Hiking trails in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

There’s no place other than the Wuhnleger where you can experience such intensely beautiful views over the UNESCO World Heritage site with the Rosengarten and Vajolettürme towers. The box-seat beside the woodland, with its beautiful little lake reflecting the mountains, boasts incredible, endless views in summer and winter alike, and is the perfect place to stop for a break.

A must for all Dolomite fans: This multi-day hut tour leads to the most beautiful spots of the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm, and boasts fairytale-like views over the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. The first stage leads to the Schlern which, with its distinctive shape, is the emblem of South Tyrol. On the following day the tour leads on to the Refuge Tierser Alpl, the private mountain hut with the distinctive red roof and onwards to the Plattkofelhütte hut, at the foot of the Plattkofel.

The path first leads southeast through beautiful meadow slopes into the valley of the Schlernbach Stream and then uphill through dense woodland in many turns, up to the Tschafon hut and on to the Völsegg Peak.

This trail leads past the St. Valentin church, nestled in the middle of blossoming meadows above Seis, and boasts incredible views of the Schlern mountain. Hikers can walk all the way across the sunny Schererplatzl to Kastelruth.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This relaxing hike leads to the historic Prösels Castle built in 1200 by the Counts of Völs in the year 1200. Take a trip back to bygone days on a guided tour of the Knight’s Hall, the castle chapel and other parts of the Renaissance castle and grounds. There’s no chance of getting bored!

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The snowshoe hike starts at the Nigerpass and follows the hiking trail no. 1 to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. This easy snowshoe or winter hike is ideal for families and offers wonderful views of the Rosengarten massif.

This winter hike starts in Saltria and leads along the hiking trail towards Piz. From there the trail runs through the snow-covered landscape with a wonderful panoramic view of the Dolomites.

This is a particularly long and demanding tour, and requires sure-footedness.

A breathtaking high-altitude trail leads around the imposing Langkofel group with the Langkofel peak and the Plattkofel. Given the length of this route a good level of fitness is required, but the route around the Plattkofel and the Langkofel is not particularly steep. Your efforts will be amply rewarded with the beautiful views of the Langkofel group and the breathtaking view of the neighbouring valleys of Val Gardena and Val di Fassa.

The Konstantiner Weiher lake, also known as “Pfarrmoos”, is one of the 7 lakes of Völs am Schlern. Nestled in an idyllic forest and meadow landscape, this lake is a beautiful destination if you are in search of peace and quiet.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This snowshoe walk leads through the wild, romantic Tschamintal valley, where the Tschaminbach river babbles happily and the winter’s countryside can be enjoyed to the full. The Rechter Leger clearing is a fabulous place to stop off for a rest in winter, and boasts box-seat views of the Grasleitentürme towers and the Tschaminspitzen peaks.

Discover the quiet hamlet of St. Oswald below Seis am Schlern, which can be reached comfortably on this hike.

Steeped in lore and legend, the St. Vigil church is a particularly special spot: On two significant days of the year, namely the equinoxes, the shadow of the Schlern mountain falls upon the church on the astronomically-defined date that marks the change of seasons.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

Once upon a time, in the woods above the Tuff Alm, there lived a rather unusual man: Franz Mich, “Migg,” to all those who knew him was a hermit who lived alone in his cave. The cave is still there to this day, and has been preserved together with all of his belongings. This tour leads you to the world of Migg…

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

This trail leads around the village of Völs am Schlern and ends at the Peterbühl, a hill at the edge of the village, where you will also find a church of the same name. The Peterbühl is the oldest settlement in the area, and, as recent Bronze-Age findings have proven, has been inhabited since thousands of years before the birth of Christ.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

A pleasant walk to relax and simply enjoy life in a quite area on Seiser Alm. This route offers  a breathtaking view of the Schlern/Sciliar mountain, almost within hand’s reach from the Spitzbühl, and leads onwards over endless alpine meadows back to the starting point.

The name Kastelruth comes from the name „Castellum Ruptum,” which means “destroyed castle.” Historical documents have revealed that a magnificent fortress stood on the Calvary hill.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

Tires’ very own Tschafon is a wonderful place to explore on a winter’s snowshoe expedition with masses of views over the legendary Rosengarten.

This leisurely walk through the Laranz forest is pure idyllic perfection for hikers: fresh, woody air, a Dolomite panorama and a view fit for a king from the Königswarte (“King’s view“), far and wide over the Eisack Valley and the Ritten plateau. 

This hike takes you on the trail of the famous Schlern witches to the mystical witch's chairs. According to legend, the two rock chairs in the Tiosler Forest served as a resting place for the Schlern witches. Whether these are objects of prehistoric significance or simply a game of nature - we cannot say for sure. For the little ones, there is a children's playground at the Marinzen alpine pasture.

This hike can also be found in the family hiking book “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.

The ridge of the Schneid  (eng: “edge”) is an authentic walk on the edge in every sense of the word, forming as it does the border between South Tyrol and Trentino. But have no fear: From a technical point of view, this hike is not particularly difficult. However, given its length, it does call for a bit of stamina. The breathtaking views over the South Tyrol and Trentino Dolomites will reward you for your efforts. 

Beautiful hike to the landmark of South Tyrol with breathtaking views over the Seiser Alm.

Once you have reached the Schlernhaus, it is definitely worth going up to the summit cross of Monte Pez.

The two small villages of Tisens and Tagusens can be reached from Kastelruth in a nice walk. Arrived in Tisens the path leads over green meadows to Tagusens. From there you have a nice view on the northeast hillside of the Val Gardena/Grödnertal with the villages Lajen and St. Peter. On the path you will walk by various quaint little farms and the picturesque churches in Tisens and Tagusens. Here you will find the school museum with the shoemaker museum and a wonderful painted parlour from the 19th century. The museum is open to the public free of charge.

Museum opening hours.

This hiking tour can be found in the family hiking booklet “Out and About with Nix the Witch”.