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Hike to Resciesa

· 4 reviews · Hiking route · Val Gardena Dolomites
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easy
Distance 5 km
2:00 h
185 m
185 m
2,281 m
2,096 m

This dreamlike circular hike offers a breathtaking view from the Eisack Valley to the Schlern area to the Sella Pass. The Resciesa is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Puez - Geisler Nature Park.

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Highest point
2,281 m
Lowest point
2,096 m
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Coordinates:
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46.597900, 11.679365
DMS
46°35'52.4"N 11°40'45.7"E
UTM
32T 705219 5163969
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Turn-by-turn directions

You will reach „Costa dl Cason“ walking north-east from the mountain station. Take the trail no.31 from the intersection to proceed towards Außerraschötz. Along this path, you can enjoy the unique view of the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Follow the path no. 1 followed by no. 10 until you reach the summit cross (2.281m). Again, you will have a breath-taking view of the Dolomites. Descend to the “Heilig-Kreuz” Chapel. The path no. 35 will take you back to the starting point. The return to Ortisei is possible on foot (about 1.5 hours) or by funicular.

By road

With the funicular from the valley station to the Resciesa mountain station.

Coordinates

DD
46.597900, 11.679365
DMS
46°35'52.4"N 11°40'45.7"E
UTM
32T 705219 5163969
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Questions and answers

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Question from Anna Banas · August 31, 2022 · Community
können wir mit Fahhradanhänger die Strecke fahren ?
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Answered by Dierk Kaczmarczyk · August 31, 2022 · Community
Hallo und Nein, leider ist dieser Wanderweg in teilen absolut nicht mit dem Fahrrad befahrbar. Evtl. gib es Alternativrouten aber dazu kann ich ihnen leider nichts empfehlen, weil wir nur genau diesen Weg bewandert haben.

Rating

4.8
(4)
Dierk Kaczmarczyk
June 20, 2022 · Community
Gemütliche Wanderung mit traumhaften Ausblicken👍😀
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When did you do this route? June 20, 2022
Matteo Fabbri
July 27, 2018 · Community
Molto bello il panorama e il percorso è alla portata di tutti o quasi
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
5 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
185 m
Descent
185 m
Highest point
2,281 m
Lowest point
2,096 m
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