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Mountain route via the pioneer path to the viewpoint of the Höhlenstein valley

moderate

Distance 9.8 km

4:40 h

930 m

900 m

2,310 m

1,400 m

In World War I, this mountain was the scene of fierce battles. The summit area is furrowed by trenches and trenches. Numerous cavern and tunnel entrances are further witnesses of the harsh and costly high mountain war. The historical circular trail equipped with information boards provides insight into this less glorious period.

The mountain route is varied and leads to one of the most famous viewpoints in the Dolomites.

Author’s recommendation

Hiking without a car: This route is especially suitable for arrival and departure using public transport.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Landscape

Highest point

Monte Piano, 2,310 m

Lowest point

Höhlenstein, 1,400 m

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Track types

Dirt road

7.6 km

Forested/wild trail

431 m

Path

1.1 km

Road

508 m

Secured trail

162 m

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Tips and suggestions

Varied summit tour, surefootedness required. Short section secured with a rope.

Roadbook

From the bus stop, follow path no. 6 or 102 for about 500 m to the end of the alpine meadow/hut. At the fork, turn right and follow path no. 6. Cross the Rienz stream bed; here you reach the old war path. The path winds steeply up the western slopes in numerous hairpin bends to a well-secured section. Soon after, you reach a small soldiers' cemetery. Along old war remains, the path leads to the Toblach Cross.

The descent follows path no. 6 southwards. Descend into an open hollow towards Forc. dei Castrade. Continue on path no. 6A downhill in switchbacks to a wooden ladder. The path leads through larches and mountain pine forest down to the stream bed. Follow a forest road to the state road and then to the hotel settlement at Schluderbach.

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Dürrensee
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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the bus from Bruneck/Lienz to Toblach and from there bus to Landro. More schedule information at Südtirol Mobil.

Directions

Leave the Brenner motorway A22 at Brixen and join the state road SS49. Follow this to Toblach, then turn right into the Höhlenstein valley and join the SS51. Follow this to the Höhlenstein bus stop shortly before Lake Dürrensee.

Parking

Parking available at the entrance of the Rienz valley (free) or also at Lake Dürrensee

Coordinates

46.641070, 12.232051

DMS

46°38'27.9"N 12°13'55.4"E

UTM

33T 288164 5169000

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Hiking guide "Hiking without a car - Hochpustertal" by the South Tyrol Alpine Club.

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco no. 010, 1:25,000 Kompass no. 57, 1:50,000 mapgraphic no. 19, 1:25,000

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sturdy footwear

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

9.8 km

Duration

4:40 h

Ascent

930 m

Descent

900 m

Highest point

2,310 m

Lowest point

1,400 m

Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Secured passages Cultural/historical interest Linear route

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