Description

The tour starts at picturesque Plätzwiese, a vast high plateau surrounded by the impressive scenery of the Dolomites. In winter, the landscape turns into a peaceful, snow-covered natural paradise. Depending on snow conditions, you hike with or without snowshoes along an easy-to-follow trail up to Strudelkopf. At 2307 m, you are rewarded with magnificent views of the Three Peaks, Monte Cristallo, Hohe Gaisl and many other Dolomite summits. Bring your own provisions; refreshments are also available along the way.

Difficulty: easy.

Time: 08:30 am.-04:00 pm.

Walking time: 2 hours ascent, 1.5 hours descent.

Altitude difference: 350 m.

Route length: 10 km.

Departures: 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the Head of the valley, St. Magdalena in the Gsiesertal Valley, 08:35 am. St. Martin in the Gsiesertal Valley, 08:45 am. Pichl in the Gsiesertal Valley, 08:55 am. Taisten, 09:00 am. Welsberg, bus stop on Bahnhofstraße (opposite Bar Parkcafé).

Cost: with Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 15 €, without advantage card 25 €; Snowshoe rental included.

Registration: Online booking by Tuesday, 11:00 am. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the Dolomites Panorama Region Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten, T. +39 0474 978436.