The hike starts at the Valparola Pass 2168 m, right after the Forte Tre Sassi war museum. The trail ascends through rocky terrain and an old war path. Through crevices, trenches, and caves, you eventually reach the summit. A stunning view of the surrounding Dolomite peaks, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the area around Falzarego. The tunnels, walls, and trenches at Hexenstein – Sas de Stria date back to World War I. Its name comes from an old legend saying a witch once lived on its peak. The descent takes the same path back to the starting point. Sure-footedness necessary. Backpack provisions. Difficulty: medium. Length: 4 km. Duration: 08:30 am.-04:00 pm. Walking time: 3 hours. Difference in altitude: 275 m. Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, 08:35 am. Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, 08:45 am. Val Casies Valley – Colle, 08:55 am. Tesido, 09:00 am. Monguelfo bus station in Via Stazione (opposite the Bar Parkcafé). Cost: Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 15 €, 25 €. Registration: Online booking no later than Tuesday, 05:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido, T. +39 0474 978 436.
Arrival
Pickup service along the bus stops starting from Val Casies ValleyGood to know
* Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card * For all hikes, it is recommended to wear good footwear and appropriate clothing (possibly also a change of clothes and rain gear) and to bring a snack and a drink.Cancellation conditions
Please contact the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido, T. +39 0474 978 436.Location
39030 Val Casies Valley - Passo ValparolaRegistration required
onlineMeeting point
Pickup service along the bus stops starting from Val Casies Valley
Online booking possible