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Winter hike to the Holy Cross chapel on Resciesa
Ortisei – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
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ResciesaPhoto: DolomitesValgardena, Ortisei – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
Pleasant hike in the Dolomites UNESCO natural heritage
Winter hike along the well-prepared hiking trails of the Resciesa area.
Author’s recommendation
The last ascent to the summit is worthwhile. From there you can enjoy a nice 360° panoramic view.
Track types
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Consider the opening hours of the funicular or plan enough time for the return.
Start
Turn-by-turn directions
Follow path no. 35 from the mountain station of Resciesa funicular to the Resciesa Hut in approx. 30 min. After another 20 min. on an even and fl at trail, you will reach the Holy Cross Chapel. Now you can ascend to the summit cross which represents the highest point of this hike (2,281 m) and offers you a 360° scenic view over the Dolomites. Return to the mountain station.
Characteristics: partially fl at, partially ascending
Note
Public transport
Reachable by the 350 line from Bolzano or Bressanone to the S. Antonius square.
Getting there
With the funicular from the Resciesa valley station to the mountain station.
Parking
Opportunity to park your car among the central park in Ortisei or at the valley station of the Seceda cable car.
Coordinates
Equipment
Comfortable hiking shoes.
Spikes are recommended.
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