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Walking path: Helmrestaurant - Hahnspielhütte hut

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

0:25

Duration in hours

Distance

1.1

Distance in km

Status

open

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Hiking with a view: Sexten’s sunny side, the Helm, offers countless easy and moderate hikes and walking trails

Easy walking trail with a gentle descent
Magnificent views of the Sexten Dolomites
Accessible by cable car, or alternatively on foot

Hike on Helm

0100

Tags

Linear route

Route info

Easy

Distance

1,1 km

Activity time

25 min

Ascent

103 m

Descent

0 m

Technical skills

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2.150 m

Lowest point

2.047 m

Directions

The tour begins at the Helmjet Sexten cable car parking lot, which takes you comfortably up to the mountain station. From the nearby Helmrestaurant (2041 m), a wide forest path (trail no. 4) leads in about 30 minutes to the Hahnspielhütte hut (2150 m) – a family-friendly hike with magnificent panoramic views. Tip: Those who wish to extend the tour can hike up to the Helmhaus and continue across the Carnic Ridge to the Sexten mountain pastures – an impressive nature experience in the heart of the Dolomites.

public transportation

Line 446, bus stop Sexten Helm; alternatively, during the high season, also line 440.

How to get there

Coming from the Pustertal valley, turn into the Sextnertal valley in Innichen. Coming from the Kreuzbergpass, follow the main road to Sexten. Start at the Haus der Berge, Dolomitenstraße 45A.

Where to park

Parking available at the Helmjet Sexten (parking fees apply after 4 hours during peak season).

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