Summer sports in Alta Pusteria South Tyrol Dolomites
Climbing
It all began 200 years ago. Then the pioneering spirit of Europe's finest mountaineers led to the conquest of the hitherto unknown Dolomites. Today you can follow the olt paths up the rocks provided with the most modern equipment. The mountain guides of the alpine schools of the Alta Pusteria Valley will escort you safely to your destination.
Proposals:
"Dolomit Arena" - Indoor Climbing Hall The climbing hall in Sesto with its 16.5 m of height is Italy's highest indoor climbing facility. Thanks to the new architectural solution of enormous windows on both sides of this gymnasium a totally new feeling of indoor climbing is created.
to the Elferscharte 2½ hours from there to the Sentinellascharte 1½ hours, way down to the refuge Berti 1 hour; markings: red white red number 101 and number 124 The Alpinisteig is a well-preserved way dating from the time of the First World War. This way shows us how cleverly military ways were built. On the stretch between the Elferscharte and the Sentinellascharte there is much ice almost all year long; thus climbing irons, an ice axe and ropes are necessary.
Walk of peace "Paternkofel" time: 4 hours; difference in altitude: 400 m Recommendable alpine walk for trained people who do not suffer from vertigo
Climbing trip "Paternkofel" time: 45 minutes; difference in altitude: 160 m Short climbing trip without particular difficulties
top Refuge Rotwandwiesenhütte - Elferscharte - refuge Zsigmondyhütte time: 5 hours; difference in altitude: 1500 m High mountain walk for trained hikers who do not suffer from vertigo
Refuge Zsigmondyhütte - Hochbrunnerschneide time: 3 hours; difference in altitude: 1700 m Walk on a three-thousand-metre mountain for trained hikers with a good sense of direction for orientation
Büllelejoch - Oberbachernspitze time: 1 hour; difference in altitude: 200 m Short rewarding detour on the way from the refuge Dreizinnenhütte to the refuge Zsigmondyhütte
Refuge Dreizinnenhütte - Schusterplatte time: 3 hours; difference in altitude: 550 m Narrow and slippery path; rewarding view
Refuge Dreischusterhütte - Hochebenkofel time: 4 hours; difference in altitude: 1600 m Rewarding hike in the mountains for safe hikers, beautiful view
Circular route around peak Twelve time: 7 ½ hours; difference in altitude: 1200 m This alpine walk is not much used, but one can enjoy an impressive view on peak Twelve; demanding, only for safe and trained hikers
top Climbing trip "Sextner Rotwand" (peak Ten) with three different routes; time: 2 - 3 ½ hours
Climbing trip "Roghel - Cengia Gabriella" time: 7 hours; difference in altitude: 900 m Climbing trip with wire cables and iron ladders for trained hikers who do not suffer from vertigo; climbers should take a rope with them
Climbing trip "Bonacossaweg" time: from refuge Col de Varda 4 hours; difference in altitude: 600 m Beautiful alpine walk in the Cadini Group with ropes and ladders in difficult parts; for trained hikers
Climbing trip "Merlone" time: 1 ½ hour; difference in altitude: 280 m Climbing trip without particular technical difficulties; for safe hikers who do not suffer from vertigo
The Alta Pusteria Valley is not only a valley for those who like hiking, but it is a real paradise for mountainbikers. All around you three-thousand-metre mountains soar above the thick woods, meadows and clear mountain lakes nestling in the green valleys.
Proposals
Tour "Sesto" 35.2 km; 4 hours; difference in altitude: 1245 meters This course is demanding with sharp parts. The descents are without any technical difficulties and one can see the valley of Sexten from all sides.
Tour "Passo Monte Croce - Prati di Croda Rossa" 33.5 km; 3 ¼ hours; difference in altitude: 1032 meters A technically difficult tour with a part where you have to push your bike after the pasture Malga Nemes. For a short time you are even in the area of the Veneto. After the beautiful meadows of the Prati di Croda Rossa a gravel road brings you back to the valley.
Tour "Monte Elmo" 36.5 km; 4 ½ hours; difference in altitude: 1272 meters This tour has a long and difficult ascent. Especially for the even sharper part after the pasture Leckfeldalm one needs strength and tenacity. However, the overwhelming panoramic view after the Leckfeldsattel is rewarding and afterwards the way goes only down.
top San Candido - Lienz Easy cycle tour for every type of cycle at a way only for cycles. Suitable also for children. Starting point: San Candido Arrival point: Lienz Course : San Candido-Versciaco-Arnbach-along the Drava up to Lienz Length: 44 km Time: 2 h 30 Difference in altitude: 500 m Level: easy tour Tip: come back by train
Woodland track to Lake Dobbiaco From the San Candido Sports Center take the left hand woodland track to Dobbiaco. The path rises and falls gently, wending its way below the springs of the Drava river to the State Road for Cortina (past the Pensione Emma). Near the Hotel Santer, the bike trail from Dobbiaco to Cortina leads to Lake Dobbiaco. Height gain: 50m Degree of difficulty: easy Average time: 1 hour
Val Campo di Dentro - Tre Scarperi Rifugio Starting from San Candido, take the San Candido-Sesto bike trail to the intersection and head for the San Candido mineral springs. A short ride along a woodland road on the left leads to the charming Val Campo di Dentro railway, and the parking lot. The surfaced trail (no vehicular traffic allowed) makes several hairpin bends, ending at the Rifugio Tre Scarperi hut set in a vast plain. Height gain: 350m Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate Average time: 1 - 1.5 hours
top Malga San Silvestro The route starts near the craft factories on San Candido's West-bound ring-road, where a surfaced road (no vehicular traffic allowed) crosses a meadow leading to the Dobbiaco railway station. After reaching and crossing the town, the continue on towards the Valle San Silvestro, to the Rifugio Genziana mountain hut and Duplago discotheque. The surfaced road rises slightly towards a wide, easy woodland path along the banks of the Rio San Silvestro, to the Malga. Height gain: 650m Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate Average time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Mount Casella di Fuori Bike trail from San Candido to Sesto, then after crossing the bridge at the entrance to the town head right along a woodland track (the signpost says 'Monte Casella di Fuori'). After the toll gate the path makes several sharp bends then divides. Take the right hand fork which climbs steeply, but at the end bikers will be rewarded by reaching the breathtakingly beautiful meadows of the Casella di Fuori. Height gain: 830m Degree of difficulty: strenuous Average time: 2 - 2,5 h
Cornetto di Confine Starting from the square below the Church of San Silvestro, the path is an old military track, not always very level, that winds up to the Cornetto di Confine rigde. The strenuous climb is worthwhile, for the spectacular views from the top, at an altitude of 2,545 meters. Height gain: 1.370 m Degree of difficulty: strenuous Average time: 3 hours departing from San Candido 1 hour from the square below the Church of San Silvestro
top San Candido - Monte Elmo Restaurant Starting from the children's playground, an easy woodland track leads to a crossroads, just before the Cappella del Bosco chapel. Take the left hand path to the Waldruhe refreshment kiosk. The path continues on down to another crossroads, rises to the Hotel Panorama and the Mitterberg Fortress, then reaches the maso Prünsterhof on the left. A winding path climbs past the Rifugio Larice (1,830 m) to the Monte Elmo Restaurant (2,050 m). Height gain: 625m Degree of difficulty: moderately strenuous Average time: 2.5 - 3 hours Keen mountain bikers can then continue on the Rifugio Gallo Cedrone (2,250 m) and the Rifugio Sillian (2,477 m). The return journey descends to Sillian, via the Rifugio Leckfeldalm (1,970 m). The bike trail leads from Sillian to San Candido, a distance of 10 km.
Mount San Candido - scenic route This scenic route can start either from Versciaco or Dobbiaco. Take the path from San Candido to Dobbiaco, then the carriage road along the flanks of the Haselsberg (Costa dei Nosellari). After a hairpin bend, the next landmarks on this easy ride are the Maso Feichterhof kiosk (refreshments) and the Anderterhof and Schopfenhof restaurants. Either descend directly to San Candido along the Val Castello road, or go another kilometre to a crossroads: the right hand road also returns to San Candido (via Maso K?ntnerhof). A very rewarding option is to cross Mount San Candido and reach the Maso Stauderhof restaurant, continue along the ridge of Mount Versciaco, reaching "Gasthof Jaufen" and Hotel Almhof, and join up with the surfaced road that runs along the river from Prato Drava to San Candido. It is also possible to do the same route in reverse: an easy hike to Versciaco then a gentle climb to the Jaufen restaurant. Instead of taking the woodland trail towards the Church of San Silvestro cross Mount Versciaco and Mount San Candido directly to Dobbiaco. Height gain: 361m Degree of difficulty: easy Average time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Dobbiaco - Lienz: along the river Drava This mountain bike tour leads you along a well-marked cycle path and is suited for all types of bikes. The starting point in Dobbiaco lies about 500 metres higher than the finishing line in Lienz. Therefore, you will be able to tackle the 46 km without great difficulty. This tour is also suited for families with children, as well as for people, who are cycling for the first time. Return journey to San Candido can be in the comfortable cycle train which has a separate wagon for the bikes. Starting point: Dobbiaco - train station Finishing line: Lienz in East Tyrol Road description: Dobbiaco - San Candido - Versciaco - Arnbach - Sillian - Abfaltersbach - along the river Drava until you come to Lienz. Length: 46 km Time: 2 - 3 hours Difference in altitude: 500 metres Degree of difficulty: easy
top Cycle Path Dobbiaco - Dobbiaco Lake - Cortina Easy mountain bike tour along the old railroad track from Dobbiaco to Cortina. Starting point: Dobbiaco Finishing line: Cortina Road description: In Dobbiaco Nuova, you turn onto the lake road and drive until you come to the cross-country station, where the cycle path begins. Pass the Dobbiaco Lake and the Landro Lake. Always follow the direction of the Passo Cimabanche and then downhill to Cortina. Length: 35 km Time: 2 - 3 hours Difference in altitude: 300 metres Degree of difficulty: easy
Dobbiaco - Lachwiesen Hut - Malga San Silvestro - Valle San Silvestro - Dobbiaco Medium to difficult mountain bike tour, which leads you to one of the Alpine meadows of the Alta Pusteria Valley. Starting point: Dobbiaco Finishing line: Dobbiaco Road description: In Dobbiaco Vecchia, immediately after the parish church, take a right turn into the Costa Nosellari (street). Follow this road. After 1 km, turn left in the direction of the Lachwiesen Hut. Once you reach the hut, take the gravelled road until you come to the San Silvestro chapel and then the Malga San Silvestro. From here, drive downhill to Valle San Silvestro and back to Dobbiaco. Length: 16 km Time: 4 hours Difference in altitude: 550 metres Degree of difficulty: medium
Cycle path Dobbiaco - Brunico Easy cycle path, suitable for every member of the family. Tip: make your return journey by train! Starting point: Dobbiaco Finishing line: Brunico Road description: In Dobbiaco Nuova, after the level crossing, turn right into the Via Rienza. Drive along the little stream until you come to Villabassa, Monguelfo, Valdaora and then Brunico. Length: 30 km Time: 2 - 3 hours Difference in altitude: 450 metres (downhill) Degree of difficulty: easy
top Dobbiaco - Franadega - Valle di Casies - Monguelfo - Dobbiaco Demanding mountain bike tour into the neighbouring Casies Valley. Starting point: Dobbiaco Finishing line: Dobbiaco Road description: Drive from Dobbiaco in the direction of Valle San Silvestro and then to the hamlet of Franadega. From here, take the forest road until you come to the Casies Valley. Drive to Monguelfo, where you can take the cycle path to Dobbiaco. Length: 25 km Time: 4 - 5 hours Difference in altitude: 400 metres Degree of difficulty: difficult
Dobbiaco - San Candido - Sesto - Fiscalina Valley - Dobbiaco. Easy mountain bike tour. Partly on an asphalted cycle path, partly gravelled road. Starting point: Dobbiaco Finishing line: Fiscalina Valley Road description: At the train station in Dobbiaco Nuova the cycle path begins which leads you to San Candido. Pass the cable-car facility and turn right in the direction of Sesto. Then drive to Moso and Fiscalina Valley. Return journey on the same route. Length: 34 km Time: 3.5 hours Difference in altitude: 200 metres Degree of difficulty: easy
Villabassa - Alpine pasture San Silvestro - Villabassa A tecnical easy tour except some little parts. The part up to San Candido is identical with the race-part of the mountain bike race Dolomiti Superbike. Starting point: Villabassa Arrival point: Villabassa Courso: Villabassa-Church Sta Maddalena in Moso-Montecosta-alpine pasture San Silvestro-San Candido-Versciaco-return along the Drava direction chairlift Baranci-Dobbiaco railway station-wildpark-Villabassa Length: 44,7 km Time: 3 h 45 Difference in altitude: 1007 m Level: easy
top Dobbiaco-Prato Piazza-Dobbiaco A technical easy tour with a long regolar graduebt through the Valle di Landro. Suitable for mountain bikes. Starting point: Dobbiaco Arrival point: Dobbiaco Course: Dobbiaco-lake of Dobbiaco-lake of Landro-after the crossroad to Misurina take the military road at the right sight direcktion Prato Piazza-Ponticello-Villabassa-Dobbiaco Length: 44 km Time: 3 h 30 Difference in altitude: 926 m Level: medium difficulty
Round in Braies Partly road-metal, partly asphalt; easy tour for mountain bikes. Starting point: Tourist Info Braies Arrival point: Tourist Info Braies Course: circular tour along Braies, throug woods and meadows-Ferrara-Bagni di Braies Vecchia-San Vito Length: 12 km Time: 1 h 15 Difference in altitude: 340 m Level: easy
Other Sports
A summer to remember:
parties alternate with games, challenging sports for the mountain-biking crowd with adventures and a wide variety of children's programmes. In the Alta Pusteria Valley you can choose between unlimited climbing and hiking routes, adventure-, indoor-, and open-air swimming pools, wellness and beauty, golf, minigolf, beach volleybal, tennis, squash, horse-drawn carriage rides, horseback riding, paragliding, bowling… top
