Winterwandelingen in de Dolomieten

Towards the Dolomites

Starting point: Tesido - tourist office (1206m)
Distance: 3,5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Duration: 01:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 171 m
Possibility of sledding: no

The „Badl im Mühlbacher Talele“ is the highest spa in the Puster valley. It is situated in the beautiful national park Rieserferner, about 1700 m above sea level.

Hiking and sledding fun at “Hubi”

Starting point: a) Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m) b) Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena “Huiben” cottages Distance: a) 3,3 km b) 3,8 km Descent: along the ascending route Walking time: a) 01:30 - 02:00 h b) 01:15 h – 01:30 h Difficulty: a) medium b) easy Difference in altitude: a) 485 m b) 410 m Tobboganing possibility: yes / medium difficulty Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis | Tip: Snowshoe hike from Calsale "Huben (limited parking available) along Pfinn stream possible (01:00 h)

Along the shores of the Rienza river to the Salla hamlets

Starting point: Monguelfo – tourist information office (1087m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: circular hike
Duration: 03:45 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 180 m
Possibility of sledding: no

The panoramic street of the Val Casies Valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 16,5 km
Descent: using public transport
Walking time: 05:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Tobboganing possibility: no
Information: Depending on weather conditions: with freshly fallen snow only accessible with snow shoes.

This easy excursion is dedicated to the famous pioneer of mountaineering Viktor Wolf Edler von Glanvell and leads from Schmieden/Ferrara to the impressive Pragser Wildsee lake. You mostly walk through the beautiful and characteristical wood, which represents the original access to the lake.

Starting point: Schmieden/Ferrara (1222 m)                                                                  

Arrival point: Pragser Wildsee lake (1494 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

When the sun barely appears for two months in the village of Schmieden/Ferrara and hides behind the vast mountain massif of the Herrenstein peak, the farms just above the village enjoy the bright sunshine. Enjoy the extended view of the Pragsertal valley during a hike along the sunny side of the village. Starting in Schmieden/Ferrara or St. Veit/S. Vito you follow the road leading to the highest farms in the village. The Moserhof guesthouse awaits you - warm up in the cosy rooms and taste some regional specialities.
Starting point: Schmieden/Ferrara (1,222 m) or St. Veit/San Vito (1,340 m)
Highest point: Moserhof (1,435 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Easy hike in the direction of Braies Valley

Starting point: Monguelfo – tourist information office (1087m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: circular hike
Duration: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 60 m
Possibility of sledding: no

Circular hike to the head of the valley in the Val Casies Valley

Starting Point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena parish church (1400m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 01:50 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 175 m
Information: Depending on weather conditions: with freshly fallen snow only accessible with snow shoes.

Short hike at the head of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 2 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 00:40 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 80 m Tobboganing possibility: no

Pleasant hike along the bright side of the Altpragsertal valley.

 Starting point: Untergasse(1140m)                                                                                                    
 Arrival point: Brückele/Ponticello (1491 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

A beautiful walk from Stefansdorf/Santo Stefano to  Haidenberg, through the snowy landscape to enjoy the silence of nature in winter.

Home of mountain farmers: hike from Monte Eggerberg mountain to Villabassa

Starting point: Monguelfo – school center (1112m) Distance: 8 km Descent: with public transportation Duration: 02:45 h Difficulty: medium Difference in altitude: 348 m Possibility of sledding: no

Hike from S. Martino to the Karbacher Tal Valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m) or Karbacherhof farm (1425m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: same way as ascent
Walking time: 01:50 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 391 m S. Martino | 242 m maso Karbacherhof
Tobogganing possibility: no
Information: Depending on weather conditions: with freshly fallen snow in parts only accessible with snow shoes.

This leisurely walk next to the river Rienz leads from St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo to Bruneck/Brunico.

An easy hike for the whole family! Along the old military road from the first World War, in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage site with views of imposing Dolomites peaks, such as Hohe Gaisel peak, Tofane and Monte Cristallo, you walk towards the Dürrensteinhütte hut.
The Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season.
Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau car park (2,000 m)
Arrival point: Dürrensteinhütte hut (2,050 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

An afternoon hike

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 2,5 km
Descent: circular hike
WalkingTime: 00:50 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 102 m
Tobboganing possibility: no
Information: Depending on weather conditions: partially only accessible with snow shoes.

A hike along Ried, Lettner, Waldbrunn and Gailerhof and back to Welsberg

Starting point: bus stop in the “Bahnhofstraße” (station street) in Welsberg 1087 m
Distance: round hike of ca. 5 km
Hiking time: 2 hours
Level of difficulty: medium to difficult
Altitude difference: 144 m

Easy circular trail in the midst of snow-covered forests. From time to time you can enjoy a view of the centre of Schmieden/ Ferrara and the traditional farms on the Pragser Berg mountain.

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

This hike leads to one of the most beautiful high plateaus in South Tyrol in the heart of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plätzwiese high plateau fascinates with an overwhelming view of the surrounding mountains of the Dolomites. Dominating everything is the northernmost 3000 metre peak in the Dolomites - the Hohe Gaisl (3146m).

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

The 2.5 km hike through the Wielental/Valle di Vila has no difficulties and is therefore also suitable for families with children.

Excursion on the sunny side of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies / Colle parish church (1260m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: Circular route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 120 m
Tobogganing possibility: no

Short hike at S. Martino

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 4 km
Descent: circular hike
Duration: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 50 m
Tobogganing possibility: no

Circular hike at S. Martino

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / San Martino tourist information office (1276m)
Distance: 2,7 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 00:45 h
Difficulty: facile
Difference in altitude: 30 m
Tobogganing possibility: no

Through a marvellous winter forest

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 02:00 h Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 536 m
Tobboganing possibility: yes / medium difficulty
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis  

Family friendly hike

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 3 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:00 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 195 m
Tobogganing possibility: yes / easy difficulty
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis

Easy hike to one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Pustertal valley, whose little church " Unserer Lieben Frau von Loreto" was built around the middle of the 17th century.

Very easy walk on the "Kirchweg" path with a view over the Pustertal valley.
Starting point: Säge/Segheria (1206 m)

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the trails and we therefore recommend the use of crampons!

Hike passing by characteristic farms

Starting point: Tesido - tourist office (1206m)
Distance: 8 km
Descent: circular route
Duration: 02:40 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 300 m
Possibility of sledding: no