View of Zwölferkofel – View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop from Sexten Dolomites

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South Tyrol

Sexten - Sesto

View of Zwölferkofel – View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop from Sexten Dolomites

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View of Zwölferkofel – View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop from Sexten Dolomites

07:34

19.1km

970m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.51 km for 761 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1 m

Zsigmondy Hut

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The Zsigmondyhütte is a refuge in the Sesto Dolomites. It is located on a rocky ridge at the foot of the Zwölferkofel at an altitude of 2224 m. The surrounding …

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659 m

In addition to the Drei Zinnen, the Zwölferkofel is the eye-catcher on the local Dolomite circuit. The rock face is likely to reach almost 1000 meters into the sky. A very impressive natural spectacle

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5.12 km

Lago dei Piani upper lake

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Near the Locatelli refuge, these wonderful lakes 🤩😍

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5.15 km

Rifugio Antonio Locatelli – View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo

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open:
28.06. – 28.09.2025
Mountain hut hosts:
Pintossi Angelo family
WhatsApp: +39 389 9076228

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5.70 km

View of Tre Cime di Lavaredo

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Sensational views of the mountains of the Dolomites including the "figurehead" of the Three Peaks! Absolutely spectacular!

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8.12 km

Source of the Rienz River

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Here, at the foot of the Three Peaks, the Rienz river has its source at an altitude of 2180 m. In its upper reaches, the river initially crosses protected areas …

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9.20 km

Forcella Col di Mezzo - Forcella del Col de Mèdo - Mitterscharte

Mountain Pass

10.4 km

View of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo

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From the Rifugio Auronzo, a stunning panorama opens up: striking peaks tower into the sky, while the changing colors of sunrise and sunset bathe the rocks in a special light. …

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11.1 km

View of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo

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The dimensions of the Three Peaks are so impressive that it is difficult to fully perceive their grandeur. Seeing the Three Peaks is a must in the Dolomites, and this …

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12.6 km

Laghi di Lavaredo

Lake

19.1 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

5.94 km

736 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

5.74 km

5.02 km

530 m

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,530 m)

Lowest point (2,180 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

4°C

-4°C

98 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

June 18, 2023,20230618 🇮🇹 Südtirol: Rund um den Paternkofel und die Drei Zinnen

In Martina's opinion, you have to see the Three Peaks, that's why we went there today 😀. We thought long and hard about paying the 30 euro toll... but we didn't feel like climbing that much, so we did it. At the beginning of our round we were walking like on a procession, only after the Lavaredo hut, when we …

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September 29, 2023,Paternkofel und drei Zinnen Umrundung

The big Three Peaks show.
A lot of people, but that was expected.
Nevertheless, a nice round with great views.
Simply mandatory because of the Three Peaks.

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August 13, 2024,2024-08-13_giro dei rifugi Tre Cime

Circular tour that passes by:
- Auronzo refuge
- Lavaredo refuge
- Pian di Cengia refuge
- Locatelli refuge
- Langalm refuge

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September 6, 2022,🇮🇹 Rundwanderung um die Drei Zinnen

On the circular hike around the Three Peaks, you should be aware that there are very many hikers out there. If you are looking for solitude, this is not the place for you.
It starts at the Auronzo hut. At some point we turned off the "Autobahn" in the direction of Büllelehütte, where it was a bit quieter. From there …

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August 11, 2024,Drei Zinnen und etwas mehr

The simple Zinnen tour didn't seem enough for us. So we went a bit further and extended the tour. Beautiful, but just as strenuous.
However, if you want to go up here by car, you have to be at the toll station early, as parking spaces are limited. You can also take the bus here, but it's very adventurous.

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July 30, 2024,Um die Drei Zinnen!

Wonderful hike 😍
We started at 6am and it was still pretty quiet😊

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September 29, 2023,Büllelejoch-Drei Zinnen-Runde 🌞🤩 29.09.2023

Even though the Three Peaks are completely overcrowded with tourists, we still go there once every time we are on holiday in the Pustertal. You have to find your way around the battlements a little away from the "race track", then it's great fun and you won't be able to stop being amazed. A favorite destination is the beautiful Büllelejoch …

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September 6, 2023,🇮🇹Dolomiten: Paternkofel-Runde und Drei Zinnen

For anyone who wants to avoid the crowds of tourists, we can only recommend doing the more difficult Paternkofel hike instead of the easy Drei Zinnen hike. Fantastic views, beautiful paths and significantly fewer people! And there is the Three Peaks on top. The detour to the Büllelejochhütte is definitely worth it!

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