This is an easy but very nice hike, where you have the possibility to half it, going back by bus from the Passo Monte Croce. Many visible residuals from World War I.
This trail takes you through woods and meadows to where the historic spa town Bagni di San Candido/Wildbad. Starting from the parking at Monte Baranci/Haunold, follow the bike route towards Sexten until turning right to "Wildbad". At arrival you can continue until the Rifugio Gigante Baranci/Riese Haunold Hütte Mountain Hut. Just follow the path straight until the destination. From there you can return to the valley by chairlift or the summer toboggan Funbob. The Monte Baranci chairlift and the Rifugio Gigante Baranci Mountain Hut are open from the end of May until the end of September.
Distinctive and sophisticated mountain with a beautiful view. From Pragser Wildsee lake towards the eastern shore, turn left on a forestry road to a trail which branches off on adventurous exposed walls by the “Zwölf Apostel/Dodici Apostoli” notch leads. From there it goes on to “Weißlahn/Lavina Bianca”. Curvy and platy rocks to get to the ridge and after a somewhat exposed traverse put on the final path to the summit. Walking time: 3,5 hours Sign-post: no 58 Challenge: very demanding, vertigo and slip resistance required!
Hut situated in the heart of the Dolomites, sorrounded by meadows and an impressive mountain backdrop. Go on the west bank of the lake to the south-east end of the lake, then up into “Buco Giavo/Nabiges Loch”, continue to the “Porta Sora al Forn”, and turn right to the “Törl” and the Rifugio Biella/Seekofelhütte. Continue on the wide hiking-way along slightly uphill through pastures and down to the alpine hut “Rifugio Senes/Senneshütte”. Walking time: 4,5 hours Mark: no. 1; no. 6A Difficulty: very demanding
From the top of the Mount Elmo across the Alta Via Carnica and through wood until Innichen / San Candido.
Probably one of the nicest hikes in the San Candido/Innichen region. Its main attraction is the wonderful peaks of the Sexten Dolomites that tower over the whole of the Innerfeldtal valley. The area is also part of the Drei Zinnen Nature Park and is therefore a place of special beauty and tranquillity. The destination for this hike is the Dreischusterhütte mountain hut, which is open from June to the beginning of October and also has accommodation. The hike is relatively easy with no particularly difficult sections.
An extremely scenic, six-kilometre high-altitude trail that follows old war trails and can also be recommended to less experienced mountain hikers, especially as the ascent can be done by lift and the way back by bus. The good trail leads from the Rotwand meadows, partly at the tree line, partly above it at the foot of vertical rockfalls, almost flat to the Kreuzberg Pass. From the path there are beautiful views of the Carnic ridge and the ice peaks of the Rieserferner group to the north.
This easy round walk brings you on the top of the Mount Elmo. It is one of the most beautiful vista points and offers a 360 ° view with the central Alps mountains in the north and the many, many Dolomites peaks in the south. This tour is ok also for a half day trip.
If you are looking for solitude and want to enjoy nature and its sea of flowers to the full, the western circuit of the Gsell mountain is highly recommended. It can be walked either directly from the centre of Sexten or from the Innerfeldtal valley.
From Baranci/Haunold valley station follow the route 28 and then route 6 to the "Riese-Haunold-Hütte" mountain refuge. Then take the steep path next to the ski lift "Untertal" which brings you first to "Maierkaser" (unmanaged hut) and then to "Pausa Ganda/Gantraste". You will have a beautiful view over San Candido!
The approximately 4 Kilometer long small asphalt road passes along the Pragser Berg/Braies mountain from Schmieden/Ferrara to St. Veit/San Vito. The sunny trail offers a wonderful view ofer the valley and the mountainous panorama. Walking time: 1,5 hours
It is a forest path of cosiness, no altitude difference and no special impulses. You will always have the village of Sesto on your left and pass the famous Sexten cemetery. From the reservoir through the forest to San Candido.
Leaving the town towards west, shortly before the gas station, turn right and go up until the Hotel "Schopfenhof". From there go straight ahead and you will pass several farms until arriving to Dobbiaco/Toblach. Return by bus or train. Otherwise you can also return on foot, starting from the train station in "Neutoblach" and following the bike route along the rails to San Candido/Innichen.
A leisurely hike from Sesto to the idyllic Fischleintal/Val Fiscalina valley with a fantastic view on the Dolomites of Sexten.
The highlight of this winter hike are the views of the wonderful peaks of the Sexten Dolomites which can be enjoyed all the way along the hike. The whole area is also part of the Drei Zinnen Nature Park and is therefore a place of special beauty and tranquillity, especially in winter. The destination is the Dreischusterhütte mountain hut, where you can fortify yourself for the return route. The hut is open from Christmas to the end of March. The hike itself is relatively easy, a pleasant walk right across the Innerfeldtal valley.
Quite a challenging hike to the Haunoldköpfl panoramic mountain south of San Candido/Innichen. The hiking trail becomes quite steep in some places towards the end. However, when you reach the summit you have a breathtaking view of San Candido that makes all your efforts worthwhile. There is also a section during the climb up where you can catch a glimpse of all three of the Three Peaks.
Long hike on the path nr. 4, starting from San Candido and passing the Cappella del Bosco Chapel, until reaching the Baita del Cacciatore Mountain Hut. Return on the same route.
22.07. - 06.09.2024: the hiking trail remains closed due to work.
Very beautiful hike, starting from the parking at the Mount Baranci Valley Station. Go up on the sled run until reaching the Rifugio Gigante Baranci Mountain Hut. Then return to the valley via the Bagni di San Candido Springs.
From Braies along the western end of the lake, turn right into the Grünwaldtal/Val Foresta, to Altkasern/Casera Vecchia. From there part a steeply path up to the high alpine hut Malga Colli Alti/Hochalmhütten. Sign-post: no. 19, Walking time: 3 hours. Challenge: demanding Tip: Trip to the lake „Lago dei Colli Alti/Hochalmsee“ Easy hike to one of the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites. From the alpine hut „Malga Colli Alti/Hochalmhütten“ following the wide path to the „Giogo di Montecroce/Kreuzjoch“, turn rigth into „Val Lapadures/Lapadurestal“ and then turn left and slightly upward to the beautiful lake. Walking time: 1 hour Sign-post: no. 19, no. 3 Challenge: moderately demanding
Quite difficult, but very beautiful hike, starting from the Val Campo di Dentro/Innerfeldtal Valley in the middle of the unique Three Peaks Nature Park. The path until the destination Three Peaks is entirely on the Alpine Dolomites Hiking Path No. 4. At arrival on Rifugio Locatelli/Drei-Zinnen-Hütte Mountain Hut you will have a stunning view of the Three Peaks.
Leisurely hike on the path nr. 4, starting from San Candido and passing the Cappella del Bosco/Waldkapelle chapel, until reaching Sesto/Sexten.
The “Places of Power and Forest Therapy - Balance” themed trail connects people with nature and its healing powers. Meditations are offered at various stations, allowing the energy of nature to have an effect on body and mind. Geomancy, an ancient knowledge of the interactions between cosmic, earthly and human energies, helps to recognize places of special energy. Places of power, zones with increased earth radiation, promote well-being. Forest bathing establishes a deep connection to nature through mindfulness, which strengthens the immune system and brings inner peace.
Now this meditation trail will bring psychic and therapeutic enrichment to everyone who experiences it as an alternative to the consumerism of our times.
From the parking area Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee you go along the west coast Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee, arrived on the back shore a broad gravel way with the (No. 19) lead you to the Malga Foresta/Grünwaldalm. The walking time is 1 hour.
You circle the pearl of the Dolomite Lakes, the Pragser Wildse Lake!The path leads you past a small chapel under the light shade of spruce, larch and pine. You can admire the imposing Seekofel/Croda del Becco. The walking time is approx 1 hour, the sigpost: No. 1, 19
The meadows of the Gsell mountain are an insider tip for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. The meadows of Inner- and Außergsell spread out on the north side of the mighty Dreischusterspitze. The Gsellwiesen meadows are traditionally mown and the larch meadows are evidence of the mountain farming landscape.
A hike of tranquillity - solitude and silence paired with magnificent panoramas. The view of the nearby peaks of the Sexten Dolomites and the Carnic mountain ridge and the impressive view down to Sexten are particularly rewarding.
You should bring your own food and refreshments, as there is no catered hut.
Panorama: from the Forcella del Lago spectacular view into the heart of the Dolomites of Sesto
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