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Rifugio Nuvolau

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  • Das Rifugio Nuvolau, im Hintergrund die Cinque Torri
    Das Rifugio Nuvolau, im Hintergrund die Cinque Torri
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Das Rifugio Nuvolau thront in 2575 m Höhe auf dem Gipfel des Nuvolau und gilt als die erste Hütte, die in den Dolomiten erbaut wurde.

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46.495586, 12.045101
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46°29'44.1"N 12°02'42.4"E
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