Alta Pusteria - 3 Zinnen - Val Pusteria / Pustertal

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lake Braies and Lake Dobbiaco are the main attractions of the Alta Pusteria

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The slopes on the Croda Rossa (in the picture), Orto del Toro, Monte Elmo, Passo di Monte Croce di Comelico, Baranci, Dobbiaco and Braies Vecchia are all part of the skiing area “Tre Cime”.
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There are many cross-country skiing slopes in Alta Pusteria, such as the ones on the Malga Stolla Alm or at Prato Piazza.
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There are also many beautiful destinations for snowshoe- and winter hikers, such as the Malga Nemes in the Alpi Carniche at Sesto.
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Still higher you get on a back-country skitour on the Croda del Becco.
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Every year in January at Dobbiaco there takes place the Dolomiti Balloonfestival.
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The Three Peaks in the Sesto Dolomites are a famous symbol not only for the Alta Pusteria Valley, but also for South Tyrol and the Italian Alps.
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Lake Braies is a natural highlight in the Dolomites and the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
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Spring in the Val Fiscalina Valley at Sesto. This valley is worth a visit all year round.
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There are numerous alpine lakes in Alta Pusteria, for example Lake Landro in the homonymous valley.
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The village of San Candido on a sunny autumn day.
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video : Hot-air ballon trip in Dobbiaco
video : A night at Lake Braies
video : The chapels of San Candido

The Dolomites Region 3 Zinnen/3 Cime, this is where the famous three pinnacles Tre Cime di Lavaredo are located. It comprises the municipalities of Villabassa, San Candido, Dobbiaco, Braies and Sesto, its mountains belong to the stunning Dolomites.

Flora and fauna are particularly rich in this area. The Fanes Senes Braies and Three Peaks Nature Park boast some special natural attractions such as the Lago di Braies, the pearl of the Dolomites, and Lake Dobbiaco, another jewel among the mountain lakes. Already Gustav Mahler appreciated the beauty of this scenery, he had his private composing cottage in Dobbiaco. Also in winter the mountains are calling, the ski carousel Sesto Dolomites provides perfect snow and slope conditions and also several attractions for kids.

Gustav Mahler Music Weeks, Dolomiti Balloon Festival, International Snow Sculpture Festival, nature, culture or events, in Alta Pusteria you don't have to choose, you can have it all.

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