/Krippesmulde, where the two paths separate, and turn right onto trail no. 25. Descend first to Lé dla Creda and then on to San Vigilio.

SAS DE PÜTIA (2875m; A: 2 hours 45 min.)
From Passo delle Erbe, this hike along trail 8a runs though stunning pastures. At the foot of the north face of Sas de Pütia, turn right at the fork and take trail no. 4 to the Forcella di Pütia pass. At Forcella di Pütia, turn left onto the marked trail to get to the pass between the main and the secondary peak.

Altitude hike from Monguelfo to Dobbiaco

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, tourist information office (1087 m)
Distance: 16 km *
Descent: along the same route or by public transportation
Walking time: 04:50 hrs.
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 800 m
Information: * it is recommended to only hike parts of the www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Mountain shelter with a view to the Dolomites

Starting point: a) Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena parish curch b) Val Casies Valley / S. Martino tourist information office c) Dobbiaco / Gandelle
Distance: a) 13 km b) 10 km c) 4 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: a) 05:20 h b) 04:40 h c) 02:30 h
Difficulty: medium-difficult
Difference in altitude: 745-1388 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

Beautiful hike from Moos to Froneben with magnificent views of the Sesto Dolomites.

Starting point:
a) Val Casies Valley – S.Maddalena, parish church 1398 m
b) Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, under the humlet "Huben"
Duration:a) 1 hour 30 min. b) 1 hour 15 min.
Difference in altitude: a) 521 m b) 390 m
Length of the tour: a) 4,5 km b) 3,6
Descent: via the ascent route
Difficulty: a) medium b) easy

From Niederrasen to Oberrasen (culture house) > along the river > after approx. 1 km turn right on a country lane > further on northwards to the biotope (the moor area - an integral natural reserve with nature trail).

This hike can also be started from Antholz Niedertal or Antholz Mittertal!

SAN VIGILIO › SPËSCIA › PASSO SAN ANTONIO › FANES (H: 7 h)
From San Vigilio (Ciamaor) via Rit (waymark No. 13) to Spëscia; from there following waymark No. 13 via San Antonio Pass to Malga Fanes; return is also possible via Pederü. 

Family friendly hike at Tesido

Starting point: Tesido / tourist information office (1206m)
Distance: 15 km*
Descent: along the same route or with public transportation
Walking time: 04:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 470 m
Information: * it is recommended to only hike parts of the trailwww.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

LAKE OF RINA (2180 m, H-R 5 h)
From the sports ground in Rina a 1- 1.5 hour walk on a signed path takes you to the hut Munt da Rina (refreshments available). The path continues via Col dal Lè all the way to the idyllic Lake of Rina. Return is via the same route.

SAN VIGILIO › CIASTLINS › RICIOGOGN › SENES PASTURES (H: 6 h)

Starting from the lake „Lè dla Creda“, follow the footpath No. 25 through the Ciastlins valley. When you reach the basin, continue to the right on trail No. 24 until you reach the Riciogogn pass, from where you descend to the Senes alpine huts. For the return walk, go via Fodara Vedla to Pederü.

From Niederrasen (Linde) > path n. 8 (steep) > Rauterhöfe > turn left on path n. 22 or passing the farm on the right following the panorama path > Redensbergerhöfe > paved raod n. 4 > Pfaffingerhöfe > Niederrasen.