Hiking suggestions
Out and about in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park, the hiking area in the heart of the Dolomites in South Tyrol.
Circular tour across Monte Cavone:
Starting point is our home in San Cipriano. First, follow the hiking trail over meadows and forests until you reach the Tschamin Schwaige restaurant. From there, the trail goes over the stream and on to the roundabout, then head for the Malga Tschafon. After nearly an hour’s hike, you reach Wuhnleger with the small pond, in which the legendary Catinaccio and Torri di Vaiolèt are reflected (photo motif). From there, continue uphill towards the Malga Tschafon and the Cima Volsegg.
The way back from the Cima Volsegg takes you via the Malga Tschafon and the Wuhnleger.
Turn right in the direction of San Sebastiano until you reach the chapel. From here, continue towards San Cipriano until you reach the asphalt road, which you follow for about 500 metres heading towards San Cipriano (past the hotel Pattissenhof). At the next fork in the road, turn left up the asphalt road. This ends after about 400 metres and you then follow the hiking trail via the "Proa". You will be able to see our house again from this meadow. Follow the road to Tschamin Schwaige and on to us.
Pure walking time: approx. 4:30 h
Distance: approx. 14 km
Ascent: 860 m
Descent: 860 m
To the Hanigerschwaige:
Starting point is our home in San Cipriano. Follow the hiking trail to the Passo Nigra. From here, cross the road and follow the signs to the Hanigerschwaige. After a hike through forests and meadows with stunning views, you will reach the Hanigerschwaige. From here, take the forest path back to the stream, cross over and follow the signs in the direction of Plafötsch. After the Plafötsch mountain hut, follow the hiking trail to San Cipriano.
Pure walking time: approx. 4:30 h
Distance: 15 km
Ascent: 890 m
Descent: 890 m
Ciamin Valley circular tour:
Starting point is our home in San Cipriano. Follow the hiking trail to Tschamin Schwaige and through the Tschamin Valley to the Rifugio Alpe di Tires. From here, continue via the Forcella Molignòn to the Rifugio Bergamo. The descent again leads through the wild and romantic Ciamin Valley to San Cipriano.
Pure walking time: approx. 5:00 h
Distance: 22 km
Ascent: 1500 m
Descent: 1500 m
On the Sciliar:
Starting point is our home in San Cipriano. Follow the hiking trail through Camin Valley to the Rifugio Alpe di Tires. From here, continue to the Rifugio Bolzano and take a short detour to the highest point, the “Pez”. The descent takes you past the Rifugio Bolzano and through the Vallone dell’Orsara to San Cipriano. Walk past the Tschamin Schwaige restaurant and back to your accommodation.
Pure walking time: approx. 8:00 h
Distance: 25 km
Ascent: 1700 m
Descent: 1700 m