Variations of this tour
The route
Here you can see a map of the route
Itinerary
Arrival at the hotel in Dobbiaco / Niederdorf in Pusteria Valley.
Hotel (example): Aparthotel Germania***
Your walking holiday starts by the mountain lake Lago di Braies or Pragser Wildsee that will fascinate you with its turquoise water. Here you get the first impression of Prague Valley with dark coniferous forests against the white cliffs. You continue to pastures of Rossalm and reach the plateau Prato Piazza / Plätzwiese where the mountains Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl rise. From here there are magnificent views. In the distance you will see the mountains Cristallo, Tofana and the world famous Three Peaks of Lavaredo.
If you do not wish to walk that far, you can choose a shorter route, which starts at the Tuscherhof Inn. You will follow the river Stolla and pass small mountain hotels and rock formations shaped by wind and water before you reach the grassy areas of Prato Piazza / Plätzwiese, for your overnight stay.
Walking time:
Short trip: about 4-5 hours + 800m / -35m
Long trip: about 6-7 hours +1,100m / - 600m
Hotel (example): Hotel Hohe Gaisl***
Important to note: Hohe Gaisl is the only hotel in this area. This means that, especially during the peak summer season, it may occasionally be fully booked. As an alternative, we have the option to book hotels in scenic surroundings closer to Prags. Staying there will require a bus transfer to and from the hiking route, but the bus runs from around 8 AM to 6 PM with departures approximately every hour. If we need to use this solution, we will of course ask for your approval first and explain in detail what it means for your trip.
Today you can decide whether you wish to walk the long or the short route. You can hike to the top of either Strudelkopf at 2,307m / 7,568ft (short) or Dürrenstein 2,839m / 9,314ft (long), both located in the Dolomites largest nature reserve, Fanes Sennes Braies.
You start from Pratopiazza / Plätzwiese that together with the mountains Croda Rossa / Hohe Gaisl and Kreuzkofelgruppe is a lovely nature and hiking area of the Dolomites. Along the way on both routes there are beautiful views of the Hohe Gaisl, Three Peaks of Lavaredos, Tofana and Monte Cristallo.
Walking time:
Short trip: about 3-4 hours +/- 350
Long trip: about 4 hours +/- 850m
Hotel (example): Hotel Hohe Gaisl***
The hike continues over Pratopiazza / Plätzwiese and down through Knappenfuss Valley (Valle dei canopi) to the saddle Cimabanche / Gemark, which forms the border between South Tyrol and Belluno. From here you can go directly to Cortina d'Ampezzo, or choose a longer route past the mountain hut Ra Stua and around the foot of the mountain Col Rosa, before you reach Cortina, located at the bottom of the valley between the mountains.
You will spend one night in Cortina and may wish to stroll around the streets, where little shops lie side by side with cozy cafes and restaurants.
Walking time:
Short trip: about 1½-2 hours -0m / +460m
Long trip: about 6-7 hours +600m / -1.300m
Hotel (example): Meuble Villa Neve
On this day you will take a bus to Auronzo Hut, situated directly below the worldfamous 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 the 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 (example): Aparthotel Germania***
Your walking holiday is coming to an end and it is time to find your way home.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 5 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Breakfast every day
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Transfers according to the program
- Bus ticket from Cortina to Rifugio Auronzo
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to/from Italy
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (20 euro)
- Bus from Rifugio Auronzo to Niederdorf/Villabassa - Toblach/Dobbiaco
- optional: Half board (4x dinner)
Practical information
Hiking in mountainous terrain such as the Dolomites and the Alps requires good preparation and respect for nature.
- Be in basic good physical shape before the trip
- Wear proper hiking shoes or boots
- Bring plenty of water and some food or snacks for the hike
- Dress appropriately for the conditions
- Use the provided map or GPS information (for example via the Bering Travel app) and stay on marked trails
- Bring a fully charged phone and a power bank
- Always check the weather forecast and the route before setting out as conditions can change quickly and your own safety should always come before reaching impressive viewpoints
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.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey 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 4 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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