How big is the network of hiking trails?

182 km alone in Sesto and 662 km in the Three Peaks Dolomites region - without via ferrata and summit tours! More information

Are there easy ways - walks?

Lots and especially beautiful both in the valley - e.g. reach the Fischleintal or in the height with the cable cars - e.g. to the Nemes pastures. More information

What is the difference between hiking and summit climbing?

Sometimes it may be the same for light peaks, but hiking is usually shorter and less altitude. More information

Is it possible to hike off the beaten track?

Should not - you can do it but at your own risk! More information

Do you take sticks when hiking?

Sticks are primarily there to relieve the knee, especially downhill. In suspended or difficult passages you should not use sticks. More information

Which is the most beautiful hike in the Sexten Dolomites?

Hard to say but maybe from the Fischleintal to the Sextenstein with perfect Drei Zinnen view. More information

When can you hike in the Dolomites?

At the earliest from mid-May - but much depends on the snow conditions - the higher-lying. huts usually open from the beginning to mid-June. More information

Where can I hike most beautiful in the Dolomites?

One of the most beautiful hiking areas is the Drei Zinnen-Dolomites region not only because of the almost unlimited possibilities and the beautiful Dolomites mountains, but also because there are still hiking areas that are not crowded - tips can be found on www.berghotel.com

What do I take for a walking holiday?

Good hiking boots, a warm jacket and a rain jacket in any case, water bottle, hiking pants, sunscreen and sunglasses. More information

Walter Holzer in front of the Three Peaks

Via ferrata "Torre di Toblin in the Sexten Dolomites

Hiking with the family at the Three Peaks

Hiker on the Carnic High Trail - Mount Helm

Hiking holidays in the Dolomites of Sesto

There are only two numbers: 182 km of walking trails in Sesto and 662 km in the surroundings.

The following excursions are only a little choice for your walking holidays in the Dolomites. During your walking holidays here in the Dolomites of Sesto you will enjoy the amount of possibilities, which offers our valley and the surroundings for your summer & walking holidays. There are little areas which offers this many possibilities for adventurous day trips during your mountain holidays in South Tyrol.

Here you can find our mountain and trail card for all the mountain sports - take a look!

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The hiking Paradise of Sesto 3 Zinnen

… difficult to find a better one. The suggestions of the Berghotel in Sesto.

Hiking from the hotel - Berghotel, the ideal starting point for numerous tours

The following excursions and climbing tours in the Dolomites of Sesto are only a little choice of the huge amount of possibilities, which offers our valley the Dolomites of Sesto and the surroundings. The starting points are easily reachable from the Berghotel within 45 minutes drive. The time of walking is the effective walking time without rests. The indicated time is a medium average and especially on long excursions it may vary quite a bit dependging on the phisical preparation of the hiker.The starting points for our hiking tours in Sesto are easily reachable from the Berghotel.

We can easily reccomend you hiking tours where you will absolutely alone, the same for climbing or hiking lonely peaks. Here you can still find the silence mountains - ask us!

We provide you with a very good map. For Your mountain tours in the Italian Dolomites you can get Berghotels map from Tappeiner (1:30.000) at the Rezeption!

The time of walking is the effective walking time without rests. The indicated time is a medium average and especially on long excursions it may vary quite a bit depending on the phisical preparation of the hiker. The classification in “shoes” considers the difficulty and the lenght of the excursion. 1 shoe is very easy and short to 5 shoes is long and difficult. If it is a fixed rope trail so experience, not to be highshy and the right equipment is absolutely necessary.

Our PROPOSALS FOR SUMMER HIKES IN THE DOLOMITES OF SESTO

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The most beautiful hiking trails

Our hiking proposals

We wish you wonderfull days in our mountains and during your hiking holidays in the Italian Dolomites and we are always at your disposal for every information.

1. The 3 alpine pastures trail

The alpine pastures trail at Sesto

Three different huts on the sunny side of Sesto

Berghotel - Froneben hut – Rifugio Malga Klammbach hut - Nemesalp hut – Coltrondo Alp hut - Schwarzsee/Black Lake - Berghotel

ca. 796 m
ca. 6 h
Difficulty: 4

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2. The meadows of Monte Gesell

The meadows of Monte Gsell

World of flowers in the natural park Dolomiti di Sesto

Berghotel - fortress Haideck – meadows Fischlein valley – Innergsell meadow –Außergsell - Sesto - Berghotel

ca. 942 m
ca. 5 h
Difficulty: 3

to the tour

3. The Via Consideration with the chapel in the wood

The Via Consideration with the chapel in the wood at Sesto

Peace - silence and wonderful panoramas

Berghotel – Sesto – chapel in the wood – Waldruhe - Monte di mezzo/Panorama - Berghotel

ca. 466 m
ca. 2,5 - 3 h
Difficulty: 3

to the tour

4. The round with the 3 huts and the Tre Cime (3 peaks)

Three Peaks in South Tyrol

The famous and classic tour

Berghotel – Fondo Valle hut – Zsigmondy Comici hut – Pian di Cengia hut – Rifugio Locatelli hut (3Zinnen Hütte) – Fondo Valle hut - Berghotel

ca. 1205 m
ca. 6 - 7 h
Difficulty: 5

to the tour

5. From the meadows of the Croda Rossa to the Passo Monte Croce

Passo Monte Croce in the Dolomites of Sesto

On the traces of World War I

Berghotel – meadows Croda Rossa - Passo Monte Croce - Berghotel

ca. 223 m and 805 m a descent
ca. 5 h
Difficulty: 2

to the tour

6. Border trail along the Karnische mountains

Karnisch mountains

The trail with the super panoramas

Berghotel – funicular Monte Elmo 2050 m - Rifugio Gallo Cedrone hut - Sillianer Hütte hut - Hornischeck mountain - Eisenreich mountain – Alpe Nemeshütte hut - Froneben hut - Berghotel

ca. 948 m und 1633 m im Abstieg
ca. 8 bis 9 h
Difficulty: 5

to the tour

Map with hiking tours

Map with marked hiking tours in the Dolomites of Sesto and Braies.

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Insider-tip for your summer holidays - 3 and 7 days in the Dolomites of Sexten for sportive and medium sportive people

The Berghotel, your perfect hotel for hiking holidays in the Dolomites of Sesto

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5 good reasons for it ...

Because the Sesto Dolomites – Three Peaks are a great hiking area, which is probably unequaled – 182 km of hiking trails in Sesto – 662 km in Three Peaks – Dolomites area (without via ferrata, without summit tours)
Because many beautiful hikes start directly from the Berghotel and no long transfers are necessary
Because there are still areas that are beautiful and not overcrowded and the possibilities for lonely tours and summits are very large
Because in the Drei Zinnen – Dolomites region you can perfectly combine a hiking holiday with a bike holiday or a climbing – via ferrate holiday
Because the Berghotel Sexten is a member of the Wanderhotels – best Alpine and thus has proven highly professional hiking skills and is awarded and certified with 5 rock crystals

Berghotel - in the holiday region Three Peaks Dolomites …

The Berghotel – Your hiking hotel! The Berghotel – Your hiking hotel!

Rooms & prices Our rooms an suites with panoramic view tot he Dolomites.

Spa & wellness Enjoy a time out from your everyday routine in your wellness hotel …

The TOP Spots of the Dolomites of Sesto – Sexten

The far east of the Dolomites of Sexten – overlay

The far east of the Dolomites of Sexten – in the middle of the rocks and nobody around

Sexten Stein – Sasso di Sesto – this is the place – the best position ever but in silence and alone

The Lake Braies in the evening – overlay

The Lake Braies in the evening – when everybody has gone – then it is the most beautiful lake

The right equipment

... for your hike in the Dolomites

What you should not forget when you hike in Sesto and Drei Zinnen – Dolomites:

Good mountain or hiking boots
Rain gear / hiking jacket
A light backpack
Provisions
Good map material
Water bottle
Mobile phone for emergencies

If it is a fixed rope trail – via ferrata so experience, not to be highshy and the right equipment is absolutely necessary. For your hiking fun in the Italian Dolomites there are more than 30 fixed rope trails (vie ferrate) in our Dolomites and within 40 min.

Hiking offers

Offer Wellness & Hiking

From 29.05. to 19.06.2022 & from 11.09. to 30.10.2022

A relaxing short holiday is good for your health and helps to bring body, mind and soul into harmony. Your little time out to recharge the batteries.
Valid from Sunday to Thursday or from Thursday to Sunday.

From 492 Euro per person

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Flowering time at Sesto with white peaks

Spring in the Fischlein Valley at Sesto

From 27.05. to 18.06.2023

During these nature experience weeks, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the blossoming of Sesto during wonderful hikes. Carpets of flowers, alpine roses, gentians ...

Surcharge 148 Euro per person

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Adventure Three Peaks Dolomites

From 18.06. until mid-October

Active hiking weeks with beautiful professionally guided hikes. A selection of walks from easy/medium to medium/demanding. Something for everyone! The best in the valley with excursions into the surrounding area - in small groups, easy and relaxed ...

Surcharge 148 Euro per person

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My first 3.000 meter peak

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

My first 3.000m peak - a very special experience! No matter at what age it is time to stand on a 3.000m high mountain - possible for (almost) everybody. Exciting but safe - a really special week in the mountains - also suitable for (fit) mountain newcomers.

Surcharge 620 Euro per person

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Via ferrata week Dolomites of Sesto Light

Via ferrata week Three Peaks Light

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

Experience the absolute highlights in the Sesto Dolomites on fixed rope routes and alpine tours - feasible for (almost) everyone! Especially suitable for newcomers to via ferrata, who want to experience this experience safely and guided. On via ferrata you experience the mountains more intensively!

Surcharge 365 Euro per person

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Via ferrata week Dolomites intensiv & Cima Grande

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

This week is full of experiences with 3 guided via ferrata and the absolute highlight: the summit of the Cima Grande. Accompanied by a professional mountain guide from the Alpine School Tre Cime, this week offers experiences that have a long lasting effect - and provides the basis for discovering the mountains more safely and independently. An experience in a class of its own - feasible for anyone who is in good physical condition and free from vertigo! Treat yourself to something special!

Surcharge 960 Euro per person

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Mountainbike - Bike Light Dolomites of Sesto

Mountainbike - Bike Light Three Peaks

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

The mountainbike trails of the Sesto Dolomites have a lot to tell: let the professionals of the Bikeacademy Sesto Dolomites guide you through the wonderful nature of the Three Peaks Dolomites and enjoy great views of the mountain world.

Surcharge 245 Euro per person

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Mountainbike - Bike Intensive Dolomites of Sesto

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

Pure mountain biking - a week dedicated to mountain biking including a technical course. Challenging, spectacular and a real experience for ambitious mountain bikers.

Sucharge 335 Euro per person

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Mountainbike & Ferrate Dolomites of Sesto

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

Mountain biking and via ferrata - the ideal combination for an active holiday in the Sesto Dolomites with many highlights.

Surcharge 520 Euro per person

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Vacation without a car

Vacation without car

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

Holidays withour a car - enjoy your holiday already during the journey, relax and arrive free of traffic jams at the Berghotel.

Surcharge 150 Euro per person

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Special for kids

Special for Kids

From 27.05. to 18.06.2023 & from 07.10 to 05.11.2023

Grandparents and parents attention: Kids until 16 at a very interesting price!

189 Euro per child

to the offer

Family Package

Familienpaket

From 27.05. to 15.10.2023

Our offer for families with children from 6 to 15 years

Surcharge from Euro 599 per family

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The most frequently asked questions about hiking holidays

How big is the network of hiking trails?
- 182 km alone in Sesto and 662 km in the Three Peaks Dolomites region – without via ferrata and summit tours!
Are there easy ways – walks?
- Lots and especially beautiful both in the valley – e.g. reach the Fischleintal or in the height with the cable cars – e.g. to the Nemes pastures.
What is the difference between hiking and summit climbing?
- Sometimes it may be the same for light peaks, but hiking is usually shorter and less altitude.
Is it possible to hike off the beaten track?
- Should not – you can do it but at your own risk!
Do you take sticks when hiking?
- Sticks are primarily there to relieve the knee, especially downhill. In suspended or difficult passages you should not use sticks.
Which is the most beautiful hike in the Sexten Dolomites?
- Hard to say but maybe from the Fischleintal to the Sextenstein with perfect Drei Zinnen view.
When can you hike in the Dolomites?
- At the earliest from mid-May - but much depends on the snow conditions - the higher-lying. huts usually open from the beginning to mid-June
What do I take for a walking holiday?
- Good hiking boots, a warm jacket and a rain jacket in any case, water bottle, hiking pants, sunscreen and sunglasses.

More highlights in Sesto / Sexten

… starting from the hotel!

Three Peaks

Val Fiscalina

Dolomites of Sesto