Hikes/trips

Spring awakening on the Val Casies alpine pastures

5/20/2025 - 7/1/2025

Hike from the Rotmoos parking lot in S. Maddalena towards Weissbachtal and on to the Joasahütte hut. Harbingers of spring and a wonderful panoramic view of the Braies Dolomites delight the eyes and hearts of hikers along the way. Descent to Pidig and via the "Eichhörnchenweg" (Squirrel Path). Backpacking provisions or refreshments possibility in a mountain hut. Difficulty: easy-medium. Length: 12 km. Duration: 09:45 am.-02:40 pm. Walking time: 4-5 hours. Difference in altitude: 550 m. Meeting point: 09:45 am. at the bus stop in Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the valley. (Paid parking available). Accessible via public transport. Line 441 till bus stop S. Maddalena, head of the valley. Cost: Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 0 €, 10 €. Registration: Online booking no later than Monday, 05:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido, T. +39 0474 978 436.

Arrival

* Accessible via public transport. Line 441 till bus stop S. Maddalena, head of the valley. * Paid parking available at the head of valley in S. Maddalena

Good to know

* Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card * For all hikes, it is recommended to wear good footwear and appropriate clothing (possibly also a change of clothes and rain gear) and to bring a snack and a drink.