To experience winter in the Dolomites to the fullest, you don't need to be a winter sport fanatic and go down steep slopes with your skis on. Go off the beaten track and take showshoe hikes through snow covered forests. You'll be blown away by the beauty of winter landscapes.
Snowshoe tour from Zans, about the Gampenwiesen, to the hutGampen Alm. Return with the toboggan to Zans or to St. Magdalena/Ranui.
A beautiful panorama tour across the Aschtalm, Pfinnhütten, Pfinnscharte and Hoher Mann
Starting point: Head of the valley in St. Magdalena in the Val Caises Valley (1465 m)
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: ca. 3 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: easy ski mountain that requires some endurance
Altitude difference: 1100 m
Slope exposure: south + east
An interesting challenge in a snow-covered alpine landscape
Starting point: Head of the valley in St. Magdalena / Val Casies Valley 1465 m
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: ca. 2 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: easy
Altitude difference: 884 m
Slope exposure: North Slope
The classic Val Casies Valley ski and snowshoe hike through the Pfoital and to the Hochkreuzspitze
Starting point: Head of the valley in St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Hiking time: 4 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: moderate – difficult; for average skiers, the route offers a wide and open terrain with only a few steep slopes that only require extra caution following fresh snow
Altitude difference: 1274 m
Slope exposure: southwest
A short hike ideal for families alongside the stream Kaserillbach. At the end, you will be awarded with an amazing view and fresh cheese of own production.
30-minute foot walk, then on with snowshoes, steep ascent towards Brogles, along the Adolf-Munkel-Trail no. 35 to the hut Geisler Alm.
Starting point of the snowshoe hiking tour is the funicular railway to Resciesa, ascend with the funicular railway (for a fee); tour along Rasciesa in direction to Brogles and Geisler Alm; afterwards it is recommended to do a toboggan ride (toboggan rental at Geisler Alm) until Ranui
The perfect family-oriented hike starts in Badia and leads to the feet of the mighty faces of the Sasso di Santa Croce and through the snow-covered Armentara meadows.
Snowshoe tour on old paths
Starting point: Val Casies / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 6,1 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 02:30 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 740 m
Information: also feasible with touring skis | southern exposure
With a view towards the Dolomites
Starting point: parking lot at Tesido above the Mudler mountain farm (1620m)
Distance: 6,1 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 04:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 525 m
Information: also feasible with touring skis
The “Rotlahner” – an easy but famous ski mountain in the Gsieser Alps
Starting point: Head of the valley in St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 3 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: medium to difficult; with the exception of two steep slopes (one just beneath the Kasermähder Alm and the other in the area of the Heimwaldjoch) there are no considerable technical difficulties concerning the route
Altitude difference: 1270 m
Slope exposure: mainly southwest slopes
This easy hike starts in San Cassiano and goes through snow-covered meadows, pastureland and woods, passes along the feet of the Sas dla Crusc and presents wonderful views of the Marmolada, Sella massif, Puez and Sass de Putia.
The unspoiled scenery and glimpses of game such as chamois and roe deer make this hike an unforgettable experience.
A light but impressive snowshoe hike at Geiselsberger Hinterberg. Start of the hike is at the valley station Gassl with the possibility for free parking. From here it goes still without snowshoes to Bad Bergfall to the first bridge. From the access road leading to the "Erschbaum-Hof" you will pass a small wooden bridge, along an old fence, uphill over the meadows to the "Bigraber-Hof". There we cross the road leading to "Bad Berfall". Continue past the "Kirchsteig" above the "Oberlechner-Hof" (Hotel Lenz) to the deer park. As soon as we see the "Unterrainerhof", turn right up to a small larch forest below the valley station Marchner; Along the fence (mark) turn left to the "Gruns farm" and from there continue over the free meadows or the access road to the "Trattes" farmhouse, where you have the possibility to stop. From there, through a romantic but safe canyon down to the "sulfur bath" and then to Bad Bergfall. From here, without snowshoes, along the Furkel brook back to the starting point. Depending on the condition of the snow, some icy spots may be present.
Start with snowshoes at Eistil Boden (car park below Russis bridge), towards Schatzerhütte. From there continue along path no. 9 and over the Piskoierböden to the hut Halslhütte. Return via path no. 10 to the starting point.
Starting point: Val Casies / S. Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 03:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 851 m
Start at Car park Zans (1680 m) towards the hut Kaserill Alm and continue via Wörndle Loch to the summit cross of Zendleser Kofel (2423 m).
This easy snowshoes excursion in San Cassiano 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 Nature Park, such as the Sassongher and Sass de Pütia.
Tranquil low mountain hike – clockwise through meadows and woods of the Taistner Unterrain
Starting point: crossroad 100 m after the Hotel Alpen Tesitin in Taisten
Altitude difference: 260 m
Hiking time: 2 to 3 hours
Level of difficulty: easy and ideal terrain for snowshoe hiking
Important: Orientation in forest difficult when leaving marked path
Please note: this is only a snowshoe hike
Rest point: mountain restaurant Mudler Hof
The snowshoe hike from the Angerer Alm to the Lanzwiesen Alm along trail No. 6 is a true winter adventure. The path leads you through snowy forests and gentle hills, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the winter landscape. Starting at the Angerer Alm, you follow the well-marked trail that takes you to the picturesque Lanzwiesen Alm in about 1.5 hours. Once there, you can take a well-deserved break and admire the pristine nature of the Dolomites. The hike is perfect for snowshoe hikers of all levels and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
The challenging snowshoe hike from Gassl to the Lorenzi Hut and on to Pracken Lake is perfect for experienced hikers. The steep path offers stunning views of the Dolomites. After a break at the Lorenzi Hut, the trail continues through untouched nature to the frozen, almost mystical Pracken Lake. Ideal for those seeking both a physical challenge and the beauty of the Dolomites. Snowshoeing experience and good fitness are required.
The snowshoe hike up to the Lanzwiesen Alm via trail No. 7, starting at the Voppichl Hof, is a peaceful journey through the snowy winter landscape. The path leads you through quiet forests and gentle slopes, allowing you to enjoy the pristine beauty of the Dolomites. Starting from Voppichl Hof, you follow the well-marked trail that steadily climbs up to the Lanzwiesen Alm. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. This hike is ideal for snowshoe enthusiasts looking for a serene winter experience close to nature.
Easy snowshoe hike from the Hotel Bad Bergfall in direction Inn Trattes.
We park in front of the Inn Bad Bergfall and start our walk along the brook on a forest road, signposted with the number 3, slightly uphill. After about half an hour we reach the sulfur source. We cross the brook, after a rocky bottleneck the path turns to the right and goes across fields to the mountain inn Trattes, which is located in a beautiful viewpoint not far from the road to the Furkelpass.
The way back is the same way.
Snowshoe tour with a panoramic view
Starting point: Val Casies Valley/ Colle Hotel Stoll (1255m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 03:0 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 733 m
At the foot of the Geisler peaks. During this snowshoe hike to the hut Dusler Alm and Glatschalm hikers can admire the up over 3000 meters towering pinnacles, peaks and towers of the Geisler close.
Panoramic snowshoe tour passing by the Aschtalm hut
Starting point: Val Casies / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 7,5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 04:00 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 687 m
This snowshoe hike starts in Badia and takes hikers through the characteristic alpine landscape of the Armentara meadows. You walk across snow-covered meadows of unique beauty. The alpine huts and farmsteads along the way bear witness to the work of man: here the farmers have shaped the landscape through their labour over the years, maintaining an intact balance with the surrounding nature.
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 and the stunning scenery all make this hike, which starts in San Cassiano, an unforgettable experience.
This relatively easy snowshoe hike, with little variation in altitude, goes through the Armentarola meadows in San Cassiano and is ideal for anyone looking for something a bit different for half a day.
Snow-covered meadows and fantastic views await you. You can gaze all around from the Setsas to the Col di Lana, from the Sass de Pütia to the Sassongher, from the Lavarella to the Conturines and Lagazuoi. And when, in late afternoon, the sun tinges the peaks of the Dolomites with pink or red, the natural spectacle is simply perfect.
With snow shoes from S. Maddalena to S. Martino
Starting point: Val Casies / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 3,8 km
Descent: with public transportation
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 110 m
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