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.
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).
Ski racers and mountaineers Hans and Paola Steger made their mark on the Seiser Alm like no other, before or since. Pioneers of mountaineering in the Dolomites, they made an immense contribution to the development of skiing on the Seiser Alm: The Hans & Paola Steger trail pays homage to their achievements. Info boards lining the route provide a host of information on the nature and culture of the Seiser Alm. A magnificent Dolomite panorama accompanies hikers along this leisurely yet fascinating trail.
A beautiful circular hike between the villages of St. Peter and St. Magdalena with ancient wayside shrines and a magnificent view of the Geisler Mountains. Also ideal for jogging!
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.
This circular hike in Badia takes visitors into the very heart of the unique natural landscape of the Armentara meadows.
You cross snow-covered meadows in an incredible beauty. Above the tree line extend the alpine pastures, testimony to the work of man. Farmers here have shaped the landscape while still maintaining its equilibrium.
This pleasant 2-hour hike starts in Oberolang at the cemetery. You can easily reach the center of Oberolang with the Citybus 435.1, and after a short walk of about 300 meters, you'll arrive at the starting point. The hike takes you through a picturesque forest along the Olanger Reservoir, until you reach our neighboring village of Welsberg. The outward path is 5.6 km long, and for the return, you can either take the regional train (No. 400) or walk back again.
The winter hike "Salla" starts in Oberolang at Bödenstraße. You can take the Citybus 435.1 to Oberolang and get off at the Dorfstraße stop. After a short 150-meter walk, you’ll reach Bödenstraße. The hike is about 4 km long, passing by the Kinderwelt and winding through snowy meadows, fields, and forests of Oberolang, heading towards Welsberg. After around 1.5 hours, you’ll reach the end of the trail, and the return follows the same route.
A hike to a beautiful pasture beneath the Geisler Mountains. You can stop by to eat at the alpine hut Geisler Alm which offers also a playground for children.
This route leads to various points of historical interest, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Val d'Isarco
The open-air art gallery, with works by artists from the Dolomites region, is quite unique. The "Tru di Artisć" (artists' path) between La Villa and San Cassiano was created in summer 2011 and a new sculpture is added every now and then. Continuing across meadows and pasture land, you pass through San Cassiano to Armentarola at the feet of the Lavarela and Conturines.
The "Tru di artisć", as the path of the artists is called in Ladin, is an open-air gallery that was inaugurated in summer 2011 and is regularly enriched with artworks by various artists from the Ladin valleys. The starting point of the exhibition is in La Villa in the neighbourhood of Altin. The approximately 3.5 km long path is closed to motorised traffic and winds along the Gadera River to the Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus in San Cassiano.
As among the various artistic forms, poetry plays an essential role in addition to sculpture several panels have been erected along the path in this regard, presenting verses in Ladin language.
Snowshoe tour from Zans, about the Gampenwiesen, to the hutGampen Alm. Return with the toboggan to Zans or to St. Magdalena/Ranui.
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.
This easy circular hike between La Villa and Badia goes just a short distance along the floor of the valley, partly through meadows, partly through woodland, from farm to farm, with little variation in altitude and lovely views of the beautiful "viles" of Alta Badia.
The "viles" are settlements that were built in the form of a circle so that each settlement was surrounded by its farmland.
Treat yourself to a pleasant 30-minute walk through the fields and meadows of Oberolang. The Citybus 435.1 conveniently takes you to the center of Oberolang. About 300 meters from the cemetery, you'll find the starting point of the walk. The path is approximately 1.7 km long and leads you back to the Oberolang district, where you can either walk or take the Citybus back to your accommodation.
This relaxing 2-hour winter hike starts at Hotel Hubertus, which you can easily reach with Citybus 435.2. The Prackenweg trail takes you through the snowy forests of Geiselsberg, leading to Olangerhof, where you can warm up with a hot drink. The return follows the same path back.
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.
The Nature Trail Zans is accessible for wheelchairs. Fourteen sections give an insight in the flora and fauna of the Nature Park Puez-Geisler.
Hiking time: 1h
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