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Hike: To the alpine pastures

The Sesto Alpine pastures are not only known for their idyllic cowbells and magnificent views, but also for relaxing hours on the sunny terraces of the mountain huts.
  • Magnificent views of the Sesto Dolomites
  • Easy trail, mostly wide forest roads
  • Places to stop for refreshments
Parking
Parking available at the valley station Signaue
Description to arrive at destination
Coming from the Pustertal valley, turn into the Sexten valley in Innichen. If arriving from the Kreuzberg pass, follow the main road until you reach Signaue.
Public transport
Line 446, bus stop Signaue;  alternatively, during the high  season, also line  440.
Directions
The tour starts at the Signaue valley station. From here, the wide hiking trail no. 13 initially leads through dense forests, later opening up to reveal fantastic views of the Sesto Dolomites and the Carnic Ridge. With these views, you reach Saumahd (1,828 m) – a perfect place for a short break surrounded by beautiful nature. From here, the trail becomes steeper: Trail No. 133 leads up to the Klammbachalm (1,944 m), which invites you to stop for a bite to eat with typical South Tyrolean hut fare. The trail then continues to the Nemesalm (1,877 m) before reaching the Kreuzberg Pass (1,636 m) via Trail No. 131.
The return trip to the village of Sexten is easy with the public bus.
Tip: If you want to save yourself a few meters of elevation gain, you can take the Drei Zinnen Bahn cable car to Stiergarten (2,092 m) in advance. This shortens the hiking time by about 1.5 hours – ideal for families or leisurely hikers.
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Length
11.1 km
Duration
03:40 h
Difference in height uphill
556 m
Difference in height downhill
362 m
Highest point
1,972 m
Difficulty
medium
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