Three Peaks

The Dolomites are a mountain range of the Southern Alps in northeastern Italy, spread across South Tyrol, Trentino, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Their light limestone and dolomite rocks rise as towers and walls from green alpine meadows; since 2009, they have been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The highest peak is the Marmolada at 3,343 meters, and among the most famous formations are the Three Peaks, the Sella, and the Rosengarten. In summer, hiking trails, via ferratas, and mountain huts attract visitors, while in winter, the ski resorts around the Sella do. In valleys like Val Gardena and Alta Badia, Ladin is spoken alongside German and Italian.

Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated at around 1,200 meters in a wide valley basin of the Ampezzo Dolomites, surrounded by Tofane, Pomagagnon, Cristallo, Faloria, and Sorapiss.Winter and OlympicsThe Olympic Winter Games were held here in 1956, and in 2026, Cortina, together with Milan, will again host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The ski area is part of the Dolomiti Superski network.Summer in the MountainsCable cars ascend Faloria and Tofana, and from Passo Falzarego, to Lagazuoi. Popular destinations in the vicinity include the Cinque Torri, Lake Misurina, and the Drei Zinnen. During World War I, the front line ran along Lagazuoi, and tunnels and emplacements are preserved to this day.Mountain SafetyWeather and trail conditions in the high mountains change rapidly. Before tours, inquire with local sources; current safety and health advice for Italy can be found via the link to the Auswärtiges Amt on the country page.

Pragser Wildsee is situated at 1494 meters in the Pragser Tal, a few kilometers south of the Pustertal between Bruneck and Toblach. It belongs to the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park and is overlooked by the 2810-meter-high Seekofel. It also became known as a filming location for the TV series “Die Bergpolizei”.VisitA circular path of just under four kilometers leads around the lake in just over an hour. In summer, you can rent rowing boats at the boathouse. The Dolomite High Path No. 1 starts at the lake.Access in High SeasonIn 2026, a traffic regulation was in effect from July 1st to September 15th, between 9 AM and 4 PM: You could only enter the Pragser Tal with a parking space booked online in advance, with a scheduled bus service (also to be booked in advance), on foot, or by bike. The regulation is expected to return in summer 2027; details will be published in spring. Check them on the official website prags.bz before your arrival.

The Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) is a wide high plateau at roughly 1,680 to 2,350 meters with an area of about 56 square kilometers, and is considered the largest high alpine meadow in Europe. Administratively it is a fraction of the municipality of Kastelruth. Its southern parts belong to the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park.SummerA dense network of trails, alpine pastures and huts makes the Alm a destination for families and leisurely hikers. The tours up the Schlern are more demanding.WinterIn winter the Seiser Alm is a ski area with about 60 kilometers of slopes, part of Dolomiti Superski and connected to St. Ulrich in Gröden by a gondola lift.AccessThe road from Seis to Compatsch is closed to private traffic uphill between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., while you may drive downhill at any time. Since the end of June 2026, an online reservation is mandatory for the parking lots P1 Spitzbühl and P2 Compatsch. The easiest way is to take the cable car from Seis to Compatsch. Guests of accommodations on the Alm receive an access permit from their host. You can find the current rules at Seiser Alm Marketing.

The 47.8-kilometer toll panoramic road runs from Bruck in Salzburger Land, over the Hochtor at 2,504 meters, to Heiligenblut in Carinthia. A turn-off brings you to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe with views of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze; in winter, the road is typically closed from late October to early May.