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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.

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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Schneeschuhwanderung: Fischleintal - Rotwand closed Sexten, Fischleintal Valley
Snowshoe hikes
Snowshoe hike: Fischleintal Valley – Rotwand
Length
2.2 km
Duration
01:26
Difference in height uphill
463 m
Highest point
1,915 m
medium
Von Sexten zur Waldkapelle open Sexten Parish Church
Other hikes
Hike: From Sexten to the Waldkapelle chapel
Length
3.7 km
Duration
01:15
Difference in height uphill
209 m
Difference in height downhill
209 m
Highest point
1,527 m
medium
Auf dem Besinnungsweg open Sexten, centre
Suitable for prams
Theme path: Meditation path to Waldkapelle chapel
Length
3.9 km
Duration
01:20
Difference in height uphill
220 m
Difference in height downhill
219 m
Highest point
1,510 m
easy
Rotwand - Burgstall open Sexten, Rotwand
Family hikings
Hike: From the Rotwandwiesen meadows to the Kreuzberg pass
Length
11.6 km
Duration
02:55
Difference in height uphill
9 m
Difference in height downhill
579 m
Highest point
2,003 m
medium
Wandern closed Sexten, Moos
Winter hikes
Winter hike: Sexten mountain pasture walk
Length
12.5 km
Duration
04:00
Difference in height uphill
702 m
Difference in height downhill
412 m
Highest point
1,972 m
medium
Helm open Sexten, Helm
Other hikes
Hike: The Smuggler Trail
Length
10.7 km
Duration
03:40
Difference in height uphill
391 m
Difference in height downhill
1,093 m
Highest point
2,430 m
medium
Winterwanderung: Gasthaus Alte Säge – Innerfeldtal closed Sexten, Innerfeldtal
Winter hikes
Winter hike: Innerfeldtal
Length
5.4 km
Duration
01:45
Difference in height uphill
365 m
Difference in height downhill
365 m
Highest point
1,622 m
medium
Fischleintal open Sexten, Fischleintal valley
Suitable for prams
Hiking path: Sexten – Fischleintal valley - Talschlusshütte hut
Length
12.6 km
Duration
03:20
Difference in height uphill
227 m
Difference in height downhill
224 m
Highest point
1,526 m
easy
Abstieg von der Zsigmondyhütte closed Sexten, Drei Zinnen Nature Park
Other hikes
Hike: The Three-hut-hike
Length
17.9 km
Duration
06:30
Difference in height uphill
1,233 m
Difference in height downhill
1,233 m
Highest point
1,454 m
difficult
Wanderung closed Sexten, Stiergarten
Winter hikes
Winter hike: Stiergarten - Klammbachalm - Kreuzbergpass
Length
7.8 km
Duration
02:05
Difference in height uphill
71 m
Difference in height downhill
528 m
Highest point
2,091 m
medium
Von der Waldkapelle zur Jägerhütte open Sesto/Sexten
Family hikings
Themed path: Meditation Trail and Fairy tale Trail
Length
5.2 km
Duration
02:00
Difference in height uphill
310 m
Difference in height downhill
310 m
Highest point
1,510 m
medium
Wandern im Naturpark Drei Zinnen closed Sexten, Drei Zinnen Nature Park
Other hikes
Hike: Crossing Innerfeldtal valley - Fischleintal valley
Length
27.6 km
Duration
09:05
Difference in height uphill
1,197 m
Difference in height downhill
1,013 m
Highest point
2,464 m
difficult
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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
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Zsigmondy-Hütte
Zsigmondy-Hütte