Footpath Cudan-Dumat
Hiking route
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Ortisei – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
Ortisei – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
A peaceful walk, ideal for those who like to discover the local culture and immerse themselves in nature at the same time.
easy
Distance 3.5 km
A journey of discovery of Ladin culture, walking through the village starting at the valley station of the Resciesa funicular and first reaching the 'Solaria' house and then the 'Cudan' house. You will firstly cross a beautiful meadow with a wonderful view of Ortisei, and then plunge into nature through the coniferous forest. You will then reach the characteristic 'Dumat' farmstead. The way back runs along the Via Mureda until, after about 700 m, at the junction, you turn left into Via Meisules, to return to the village centre.
Author’s recommendation
This easy and characteristic walk is also ideal for families with children. However, the use of a stroller is not recommended, especially on the part through the meadow and the forest.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,356 m
Lowest point
1,229 m
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The use of good hiking shoes is recommendet, especially in case of bad weather. The path along the meadow and through the woods could be slippery.Start
Coordinates:
DD
46.577877, 11.672249
DMS
46°34'40.4"N 11°40'20.1"E
UTM
32T 704749 5161726
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Turn-by-turn directions
This walk starts at the valley station of the Resciesa funicular and initially runs uphill along Resciesa Street, to the house "Solaria". Keeping left, continue to the house "Cudan". From there, hiking trail no. 8A starts: first through a beautiful meadow with a wonderful view of Ortisei, then through the coniferous forest to the "Dumat" farm. The way back leads along Mureda Street until, after about 700 m, at the junction, turn left into Meisules Street. This way you get back to the village center.
Public transport
Accessible by the bus line 350 from Bolzano or Bressanone to the S. Antonio square.Accessible by the bus line 172 from Castelrotto to the S. Antonio square.
Accessible by the bus line 351 from Chiusa, Laion, S. Pietro to the S. Antonio square.
Timetables and travel information are available in the local Tourist Office in Val Gardena.
By road
The valley station of the Resciesa funicolar is easily reached by foot from the center of Ortisei, taking the escalators from the S. Antonio square and walking through the tunnel to the Seceda cablecar. From here, follow the signs to Reciesa, going through Via Roma and turning left on Via Sneton. As you arrive at the road crossing, turn right on Via Resciesa to see the valley station of the funicolar.Parking
There are different places where you can park your car in order to reach the start of the walk at the Resciesa funicolar:- Central Parking
- Valley station of the Seiser Alm cablecar
- Valley station of the Seceda cablecar
Coordinates
DD
46.577877, 11.672249
DMS
46°34'40.4"N 11°40'20.1"E
UTM
32T 704749 5161726
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Water-resistant hiking shoes.Comfortable, warm clothing suitable for the outdoor temperature.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
1:01 h
Ascent
110 m
Descent
133 m
Highest point
1,356 m
Lowest point
1,229 m
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