The Prati di Croda Rossa meadows and the huts beneath the Croda Rossa are the destination of this August hike
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The Prati di Croda Rossa (Rotwand-Wiesen) is a popular destination in the Sesto Dolomites. The valley station of the Croda Rossa Cable Car is located at the entrance to the Val Fiscalina in Moso di Sesto. There is a bus stop and a car park here. Trail no. 6B, a forest road, starts right here and leads slightly uphill through the woods. After half a kilometre, the path turns south.
Shortly after, there is a choice between taking forest trail no. 15 or staying on the forest road. We opt for the shorter, but slightly steeper forest path. This leads us to a clearing, which serves as a downhill ski slope in winter. The path then rejoins the forest road. We follow this road to our destination. The route passes the mountain station of the Signaue Cable Car and a reservoir.
We only have a few bends left to negotiate. The forest path then reaches the Prati di Croda Rossa Hut, located very close to the mountain station of the Croda Rossa Gondola. The meadows is a popular destination for good reason: Alongside the Prati di Croda Rossa Hut, there is another mountain hut, the Rudi Hut, and a reindeer enclosure that is especially popular with children.
(Note: The reindeer herd is no longer on Mt. Croda Rossa as of 2023). There is a lovely view from 1,900 metres above sea level towards the Croda Rossa and across the Val Fiscalina to the Punta Tre Scarperi, Mt. Sasso Vecchio, and the Monte Casella. The hike is not particularly strenuous.
People who cannot manage the 560 metres of elevation gain may use the Croda Rossa Cable Car, which runs directly from the start to the destination. Alternatively, it is possible to complete just the ascent or descent by cable car. We went back the same way.
Author: AT
Experienced: August 2020
Last updated: 2026
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- Starting point:
- Croda Rossa valley station, Moso di Sesto (1,353 m a.s.l.)
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- Overall time:
- 03:15 h
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- Total route length:
- 9,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.353 m to 1.911 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +574 m | -574 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 6B, 15
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- Destination:
- Prati di Croda Rossa meadows (1,911 m a.s.l.)
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- Resting points:
- Prati di Croda Rossa Hut (May to October), Rudi Hut (June to October)
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Hike to the Prati di Croda Rossa meadows
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- More information:
- The total time indicated above refers to the walking time only, excluding breaks. The Prati di Croda Rossa Hut has been rebuilt and was reopened at the end of 2025.
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
