Winter hikes in the Dolomites

In its winter coat, Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lake Carezza) has a charm of its own. The water surface, which appears so crystal clear and inviting in summer, transforms in the cold months into an enchanting world of ice and snow, surrounded by the white Dolomite mountains of Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar. The long circular trail starts from the small holiday village of Karersee | Carezza, crosses the suspension bridge, then passes by Lake Carezza and continues into the snowy Latemar forest, where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air and tranquility.

The snowshoe hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy snowshoe or winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif.

This winter hike, starting from the car park next to the guesthouse Lärchenwald to the Schillerhof, begins at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the idyllic place of Obergummer|San Valentino di Sopra. The well-maintained trail leads through a serene, snow-covered landscape and reaches the Schillerhof at 1,570 meters after approximately 6 kilometers. The hike can be completed in about 3 hours and 30 minutes and offers an easy to moderate trek with gentle ascents and flat sections. Ideal for families and hikers of all ages, the trail provides stunning views of the winter mountain scenery.

Attention: Schillerhof permanently closed!

This Art & Nature Trail at Monte Pana in S. Cristina puts the focus on art and nature – on the artistic quality of the mountains and on the tradition of carving, deeply rooted in Val Gardena. The art works by acclaimed sculptors from Val Gardena stage S. Cristina, Monte Pana and the surrounding mountain world, fusing nature and art into a harmonious one.

During this winter excursion you may well just see modern farmsteads, but handy information boards showing pictures from the time reveal what the buildings really looked like in the past.

The winter hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif. Return on the same path.

The winter hike from the most famous place of pilgrimage to the Petersberger Leger hut offers an unforgettable experience through snowy forests and picturesque landscapes. The approximately 1,5-hour trail passes by the charming Maria Weißenstein church and provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains. This hike is ideal for families, winter walkers, and nature enthusiasts looking to enjoy a serene and captivating winter landscape. Suitable for all ages, the route includes cozy resting spots at the Petersberger Leger hut.

A winter alpine hut hike that starts in the small holiday village of Karersee | Carezza and leads through a snow-covered fairy-tale landscape to Welschnofen | Nova Levante. Along the way, you can enjoy impressive views of the snow-covered Dolomites while walking through forest paths and gently sloping meadows. Along the route, several huts invite you to take a cozy break, including the Franzin Alm hut, the Ochsenhütte hut, the Restaurant Tschein, the Frommeralm hut, and the Hagneralm hut.

A short, yet idyllic winter hike across the snowy winter landscape of Monte Pana. This sunny circuit is ideal for a calm winter hike amongst snow-covered meadows and perfectly suitable for families.

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

This relaxed circular hike through snow-covered forests to the foot of the Sassopiatto is a true landscape experience.

This winter hike leads to the idyllic Frin meadows of Karersee | Carezza, a hidden gem in the region. The Frin meadows, known for its expansive area and the tranquility of nature, offer a wonderful place to pause and enjoy the winter silence. On the way through the magical snowy landscape, you will come across some traditional private alpine huts, while an impressive backdrop of the wintery Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar is waiting for you. The hike follows a well-prepared path and is suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers.

The Vallunga is the entrance to the Naturepark Puez - Odle. It lasts a few km and it's in the middle of woods and mountains. The valley has a flair of quiteness and calmness, which you can enjoy during a walk in the valley. The via Crucis leads you directly to the direction of Juac and is represented with woodsculptures.

This easy and pleasant winter hike leads from Eggen to the idyllically situated Egghöfe farms. The path is easy to follow and offers wonderful views of the snow-covered winter landscape. After the hike, the village center of Eggen offers cozy places to stop for a break. Here, hikers can either stop off at the Dorfhotel Moar am Latemar or the traditional Gasserhof.

This relaxing hike is sure to make the heart of every hiker beat a little faster. Fantastic views of the Latemar, Weißhorn and Schwarzhorn mountains and great places to stop for delicious refreshments make this hike an unforgettable experience.

This hike cuts across the imposing mountain landscape coasting the Puez-Odle Nature Park: these very same Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

Tires’ very own Tschafon is a wonderful place to explore on a winter hike expedition with masses of views over the legendary Rosengarten.

The Val Gardena rail tracks course through the whole valley on a sunny stroll across forests, meadows, villages and local sights. Choose from Roncadizza, Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva as a starting point. The walk follows the old rail tracks of the Val Gardena locomotive built during WWI (1915-1916) by Russian prisoners. Along the old railway line from La Poza to Santa Cristina you can find the diagram of the snow that fell since 1951.

On this wintry hike along a section of the Steinegg Ridgeway, you will pass through forests to beautiful viewpoints with fantastic views of the Rosengarten and Schlern mountains. After about half of the circular hike, you come to the Oberölgart alpine hut - a nice place to stop for a bite to eat and drink, even in winter. Via a tarred road with very little traffic, you come to a very idyllic chapel in the middle of the forest, the ‘Kaserer Bild’ chapel. Continue along the tarred road through the woods to the starting point.

Inform yourself in advance about the opening hours and closing days of the Oberölgart alpine hut in winter.

This winter hike expedition to the Schillerhof arm leads you over gently undulating countryside above the Tierser Valley. It boasts breathtaking views over the Rosengarten mountain, and is not particularly challenging on a technical level.

This circular tour is perfect for breathing in fresh mountain air, experiencing the tranquility of nature, and discovering the winter beauty of the Dolomites.
We start in the village center of Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente and walk together through snow-covered meadows. Along the way, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Rosengarten and Latemar – a true winter fairy tale!

Starting from a breathtaking landscape at the foot of the Sassolungo group, this relaxed winter trail leads through snow-covered forests to Monte Pana.

The Vallunga is the entrance to the Naturepark Puez - Odle. It lasts a few km and it's in the middle of woods and mountains. The valley has a flair of quiteness and calm and everybody can enjoy it during a walk in the valley.

This easy and nice winter hike along the Sissi Promenade at Karersee | Carezza takes winter hikers in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi. The path, named after her, was one of her favorite walking routes. At the beginning of the tour, you pass the historic Grand Hotel Carezza, where the Empress resided during her stays. The route then leads past old farms through a picturesque winter landscape offering breathtaking views of the Latemar and ends at the Sissi Monument, which was erected in her honor.

The Val Gardena rail tracks course through the whole valley on a sunny stroll across forests, meadows, villages and local sights. Choose from Roncadizza, Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva as a starting point. The walk follows the old rail tracks of the Val Gardena locomotive built during WWI (1915-1916) by Russian prisoners. Along the old railway line from La Poza to Santa Cristina you can find the diagram of the snow that fell since 1951.

The winter panorama path in Welschnofen | Nova Levante is a pleasant circular hike that delights both locals and tourists. With a length of 5.1 kilometers and a duration of about 1 hour and 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a relaxed stroll. The trail runs above the village center, offering stunning views of the surrounding Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar and valley. Interesting stops along the way provide information about the village, its history, and traditions.

A walking trail dedicated to the Alpine Ski Champions in Val Gardena.

The route is dedicated to all those who have won a World Cup race since 1969 or a World Championship race in 1970 in Val Gardena, as well as to who believed in the idea of skiing in Val Gardena with great ambition and pioneering spirit.

This themed trail starts in the village center of Selva, behind the Ski School. It is a journey through the history of skiing in Val Gardena, from the beginnings of Alpine skiing, to its establishment as a world-famous ski area which hosts breath-taking ski world cup races every year. In the audio guide you are accompanied by Erich Demetz, honorary citizen of Selva, pioneer and conceiver of the alpine Ski World Cup races in Val Gardena and President for 28 years of the FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski).

This fascinating story should not be forgotten!

https://www.valgardena.it/dl/walkoffame/Walk_of_fame_ENG.mp3

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

The Val Gardena railway trail runs along the entire length of the valley and takes you past woods, meadows, hamlets and local sights on the sunny side of the valley. Choose between Ortisei (St. Ulrich), S. Cristina and Selva (Wolkenstein) as your starting point. The walk follows the course of the former Val Gardena railway, which was built during the First World War – in the years 1915-1916.

On a section of the path you will find a number of bronze sculptures by local artists. These give walkers and hikers an insight into the fascinating history of art in the Gardena Valley.

Along the railway line trail from La Poza towards S. Cristina there is a snow gauge, which measures the amount of snowfall for the period from 1951 to the present day.

The wildly romantic Tschamin Valley between the Schlern and the Rosengarten is the perfect destination for a winter hike for all those who love unspoilt nature. The destination of this winter walk is the Rechter Leger, a wonderfully situated box-seat spot with views over the Grasleitentürme towers and the Tschaminspitzen peaks.