Swimming day
You do not need to go far for a swim. In the garden you will find our outdoor pool, heated all year round, with the whirlpool and the sunbathing lawn right next to it.
Summer in the Sexten Dolomites
For a summer holiday in the Dolomites, all you need to do with us in Sexten is step outside the door, where the paths into the Fischleintal valley begin. The Mount Helm cable car takes you up the mountain, and your bike takes you to the Stoneman Trail.
Five excursion mountains around Sexten
Around Sexten there are five excursion mountains with green alpine meadows and mountain lakes, each with its own character: Haunold, Stiergarten, Rotwand, Helm and Col d’la Tenda. With the 3 Zinnen Mountain Card, you can use all the lifts as often as you like and get to know one mountain after another during your holiday.
For your tours, we lend you rucksacks, poles, rain ponchos, compasses and hiking maps free of charge, and mountain bikes too, subject to availability.
- Guided hikes
- in the weekly programme
- Stoneman Trail
- over 120 km
- Equipment hire
- free of charge
- Excursion mountains
- 5
On foot, by bike, with children
Five excursion mountains and what sets them apart
With the cable cars of the Three Peaks Dolomites region, you get up the mountain without any effort. And up there, every mountain is different.
Haunold
The Haunold near Innichen is the family mountain. There you will find the dwarf village, the Zwergenparcours high ropes course, the barefoot lakes, a tubing run and the Fun-Bob summer toboggan run.
Stiergarten
Many bike tours and hikes start on the Stiergarten, for example to the alpine pastures or along the Carnic High Trail.
Rotwand
On the Rotwand, you follow the traces of the First World War or set off on climbing routes. It is also home to the only reindeer herd in the Alps.
Mount Helm
Mount Helm is the panoramic mountain above Sexten, with Olperl’s Mountain World and the Kinderalm. Here you can also go on sunrise and sunset hikes.
Col d’la Tenda
Col d’la Tenda is already in the neighbouring province of Belluno. Here you will find numerous hikes and two challenging single trails.
3 Zinnen Mountain Card
The card is available as a day ticket or multi-day ticket for all lifts in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites holiday region. It is also worthwhile if you are cycling: your bike travels with you at no extra charge, except on Haunold.
Hiking between the Sexten Sundial and the Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen)
The five peaks of the Sexten Sundial rise in front of the hotel, and the Three Peaks are not far away. Leisurely walks and demanding mountain tours start from our hotel in Sexten. All you need for them is a pair of hiking boots.
The Sexten Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mountaineers head for the rock faces, nature lovers walk across flowering meadows to the alpine huts and families follow the many themed trails. Anyone who would rather not set off alone can join our guided hikes and discover new paths along the way.
Mountain biking in the Upper Puster Valley
On your mountain bike, you gain altitude on the old military roads and ride back down into the valley on singletrails or the new downhill routes. The king of tours is the Stoneman Trail, with more than 120 kilometres and over 4,000 metres of climbing.
The guides of the Bike Academy Sexten know the area around the Three Peaks well. Seven times a week they take guests out on their favourite routes. As our guest, you can also go on a tour with Roland Stauder, the creator of the Stoneman.
Summer in the valley and from the air
A lovely day on holiday in Sexten does not have to end on a summit. There is plenty to do in the valley too, and if you want to see the Dolomites from above, you can take off on a tandem flight.
Nordic walking
You can get the poles from our hire service and on the paths around our wellness hotel in Sexten you walk at your own pace. Nordic walking outings together are also part of the weekly programme.
Tennis and beach volleyball
If you prefer ball sports, you will find tennis and beach volleyball courts in the valley.
Flights over the Dolomites
Tandem flights over the Dolomites take off from the Helm all year round. It is calmer in a hot-air balloon. By helicopter you fly high above the peaks.
History and culture in Sexten and Innichen (San Candido)
Around Sexten, you keep coming across history. On the Rotwand, where fighting took place in the First World War, you now walk in the open-air museum of the Anderter Alpe in the footsteps of that time. You can find out more in the village centre at the permanent exhibition „Unvergessen. The First World War in the Sexten Dolomites 1915 to 1918“.
The Collegiate Church in nearby Innichen (San Candido) was built in the 13th century. In the same village you will find the Franciscan monastery and the DoloMythos Museum on the geology and history of the Dolomites.
Excursions in the Puster Valley
Bruneck
The medieval town of Bruneck is 40 km from our hotel, and we are happy to recommend a side trip there. The castle houses the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa, and afterwards you can stroll through the town’s many shops.
Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee)
The surrounding mountains and forests are reflected in the clear water of Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee).
Kneipp therapy in Niederdorf
Niederdorf is home to the “Kneipp für mich” activity park.
Mobilcard
The Mobilcard is valid for 1, 3 or 7 days. During this time, you can travel on all public transport in South Tyrol as often as you like.
Music in the Upper Puster Valley from June to September
Gustav Mahler, too, found inspiration in these mountains. In the summers of 1908 to 1910, he retreated to his composing hut near Toblach, which you can reach today on a short walk.
| Event | When | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival | June, five days | Every year since 1998. Choirs and singers with pieces from all eras and musical genres |
| Gustav Mahler Weeks | July | Musical programme in honour of the composer, plus academic events |
| South Tyrol Festival in Toblach (Dobbiaco) | September | Performances by renowned conductors and orchestras |
Wellness and dinner menu after the tour
After a day in the mountains, you settle into the rustic mountain village sauna or swim a few lengths in the outdoor pool, which is heated all year. In the evening, our kitchen team serves a five-course menu, as a light Vitalpina menu on request.
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Frequently asked questions about summer
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Are there guided hikes from Hotel St. Veit?
Yes. Guided hikes are part of the weekly programme and start right at the hotel.
Can I borrow a mountain bike at the hotel?
Yes. You can borrow mountain bikes from us at Hotel St. Veit free of charge, and hire high-quality e-bikes for a fee.
How long is the walk to the Drei Zinnen Hut (Rifugio Locatelli)?
Allow about two and a half hours. From the Talschlusshütte in the Fischleintal valley you hike up through the Altensteintal valley to the Drei Zinnen Hut (Rifugio Locatelli) at 2,405 metres.
When may we welcome you?
We, the Karadar family, and our team will get back to you personally.