Holidays in the Dolomites Region Kronplatz

The Sas dles Diesc (3026 m),  is one of the most imposing mountains of the Pices Fanes pasture in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.  
To the left of Sas dles Nö the peak rises above the enchanting landscape of the legendary Fanes kingdom.

From Pederü, the road takes you up to the refuges of Fodara and Senes.

ROUND OF PÜTIA (total walking time: 4 hours)
From Passo delle Erbe, this hike along trail 8a runs though stunning pastures. At the foot of the north face of Pütia, turn right at the fork and take trail no. 4 to the Forcella di Pütia pass. At Forcella di Putia, head south down to the Göma pass across the pastures and then on to the north face of Sasso Putia and back.

Anyone who is staying in Valdaora can start these moderately difficult ski tours to the Piz da Peres or the Dreifingerspitze at the Passo di Furcia-Furkelpass and then first of all leave their tracks through the dense forests. Higher up, well-marked trails lead over at times very steep scree cirques and broad meadow slopes approximately 750 meters (2,500 feet) higher to the corresponding destination.

From the Ruis cable car peak station (2275 m) at the top of Mount Kronplatz, turn left in the direction of the race track. Walk along the beaten track until you reach a lookout point with a cross, offering a stunning view onto the Dolomites and the three villages of Marebbe: San Vigilio, Pieve Marebbe and Rina. If you keep walking, the trail will take you to the Graziani inn (2080 m). For the return journey, follow the same route as the outward journey.

The tour starts at Bagni Pervalle (1.320 m) in Sorafurcia. Take the path nr. 32 and pass the Jägerhütte di Valdaora. Take the path nr. 6 to the forcella del Col Vallaccia from here it goes down to the alp Lanzwiese. Once on peak follow again the path 6B that goes down again to Bagni Pervalle.

This trail is fascinating even without skis – just get yourself a cable car return ticket to the top of Mount Kronplatz. The view from up there is simply breath-taking! From the impressive Concordia bell, marvel at the 360° peak relief depicting the mountains surrounding Kronplatz and gaze out into the fascinating Alpine panorama.

A walk through history

 

More than 2000 years ago, the Puster Valley was under the administrative control of the Roman Empire. Today you can still discover evidence of the early history of the Noricum province, which was once part of the Great Celtic kingdom, in parts of Ehrenburg/Casteldare and the nearby settlement area of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo.

An attractive and leisurely circular walk between the southern center of Kiens/Chienes and the western landscape area of Ehrenburg/Casteldarne offers insights into the history of the Romans. The importance of travelling and the role of the rest stops around Kiens/Chienes are presented in an exciting way at various rest points, with information’s about the Romans, to bring the past to life.

One of the best-preserved milestones from Roman times is a two-meter-high column sculpted from quartz phyllite. The Roman stone was erected during the reign of the Roman Emperor Lucius Septinus Severus and shows the distance to the Roman town of Aguntum near Lienz in East Tyrol further to the east.

Also worth seeing (only from the outside) is the historic Ehrenburg castle, which was built in 1250, and the nearby baroque parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The beautiful wooden fences and the old dry-stone walls in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne are also particularly attractive. Refreshment stops to take a well-deserved break at: Bar Restaurant Obermair in Ehrenburg/Casteldarne and Riverhotel Post in Kiens/Chienes.

Outgoing from the Bad Bergfall Inn it goes for 2 h on the marks 32, 3A, & 3 on the Forcella Tredita (2329 m). From the Forcella it goes on mark 3 & 19 passing the Lake of Colli Alti direct to the Colli Alti Alp Hut. From there it goes over mark 32 passing the Forcella Lapadures back to Bad Bergfall. (Alternative track: ascent on the Mountain Tre Dita (2474 m)). 

The stroll begins on Str. Fanes: Walk through the Pes-Pesc playground, then continue along the paved dirt road parallel to the cross-country skiing slope (pedestrians: please keep off the slope) until just before you reach the Ciamaor sports grounds. The forest trail will take you to Ciamaor (to the left of the football pitch). Having passed the Ciamaor bridge, keep left and continue along the picturesque trail until you get to Lé dla Creda. Continue along the main road until you reach the Tamersc fields and, after 3 km, the Pederü mountain inn.

The Olang 1+2 cable car takes you comfortably and quickly from Olang to the top of Kronplatz, one of the most famous ski mountains in South Tyrol. In modern cabins, you can enjoy an impressive ride and admire the stunning Dolomites panorama. The cable car consists of two sections and transports you from the valley station to the summit of Kronplatz, which sits at 2,275 meters, in just a few minutes. Whether for skiing in winter or hiking and biking in summer, the Olang 1+2 cable car is the perfect start to your adventure.

The summit of Col Bechei (2793 m) looks different from every angle. On the way to the Fanes pasture, starting from the Pederü hut, it accompanies you all the way on your left.  
If you look at it from the Pices-Fanes pasture, it looks like a sleeping volcano. While if you look at it from the Gran-Fanes hut, it almost looks like a whale's head. 
However you look at it, it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Fanes alpine pasture. From its summit you can see the Tofana di Mezzo, which rises from the ground like a pyramid. It can be seen as far as Croda del Becco on the Senes alpine pasture. At the top, looking down, one can see Lake Piciodel at the foot of the mountain. As you climb to the summit, Lake Limo greets you in its bright shades of blue. 
If you are lucky, you may also observe ibex grazing or resting on nearby walls.

cross country slope from Antholz Obertal till the Biathlon Centre Südtirol / Alto Adige

A true hidden gem for nature lovers is the ski touring and tobogganing trail to the Brunstalm, starting right at the Kids World in Oberolang. This enchanting path is groomed weekly with a snowcat and winds its way through the untouched beauty of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site. The trail gently leads up to the Brunstalm, where you can warm up in a cozy room and take in the breathtaking views of the Olang Dolomites. Please note that the trail is closed in the evening due to grooming work.

The Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on account of its distinctive natural features. The unique, legendary atmosphere of Fanes, the flora and fauna of the Dolomites and the stunning scenery all make this hike an unforgettable experience.
From our area, Fanes is reachable from Sciaré/San Cassiano.

From Pederü, follow the road to the Fanes pastures.
Our suggestion: Walk on to the Limo pass (15 minutes’ walking distance from the Fanes inn) to enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view out onto the “Fanes realm”.

The 2,507 metres high Piz da Peres in the Valdaora Dolomites offers very beautiful views of the Plan de Corones and the entire Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park. Starting at the reservoir lake at Passo Furcia, first we follow the road nr. 3 for some metres until we branch off to the right, following trail no. 12B in the direction of the slope “Pre da Peres“. From there you follow the trail no. 12, which presents some steep rock stairs and is slightly exposed at some sections. Than you across beautiful meadow slopes and finally arrive at the peak cross. From here, we admire the ski mountain Plan de Corones in the North, the Dolomites and Mount Cima Tre Dita in the East and San Vigilio di Marebbe in the South-West.
On the way back you take the trail nr. 3. On many serpentines we go downwards through a scree slope, which can be slippery and difficult to pass after heavy rains or in case of snow. After the scree slope it goes up and down again over a forest trail until the starting point. Starting point: Passo Furcia (1.758 metres asl) Trail route: Passo Furcia - Ücia Picio Prè - Wetterkreuz - Piz da Peres - Passo Furcia Trail numbers: 3, 12B, 12, 3 Walking time: approx. 4,5 hours Altitude difference: 760 (ascent) Mountain restaurants: Ücia Picio Prè (descent), restaurants at Passo Furcia Suitable for families? Yes, but not for small children or older children without any mountain experience

Trails: 6B, 6, 12 From the Muntcörta car park behind the horse riding centre, set off along the forest road through the woods until you reach the crossing. There, take a right to the Antersasc pastures following the sign to Antersasc/Malga Antersasc/Puez. At the Antersasc pastures, keep right and head north to the top of Crëp dales Dodesc.

easy slope from Rasun di Sopra to Rasun di Sotto, ideal for beginners (natural snow)

Walk past the Miara cable car station and follow the road up to the Hotel Restaurant Spaces and on to the hamlet Rara. Turn right onto forest path no. 1 which will take you to Passo Furcia, where a number of inns offer food and drinks. We suggest the same route for your return journey.

Medium-difficult hike with marvellous views from the peak out onto the surrounding mountains.

Hikeable plateaus between Pusteria and Lüsen Difficulty: medium Walking time: about 4-5 hours Starting point: Ellen Weiler, parking Kreuzner (1,481 m) Length: 10.6 km Altitude: about 680 HM Refreshments: Berg Gasthof Häusler, strong-field hut, Rastnerhütte, The area of ​​Lüsner ridge is wide and the high mountain pastures offer a variety of hiking opportunities. A wonderful tour with magnificent panoramic views leads from the hamlet Ellen up to Astjoch (2,147 m). The one-hour climb from the car park at the Kreuznerhof (1,481 m) through the forest zones via the Walder Alm to the summit of the castle stables to 2,194 m. There is a magnificent panoramic view of the valley of Bruneck, the gleaming white peaks of the Rieserfernergruppe in the north and the hikeable plateaus of Lüsner Alm opens on almost flat roads hikers can enjoy here the magnificent alpine landscape with the picturesque Seeaugen located between Postal and Rastnerhütte spread. The Almbauern maintain the centuries-old tradition of animal husbandry and today also offer comfortable rest stops. These places were much earlier visited by Mesolithic hunters groups as evidenced by finds of flint tools. The vast, beautiful pastures invite you to wonder and linger. For an extensive rest, the comfortable mountain huts worth it in the strong-field hut or the Rastnerhütte. On the way back on the Lofa-Alm and Alm-Moa, the trail crosses the gorge of the Burger-brook, before the hikers on the forest comes back to the starting point in Ellen.

From the Pares car park, take the forest road no. 5, 5A which leads gently uphill through the woods and on to the Medalghes pastures.

cross country slope from Antholz Mittertal till Antholz Obertal

Natural snow trail on the right side of the valley from Niederrasen to Oberrasen

crosscountry slope from Anterselva di Sotto / Antholz Niedertal till Anterselva di Mezzo / Antholz Mittertal
natural snow

A short and pleasant hike from Brunico via Aufhofen/Villa S. Caterina to Amaten/Ameto and Dietenheim/Teodone.

Monte Sella de Sennes (2787m) is located in the middle of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. You start the hike from the Sennes hut in the direction of Munt de Senes, leaving behind the alpine huts and gently fragrant meadows to take the path towards the summit. From here there are spectacular views of adjacent peaks such as that of Croda Rossa (3146 m) and Punta Sorapiss (3205 m).

Beautiful and easy hike between the fields of Reischach/Riscone to the charming old little chapel "Kapplerstöckl".

Setting off from Hotel Les Alpes, follow the trail until you reach Sarjëi (food and drinks available at Agriturismo Soleseid).