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Hiking on the Seiser Alm

 

Want to breathe in fresh mountain air? Lace up your hiking boots and set off on an adventure! The UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites await with many exciting trails.

The proud 450 kilometres of hiking paths the Seiser Alm offers invite you to explore. Discover new landscapes. On the many routes around the Seiser Alm in South Tyrol, breathtaking views of the vast Dolomite mountains await you.

There’s something for everyone here. Depending on the season, you can experience very different hikes and collect countless impressions of this diverse region. The seasonal contrasts are so strong that some paths will look almost unrecognisable.

Embrace your hiking adventure on the Seiser Alm and grab your gear!

Hiking Holiday on the Seiser Alm

Feel like escaping everyday life and switching off? Lace up your hiking boots and head for the Seiser Alm—book your holiday now on Europe’s largest high alpine plateau!

Enjoy pristine nature and work up a healthy sweat with moderate to more challenging activity. On a hiking holiday on the Seiser Alm, every family member is happy—whether on two legs or four paws. Thanks to the villages’ convenient mountain location, you can set off on your hikes right from your accommodation.

Ready for a few unforgettable days? Book your hiking holiday on the Seiser Alm in the Dolomites now!

The most beautiful hikes on the Seiser Alm

Looking for the perfect hike for you? Thanks to the superb location of the trails across this wide mid-mountain plateau, there’s certainly a route that suits you.

With around 300 sunny days on the Seiser Alm, you can set out confidently from spring to autumn. Travelling with the family? You’ll find gentle routes with minimal ascent—ideal for hiking with kids. Of course, there are also demanding mountain tours where trained hikers can rack up serious elevation.

Decide whether you want to conquer one of the iconic peaks: Langkofel, Plattkofel, Schlern or Rosengarten.

Circular Hike: Seiser Alm Panorama Trail

Can’t get enough of the Seiser Alm’s stunning scenery? Let the sweeping mountain views on this circular route enchant you. The high-alpine Panorama Trail treats you to outstanding vistas of Langkofel and Schlern. An exciting walk across green mountain meadows with the scent of fresh hay awaits.

Get ready for breathtaking moments along the Seiser Alm Panorama Trail. Pop your largest memory card into the camera and set off on your circular hike!

3h 47min 13,23 km 394 m open
Medium

7 lakes hiking trail

The Seven Lakes Trail is a 12-kilometer loop with an estimated hiking time of 4 hours. It starts in Völser Aicha and leads…

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3h 25min 10,97 km 543 m open
Easy

Barrier-Free tour on the Puflatsch/Seiser Alm

The Seiser Alm is a high plateau in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. It is the largest high plateau in Europe with an area of 56…

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3h 19min 9,30 km 963 m open
Strenuous

The Geologist's Trail

The Geologist's Path allows for a fascinating journey through the history of the earth. The layers of the Dolomites have been…

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Pilzeweg - Seis
1h 43min 6,01 km 173 m open
Easy

The Mushroom Trail in Laranzer Forest

The easy hike through Laranzer Forest offers everything an avid hiker could desire in terms of idyllic natural beauty: fresh…

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2h 36min 8,39 km 413 m open
Easy

The Witch Benches on Puflatsch

You can take a relaxing circular hike around Puflatsch, which will lead you to legendary places and unique viewpoints. You'll be…

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1h 31min 2,10 km 87 m open
Very easy

The Witch's Path at the Sulphur Springs in Saltria

This sensory experience trail offers a playful way to explore and experience nature. For those who dare, the path can be walked…

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1h 53min 6,03 km 305 m open
Easy

The Witch Chairs and the Marinzen Alm

This hike follows the path taken by the famous Schlern witches to reach the mysterious Witch Chairs. Legend has it that the…

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5h 30min 16,58 km 426 m open
Strenuous

Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II - Stage 4: From Tierser Alpl Hut to St. Ulrich

The fourth stage of the ten-day Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II takes you from Tierser Alpl Hut down to Seiser Alm, which…

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Gumpererweg Seiser Alm
2h 30min 5,56 km 254 m open
Medium

Gumperer Path

The Gumperer path in Seis, located at the foot of the Schlern mountain, is a path that appeals to all senses. Here, you can play…

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2h 10min 8,70 km 301 m open
Medium

Hans and Paula Steger Trail

Hans and Paula Steger were very significant figures for Seiser Alm, as they played a key role in the development of alpinism in…

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9h 57min 30,96 km 1770 m closed
Difficult

Hiking tour to the Mahlknechthütte and Plattkofelhütte

The 31-kilometer loop around the Langkofel group is a challenging hike suitable only for fit and sure-footed hikers. However, it…

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6h 26min 18,61 km 1435 m closed
Medium

Hike to Schlernbödele and Dibaita Puflatschhütte

The hike to Schlernbödele and Dibaita Puflatschhütte is a great way to explore the Seiser Alm. It leads through a variety of…

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3h 15min 8,53 km 876 m closed
Strenuous

Kastelruth – Compatsch (Seiser Alm)

Starting point: Kastelruth, lower village square Elevation difference: 852m, 72m Length: 8 km Duration: 3.5 hours Trail marking:…

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4h 6min 13,75 km 544 m open
Strenuous

Kastelruth - Panider Sattel

walking time: 4 hours; 13,7 km - difficulty: medium

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Seiser Alm Dolomites - St.Oswald - Panoramablick
3h 28min 11,27 km 528 m open
Easy

Kastelruth – St. Oswald – Kastelruth

Beautiful hike from Kastelruth to St. Oswald with initially wonderful views of the lovely village of Tisens on the opposite side…

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Seiser-Alm-Dolomites-Tisens-Dorfkern
2h 30min 6,00 km 108 m open
Medium

Kastelruth - Tisens - Tagusens

Below Kastelruth stands a group of houses and a church with a pointed tower. This is the hamlet of Tisens (925 m). From Tisens,…

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1h 54min 7,13 km 106 m closed
Easy

Kastelruth – Waidbruck

The hike begins at Krausplatz in Kastelruth and includes an ascent of 114 meters and a descent of 700 meters. The route is a…

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Königswarte - Seiser Alm
1h 24min 5,60 km 188 m open
Easy

The Laranz Loop Hike

The Laranzer Wald is a popular hiking destination in South Tyrol, Italy. The easy trail is ideal for families and offers…

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3h 19min 11,30 km 610 m open
Medium

Oachner Höfeweg Farm Trail

The Völser Aicha Höfeweg farm trail is a beautiful hiking route through ancient farmsteads, mountain restaurants, vineyards and…

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2h 0min 5,70 km 280 m open
Easy

Oswald von Wolkenstein Trail

The Oswald von Wolkenstein Trail is a circular path that passes by the ruins of Salegg and Hauenstein and offers various…

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3h 6min 8,43 km 799 m open
Strenuous

Panider salleti – Bulla – Filln Cross – Compatsch

Starting point: Panieder Sattel

Altitude difference: 786 m; 398 m

 Length: 8,2 km

Trail markings: 3A - 24 - Puflatsch circuit…

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6h 3min 16,20 km 1673 m closed
Very difficult

Prügelweg: Bergtour vom Völser Weiher auf den Schlern

Die Wanderung auf den Schlern vom Völser Weiher aus verlangt gute Kondition und Trittsicherheit, lockt dafür aber mit…

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3h 0min 6,00 km 43 m open
Easy

Walk on the Seiser Alm

The hike starts at Compatsch on the Seiser Alm, where you pass the new wooden Franziskus Church and follow the small asphalt…

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Kastelruth Kofel - Panorama
0h 30min 0,90 km 44 m open
Very easy

Loop-trail of the Calvary hill in Kastelruth

Circumnavigation of the Kofel in Kastelruth

The name Kastelruth derives from the term "Castel Ruptum", which translates to…

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6h 24min 17,00 km 772 m open
Very difficult

Multi-Day hike from the Catinaccio to the Sciliar - 4. Stage

The fourth day begins with the descent from the sella Cavaccio trough the Orsara to San Cipriano. The valle Nigra path brings to…

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1h 48min 3,20 km 123 m open
Easy

Völser circular route

The Völser Rundweg (circular route) is a comfortable walking path, basking in the sun and providing breathtaking views of the…

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2h 30min 7,26 km 350 m open
Medium

From the Völser Weiher lake to the Migg Cave

From Lake Völser Weiher, you can take a leisurely stroll around the lake before embarking on a hike towards the Migg Cave. This…

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10h 28min 32,90 km 1794 m open
Strenuous

Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Heart of the Dolomites

For all Dolomite enthusiasts, a multi-day hut-to-hut hike through the picturesque holiday region of Seiser Alm is an absolute…

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3h 54min 12,00 km 727 m open
Difficult

From Kastelruth to the Witch Benches on Puflatsch

For centuries, the Witch Benches on Puflatsch have been a place of magical significance for people. Allegedly, the Schlern…

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Seiser Alm Dolomites - St.Oswald
2h 51min 9,93 km 305 m open
Medium

From Seis to St. Oswald

Explore the peaceful hamlet of St. Oswald below Seis am Schlern, which can be easily reached on this relaxed hike.

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1h 30min 4,38 km 137 m open
Easy

From Völs to Prösels Castel

On this hike, you will discover the historical Castle Prösels, which was built by the Lords of Völs in 1200. Here you can…

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1h 8min 3,61 km 192 m open
Easy

Waldacker-Trail

Starting Point: Castelrotto, main square Kraus
Difference in altitude: 199 m; 200 m
Tour length: 3.7 km
Time: 2 h
Suitable for…

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6h 36min 21,65 km 955 m open
Strenuous

Hike on the Schneid

The Schneid is a hike along the border between South Tyrol and Trentino and offers a real ridge hike. Although the hike is not…

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0h 20min 1,20 km open
Very easy

Walk around the Völser Weiher Lake

Hiking around Lake Völs is a beautiful experience set in the picturesque landscape of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park at the…

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6h 15min 17,60 km open
Strenuous

Hike around the Plattkofel and Langkofel

A breathtaking high-altitude trail leads around the imposing Langkofel group with the Langkofel peak and the Plattkofel. Given…

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4h 0min 10,20 km open
Strenuous

Hiking from Tschafon to Völseggspitze

This hike takes you through a varied landscape of lush meadows, tranquil forests, and stunning views. The trail starts on a…

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3h 0min 8,30 km open
Easy

Hiking to Hofer Alpl and Tuff Alm

This hike takes you to two alpine pastures high above Völs and offers stunning views of the Schlern and Hammerwand mountains.

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7h 5min 21,89 km 1292 m open
Strenuous

Hiking to the "Castle in the Dolomites"

The Schlern is the most popular hiking destination in the Seiser Alm holiday region. The Schlernhaus, which sits on the…

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2h 34min 6,30 km 212 m open
Easy

Hike from Seis to the Völser Weiher Lake

This leisurely walk brings you to the Völser Weiher lake, a wonderful destination for a refreshing dip in summer.

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