Your hiking holiday in the Dolomites
A hiking holiday in the Dolomites is full of great and memorable moments; it is varied and multifaceted and offers something for everyone – the adventurer, the chilled, the family and everyone who likes to hike. Sesto/Sexten and the Three Peaks – the village trademark – are a popular destination for people across the world. The Dolomites never fail to impress and offer a unique setting for your mountain experiences.
A hiking holiday in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage
Since 26th of June 2009 it is official: the Dolomites make part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The main reason to add these “pale mountains” onto the list, was their natural beauty and geological and geomorphological uniqueness. The mountain chains are not directly connected, however, they are a unity. A great highlight and popular destination during a hiking holiday in the Dolomites of Alta Val Pusteria are the Three Peaks. Make sure to visit these fascinating mountain peaks during your stay with us. If you need more information, simply get in touch with us at Hotel Royal in Sesto/Sexten; we are happy to help.
Hiking and climbing nearby Hotel Royal
Nearby our hotel and the Three Peaks there is a lot to discover: lakes, huts, via ferratas. What is it going to be: Monte Paterno/Paternkofel, Croda Rossa/Rotwandspitze or a little hike across Fiscalina/Fischleintal valley? We recommend you to take a hike accompanied by a professional mountain guide. At our hotel we offer our guests four guided hikes per week from June until September; this gives you plenty of opportunity to explore the Dolomites of Sesto/Sexten during a fun hike or climbing tour. Start looking forward to unique adventures on the discovery of the Dolomites!
Our tips for a hiking holiday in the Dolomites
Sesto/Sexten – Elmo/Helm
Walking time: 4 hours; altitude difference: 1,100 m
Slightly strenuous hike with fantastic views of Val Pusteria and the Dolomites of Sesto/Sexten
Prati di Croda Rossa/Rotwandwiesen – Passo Monte Croce/Kreuzbergpass
Walking time: 2 hours
Sunny high trail with view to the slopes of Alpe Nemes
Moso/Moos – Prati di Croda Rossa/Rotwandwiesen
Walking time: 1 ½ hours; altitude difference: 600 m
Easy trail following forest paths with moderate ascent, ideal for all levels
Prati di Croda Rossa/Rotwandwiesen – Postal/Burgstall
Walking time: ¾ hours; altitude difference: 300 m
Slightly steep but greatly rewarding panoramic walk, starting from Prati di Croda Rossa
Prati di Croda Rossa/Rotwandwiesen – Croda Rossa Heads
Walking time: 2 ½ hours; altitude difference: 600 m
Panoramic round walk; sure-footedness required
Sesto/Sexten – Monte Casella di Fuori/Außergsell
Walking time: 2 ½ hours
Shady forest trail with magnificent views of Sesto/Sexten and the Carnic Crest
Sexten – Monte Casella di Dentro/Innergsell
Walking time: 2 ½ hours + descent 1 ½ hours
Forest trail with extensive views from the summit, very recommendable
Moso/Moos – Col Quaternà/Knieberg
Walking time: 5 ½ hours; altitude difference: 1,200 m
Forest and pasture trail with steep ascent during the last hour
Moso/Moos – Crest Trail – Elmo/Helm
Walking time: 8 hours
Very long hike in Sesto/Sexten with spectacular panoramic views
Via ferratas in and around Sesto/Sexten
Peace trail Monte Paterno/Paternkofel
Walking time: 4 hours; altitude difference: 400 m
Rewarding high trail for hikers who are sure-footed on their feet and not afraid of heights
Via ferrata Monte Paterno/Paternkofel
Walking time: 45 min; altitude difference: 160 m
Short via ferrata without particular difficulties, recommendable for every hiker
Rotwandwiesen hut – Forcella Undici/Elferscharte – Zsigmondy hut
Walking time: 5 hours; altitude difference: 1,500 m
High-mountain trail for sure-footed hikers who are not afraid of heights
Zsigmondy hut – Monte Popera/Hochbrunnerschneide
Walking time: 3 hours; altitude difference: 1,700 m
Ascent to the summit at 3,000 m for fit hikers with a good sense of orientation
Büllelejoch – Croda Fiscalina/Oberbachernspitze
Walking time: 1 hour; altitude difference: 200 m
Short excursion nearby Rifugio Locatelli and the Zsigmondy hut
Rifugio Locatelli/Dreizinnenhütte – Lastron dei Scarperi/Schusterplatte
Walking time: 3 hours; altitude difference: 550 m
Narrow, slightly slippery trail for sure-footed hikers with uniquely rewarding views
Cima dei Tre Scarperi/Dreischusterhütte – Hochebenkofel
Walking time: 4 hours, altitude difference: 1,600 m
Rewarding mountain hike for sure-footed hikers with beautiful views
Tour around the Dodici/Zwölfer
Walking time: 7 ½ hours; altitude difference: 1,200 m
Peaceful high trail with impressive views of Mt. Dodici/Zwölfer, challenging hike, for sure-footed and enduring hikers only
Via ferrata Sesto Croda Rossa/Sextner Rotwand with 3 possibilities
Walking time: 2 – 3 ½ hours
Via ferrata Roghel-Cengia Gabriella
Walking time: 7 hours; altitude difference: 900 m
Via ferrata with safety cables and iron ladders for experienced and trained mountaineers who are not afraid of heights, is recommended to bring a rope
Bonacossa trail
Walking time: from Rif. Col de Varda 4 hours; altitude difference: 600 m
Charming high trail in the Cadini group with various safety ropes and ladders for experienced hikers
Via ferrata Merlone
Walking time: 1 ½ hours; altitude difference: 280 m
Via ferrata without special technical difficulties for mountaineers who are sure-footed and not afraid of heights
Highlight: Cima Grande/Große Zinne or Large Peak
Starting point: Auronzo mountain hut (road charge from Misurina Lake)
Access: Follow the trail from the Auronzo mountain hut towards Lavaredo hut until you reach the chapel; then start climbing in the gorge between Little and Large Peak; the entrance is located at the beginning of this impressive ramp.
Walking/climbing time: ¾ hours to the entrance, 3 hours to the peak, 3 hours to the starting point and back
Best time of year: from mid-June until beginning of October
Equipment/Gear: 60 m rope, a few station slings, one set of friends or cams, 5 to 6 express slings and 4 screw-lock carabiners