BIKE TOUR: LAKE BRAIES

We start on the Puster Valley cycle path heading west to the village of Ferrara di Braies. We continue on forest path No. 1 to San Vito, then ride 2 km on the main road to Lake Braies – part of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park and a protected natural monument. We leave the bikes at the car park and walk around the lake (approx. 40 min.). Afterwards we return to San Candido.

GUIDED HIKE TOUR: HELMHAUS

We take the Leitl bus to the Helmjet station at Sexten (ticket approximately 25€ per person). After the ascent with the cable car (approx. 2040m altitude) our hike begins. The trail leads along the Hüttensteig (P20), located on the shady side of the Carnic ridge. We enjoy the view of the East Tyrolean Puster Valley. After a slight ascent, the panorama of the Sesto Dolomites opens up, located on the south side. Surefootedness is required on the beautiful but steep grade that leads past the military fortresses of the 1930s. Now it is only a few metres to the Helmhaus, our summit destination. A wonderful 360 degree panoramic view from the mountain massif of the Rieserferner to the Bellunese Dolomites is offered to us. The descent leads east (P4) to the Füllhorn. Continue in a westerly direction (P3-20), past the Hahnspielhütte. It is not far to the Helmrestaurant, our tour start. We take the train back down to the valley.

GUIDED BIKE TOUR: LAKE DOBBIACO & JAGDHÜTTE HUT WITH THREE PEAKS VIEW

We start on forest road 28A in San Candido and reach Dobbiaco after 5 km. From there we turn into the Landro Valley and reach Lake Dobbiaco. After cycling around the lake, we ride back to Dobbiaco and continue to the Lachwiesenhütte. From there, we follow the panoramic trail over Innichberg towards Vierschachberg. Along the panoramic road we have a clear view of the Three Peaks and make a short stop at the Mühlmann family hunting lodge. We then return via Winnebach to Hotel Leitlhof.