Winterwandelingen in de Dolomieten

Hiking through rural cultural landscape on the sunny side of Pichl

Hiking on the sunny side of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies / Colle Hotel Stoll (1225m)
Distance: 6.5 km
Descent: circular route
Walking time: 02:15 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 120 m
Possibility of sledding: no

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

Hiking fun for all ages

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 3,5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:10 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 239 m
Tobogganing possibility: yes / easy difficulty
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis

Hike amongst characteristic hamlets: Schintlholz, Hölzl, Prati di Tesido

Starting point: Val Casies / Colle parish church (1260m)
Distance: 6 km
Descent: along the same route or by public transport
Duration: 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 300 m
Possibility of sledding: 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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

For winterlovers

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 0,5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 00:10 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 12m
Tobogganing possibility: no
Information: Directly at the cross country track

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

By car or by foot to Plätzwiese high plateau and from there along the old World War One military road to Dürrensteinhütte hut. This hike above the edge of the forest offers a splendid panoramic view of imposing Dolomite peaks: Hohe Gaisel peak, Tofane and Monte Cristallo. The Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season. Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau car park (2,000 m) Highest 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!

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

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  

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!

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)

A well-known hut with a beautiful view

Starting point: Tesido / parking lot above the mountain farm Mudler (1620m)
Distance: 4,1 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:30 h
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 392m
Tobogganing possibility: yes / difficulty easy
Information: also feasible with snow shoes or touring skis

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!

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

When the sun barely comes out 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 to one of the most beautiful alpine plateaus in South Tyrol amidst the Fanes-Senes-Prags Nature Park. From Brückele/Ponticello (car park) you go for ½ km along the road and then along the winter hiking path. The last section leads along the road to the alpine plateau. Once at the plateau the alpine guesthouse invites you in.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Where you get the most beautiful view of the valley

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley (1465m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:30 – 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 577 m
Tobboganing possibility: yes
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis