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Sunset hike "Burning Dolomites" from the panorama terrace Sëurasas

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On this hike to Sëurasas you will experience the Dolomite peaks in a very special play of colours: nrosadura, Ladin for alpenglow.
closed
moderate
Distance 5.2 km
1:47 h
394 m
394 m
2,135 m
1,752 m
The alpenglow is a typical phenomenon of the Dolomites, in which the Dolomite peaks turn red, orange or pink during sunset.
This phenomenon is more likely to happen on clear autumn days.

Author’s recommendation

This hike is also offered as a guided hike in the Val Gardena Active programme:
www.valgardena-active.com
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,135 m
Lowest point
1,752 m
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Safety information

This route does not present any particular safety risks. This tour requires a headlamp or a torch.

Start

Coordinates:
DD
46.566443, 11.724607
DMS
46°33'59.2"N 11°43'28.6"E
UTM
32T 708805 5160592
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Turn-by-turn directions

In the late afternoon the hike starts from the car park Cristauta following a forest up to Sëurasas. The light of the setting sun dives the surroundings in a magic atmosphere. Once you reach Sëurasas a fresh appetizer awaits you before leading towards the rocky spur Crujëta to enjoy the last sunrays with the unique coloring of the sky and the glowing rocks of the Dolomites.

Public transport

For this tour, travelling by public transport is not recommended as busses are not running after sunset.
During the day, the bus stop Cristauta is served by the bus line 358.
Bus schedules: www.valgardena.it/bus
Alternative taxi: www.valgardena.it/taxi

Directions

The hike starts at the Cristauta car park (located between the hamlets Runcaudië and Praplan), which lies at 1750 m above S. Cristina. From the centre, follow the signs to Plesdinaz via the Cisles street and the Plesdinaz street and turn off at the sharp right-handed bend in the hamlet of Puzé. The car park is served by the local bus line 358. The car park is chargeable during from mid-June untill mid-September.

Parking

Car park at the starting point: Cristauta car park (chargeable from mid-June untill mid September)

Coordinates

DD
46.566443, 11.724607
DMS
46°33'59.2"N 11°43'28.6"E
UTM
32T 708805 5160592
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Good hiking boots, windbreaker, warm jacket, drink, snack, headlamp or torch

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Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
1:47 h
Ascent
394 m
Descent
394 m
Highest point
2,135 m
Lowest point
1,752 m

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