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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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Milchmeile Winter closed Sexten, Moos
Winter hikes
Theme path in winter: The Milk Mile at Sexten
Length
1.9 km
Duration
00:27
Difference in height uphill
30 m
Difference in height downhill
30 m
Highest point
1,331 m
easy
Gsell closed Sexten, Drei Zinnen Nature Park
Other hikes
Hike: Western round Gsellwiesen meadows
Length
15.6 km
Duration
05:35
Difference in height uphill
860 m
Difference in height downhill
860 m
Highest point
2,005 m
medium
Sexten Zentrum open Sexten, centre
Family hikings
Hiking path: Sexten parish church – Gasthof Panorama
Length
6.0 km
Duration
02:00
Difference in height uphill
248 m
Difference in height downhill
250 m
Highest point
1,570 m
medium
Wandern closed Sexten, Moos
Winter hikes
Winter Hike: Moos - Klammbachalm
Length
6.2 km
Duration
02:25
Difference in height uphill
610 m
Difference in height downhill
1 m
Highest point
1,949 m
medium
Gemütlicher Waldweg nahe der Waldkapelle open Sexten, Helm
Family hikings
Themed path: Meditation path to "Waldkapelle" chapel
Length
4.8 km
Duration
03:00
Difference in height uphill
700 m
Difference in height downhill
700 m
Highest point
1,870 m
medium
Fischleintal open Sexten, Fischleintal valley
Family hikings
Family hike with buggy: Sexten – Fischleintal valley – Talschlusshütte hut
Length
12.3 km
Duration
03:05
Difference in height uphill
221 m
Difference in height downhill
222 m
Highest point
1,526 m
easy
Grenzstein am Weg 1753 closed Sexten, Carnic Mountain Ridge
Theme paths
Hike: 1753, along the historical borderline
Length
21.1 km
Duration
07:28
Difference in height uphill
1,754 m
Difference in height downhill
1,337 m
Highest point
2,549 m
medium
Panorama-Helmhanghütte open Sexten/Sesto
Other hikes
Hiking path with buggy: Gasthof Panorama – Helmhanghütte hut
Length
2.0 km
Duration
00:40
Difference in height uphill
60 m
Difference in height downhill
64 m
Highest point
1,625 m
easy
Wandern closed Sexten, Innerfeldtal valley
Other hikes
Hike: Circuit Hike Schwabenalpenkopf peak
Length
20.5 km
Duration
07:40
Difference in height uphill
1,241 m
Difference in height downhill
1,221 m
Highest point
2,465 m
medium
Landschaft Sexten open Sexten
Family hikings
Hike: Padola - Kreuzbergpass
Length
22.2 km
Duration
09:00
Difference in height uphill
1,510 m
Difference in height downhill
1,502 m
Highest point
1,933 m
medium
Winterwanderung (mit Kinderwagen): Sexten – Fischleintal – Talschlusshütte closed Sexten, Fischleintal Valley
Family hikings
Winter hike (with buggy): Sexten – Fischleintal Valley – Talschlusshütte
Length
5.9 km
Duration
01:35
Difference in height uphill
217 m
Difference in height downhill
5 m
Highest point
1,527 m
medium
Wandern am Helm closed Sexten, Carnic Mountain Ridge
Other hikes
Hike: Hornischeck
Length
16.3 km
Duration
06:35
Difference in height uphill
1,131 m
Difference in height downhill
1,131 m
Highest point
2,550 m
medium
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Family time in Sexten
Nature experiences, fun and variety.
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Schnullermeile
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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
Where should I stop for refreshments?
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Zsigmondy-Hütte
Zsigmondy-Hütte