This long but easy hike takes us from San Candido to the villages of Valle San Silvestro and Dobbiacco via Malga San Silvestro
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This long but pleasant hike on the sunny slopes above San Candido and Versciaco leads to the villages of Valle San Silvestro and Dobbiacco. We start this hike in the centre of San Candido where we take path no. 3 towards Bodeneck. After having crossed a railway subway, we ascend the slopes where forests, meadows and farms in sunny positions dominate the landscape. The rather steep trail delights us with a wonderful view of the valley, San Candido and the impressive Rocca dei Baranci (Haunold).
At the end of the path we take a forest road at the highest point of today's hike (1,860 m a.s.l.). We proceed slightly downhill and change to the northern side overlooking the Valle San Silvestro. From here we enjoy a fantastic view of the Gampenkofel and the Marchkinkele. At the next junction right below the St. Sylvester chapel we take path no. 1A towards Malga San Silvestro.
After a break at the wonderful mountain hut at the entrance of the valle Blankental we take a large forest road (path no. 1) downhill to Valle San Silvestro. The lowest section of the path is asphalted. From the village of Valle San Silvestro it takes us only a short time to reach the village of Dobbiacco, the destination of our hike. We can either take the bus or the train to return to San Candido.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- San Candido / Innichen
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- Overall time:
- 05:10 h
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- Total route length:
- 15,6 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.170 m to 1.866 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +720 m | -655 m
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- Route:
- San Candido - Bodeneck pass - St. Sylvester Chapel - San Silvestro Mountain Hut - Valle San Silvestro - Dobbiaco
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- Signposts:
- 3, 1A, 1
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- Destination:
- Dobbiaco / Toblach
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- Resting points:
- Silvesteralm / Malga San Silvestro
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Hike through the Valle San Silvestro valley
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
