Our favourite circular routes

Sassopiatto, right beside Sassolungo, can be climbed from the southern side. Set off from Passo Sella along the Sentiero Friedrich August no. 4/594 to the Rifugio Sasso Piatto at 2,297 m. From there, continue via the switchback path no. 527 to the summit ridge. Just before you reach it, turn left, following faint trail traces to the central ridge of Sassopiatto. For the return, either retrace your steps or continue via the Rifugio Sasso Piatto around Sassolungo to the Rifugio Emilio Comici and back to the hotel.

This circular hike begins at Passo Sella. From here, follow the Sentiero Friedrich August, waymarked no. 557, first to Rifugio Friedrich August and on to Rifugio Sandro Pertini, before finally reaching Rifugio Vicenza, where a cosy stop awaits. Continue your hike along path no. 527 and then, at a fork, continue on no. 526, along the steep rock faces of the Sassolungo to Rifugio Emilio Comici and then through the „Città dei Sassi“ back to the starting point.

With our Sassolungo Lift Pass, you can take the legendary Forcella Sassolungo gondola up to Rifugio Toni Demetz, perched in the Forcella Sassolungo between the rocky walls of Sassolungo and the Cinque Dita (Five Fingers). From there, follow Trail No. 525 downhill to Rifugio Vicenza, where you can stop for refreshments. At the north-western foot of the Sassolungo massif, first take Trail No. 526, then turn onto Path No. 526A, which eventually rejoins Trail No. 526 and leads via Rifugio Comici hut directly back to the hotel.

Sëurasas is one of the most impressive viewpoints in Val Gardena, offering sweeping views of all three main villages in the valley. From the Cristauta car park, follow Trail No. 4 towards San Giacomo, then turn right at the junction onto Trail No. 20. Once you reach Sëurasas, continue to the summit cross for the very best views. Return along the same route.

From the mountain station of the Col Raiser cable car, the trail descends gently to Rifugio Firenze before climbing steeply through a scree basin towards Forcella Piza. From here, follow the path across lush green alpine meadows down to the lower Stevia pasture. Continue downhill through Forcella San Silvestro to Rifugio Juac, then follow a wide forest track back to the valley station of the cable car.

Starting from the Cristauta car park, follow the squirrel trail, Troi dla Schirlates, then continue along a hiking path through coniferous forests and past smaller lakes until you reach Lech Sant, the largest mountain lake on the Mastlé alpine meadows. The idyllic meadow beside the lake, with its magnificent views of the Odle peaks, is the perfect place to stretch out in the sunshine and unwind. A forest path leads you back to the starting point.

This circular hike begins at the mountain station of the Rasciesa funicular and leads to the summit cross at 2,281 metres, the highest point of the route. From here, enjoy sweeping views stretching from the Isarco Valley to the Funes Valley, as well as towards Sciliar and Passo Sella. From the Holy Cross Chapel, follow Trail No. 35 back towards the welcoming Rifugio Rasciesa, where you can recharge with regional specialities before completing the final stretch to the mountain station.

Discover Val Gardena’s oldest little church, dating back to the 12th century

Follow the forest path that begins just beyond the parish church in Santa Cristina. Along the way, information boards recount the legend of Count Jakob, the legendary builder of the little San Giacomo church. The church is of considerable art-historical importance, featuring Gothic frescoes in the presbytery and 16th-century murals beside the pulpit depicting scenes from the legend of St Jakob. Return along the same path.

The Val Gardena railway trail runs through the entire valley, following the route of the former Gardena railway, built during the First World War. Information boards tell the story of the historic railway, while bronze sculptures offer hikers a glimpse into the fascinating artistic heritage of Val Gardena. You can choose to start in Ortisei, Santa Cristina or Selva di Val Gardena. 

The walk begins at the valley station of the Seceda cable car. Follow the path through the forest and alongside the Rio d’Anna stream to a small Kneipp facility, where benches and hammocks invite you to stop and relax. After around 20 minutes on foot, you’ll reach a large meadow with a children’s playground. The forest path continues to the head of the valley, and you can return along the same route. 

The entrance to Vallunga lies in Selva di Val Gardena. Follow Trail No. 14 past the Silvester Chapel and up to the Pra da Ri plateau, then continue above the tree line to Puez Hut at 2,475 metres, where an impressive high-alpine landscape awaits. After refreshments at the hut, descend along Hiking Trail No. 2 and then follow Trail No. 16 back to the entrance of Vallunga.