Friedrich August Weg from Passo Sella

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Friedrich August Weg from Passo Sella

Moderate

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(413)

2,563

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Friedrich August Weg from Passo Sella

04:39

13.5km

410m

Hiking

Embark on the Friedrich August Weg from Passo Sella, a moderate hike that takes you through some of the Dolomites' most iconic landscapes. This route spans 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and involves a total elevation gain of 1348 feet (411 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 38 minutes to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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32 m

Sella Pass

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The Sella Pass (2,224 meters) separates the Sassolungo Massif from the Sella Group and forms a natural border between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena. The view compensates for the arduous climb.

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1.10 km

View of Marmolada

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Hopelessly overcrowded during the high season.

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1.31 km

View of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto

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Panoramic point along the path between Passo Sella and Rifugio Salei (section with slight difference in altitude).

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1.60 km

Salei Hut

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Great cabin in a beautiful location, right at the foot of the Sassolungo.

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1.90 km

Chalet Margherita

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Baita Miara Hütte is the penultimate refuge encountered during the circular tour of the Sassolungo. Take a well-deserved break here if you've been walking for a long time, and enjoy the beautiful view of the whole group.

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2.40 km

Federico Augusto Hut

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It's the first refuge you come across if you arrive in the morning. You can't miss the krapfen that they churn out in industrial quantities.

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

2.58 km

1.80 km

401 m

126 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

3.47 km

2.34 km

414 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (2,200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 13, 2022,Südtirol: Sellajoch - Plattkofel

It was quite a challenging hike, among many people, but very beautiful

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September 7, 2023,6. Tag: König-Friedrich-August-Höhenweg

We stay at the Plattkofelhütte for another night, which is why we were able to leave our large luggage in our room. With a small backpack we hiked this wonderful high-altitude trail with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. The path ended at the Rifugio des Alpes cable car. Here we had an appointment with BH3000, which was a big …

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June 2, 2023,Italien-Südtirol-Dolomiten-Bergstation COL-Rodella-Seilbahn-Friedrich-August-Weg unter Lang- und Plattkofel—Plattkofelhütte Fassajoch)-Weg 557

Another hiking highlight with daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren, 2 and 4 years old, fantastic views, gifts of nature. The rain for the last 1 hour 10 minutes didn't shock us.

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July 29, 2024,Sentiero Friedrich August

Stunning trekking from Sella pass🏔️ to the Sasso Piatto refuge🏡. Incredible 360 degree views, whichever way you turn you will be left breathless🏔️⛰️. We take ourselves from Canazei to the Sella pass by bike 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ (section not counted on the track) along the state road. From the Sella pass we reach the Friedrich August refuge with its legendary donuts 🍩 …

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July 11, 2022,Wanderung Sellajoch - Friedrich August Weg - Plattkofelhütte -Plattkofel

We didn't quite get up to the summit cross of the Sassopiatto and turned back after about 2/3, because we had to climb more and we were increasingly unsure about the descent. This could be of importance to one or the other plainsman.

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October 17, 2022,Vom Sellajoch auf den Plattkofel und zurück

From the car park at the Sellajoch pass, it's about 1km through a ski area before you get to the Plattkofelhütte via the beautiful and easy-to-walk Friedrich August Weg. We didn't walk to the hut, but took a small path to the right at a fork, which saved us a good kilometer and rewarded us with a bit of fun …

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October 7, 2023,Cima Sasso Piatto dal Passo Sella | Trekking panoramico tra Sassolungo e rifugi dolomitici

🎥 Watch the full video of the Cima Sasso Piatto trek

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June 17, 2022,Wanderung

From the Sellajoch to the Plattkofelspitze and back. Pleasure tour without difficult sections. You only need a bit of fitness for the 1000 meters up and down again. You will pass some huts that are served.

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