anemonen vor plattkofel grohmannspitze fuenffingerspitze und langkofeleck
anemonen vor plattkofel grohmannspitze fuenffingerspitze und langkofeleck

Hike around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto

Discovering the area above Alpe di Siusi, the Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, starting from Selva Gardena

This walking tour of about six hours provides fantastic impressions of the Dolomites and its valleys. Starting from Selva Gardena (Wolkenstein), we take the Ciampinoi Cable Car, which takes us on 2,260 m a.s.l. within a short time. After having admired the outstanding panoramic view, we walk down to the crossing where we take the trail no. 526 A towards the Rif. Vicenza.

The trail is narrow, but the panoramic view makes us forget all efforts. After the Rif. Vicenza (Langkofelhütte), close the Mt. Sasso Piatto, the trail starts getting better (trail no. 527). We walk up the Piz da Uridl and follow the signpost towards the Rif. Vicenza at the Giogo di Fassa. Once reached this ridge, it is high time for a break. From this point, the trail is called "Friedrich August Weg", leading the way to the Rif. Friedrich August and up to Passo Sella.

From this mountain pass, we enjoy a fabulous view on the Sella alpenstock, its pinnacles, the glacier of the Marmolada and on the other side, the peaks of the Sassopiatto mountain range. From Passo Sella, we cross the "Città dei sassi" (City of Stones) towards the Piz da Sela and up to the station of the Ciampinoi funicular. For this tour, you need to be physically fit, but it provides unforgettable views on the most beautiful mountains of the Alps.

Author: AT

circular route difficulty: difficult with lifts
  • Starting point:
    Selva Gardena, mountain station of the Ciampinoi Cable Car
  • Time required:
    06:05 h
  • Track length:
    18,9 km
  • Altitude:
    from 1.952 m to 2.354 m
  • Altitude difference:
    +754 m | -754 m
  • Route:
    Ciampinoi - Ciaulong - Mt Piz da Uridl - Giogo di Fassa - Friedrich August Path - Passo Sella - "City of Stones" - Mt Piz da Sela - Ciampinoi
  • Signposts:
    21, 21A, 526A, 526, 527, 557, 526, 21A, 21
  • Resting points:
    Various mountain huts along the trail
  • Recommended time of year:
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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    Hike around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto

If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.

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