Aerial view of the snow-covered Fischleintal valley, with the Sexten Dolomites behind

The Fischleintal valley in Sexten

Q: How long is the walk from Fischleinboden to the Talschlusshütte?

From the Fischleinboden car park, it is about a 30-minute walk of just under 2 km to the Talschlusshütte at 1,548 m, on a wide path that rises only gently.

Q: Which hotel is close to the Fischleintal valley?

Hotel St. Veit, a 4-star wellness hotel, is in Sexten at the valley station of the Mount Helm cable car. You set off into the Fischleintal valley straight from the hotel. By mountain bike it is 7.7 km to the Talschlusshütte, and the public bus runs as far as Fischleinboden.

The Fischleintal valley runs almost level from Moos near Sexten to the Talschlusshütte, past flower meadows and ancient larch forests. This is where the trails up to the huts of the Sexten Dolomites begin.

A side valley of the Sexten Dolomites

In Moos, a district of Sexten, the Fischleintal branches off to the south: a valley around 4.5 km long in the Three Peaks Nature Park. A tarmac road leads as far as Fischleinboden at 1,454 m, and from there you stroll gently uphill on wide, unpaved paths to the Talschlusshütte at 1,548 m. The climb is so gentle that pushchairs come along easily, too.

Beyond the Talschlusshütte, at the foot of the Einserkofel, the valley divides. Through the Bacherntal valley you climb between high rock faces to the Zsigmondy Hut, which stands on a high plateau beneath the Zwölferkofel. The Altensteintal valley, on the other hand, takes you to the Bödenseen lakes and on to the Drei Zinnen Hut.

Routes and walking times in the Fischleintal valley

The walking times are for one way; for the three-hut circuit, they cover the whole tour.

Destination	Start and route	Walking time
Talschlusshütte, 1,548 m	Fischleinboden, just under 2 km	about 30 min
Zsigmondy Hut, 2,224 m	Talschlusshütte, through the Bacherntal valley	approx. 2 hrs
Drei Zinnen Hut (Rifugio Locatelli), 2,405 m	Talschlusshütte, trail 102 through the Altensteintal valley	approx. 2½ hrs
Three-hut circuit, around 18 km	from the Fischleintal valley via the Zsigmondy Hut, Büllelejoch Hut and Drei Zinnen Hut (Rifugio Locatelli)	7 to 8 hrs

The Fischleintal valley in winter

Cross-country skiing

A 6 km cross-country trail suitable for every level runs from Moos to the Talschlusshütte.

Winter hiking

On the groomed summer path, you tramp through the snow all the way to the Talschlusshütte.

Horse-drawn sleighs

Under a warm blanket, you ride through the snow-covered valley in a horse-drawn sleigh.

Snowshoes

In around two hours, you make your way via the Fischleintal valley to the Rotwandwiesen meadows, where you stop at the Rudihütte hut.

From Hotel St. Veit

Your tour into the Fischleintal valley begins right outside our hotel at Europaweg 16 in Sexten. You set off on foot or take one of our mountain bikes, which we lend you free of charge, subject to availability. Over 7.7 km and 170 metres of ascent, you then cycle at a leisurely pace to the Talschlusshütte, past the rock faces of the Sexten Sundial.

Without a car, take the public bus, which runs as far as Fischleinboden. You can find the timetables at suedtirolmobil.info. If you book one of our offers with the Südtirol Guest Pass, you can use all public transport in South Tyrol. By car, you can park at the Fischleinboden pay car park, although spaces there are limited.

If you prefer to walk in company, join one of the guided hikes from our weekly programme. They start right at the hotel.

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Excursion tips & activities at a glance

Room with balcony and a view of the peaks of the Sexten Sundial

Sexten SundialAbove Sexten stand five Dolomite peaks, and each is named after the hour at which the sun stands above it. Together they form the Sexten Sundial.

The Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen) in the evening light

Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen)From Sexten you hike through the Fischleintal valley up to the Drei Zinnen Hut at 2,405 m. The walk all the way round the Three Peaks starts from Rifugio Auronzo.

Viewpoint on the mountain, with the Dolomites rising above the fog behind it

Mount Helm & RotwandMount Helm and Rotwand are Sexten’s local mountains, and a gondola lift takes you up both. From Mount Helm you look across to the Sexten Sundial, while on the Rotwand lives a herd of reindeer from Finland.

Square in the village centre with houses and a pavement café

Innichen (San Candido)In Innichen (San Candido), the neighbouring village to Sexten, you stroll through the pedestrian zone to the Romanesque collegiate church. Children head for the Haunold, with its gnome village and summer toboggan run.

Mountain lake with a rowing boat between rock faces

Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee)Mountains and forests are mirrored in the clear water of Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee). From Sexten, the lake in the Prags valley makes a lovely day trip by car or by bus and train.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is the walk from Fischleinboden to the Talschlusshütte?

From the Fischleinboden car park, it is about a 30-⁠minute walk of just under 2 km to the Talschlusshütte at 1,548 m, on a wide path that rises only gently.

How do I get from the Fischleintal valley to the Drei Zinnen Hut (Rifugio Locatelli)?

From the Talschlusshütte in the Fischleintal valley, trail 102 climbs through the Altensteintal valley to the Drei Zinnen Hut at 2,405 m. Allow about two and a half hours for the ascent.

Can you go hiking or cross-country skiing in the Fischleintal valley in winter?

Yes, in winter a 6 km cross-country trail runs through the Fischleintal valley between Moos and the Talschlusshütte, and on the groomed winter path you can walk all the way to the hut. Horse-drawn sleighs travel the same route.

Which hotel is close to the Fischleintal valley?

Hotel St. Veit, a 4-⁠star wellness hotel, is in Sexten at the valley station of the Mount Helm cable car. You set off into the Fischleintal valley straight from the hotel. By mountain bike it is 7.7 km to the Talschlusshütte, and the public bus runs as far as Fischleinboden.

When may we welcome you?

We, the Karadar family, and our team will get back to you personally.

+39 0474 710 390info@hotel-st-veit.com

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