Wandelen en alpinisme in de Dolomieten

This pleasant walk leads from Compatsch towards Saltria, passing the Ritsch hut and the Monte Piz and over vast mountain meadows to the Sanon hut on a relaxing traverse of the Seiser Alm. The Alpine pastures and mountain huts along the route provide a welcome destination for a relaxing break.

Along this sensory adventure trail, you can play, track animals and have endless fun in the countryside. And if you want, you can walk at least a part of the trail barefoot to make it all the more magical and fun. Are you excited?

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The fourth stage of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II descends from Tierser Alpl Mountain Refuge to Seiser Alm (Europes largest Alpine pasture), past volcanic rocks, verdant meadows, and inviting mountain huts, until it reaches Ortisei/St. Ulrich in Val Gardena.

The Völser Weiher lake is nestled in the heart of the unique landscape of the Schlern-Rosengarten nature reserve, and has been designated a “Vela Blu” lake, testifying to the outstanding cleanliness of its waters, since 2017. It is a wonderful destination to take a dip on hot summer days, and also doubles up as an ice skating lake in winter: Whatever the season, this spot in the deep green forests at the foot of the Schlern never fails to offer visitors an idyllic experience.

This walk is pram-friendly.

The leisurely hike through the Laranz forest makes every hiker’s wishes come true: fresh forest air, a panoramic platform, mushrooms carved from tree trunks and a view fit for a king.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This leisurely winter walking tour leading from Seis to Kastelruth boasts beautiful views over the villages at the foot of the Schlern, the picturesque St. Valentin chapel and the imposing Schlern massif with the Santner peak.

The route of the the Dolomites High Route n. 9 , unlike most other Dolomite High Altitude Trails, runs as a transversal from west to east over the ridges of the Dolomites, most of which rise from south to north.

Long-distance hiking trail with panoramic views
The Dolomites High Trail No. 9 starts in the provincial capital of South Tyrol, Bozen/Bolzano, then crosses South Tyrol and part of the province of Belluno. The stages of the long-distance hiking trail are really short and therefore also suitable for hikers with less physical condition. This long-distance hike takes you to the most beautiful places in the Dolomites. The route is taken within 12 to 14 days.

The leisurely hike leads through meadows and forests without any significant difference in altitude starting from Seis, past St. Konstantin and St. Anton to reach Völs.

This winter hike starts in Saltria and leads past the Floralpina and Tirler hotels to the refuge Berghaus Zallinger and the church of the same name, in the immediate vicinity of the Plattkofel valley basin.

Discover the quiet hamlet of St. Oswald below Seis am Schlern, which can be reached comfortably on this hike.

This variety-packed loop route begins in Ums, leads to the Hofer Alpl and Tuff Alm huts high above Völs, passes by the Laghetto di Völser Weiher and Huber Weiher lakes and is inspectacular proximity to the mighty rock faces of the Schlern and the Hammerwand. The tenants are on the Tuff Alm hut are passionate about animals so it is not unusual to find camels, alpacas, rabbits, donkeys and horses on the pastures.

The Laranz Forest between Seis and Telfen is the quintessence of a mysterious fairytale forest: The trail through the wood is a gift of peace, strength and inner contemplation. Settlements had already been established on this hilly knoll in the days of Ötzi the Ice Man. The leisurely loop route leads through dappled pine forests to the Königswarte (the “King’s view”), a spectacular lookout point. The hike is doable in both summer and winter.

The Völser Aicha Höfeweg farm trail is a beautiful hiking route through ancient farmsteads, mountain restaurants, vineyards and chestnut groves. This trail can be seen in all its glorious beauty in springtime when the mountain meadows are blossoming all around, and in autumn when the trees are decked in vibrant hues.

At Castle Prösels, you can take a trip back into the Middle Ages on a guided tour of the   Knights’ Hall, the castle chapel and other parts of the Renaissance castle and grounds.

Starting point is the roundabout in Völs, from where you follow up to Fiè di Sopra/Umes. Turn left at the Hotel Heubad and continue along trail no. 1. The sunny path leads past some farms until you reach the Völser Weiher lake after 45 minutes.
The thirty-minute descent along trail no. 13 to St. Konstantin/ S. Costantino, passing historic summer retreat residences along the way, is recommendable. After a short break at the picturesque church, follow the trail through the meadows and woods back to Völs. This loop-route can also be hiked in the opposite direction.

Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II - from Bletterbach to the Sexten Dolomites

A hiking trail to discover the fossil archipelago of the  Dolomites UNESCO World Hetitage

In 2009 UNESCO listed the Dolomites as a World Heritage Site for the aesthetic value of its landscape and for the scientific importance of its geology and geomorphology. From this arose the idea of designing a trekking route through the Dolomites that would present this spectacular history and beauty to hiker.

The Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail explores the entire Dolomites World Heritage Site in 47 stages. 10 of these stages run through the South Tyrolean Dolomites, traversing some of the most beautiful and geologically interesting mountain ranges in the region. There are breathtaking views to be had along a route that features plenty of opposites, while hiking is a unique experience along the well-marked, well-maintained paths.

The Geotrail is thus a combination of long-distance footpath and educational trail. The individual stages of this trail are also possible as day tours; you can almost always use public transport to get back to your starting point or to return from the day’s destination. The main challenge is nevertheless to attempt the Geotrail in ten days, taking the time to explore a unique world full of secrets and for a while escaping the hustle and bustle of our (over-)organised everyday world.

For more information, please visit: https://www.dolomitiunesco.info/attivita/dolomites-world-heritage-geotrail/?lang=de

Lenght: 176 km

Duration: 10 days

Please check the opening hours of the huts and restaurants: www.seiseralm.it/huts

This beautiful winter hike to the Mahlknechthütte leads right over the Seiser Alm. Endless snow-blanketed Alpine meadows, idyllic Alpine huts and breathtaking views into the distance and depths are guaranteed to enchant hikers on this peaceful tour far from the commotion of the ski resorts.

The leisurely hike leads without any significant difference in altitude from Seis, past St. Konstantin and St. Anton to Völs.

The Tschafon/Monte Cavone is the local mountain of Tiers, and is one of the many spots in the Seiser Alm Dolomites region which is steeped in myth and legend. With its beautiful panoramic views, this mountain is the perfect day-trip destination.

This hiking tour is included in the family hiking book "Out and about with Nix the witch".

On the hike you get to Prösels Castle, built around 1200 by the Counts von Völs. In the early 16th century it was extended and converted by the Governor of Tyrol, Leonhard von Völs, to a Renaissance castle. The imposing castle complex can be visited on a guided tour (info at: www.schloss-proesels.seiseralm.it)

This beautiful winter’s walk leads up through snowy woods from the Völser Weiher Lake to the Tuff and Hofer Alpl mountain hut. Given that the walk begins at the Völser Weiher Lake, you can also make the most of the opportunity to strap on your skates and take a spin around the lake.

The vast, gently undulating plateau of volcanic origin lying between Welschnofen and Tiers is covered with magnificent fir woods and dotted with large pastures, each one providing grazing in the summer. The rural landscape and its functions are easy to make out and perfectly preserved.The itinerary is long enough to get a good understanding of the structure of the landscape, which follows the morphology of the land. Mount Rosengarten, between the Karerpass, Tireser Alpl and Valley Fassatal, is a rugged, craggy crest with a number of peaks reaching an altitude of 3,000 metres: Kesselkogel, Rosengarten, Cima Scalieret, Vajolet-Türme und Rotwand.