The Upper Puster Valley, more specifically the Sexten Dolomites are undoubtedly one of the Alps' most attractive climbing areas. Rock climbing is arguably the ultimate Alpine adventure. The stunning landscape of the Drei Zinnen beckons ...
… and we look forward to having you as guests at the Waldheim Hotel in Sexten, in an upper valley of the Dolomites. Herbert and Christian are themselves passionate about climbing, and they are also certified mountain guides. Christian is even three-time Italian champion in sport climbing … Trust our experts!
Experience the Dolomites with us … on climbing tours and fixed-rope routes, on high-mountain climbs, on trekkings and icefall climbs:
- The Paternkofel is a “friendly neighbour” of the Drei Zinnen. The “Sentiero attrezzato (laid trail) De Luca-Innerkofler” takes you via the north-western ridge and the eastern face to the “Gamsscharte” (“Chamois' gap”) and from there to the summit (2,744 m/9,002 t. above sea level). Along this path, you enjoy a superb view of the Drei Zinnen. You also walk through a few trenches which date back to World War I when this mountain used to be a theatre of military operations. The descent route which is usually recommended for the easy tour is that of the so-called “Sentiero delle Forcelle” (Italian for “Gaps path”) on the eastern ridge of the mountain.
- Ferrata Marino Bianchi: This is a short, but interesting ridge climb with a scenic view. It starts from Forcella Staunies and takes you to the summit of the Cristallo di Mezzo (3,000 m/9,843 ft.). This much-frequented path, which is equipped with fixed ropes and ladders, is used both for the ascent and the descent.
- The Alpini's trail (Italian: “Sentiero degli Alpini”, German: “Alpinisteig”) is, in all likelihood, South Tyrol's best-known and most-used mountain path. The starting point of this long mountain tour is the Dolomitenhof hotel (1,450 m/4,757 ft.) in the Fischlein Valley. From the car park, the trail leads to the “Talschlusshütte” [end-of-valley refuge] (1,540 m/5,052 ft.) further up the valley and proceeds via hiking trail No. 101 to the Zsigmondy-Comici Refuge (2,224 m/7,297 ft.). From there (still along hiking trail No. 101), you walk underneath the Zwölfer and past the “Eissee” (ice lake) before crossing scree slopes in order to reach the “Inneres Loch" (inner hole) and the “Salvezzaband” (rescue ledge). The following stretch of the trail offers a unique nature experience. It runs past the "Äußeres Loch" (outer hole) to the “Elferscharte” [Elfer gap] (2,600 m/8,530 ft.). That spot marks the beginning of the hardest stretch of the Alpini's trail: under the precipices of the Elfer, it proceeds along narrow ledges and via a steep face (ladder and iron pegs) to the Sentinellascharte [sentinel's gap] (2,717 m/8,914 ft.). It then plunges via scree slopes and a cirque (trail No. 124/122) to the “Talschlusshütte” and the starting point at the “Dolomitenhof”.
- climbing courses for children and taster courses for would-be climbers take place in the “Klettergärten” (climbing gyms)
- In case outdoor climbing is impossible because of bad weather, you can practise indoors in Sexten's climbing gym
- Winter climbing … the Höhlenstein Valley is a Mecca for ice climbers!
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The
Waldheim Hotel is the ideal place where to stay during your holidays in Sexten – Upper Puster Valley! It is just the hotel you need for a relaxing vacation in the Dolomites … You can start
hiking right from the doorstep of the Waldheim, and you can conquer the Helm mountain even in winter! At the Waldheim, you will enjoy the excellent service provided by the Summerer family, comfortable
rooms, good
food, and an excellent
wellness area.