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A man and a child are sitting on a wooden bench; an imposing mountain landscape can be seen in the background.
A man and a child are sitting on a wooden bench; an imposing mountain landscape can be seen in the background.

Hiking with children in the Dolomites

The Sexten Dolomites for families and young explorers.

Who is afraid of the “Olperl”? Of course no one! This cheeky mountain spirit is one of the most famous legendary figures in Sexten – and a fitting namesake for the family hiking trail Olperlsteig on the Helm. But there is much more to discover around Sexten. So put on your hiking boots – and off you go! The absolute Dolomites classic for families is the unique Fischleintal valley. The fable and fairy tale trail to the Waldkapelle or the Felsengeister adventure trail on the Rotwand also offer nature experiences – but with a touch of magic!
While parents learn interesting facts about Sexten and its history, children experience their own adventures: climbing over rocks and roots, watching lively squirrels at play, telling the time using the Sexten sundial, keeping an eye out for the “Olperl” and paying a visit to the infamous “Kneidlweibile”. Discover the most exciting ways to hike with children in the Dolomites here!
Looking for the “Olperl”?
Children in Sexten grow up with stories about the mischievous mountain spirit “Olperl”. With a bit of luck, you might encounter him in his mountain adventure world on the Helm along an interactive circular trail suitable for pushchairs (1.5 km). Nature experiences such as observing animals, walking barefoot, climbing, splashing and enjoying the views make the route especially exciting.
A woman, a man and a child stand on a viewing platform with a wooden fence and look out at a mountain landscape; high peaks, a blue sky and a sun terrace with a parasol can be seen in the background.
A woman, a man and a child stand on a viewing platform with a wooden fence and look out at a mountain landscape; high peaks, a blue sky and a sun terrace with a parasol can be seen in the background.
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Der Helm, Start vom Karnischen Höhenweg closed Sexten, Carnic Mountain Ridge
Other hikes
Mountain hike: On the Carnic Mountain Ridge
Length
24.2 km
Duration
08:30
Difference in height uphill
1,000 m
Difference in height downhill
1,000 m
Highest point
2,229 m
medium
Wanderung zur Lärchenhütte open Sexten, Helm
Family hikings
Hike: Sexten - Lärchenhütte hut
Length
11.7 km
Duration
03:40
Difference in height uphill
549 m
Difference in height downhill
547 m
Highest point
1,844 m
medium
Skitour closed Sexten, Fischleintal Valley
Ski tours
Ski tour: Sextner Stein/ Sasso di Sesto
Length
7.0 km
Duration
03:54
Difference in height uphill
1,000 m
Difference in height downhill
1,000 m
Highest point
2,408 m
difficult
Sexten - Innichen open Sexten, Innichen
Family hikings
Hike: Sexten- Innichen
Length
19.3 km
Duration
05:30
Difference in height uphill
462 m
Difference in height downhill
460 m
Highest point
1,395 m
easy
Froneben open Sexten, Moos
Family hikings
Hike: Moos – Froneben agritourism
Length
4.0 km
Duration
01:25
Difference in height uphill
208 m
Difference in height downhill
210 m
Highest point
1,548 m
easy
How to skitour closed Skitour Trail
Ski tours
Ski tour trail
Length
3.2 km
Duration
01:40
Difference in height uphill
551 m
Difference in height downhill
551 m
Highest point
1,986 m
easy
Schneeschuhwanderung: Seikofel closed Sexten, Moos
Snowshoe hikes
Snowshoe hike: Seikofel
Length
3.0 km
Duration
01:07
Difference in height uphill
298 m
Difference in height downhill
27 m
Highest point
1,907 m
medium
Schneeschuhwanderung: Pfandleck closed Sexten, Moos
Snowshoe hikes
Snowshoe hike: Pfandleck
Length
6.0 km
Duration
02:30
Difference in height uphill
407 m
Difference in height downhill
82 m
Highest point
1,944 m
medium
Olperl open Sexten/Sesto
Theme paths
Theme path: Olperl alpine circuit trail
Length
3.2 km
Duration
01:00
Difference in height uphill
154 m
Difference in height downhill
154 m
Highest point
2,198 m
easy
Schneeschuhwanderung: Sexten - Außergsell closed Sexten, Außergsell
Snowshoe hikes
Snowshoe hike: Sexten - Außergsell
Length
6.5 km
Duration
03:10
Difference in height uphill
737 m
Difference in height downhill
5 m
Highest point
2,001 m
medium
Skitour closed Sexten, Fischleintal Valley
Ski tours
Ski Tour: Oberbachernspitze/Crode Fiscaline
Length
10.8 km
Duration
04:41
Difference in height uphill
1,337 m
Difference in height downhill
144 m
Highest point
2,635 m
difficult
Knieberg closed Sexten, Carnic Mountain Ridge
Other hikes
Hike: Knieberg
Length
19.9 km
Duration
06:58
Difference in height uphill
883 m
Difference in height downhill
883 m
Highest point
2,211 m
medium
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Family time in Sexten
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A child balances on a climbing frame made of wooden poles on a meadow; mountains, trees and a blue sky can be seen in the background.
A child balances on a climbing frame made of wooden poles on a meadow; mountains, trees and a blue sky can be seen in the background.
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Mountain huts
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Zsigmondy-Hütte
Zsigmondy-Hütte