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View of the Three Peaks in the Sexten Dolomites during the golden hour, surrounded by Alpine scenery in the Veneto region of Italy.

Hiking in the Dolomites

Trip highlights:

  • Emerald-green Lake Braies
  • Impressive Reinbach waterfalls
  • The mighty Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen)

Between peaks and pleasure: touring the heart of the Alps

From our wellness hotel in Sillian, you can easily explore the highlights of the South Tyrolean mountain landscape. The circular walk around Lake Braies, the Reinbach Gorge with its waterfalls and the famous Three Peaks as the crowning finale offer unforgettable experiences in nature.

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Lake Braies in the Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, with a jetty, a wooden boathouse and boats on the clear lake, surrounded by majestic Alpine peaks. A hiking trail with a wooden fence runs along a turquoise lake, surrounded by lush greenery and tall mountains under a blue sky with some clouds and sunshine. A woman sits at the entrance of a cave, looking out at the Three Peaks in the Italian Dolomites. A woman hikes in the Sexten Dolomites near the Three Peaks in Italy. In the background, the distinctive peaks of the Alps can be seen.

Day 1: Switzerland - Sillian

Travel to Sillian.

Day 2: Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee)

The first hiking day begins with an idyllic walk along the emerald-green Lake Braies. The path leads directly along the shore to the far end of the lake, where a picnic area in the shady forest invites you to rest. Well refreshed, you then climb up to a hill with a magnificent view over the entire lake. The descent follows a gently winding path back to the starting point. The atmospheric finale is a cosy stop for a cappuccino and cake. (Walking time approx. 2 hrs / elevation gain: approx. 100 m / difficulty: easy)

Day 3: Reinbach Waterfalls

The path through the impressive Reinbach Gorge first leads to a waterfall plunging into the depths with powerful roar. A little further up, another waterfall with its fine spray provides pleasant refreshment. The highlight is a waterfall around 40 metres high. On the way back, you visit the renowned Museum of the Mountain Peoples by Reinhold Messner. (Walking time approx. 3 hrs / elevation gain: approx. 240 m / difficulty: moderate)

Day 4: Fischleintal

You walk through meadows and along shady forestry tracks as far as the Talschlusshütte. Once there, you stand at the entrance to the famous Drei Zinnen Nature Park. Here you can enjoy the panorama and the hospitality of the Villgrater family in a rustic mountain hut. (Walking time approx. 3 hrs / elevation gain: approx. 200 m / difficulty: easy)

Day 5: Circuit of the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen)

The grand finale of the trip is the circuit of the mighty Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen). The starting point is the Auronzo Hut, situated at 2,320 metres on the southern foot of the striking Dolomite peaks. From there, the path leads to the Lavaredo Hut (2,344 m), where the Tre Cime show their characteristic silhouette. The route continues along the northern side as far as the western flank. (Walking time approx. 4 hrs / elevation gain: approx. 100 m / difficulty: moderate)

Day 6: Sillian - Switzerland

Return journey to Switzerland.

You will stay at the selected 4* Alpine-

hotel Weitlanbrunn (official regional category) in Sillian. The hotel is peacefully and idyllically situated on the edge of the forest, surrounded by the impressive mountain scenery of East Tyrol – ideal for a restful stay after active hiking days. The cosily furnished rooms have a bathroom or shower/WC, telephone, TV and safe. The hotel facilities include a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool, a sauna and

free Wi-Fi in the public

areas. Equivalent hotel in case of unavailability.

  • Alpenhotel Weitlanbrunn
  • Room at Alpenhotel Weitlanbrunn

Included services

  • Travel by Comfort coach
  • Accommodation at the 4* Alpenhotel Weitlanbrunn, basic double room
  • HB (dinner and breakfast buffet)
  • Daily "Charme More Inclusive": drinks with dinner (beer, house wine, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea) / cake & snacks from 2.30pm to 5.00pm
  • Free use of the wellness facilities
  • Hiking excursions as per programme

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  • Rows of seats with grey headrests and red curtains in the Comfort coach
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach seen from the front outside the depot
  • EUROBUS Comfort coach parked in front of trees
  • 26–50 adjustable comfort seats
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
  • 220-volt socket at every seat *
  • Radio / DVD / navigation system
  • Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
  • Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

* Most vehicles in the EUROBUS fleet are equipped with this.

View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

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