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Itinerary
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Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Hotel (example) Aparthotel Germania***
Your hiking holiday starts by the idyllic lake Pragser Wildsee, which fascinates the sightseer with the crystal clear turquoise waters of the lake. Here you get a first impression of the Pragser Tal; with its dark-needled coniferous forests and the whitewashed walls of the mountain rocks, it counts to the pearls of the Dolomites. The way leads you to the alpine pasture Rossalm and down to Brückele. By public transport you reach the high plateau of Plätzwiese, over which the mountains Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl sit majestically. Beside calm and nature you encounter here also a panoramic view: In the vastness you can see the mountains Cristallo, Tofana and the world-famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks). Leisurely walkers have the possibility to choose a variant for the first stage, at which they are taken to the guesthouse Tuscherhof and start their walk from there. Following the river Stolla they pass the guesthouse Brückele, the homonymous hut Stolla and rock paintings (cases of erosion, which are produced by the constant influence of water and the different composition of the rock) to get to the Plätzwiese.
Walking time:
Short trip: ca. 11km / ca. 4-5 hours (ca. +800 m. / -0 m.)
Long trip: ca. 16km / ca. 6-7 hours (ca. +1.100 m. / -600 m.)
Hotel (example) Hotel Hohe Gaisl***
Starting point of today’s stage is the alpine pasture Plätzwiese, which together with the mountains Hohe Gaisl and Kreuzkofelgruppe counts as the most treasured and revered hiking areas in the country; the charismatic magnetism of the unusual flora and natural lakes, have an enthralling charm on the discerning visitor. The bizarre and fascinating fables according to legends of the ancient tribes of Fanes Empire are relevant here. In the Nature Park Fanes-Sennes-Prags, the largest nature park in the Dolomites, you can make your choice between two options. Starting at the Plätzwiese depending on the variant you reach either the Strudelkopf (short variant) or the Dürrenstein (longer variant). Both options offer you a spectacular view on the Hohe Gaisl, the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks), the Tofana and the Monte Cristallo peak.
Walking time:
Short trip: about 3-4 hours +/- 350
Long trip: about 4 hours +/- 850m
Hotel (exampel): Hotel Hohe Gaisl***
You hike through the high plateau of the Plätzwiese and descend through the Knappenfußtal to Cimabanche – the frontier between South Tyrol and Belluno. Here are two possibilities to continue: either the direct way using the public transport to Cortina d’Ampezzo or the longer variant to the hut Ra Stua and under the Col Rosa to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Your today’s destination, the former Olympic city, impresses with its unique location in the middle of famous Dolomite peaks.
Walking time:
Short trip: about 1½-2 hours -0m / +460m
Long trip: about 6-7 hours +600m / -1.300m
Hotel (exampel): Meuble Villa Neve
The panorama of the starting point of this stage is quite simple and stunning. The giant rocks of the Ampezzo Dolomites reach into heaven; the Monte Cristallo and the Cristallogruppe, the Tofana and the Fanesgruppe are the leading actors of this spectacle. There are two options for the day: the longer one leads you towards Forcella Faloria and the shorter one is following the Dolomieu Panoramic Trail. Both of them are heading towards Passo Tre Croci. The descent to Cortina is equal for both routes. Let yourself be enchanted by the natural beauty of the fascinating environment of the impressive Dolomite peaks.
Walking time:
Short trip: Dolomieu-Trail : ca. 12km / ca. 3-4 hours (ca. +100m / - 990 meter)
Round trip Cortina: ca. 4-5 hours (ca. +650m /- 650m)
Long trip: ca. 15km / ca. 5 hours (ca. +300m / - 1.150m)
Hotel (exampel): Meuble Villa Neve
A bus takes you right at the beginning to the Auronzo Hut, situated directly below the world-famous rock massif of the „Three Peaks“. The imposing peaks, which were fiercely fought over as part of the front between Italy and Austria-Hungary during the mountain war in the First World War, are probably the best-known rock formation in the Dolomites. From here you hike leisurely down the Rienz Valley to the Dreizinnenblick and return by bus to the starting hotel of your hiking tour in Dobbiaco/Villabassa. For the more leisurely, there is the option of walking around the famous Three Peaks and returning by bus from Rifugio Auronzo to Dobbiaco/Villabassa (ticket not included in the price).
Walking time:
Short trip: ca. 3-4 hours +350m / -350m
Long trip: ca. 4-5 hours +120m / -1.000m
Hotel (exampel): Aparthotel Germania***
The final stage of your hiking holiday takes you to a beautiful side valley in the Pusteria Valley. From Versciaco/Vierschach, take the cable car up Monte Elmo/Mount Helm from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Sesto/Sexten mountains. Hahnspiel, Sillian, Klammbach and Alpe Nemes are some of the huts you'll pass on the way before reaching Kreuzbergpass/ Passo Monte Croce. From here you will return by bus/train (ticket not included).
Walking time:
15km / ca. 5-6 hours (ca. +575m / -975m)
Hotel (exampel): Aparthotel Germania***
Your walking holiday is coming to an end and it is time to find your way home.
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Prices and dates
The price includes
- Ticket for the cable cars Faloria and Helm
- 3 nights in Dobbiaco / Toblach in a double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in Pratopiazza / Plätzwiese in a double room with breakfast
- 2 nights in Cortina d'Ampezzo in a double room with breakfast
- Detailed hiking description and map of the hikes
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Transfer according to the itinerary
- Bus from Cortina d‘ Ampezzo to Rifugio Auronzo
- Free parking in the Pusteria Valley
- Local telephone hotline (German, Italian, English)
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline while you walk
- 24-hour international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transport fra Danmark til Italien t/r.
- Tog- og busbilletter dag 6
- Bus fra Rifugio Auronzo/drei Zinnen Blick til Villabassa/Dobbiaco
- Administrationsgebyr kr. 145,-
- Afbestillingsforsikring og Rejseforsikring.
- Eventuelle turistskatter på hotellerne
- tilvalg: Halv pension (5x aftensmad)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Venice, Italy are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
Airport transfers
We can arrange a transfer from Venice to the first hotel. Contact us if you are interested in this option.
Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
From Venice Airport is bus service directly to the Dolomites.
Should you arrive in Cortina too late to catch the last bus to Dobbiaco, we can arrange a transfer for you. See bookingformular.
We can also arrange transfers from Venice Airport all the way to Dobbiaco. See bookingformular.
On www.trenitalia.com it is easy to get an overview of times and destinations on the Italian trains, but since it is difficult to purchase or change the tickets online, we recommend that you first buy them at the train station before departure.
The overnight stays are at cozy 3-star and sometimes 4-star family-owned hotels.
Overnights in Dobbiaco / Toblach can also be in Villabassa / Niederdorf.
We can arrange extra nights for you in the Pusteria Valley.
We have included a hearty breakfast in the hotels.
Lunches can be purchased at the hotel.
It is possible to upgrade to a half board and add dinner on the trip. This can be selected in the booking form.
Note: It is not possible to provide half board in Cortina, thus the selection of half board means that dinner is included for 5 days.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
This trip is not suitable for children under 14 years old. There are no child discounts on this tour.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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