long-distance hiking trail
Dolomites High Trail 2
Brixen to San Martino di Castrozza
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
800,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Seven days on foot through the Dolomites – along the Path of Sagas and Legends from alpine meadows up onto vast rock plateaus.
Difficulty A/B (via ferrata) · 7 days · Dolomites
The Dolomiten Höhenweg Nr. 2, also known as the Weg der Sagen und Legenden, leads through valleys rich in myths and legends. It runs through the western part of the Dolomites across alpine meadows and rocky high plateaus.
Along the way, green transitions, wide uplands and striking rocky landscapes alternate. The traverse leads from Brixen to the area around San Martino di Castrozza, linking very different mountain landscapes.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 6 overnight stays in huts with half board
- 3 cable car rides and 2 taxi rides
- Transfer to and from the meeting point in Brixen
- Expenses (huts, cable car, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
7 days
Meeting point:
St. Andrä (Brixen) - Plose cable car valley station
What you need
Requirements:
- Fitness for daily hikes up to 1,350 meters in elevation and approximately 8 hours of walking time
- Surefootedness and a head for heights
PRICING
Participants:
min. 6 people
Prices:
From 6 people p. p.:
1 - 5 people:
€800
On request
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
Due to the great popularity of the Dolomites high-altitude trails, it is necessary to inquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour, otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAM
Day 1: To Schlüterhütte
We meet in St. Andrä, a district of Brixen, at the valley station of the Plose cable car. We take the gondola up to Kreuztal and then hike at an easy pace along the Woody Walk to Rossalm. Our route continues past Schatzerhütte and down to Halshütte, where we stop for refreshments before continuing. Our next stage destination is Peitlerscharte, from where we soon reach our goal for the day, Schlüterhütte, via Kreuzkofeljoch.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 750 m | ↓ 500 m
⌂ Schlüterhütte
Day 2: To Puezhütte
We leave the Villnößtal and hike below Medalges, past Kreujoch, up to Roascharte. Beneath Piz Duleda and Puezspitze, we reach Puezhütte, perched high above Langental – our destination for the second stage.
Walking time: 4.5 h | ↑ 750 m | ↓ 550 m
⌂ Puezhütte
Day 3: Via Val Setus
We cross the Crespeina-Hochebene and descend past Ciampeischarte via Crespeinascharte and Cirjoch to Sellajoch. Then comes the key section of the entire week: through the gully of Val Setus, partly on fixed-cable-protected passages, we climb up to Pisciaduhütte, where we stop for refreshments before continuing. In the afternoon we ascend through Val de Tita onto the Sella plateau, where we soon reach our destination for the day, the modernised Boehütte, also known as Bamberger Hütte.
Total time: 7 h | ↑ 1,250 m | ↓ 800 m | Difficulty: A/B (via ferrata)
⌂ Bamberger Hütte
Day 4: To Falierhütte
From Bamberger Hütte we continue with little ascent or descent to Pordoischarte and on to Sas Pordoi. From here we treat ourselves to the cable car down to Pordoijoch. Following the Bindelweg, we reach Fedaia-See below the Marmolada. From the lake, a taxi takes us to Malga Ciapela on the south side of the sheer rock wall of the Marmolada. We will be able to admire it at length on the subsequent ascent to Rifugio Falier.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,050 m | ↓ 650 m
⌂ Rifugio Falier
Day 5: To Rifugio Valles
We leave this hut, popular above all with climbers, many of whom head for the south face of the Marmolada, and ascend to Pas de Ombretola and then on to Pas de Cirele. Descending past Rifugio Fuciade, we reach Pellegrinopass. We take the cable car up to Col Margherita. The final section of the day leads us via Forcella Predazzo to Passo Valles and the hut of the same name, Rifugio Valles.
Walking time: 7.5 h | ↑ 850 m | ↓ 1,500 m
⌂ Rifugio Valles
Day 6: Into the Pala Group
The imposing Palagruppe now lies ahead of us. Via Forcella Vanegia we cross beautiful alpine meadows to Segantinihütte. We descend to Passo Rolle and continue via the Sentiero Finanzieri to Rifugio Rosetta, today’s stage destination.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 1,200 m | ↓ 800 m
⌂ Rifugio Rosetta
Day 7: Descent to San Martino
On the final day it is all downhill. The programme is the descent via Weg 701 down to San Martino di Castrozza. A taxi will pick us up here and take us back to Brixen, where we will arrive in the early afternoon.
Walking time: 3 h | ↓ 1,150 m
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Dolomiten Höhenweg Nr. 2 suitable for?
The tour is ideal for sure-footed and fit mountain walkers who want to spend several consecutive days in alpine terrain. Experience on red-graded mountain trails and confidence on longer stages are important. For the passage in Val Setus, you should also feel comfortable on easy fixed-cable-protected sections.
How demanding is the tour on the trail?
The Dolomiten Höhenweg Nr. 2 is a long-distance alpine trek with long day stages and one technical crux. Overall, fitness is almost as important as sure-footedness. The most difficult passage is graded A/B (via ferrata), but most of the route follows mountain trails and crossings between the huts.
What equipment do I need?
Above all, you need well broken-in mountaineering boots and a suitable rucksack for a multi-day hut tour. The detailed packing list will be sent with the confirmation email. If you are missing individual items of equipment, you can hire gear from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
