Description

The starting point is the Popena bridge on the access road to Lake Misurina. The trail follows the Popena stream, where the valley opens and the first impressive Dolomite peaks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, come into view. A gentle ascent leads to the Sella di Popena with a magnificent view of Misurina and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. The return follows the same route. Backpacking provisions. Refreshments possibility in a mountain hut at the end of the tour.

Difficulty: easy-medium.

Length: 10 km.

Duration: 08:30 am.-03:00 pm.

Walking time: 4-5 hours.

Difference in altitude: 700 m.

Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, 08:35 am. St. Martin, 08:45 am. Pichl, 08:55 am. Taisten, 09:00 am. at the bus stop in Welsberg, Rienz Bridge (opposite Bar Parkcafé).

Cost: with Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 20 €, without advantage card 30 €.

Registration: Online booking no later than Thursday, 05:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the holiday region Gsiesertal–Welsberg–Taisten, T +39 0474 978 436.