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  • Schöne Wandertouren in Sexten sorgen für herrliche Ausblicke auf die Drei Zinnen
    Schöne Wandertouren in Sexten sorgen für herrliche Ausblicke auf die Drei Zinnen Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Premium

Hikes in Sesto

South Tyrol,Italy

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Whether hiking or simply relaxing in the midst of a dreamlike landscape - Sesto has a lot to offer its visitors. Especially active holidaymakers who like to explore their travel destinations on foot along well-marked hiking trails, and who are willing to put up with a few more metres of altitude, will quickly feel at home in Sesto. The easternmost region of South Tyrol lies on the edge of the Dolomites and offers panoramas that make your hiking boots lace up as if by magic. The varied hiking trails provide unforgettable impressions.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Sesto

Hiking Trail · Sexten Dolomites
Tour 40 Under the spell of the Sexten Sundial
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
10.4 km
3:15 h
273 m
596 m
From Kreuzberg Pass to Seikofel and über the Saumahd further to Gasthof Froneben and to Sexten at the "Helmbahnen" stop
The flower meadow at Innergsell is an early summer dream!
Hiking Trail · Sexten Dolomites
Hike to the Gsell meadows in the Sexten Dolomites
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
5
8.7 km
3:00 h
770 m
810 m
Steep, quiet, atmosphericThis south-facing route is a crisp and short round with wonderful views of Rotwand, Elfer, Zwölfer and Einser as well as the Carnic main ridge and Sexten! Moreover, even in high season you are mostly alone on the trail!
On the shores of the Obstansersee
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Carnic Traverse - Stage 2 of 11
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
8.8 km
3:40 h
423 m
570 m
Hiking route along the second stage of the "Carnic Traverse - Way of Peace," from the Sillaner H utte to the Obstansersee Hutte
The first elevations of the Carnic Alps
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Carnic Traverse - Stage 1 of 11
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
No ratings (yet)
14.2 km
5:15 h
1,272 m
2 m
First stage of the Carnic traverse. The start is at the village of S. Candido, in Val Pusteria, and the route includes an ascent up the long ridge of M. Elmo to the Sillaner Hutte.
Descent to the Lower Bödensee
Hiking Trail · Hochpustertal
In the presence of the Drei Zinnen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
5
17.9 km
7:00 h
1,241 m
1,241 m
From the Fischleintal via the Zsigmondy and Büllelejoch huts to the Oberbachernspitze, descent to the Lower Bödensee and back via the Altensteintal
Hike to the end of the Fischleinboden valley
Hiking Trail · Sexten Dolomites
Swisstrac hike Sexten - valley end Fischlein Valley (barrier-free)
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
No ratings (yet)
10.4 km
2:40 h
210 m
210 m
Great hike in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Sexten Dolomites Nature Park.
Hiking Trail · Hochpustertal
Helm / Monte Elmo 2433 m via the easiest route
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
7.8 km
2:07 h
389 m
385 m
Easiest route to perhaps the most beautiful viewpoint mountain of the Eastern Alps: the view extends from Grossglockner, Grossvenediger, the Zillertal Alps to the Sexten Sundial & 3 Peaks.
Hiking Trail · Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, Dolomiti Bellunesi
3 Peaks round (classic) with WWI tunnels in the Sexten stone
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
11.8 km
3:19 h
530 m
530 m
The probably best-known circuit around the world-famous 3 Peaks from Auronzo hut to the Drei Zinnen hut and WWI tunnels in the Sexten stone. Spectacular views guaranteed.
Pasqueflowers in front of the Sexten Dolomites
Hiking Trail · Hochpustertal
Helmbahn mountain station - Helm summit - Sillianer Hütte - Hahnspielhütte - Helmbahn mountain station
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.5
9.3 km
3:25 h
492 m
491 m
Flower meadows and boundless hiking pleasure on the Carnic ridge with magnificent panoramic views between the mountain station Helmbahn (South Tyrol) and Sillianer Hütte (East Tyrol).
South Tyrol, Zsigmondy Hut
Hiking Trail · Hochpustertal
Sexten, Zsigmondy Hut
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
12.1 km
4:26 h
775 m
783 m
A mountain hike with great views. Impressive nature. On the ascent, keep the Sexten sundial in sight: Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, and One. This route is worth it.
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Hiking in idyllic Sexten

Sesto is located in the far east of South Tyrol and borders on Austria. The municipal area includes almost the entire Sextental valley as well as other small side valleys and associated districts such as Sexten Moos. As it could not be otherwise in this region, the village is surrounded by mountains and thus offers ample opportunity for hikes that take you high up or idyllically along the slopes. The Dolomites, as if made for hiking, are undoubtedly characteristic of the region.

The Sesto Dolomites border the municipal area in the south, making it the ideal starting point for many hiking tours. In addition, there are via ferratas, which have their very own charm in view of the majestic rock formations that can only be found in the Dolomites.

Sesto is a worthwhile destination in summer as well as in winter. While hiking trails and via ferratas attract visitors in summer, skiing and tobogganing slopes draw many winter sports enthusiasts to the region in the cold season. The Holzriese downhill run is particularly well known. With a gradient of 71%, it is the steepest prepared ski slope in Italy and therefore only something for professionals.

Ziele für Wandertouren: Drei Zinnen und "Sextner Sonnenuhr"

The special thing about the Dolomites are the many rock formations, some of which appear bizarre, which rise mightily towards the sky and are eye-catchers on many hikes. The Three Peaks are particularly imposing and are a kind of landmark for the village. The highest of the three rocks is an impressive 2999 metres high.

Many visitors are satisfied with the sight of this mountain range, which is particularly impressive at sunset. Those who like climbing can reach the very top via one of the numerous via ferratas with various degrees of difficulty.

Hiking Trail · Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, Dolomiti Bellunesi
From Rifugio Auronzo around the Three Peaks
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 410 m
Descent 410 m

This easy loop around the world-famous landmark of the Dolomites is the hiking classic in the Sexten Dolomites Nature Park.

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from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium

The "Sesto Sundial" is formed by five mountain peaks in the Sesto Dolomites, each of which represents a time between 9 pm and 1 pm. Depending on which of these peaks the sun is currently above, the corresponding time can be read. However, this only works if you are north of the peaks and ideally exactly in the centre of the municipality of Sesto. By the way, the Sesto Croda Rossa forms the tenth peak, which is a worthwhile destination for hiking tours even without its function as an hour dial for a sundial.

But a hut tour is also a good option in the Sesto Dolomites. Numerous great places to stop for refreshments such as the Talschlusshütte in the Fischleintal valley, the Büllelejochhütte near the Oberbachernspitze, the Zsigmondyhütte at an altitude of 2224 metres or the Alpe Nemes in the dreamlike nature of the Dolomites are waiting for you.

Reviews

  • July 04, 2026
    Juergen Sielermann 
    Wir wandern viel in Südtirol. Aber dieser Weg war bisher einer der schönsten Wege. Wir sind den Weg gegen den Uhrzeiger gelaufen. Heute würde ich andersrum laufen. Auf dem Weg zur Dreizinnenhütte ist reger Verkehr, danach sehr ruhig. Tip, früh starten wenn esnoch kühl ist. Diese Wanderung ist nur zu empfehlen. Jürgen S
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written July 04, 2026
  • May 31, 2026
    Florian Zierer
    May 29, 2026
    Sicherlich eher anspruchsvoll als leicht, besonders wenn an der steilen Holzstiege mit seitlich stark abfallendem Gelände das Sicherungsseil fehlt. Mit entsprechender Vorsicht konnten wir auch diese Passage mit unseren Jungs,10 und 13, sowie (bergtauglichem)Hund gut meistern. Unterwegs atemberaubende Ausblicke und insgesamt eine sehr lohnenswerte Runde!
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    Written May 31, 2026
  • September 29, 2025
    P. K. 
    Wirklich eine schöne Tour mit Herausforderungen.
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    Photo: P. K., Community
    Photo: P. K., Community
    Photo: P. K., Community
    Written September 29, 2025
  • September 26, 2025
    Julia H. 
    September 26, 2025
    Schöne Wanderung, einfache Wege, schöne Aussichten! Die Drei Schuster Hütte ist eine gemütliche, urige Hütte. Schön zur Einkehr. Wir haben die Tour bei mäßigem Wetter gemacht. Die Wege bleiben gut begehbar.
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    Photo: Julia H., Community
    Photo: Julia H., Community
    Photo: Julia H., Community
    Written September 26, 2025
  • September 25, 2025
    Julia H. 
    September 25, 2025
    tolle Tour! Wege trotz Schotter gut begehbar. Stöcke und Wanderschuhe natürlich immer von Vorteil und zumindest gute Schuhe eigentlich auch ein Muss. Panorama atemberaubend! Es war unten schon recht kühl und oben angekommen wirklich zapfig kalt.
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    Photo: Julia H., Community
    Photo: Julia H., Community
    Written September 25, 2025
  • August 25, 2025
    Silke Mende
    August 25, 2025
    Was für eine wunderschöne Wanderung. Herrlicher Ausblick, tolle Landschaft, super Wege. Nicht so sehr überlaufen. Für Familien geeignet.
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    Photo: Silke Mende, Community
    Photo: Silke Mende, Community
    Photo: Silke Mende, Community
    Photo: Silke Mende, Community
    Written August 25, 2025
  • August 19, 2025
    Annika Haak 
    August 12, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour. Der Weg zwischen Porzehütte und Obstanserseehütte direkt bei der Porzehütte (obenrum) zwischen Abzweig Heretriegel und Porzehütte ist in eher schlechterem Zustand. Eher zu Empfehlen ist Richtung Klapfsee abzusteigen und von da aus dann wieder hoch.
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    Written August 19, 2025
  • July 22, 2025
    Chris Ta 
    July 22, 2025
    Schöne, relativ einfache Tour (abgesehen vom steilen Anstieg zum Helmhaus. Tolle Rundum-Ausblicke. Wir sind von der Silianer Hütte noch bis zum Hornischeck weiter.
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    Photo: Chris Ta, Community
    Photo: Chris Ta, Community
    Photo: Chris Ta, Community
    Photo: Chris Ta, Community
    Written July 22, 2025
  • July 09, 2025
    Danilo Panico
    June 21, 2025
    Percorso molto bello, alcuni tratti più impegnativi, in particolare il campanile (facoltativo).
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    Photo: Danilo Panico, Community
    Written July 09, 2025
  • June 23, 2025
    Alessandro Gambarelli
    June 21, 2025
    percorso fisicamente impegnativo
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    Photo: Alessandro Gambarelli, Community
    Written June 23, 2025
  • April 08, 2025
    J+C Klein 
    Muss man gemacht haben !!
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    Written April 08, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Sunrise hike 3 Peaks
  • March 30, 2025
    J+C Klein 
    Geschichte trifft Wanderweg
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    Written March 30, 2025

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