RotherDolomiten 5 Wanderführer
Topic of interest
Hiking/ Trekking
scale
1:50.000, zwei Übersichtskarten im Maßstab 1:200.000 und 1:500.000
region
ITA - Italy
local region
South Tyrol
number of pages
160
Fit
Description
<p>The rocky colossi of the famous Three Peaks tower majestically in the Dolomites, strikingly characterizing the scenic beauty of the Sesto and Braies valleys. The rocky peaks, gorges, picturesque valleys and mountain lakes in the Dolomites are wonderful destinations for hikes and mountain routes. The Rother Hiking Guide Dolomites 5 presents 53 varied hikes ranging from easy to challenging in the Sesto Dolomites, the Three Peaks Nature Park and the Braies Valley.<br><br>The selection includes routes around Lake Braies, Prato Piazza, the Furcia Pass and Plan de Corones near Brunico. Popular excursion destinations can also be found around the Auronzo hut and the Paternsattel. There are always stunning views of the rocky peaks and towers of the Three Peaks, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their beauty.<br><br>Franz Hauleitner, author and outstanding expert on the Dolomites, has put together an extensive selection of hikes that not only include well-known hiking destinations, but also some insider tips. The hikes are predominantly easy to moderately difficult, but there are also numerous more challenging suggestions. Each hike in the Sesto Dolomites hiking guide is presented with reliable directions, a map section with the route marked and an informative elevation profile. GPS tracks are available for download. The latest edition has been extensively revised and a new hike has been added.</p>
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