Wędrówki w Dolomitach Gröden

This easy and pleasant tour leads you through the wild nature from Ortisei to S. Jacob. This forest experience, which is well suited for families with children, is a hike with a unique view of the Sassolungo.

The 14 bronze stations of the Cross were sculptured by the following local sculptors:

• Nogler Otmar
• Piazza Otto
• Demetz Helmut
• Demetz Karl
• Plancker Anselmo
• Perathoner Samuel
• Senoner Heinrich
• Nogler Emanuel
• Comploi Thomas
• Linder Sigmund
• Insam Klaus
• Malsiner Hans
• Demetz Hugo
• Demetz Ivo

Explore the serene beauty of Val d'Anna with a relaxing walk that culminates in a small Kneipp path, ideal for rejuvenating body and mind. The walk is suitable for all and easily accessible even with a stroller.

From Selva you go up on path no. 27 to Ciampinoi, from where you then descend on path no. 21A towards the Comici hut. From there it goes through the Stone City on path no. 526 to the Sella Pass.

Among the sights along this route are the parish church, the recently restored railway tunnel, a section of the railway path and the largest hand-carved nativity scene in the world.

The Val Gardena Railway was constructed long time ago, when the region was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. In its 44 years during which it was operating, it strongly influenced the valley. The railway was running from 1916 to 1960 and was completed in record time.

The Val Gardena Railway drove through this Railway tunnel near the parish church of S. Cristina Val Gardena. In 2017, after works of restauration, the tunnel has been made accessible to history enthusiasts.

Another sight is the largest nativity scene in the world. Since 2000, the world's largest nativity scene has been displayed in the Iman Sports Centre in S. Cristina

Path No. 657 starts from Plan de Gralba and takes you directly to the Sella Pass without having to deal with a great deal of difference in altitude.

This walk runs from Ortisei, along the old Val Gardena railway line and offers a breathtaking view of Ortisei and the surrounding mountains.

This scenic path in the nearby district of Ortisei - the Anna valley - is recommended for people with impairments who want to enjoy the unspoilt nature.

The hike from Seceda to Ortisei is of medium difficulty and mostly downhill, ideal for those seeking a more challenging excursion in the Dolomites. Starting from the top of Seceda, over 2500 meters high, the route offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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 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 Selva, S. Cristina and Ortisei 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.

Hike through the breathtaking views of the Seiser Alm, suitable for the whole family. The trail is easily walkable and takes you first to the Sanon Hut via the Schgaguler Hut. The return is via the Contrin Hut until you reach the Mont Seuc mountain station again.

The Brogles Pass, which can be reached from Rasciesa via a beautiful panoramic trail, is located in the middle of an alpine meadow and behind it are the high rock faces of the extraordinary Odle peaks.

The strenuous but all the more rewarding hike up the Seceda starts in the village centre of Ortisei and reaches its climax with the unique view from the Seceda to the graceful Olde peaks, it is one of the most popular views in the Dolomites.

Along the geological trail between Passo Pinei and Bulla, you can find interesting information panels explaining the evolution of the world-renowned Dolomites. The path leads through geological highlights on the margin of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers fantastic panoramic views on the mountains of Val Gardena. The highlight of the trail is marked by panel No. 2; here the excursionist physically passes through the Permian-Triassic boundary, which marks one of the greatest changes in the development of life on earth. In fact, 250 million years ago, more than 90% of all species, plants and animals in water, land and air became extinct due to enormous volcanic eruptions.

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.

An authentic adventure in nature that takes you through sunny meadows and forests.
During the pleasant walk, you will encounter unique inscribed stones. A dialogue trail where all family members can read and exchange thoughts.

The Seurasas (2,125 m) is a popular visited view point above Ortisei, which is loved by the local people. The hiking trail not only offers a fantastic view, but the interesting path conditions make this trail a special feature.

The Art & Nature Trail “Troi UNIKA” 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.
Members of the sculpting association “Unika” and other craft artists have expressed their bond to nature by creating places to linger, contemplate and understand.
A total of ten stations invite you to discover the small and big wonders of nature and to admire the original Val Gardena wooden sculptures:
1. Sculpture “The Spiral”
2. The bridge
3. Rest area in the wood
4. Sculpture “The Feather”
5. Trees and rocks
6. 200-year-old spruce
7. View over the valley
8. Sculpture “Pultredes”
9. The Ants
10. The root

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.

From Selva / Plan path no. 654 starts in the direction of Passo Gardena via the beautiful Plans de Frea.

The Dolomites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2009. This hike leads to the newly-built Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage viewpoint – Mastlé, which shows you what makes the Dolomites so extraordinary, specifically, their geological and landscape features.

Thanks to its exposed and central position, the Pic mountain is a unique panoramic mountain that can be scaled without much effort. Also, the Sëurasas mountain is considered a real jewel among insider.

Accompanied by the undescribable view of the surrounding mountains of the Seiser Alm, this trip is an ideal destination for people in wheelchairs.

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 città dei sassi is located on Passo Sella under the famous Sassolungo, it is a "city" with a lot of stones of different sizes which you can climb or walk around. Along the path you have an amazing view of the city and its surroundings.

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.

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

Winter hike along the well-prepared hiking trails of the Resciesa area.

From the Ladin Valley to the majestic Passo Sella, where you can feel the Sassolungo up close.
At every turn along the old railway path, you climb up to 2,000 metres in altitude.